Vector Synthesis Oscilloscope+Laser Workshop Helsinki
VECTOR SYNTHESIS WORKSHOP 12-14 JULY 2019
The Vector Synthesis workshop investigates the direct relationship between sound+image. It draws inspiration from media archaeology and obsolete technologies such as the Cathode Ray Tube monitor, combined with contemporary laser display techniques. This workshop is ideal for musicians, sound artists, and visual artists who want to work with oscilloscope or laser imagery.
Participants will learn how to draw Lissajous figures, render simple two- and three-dimensional shapes, and process photographs and video into vector artwork which can be displayed on oscilloscopes, Vectrex consoles, and ILDA laser displays using audio signals which can also be heard. These vector shapes can also be further modified in real time using external audio sources such as voice, amplified instruments, or electronic synthesizers provided by the participants.
An informal presentation of pieces created in the workshop is planned for the final evening, where participants can show their creations on Vectrex or laser.
You can see examples of what you might do here:
https://vimeo.com/macumbista/
The core of the workshop will be examples written in the Pure Data programming language. Experience with Pure data is not required to participate, beginners are welcome. Detailed instructions on how to install and set up Pure Data, as well as a software oscilloscope emulator so you can see your work without special hardware, will be sent to registered participants.
You can view the Vector Synthesis code here:
https://github.com/macumbista/vectorsynthesis/
The language of this workshop is English. Participants are required to bring their own laptops with software installed according to pre-event instructions sent by email.
DURATION
This is one continuous workshop of three days, 6 hours per day including a break to eat.
Participation on individual days is not possible except by special arrangement.
—FRI 12 JULY 12-18:00
—SAT 13 JULY 12-18:00
—SUN 14 JULY 12-18:00
—Max participants: 8
—Lunch (vegetarian/vegan on request) will be served each day.
LOCATION
Kaapelitehdas
Tallberginkatu 1 (Doorway E / 5th floor)
Helsinki, FINLAND
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