Isadora for performance and installations: hands-on workshops and intensives
Taught by Ian Winters at the MilkBar / Sunshine Biscuit Factory
The next introductory class will be: tues/thurs evenings 5/15 through 5/24 from 7 to 9:30 pm
August 8,9, 15, 16, 17. showing on the 18th: Intensive class focused on site-specific performance and installation. Timed to be able to take mary armentrout's performance course in the day, and, work with media at night. Full description to come.
in the fall will be two advanced topics date TBD:
- WOrking with motion / sound sensing
- basic networking for artists(or how to hook up isadora to abelton to your iphone to your toaster)
Overview of the introductory class:
The workshop focus is the hands-on use of Isadora (created by troika ranch founder mark coniglio) in installation and live performance (music, theater, dance). It is taught from a perspective of using Isadora both as a stand-alone software tool, and as a tool for integrating / controlling a diverse range of devices and software for installation and performance.
Examples of what Isadora can easily interact with include live and recorded video & audio, lighting, midi controllers, motion sensors, sensor platforms like the arduino, and using software tools like Midi or OSC to interact with devices like i-phones and music software (like Abelton Live or Max-MSP).
The initial class sessions will be focused on the basics of working with isadora, and working with simple video & audio set-ups. The latter half of the workshop is targeted toward the practical application to student projects and an optional end of workshop informal showing on the last thurs evening. No prior programming experience required.
Workspace in both studios at the MilkBar will be available.
Dates:
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- Tues and thurs evenings. 7:00pmto 9:30pm. May 15th, 17th, 22nd and 24rd, 2012
Level - beginning (none) to intermediate level of knowledge of Isadora.
Equipment:
provided:
a 3 channel projection set-up with 8 channel audio interface, plus 5-8 projectors will be available for shared student use and a limited number of cameras and sensors,
Equipment required:
- Computer (preferable Mac OSX) capable of running Isadora. Students without a current Isadora license will get a temporary student license.
- ideas for simple workshop project you’d like to realize
Equipment recommended:
- video camera for live capture (plus any capture devices needed),
- audio interface / audio source (if your work involves audio)
- any specialized sensors, lights, I/O devices, interfaces etc you’d like to play with or receive help with.
cost and registration
- cost - $125 student/academic (including temporary student Isadora license) / $150regular
- online registration (via google checkout)
location:
The MilkBar at the Sunshine Biscuit Factory, 851 81st Ave, Oakland. A short walk or bike ride from Coliseum BART. Rides available from BART if needed. Directions at www.milkbar.org.
