8-Bit Baseline is a fully playable Pong game built from scratch, blending creative coding with aerial photography by Rich Caldwell. Created as part of 12 Days of Art in collaboration with Rich, the game transforms real-world tennis courts into dynamic playing fields. For this collaboration, I really leaned into my creative coding, designing everything, from ball physics to computer player behavior, from the ground up. The game features seven different courts, three difficulty levels, and fully in-code sound effect generation using classic 8-bit waveforms. The computer opponent dynamically adjusts its movement based on ball trajectory, while paddle positioning affects shot angles and speed. A volley tracker, match point indicators, and an original licensed soundtrack by Turpak add to the experience. No pre-existing Pong code was referenced, this was built purely from first principles, making it both an artwork and a technical challenge. A fusion of retro gaming and real-world photography, 8-Bit Baseline is an interactive piece that’s as much about creative process as it is about play.