VideoMixing

The goal here isn't mixing per se, but rather creating a system where video can be performed like a partner improvising to the music. We want to be able to perform just as much as a techno or hip-hop dj. This requires an interface more capable than a simple A/B video mixer.

So far the most capable system seems to be a computer with digitizing video input combined with other sources through a video mixer with a feedback loop. The computer still has a pretty terrible interface so that needs to be augmented with external controllers and sensors. Video feedback through a camera is one way to get direct human interaction with the video.

Current kit list:

• laptop w/[visualJockey] and vvvv
• USB video capture card
• old-school two channel video mixer
• dvd player
• midi controller (soon-ish)
• more USB video capture cards (soon-ish)
• video switching matrix (soon-ish, need more inputs!)

Pictures:

• [VideoRiot]

Stuff to check out:

• http://www.xgrind.com/
• http://treyharrison.com/salvation/ - OpenGL? based
• http://celestia.sourceforge.net/ - planetary simulation
• [Technical notes from Naqoyqatsi]
• [Boids flocking model]
• [Walrus 3D directed graph visualizer]
• [fractal creation using feedback]
• [Dome projection using a mirror]
• [Security mirror supplier]
• [VVVV] free (beta) Max-like vid software. Supports multi-machine setups.
• http://www.100fps.com/ - deinterlacing info, with interesting technique to convert 50 field per second to 25 field per second slomo
• [Mavrick package for visualJockey]
• [3D Flash stuff]
• [Visualization Tool Kit]
• [Some useful matrices]
• [Performance tips for Windows XP]
• [hub (windows/osx)]
• [macronaut]

VJs/artists:

• http://www.vjluna.com/
• http://www.notv.com/
• [Imagin1son] - live manipulation of physical objects
• [Daniel Shiffman] - algorithmic processing of live video, e.g. using flocking models
• [Metamkine] - processed 16mm projections, live sound from objects
• [Casey Reas] - working on Processing
• [Sanch] - cool shit with vvvv
• [Joreg] - more cool shit with vvvv (e.g. [1])
• http://www.extrasensoryprojection.com/
• [Unlekker] - generative art with Processing and vvvv

Flash-based:

• [3D interactive flash stuff]
• [Computational art w/source] also [here]

Processing:

• [Processing tutorial]

Installations/projects:

• Ars Natura installation in Montreal subway [pictures] [official site]
• [GRIDIO] pressure sensitive floor grid by Coldcut and Headspace
• [Virtual lightsource on real building] done with VVVV
• [Heavy Rotation Revisor] sampled radio stations remixed through a slick interface

Data visualization:

• [emmastrange livejournal visualizations]
• [Cyberspace topology (lots of good historical examples)]

Camera housings:

• [Homemade with PVC tube]
• [Homemade with acrylic]
• DesertProjectHousing

MangVJLog

Thanksgiving 2001. Photos by [Jon Ross]