Interactive Video Workshop - Macclesfield

SHIFT is a vibrant and interactive programme celebrating all things digital in Cheshire East. From exhibitions and workshops to talks and hands on making - SHIFT is full of inspiring and creative events for all ages and abilities.For more information, visit www.shift-digital.co.uk

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Want to make the moon follow you around on stage? Or mix music using coloured post-it notes?
Generate live visuals through movement? Generate data from your webcam?
This is a introductory workshop for anyone interested in making live video camera systems for interaction (colour / motion tracking) and generative design without having to code.
We'll be using the software <A HREF="https://troikatronix.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Isadora" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ISADORA</A> - popular in theatre, performance and art installation. Isadora has some really simple camera tracking tools, meaning that even with something as basic as a webcam, you can develop pretty sophisticated systems. These can then be easily integrated with Isadora's other tools such as projection mapping, video mixing, triggering sound, etc.
<A CLASS="event_details_tinymce" HREF="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irDvxRpAetQ" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Isadors camera tracking examples" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Isadora - camera tracking examples </A>
Overview of the session:
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Isadora interface
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setting up webcams and other cameras
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tracking movement
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tracking position
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tracking colour
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calibration and scaling
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creating own installation
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This workshop is FREE to residents of Cheshire East borough, limited to 8 places available to ensure a quality experience 
Requirements:
You will need:
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Laptop (pc / mac)
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Install <A CLASS="event_details_tinymce" HREF="https://troikatronix.com/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Isadora software" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Isadora </A>beforehand (demo version free)
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lunch
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We will provide:
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Projectors
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usb webcams
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This workshop is delivered by <A CLASS="event_details_tinymce" HREF="http://portfolio.smeech.co.uk/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Sam Meech Portfolio" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Meech</A>.                                 
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Sam is an artist working with video, projection and, er, knitting. Sam has worked with Isadora for over 10 years, creating live visuals for bands, projection mapping for theatre, and interactive art installations. He is also a co-director of <A HREF="http://re-dock.org/" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="Re-Dock" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Re-Dock</A>.
 
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This workshop is part of PORTALS - an Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grant funded project - touring this sci-fi interactive projection mapping installation by <A HREF="http://portfolio.smeech.co.uk/portals/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Meech</A> around the NW .

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