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embed midi controller numbers in FFGL plugin

vjair — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:22:43 GMT

is it possible to embed a midi control number and midi channel associated with a specific parameter within an FFGL plugin so that when loaded in the host, its already assigned and ready to go?

if so...any pointers on where to look ( im slowly getting past noob programmer status but still a bit lost! )

( ive been butchering and modifying the FFGLsdk if its of any use to know that? )

Video DJ Tools & Samples - VJ Loops

DJDoubleXL — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:24:02 GMT

I've got some VJ Samples, Loops and Ambient Video now available on my website.

http://www.djdoublexl.com/category/a...ideo-dj-tools/

Feel free to reply to the thread if you're looking for something in particular.

Video mapping 101.2

menacekeys — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:05:13 GMT

My Respects. I have a few questions in regards to video mapping. I understand the basic concept behind it. But if anyone can enlighten me or point me in the right direction about my questions I would greatly appreciate it.

1. Creating a display. What do I use. My brother is an engineer. He can design anything I submit to him. I want to build a custom dj 3D booth But what do I use. As in LCD screens, projection screen material? I was think build cube or triangle frames out of aluminon and buy a big a projection screen and cut it to fit the space inside of the frames. Am I on the right track?

2. Projector. Do I need one? I would like to be able to set up a dj booth at any club I go to on stage. But club sizes vary and I might not be able to set up a projector exactly where I need it to be in sync with the dj booth. In my head I would like to just be able to run the visuals thru a software inside the dj booth and have it projected on the booth. But I could obviously not be able to use projection screen material to do that if its even possible. And if that is possibly my design would have to be based on the size and shape of the tvs.

Thats really all the questions I have at the moment. I hope I am making sense. I have more questions but these are the primary questions that I have right now that have me confused.

Arduino: The Documentary

stickygreen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:43:43 GMT

http://arduinothedocumentary.org/

I thought some of you Arduino fans might like this..

Frustrations re. Content vs RAM

themysterymachine — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:46:36 GMT

i am wrestling with something that i have wrestled with for a while and its hard to find a straight, or rather, dumbed down answer. i am certainly not a computer programmer so please forgive if this sounds a little beneath more knowledgable types!!!!

anyway, i have been vjing for close to 3 years now and my library just gets bigger and bigger. its standing now at about 2100 clips for my "basic" library (abstract stuff, dance, some "mood" folders etc) and then i have another library for just styles, to adapt to whatever genre i am throwing for that night.
ive been away from the game for about six months and am about to get on the train again with regular gigs, so i was going through my library and realizing i had not resolved the basic problem, despite my splitting my library up into "basic" and "use as needed".

first off, the basic specs- i have a macbook pro (2.2 Ghz Intel Core Duo with 4 GB RAM) and I use VDMX (the 7.8 version i believe it is- not the newest one which is not a match for my operating system). I rendered my clips in IMovie HD using their photoJPG mov format at 70 percent, as reccomended pretty much everywhere i read, at least for VDMX. i have used modul 8 but don't care much for the media bin setup so i go back to VDMX all the time. its what i learned on.

but my RAM can't handle it. I tried dumbing them down even further, file size wise, into H.264, but some of the stuff i have made in After effects looks like absolute crap, so i nixed that idea. and i know that H.264 or smaller file size does not neccesarily equal better results in terms of CPU. But CPU isn't my problem, its simply the RAM. and i am topped out on my RAM and can't put in anymore.

thing is, i like having all these clips. it means i can turn on a dime, stylistically, and be prepared for every contingency. i'm sure alot of content junkies feel the same way- you want to have enough stuff on deck to keep surprising people. and its a great feeling to be able to match up what the lyrical content is to to the visual. you have to have alot of clips for that and i guess i am addicted to that feeling.

but how do you resolve the fact that once i load in the first 2000, VDMX crashes, hangs, slows down, gets choppy, etc? hell, my library that i use for my own stock use (making videos etc) is at 4000. my performance library is already honed down and probably about the same size, tho i did dump alot of stuff as not being up to snuff.

anybody had these issues? i know alot of vjs don't run this kind of load, but alot (maybe most) of vjs don't do the variety of genres that i do, so its kind of necessary unless i want to stay in one genre, which i have no interest in.

anyone had these issues and resolved them? should i just suck it up and streamline more, or switch to a different codec? i think i have tried them all, but maybe there is one that will retain the quality without using the RAM. any ideas?

Active Photo presentation software.

johnny21 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:09:35 GMT

Hi Gents,

I have a question,
i am searching for software that could preform the following action,

i am shooting photo's with a 5DMKII with a WTF-E4 II transmitter.
When a photo is taken, this photo must be send to laptop wher it is shown on a big screen. after some second automaticly the photo is add to presentation thats continue the whole time, everytime a new photo is taken this proces needs to continue. so agin the new photo direct on screen after some seconds the presentation. etc etc

Could somone inform me about some software that could do this.
important is no handeling exstra than to set up is needed on the evening.

i hope i have explain it corect and you all now what i need.

Thanks for helping.

cheers Johan

10 year study of Oscar film piracy

visualove — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:04:48 GMT

http://waxy.org/2012/01/mpaa_wins_th...loses_the_war/

Not a perfect methodology, but still a controlled study.

Making visuals to a dance performance

madsmeskalin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22:50 GMT

Very late post, so I hope somebody can give me some inputs.

I got booked to do visuals to a 2 x 15 min dance performance by some contemporary dancers in club setting. Its an experimental electronic music night. I have never worked with dancers, but we had some rehearsals. I cant seem to get it right, to add something to the dance with my visuals. Either it overshadows the dancers, or it becomes a distraction, a side element. Like adding alot of layers which doesnt have anything to do with eachother.

1. For those who have worked with dance performers, how did you time your visuals? Did you try to add something to the performance in terms of meaning?

2. ""$#%"$&$& to be honest, I dont know what questions to ask even. I feel Im really going on deep waters here. Its easy to do club visuals, but to add something to a scene I have no experience with is much harder. The promoter is aware of this, and he wants it to be a learning curve over the next months. So I am really looking for advices from those who have worked with dancers, what you did, what worked well, what didnt work well (!)

Hope to get some insightful answers!

Modul8 vs Resolume (OS X vs Windows?)

madsmeskalin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:09:16 GMT

Lately I have been trying out Resolume Arena, and I must say I am really impressed. There is a lot of functions in Resolume that Im missing from Modul8, and the DXV codec is really helpful. I like to VJ and do mapping all in one software. I have used a mac since 2008, and I was very happy with it at first, but lately I seem to thrift away from Apple�s software, and I have been contemplating buying a PC. Furthermore, I dont think Lion is that stable as Apple try to hype it. So Im asking for opinions here. Another reason is that Im teaching VJing at a private school, and would love to use more platform software as to make my job easier.

1. For those who have in-depth experience with both softwares, what do you like/dislike about each? What do you see in the future of both softwares?

2. Have anyone of you made the switch from a Mac to PC? If so, what were the benefits/drawbacks?

3. Is the DXV codec as cracked up as Resolume claims it be? Is it twice as fast as PhotoJPEG in some cases?

Hope to get a lot of positive replies! :)

B-Seite VJ Conference 21.-24.03.2012 Germany

pixelschubser — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:03:38 GMT

Hello,

this is to announce the 5th edition of B-Seite Festival which will be held from 21.-24.03.2012 in Mannheim Germany...

Vimeo Videos
Vimeo Clip 36087963

more Information on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1453686589

or soon on our website: http://www.jetztkultur.de

we are looking forward to see you there...

For Sale PAL FAIRLIGHT CVI 1

slackrandy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:37:47 GMT

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270906214...84.m1555.l2649

Electronic Music Gig - Stunning Visual Set Required ::: Paid (500+)

Dz444 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:14:40 GMT

Date: 6/16/2011 (Month/Day/Year)
Location: Cambs, UK
Duration: 45 - 60 mins
Music: TBC
Fee for VJ: Paid (500+)
Publicity for VJ: No
Travel Expenses: Yes, for a national VJ
Accommodation: No
Number of Guests: 0
Equipment Needed: Screens, Projector, Video Camera
Other Artists:
Contact Details: Send me a PM
The person posting this message described themself as a Someone else

Additional Info
Looking for a top class VJ to create something stunning and cutting edge for a one hour outdoor performance (after dusk) for an electronic music band.

Visually, we'd love something like this (on a MUCH smaller scale!). (Touch Designer I think):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWai4UZ0OqI

Or possibly projecting onto an interesting DJ booth - open to ideas:

Full audio will be provided well in advance.

Please PM me with a link to your best work, and who you have worked with before, together with an idea of your rates. Thanks

looking for barefoot woman walking loop

RayV — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:46:20 GMT

I'm looking for a barefoot woman walking short footage.

It's been a long time, and life been hectic lately.
usually id go out and shoot this one, but this time - no time.
so if anyone got a video of barefoot female walks and feel like a swap for
something else, it would a great help.

new eye candy iOS app

yoy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:01:30 GMT

we're happy to present our new application, Waves. Check our dedicated mini site and video to get the concept and you can also read more on our site aestesis.net .

We hope you'll like it, it's a fun toy to produce hypnotic and colorful visuals based on ambient sound.

Introducing Seasonal Entertainment, LLC � Sale going on now!

SEGreg — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:35:29 GMT

Hello folks. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Greg Renna and I am the owner of Seasonal Entertainment, LLC. We specialize in different types of LED based lighting and control devices. Our devices can be used for architectural lighting, underwater lighting, theater/stage lighting and full scale commercial displays. The majority of our lighting products are controlled via DMX and can easily integrate into any system. We have been in business since 2009 and our products have been used all over the world for different lighting installations. Most recently we worked with the Papermill Playhouse in New Jersey to create a musical and lighting masterpiece that was seen by thousands of theatergoers every day for over a month.

In 2012 we introduced a new line of LED based holiday lighting. These lights are the highest quality LED based lights you will find on the market today. Each strand is UL approved and the lights feature fully sealed lighting sockets, wire connections and bulb connections. Our lights come with a 3 year warranty which is unmatched by anyone else in the industry. We believe these are the highest quality lights you are going to find.

From now until February 21st we are offering one of our yearly presales. These sales allow you, the consumer, to purchase the products at over a 50% savings of in season pricing. This is a great opportunity for commercial lighting installers to get great prices on some of the best lighting you are going to find!

If anyone ever has any questions you can contact me directly at greg (at) seasonalentertainmentllc.com.

Feel free to visit our site on the web at www.seasonalentertainmentllc.com. There is an online chat option there when you can talk to a sales or support person instantly.

I look forward to working with you in the future and hope I hear from some of you soon!

Greg