Niño Viejo collective uses MadMapper at Lunchmeat

Installation of NiñoViejo at Lunchmeat FestivalInstallation of NiñoViejo at Lunchmeat Festival
Photos: Bego M. Santiago

An appropriate follow up to yesterdays post: The artist Bego M. Santiago is a vital part of the Niño Viejo is a collective. What inspires me about this Spain based collective is that they merge the usual VJing and commercial work with socially conscious art projects.

I was delighted to know that the Lunchmeat Festival in Prague invited Niño Viejo to do a special installation. I had performed at the first edition of Lunchmeat last year. It had produced one of the most memorable audio visual installation type performances I have ever seen.

NiñoViejo at Lunchmeat
Photo: Boris Edelstein

While we are very strict about who is able to use the MadMapper prior to its release an exception was made and we are very happy with the results.

Sergi Palau of Niño Viejo writes:

The Lunchmeat Festival from Prague invited NiñoViejo this ddition for a 2 weeks residency to make a project for the festival.

Our project consisted of 16 panel, 3 meters tall and 1 meter wide with separations separated in-between them, so that they worked like independent screens and completely covered the back of the stage.

The images that we projected were on the human body in movement and mapping the panels we could use them like a complete screen or 16 independent ones that allowed us to deconstruct and then construct these bodies in movement.

NiñoViejo at Lunchmeat
Photo: Boris Edelstein

With 3 projectors and a matrox triplehead we could cover the 16 panels, and with MadMapper we could map all these panels in many different ways with the result that with the same image we have several different looks: sometimes seeing the complete and normal picture acros the 16 panels, another times deconstructing the picture, fragmenting and repeating, in mirror, like a kaleidoscope, a videomosaic, etc.

Madmapper turned out to be a tool of incredible facility and versatility of handling and configuration, and, simultaneously, of a superb performance, since you could infinitely repeat the mapped quads without affecting the performance of the videos even working with high resolutions.

As you all know by now, the official release is set for May 26th at this years edition of the Mapping Festival. We are looking forward to this date just as much as you.

posted by modul8.us @ 28 April, 2011 0 comments »

La Parfumeria

It was almost a year ago now that the MetaMapping took place, a 10 day residency (taking place 10 days prior to the Mapping Festival) that hosted a group of very talented artists working in the realm of the digital arts.

The residency took place in a special location in Geneva called the Parfumerie, a former perfume factory that was converted into a performance space, dance rehearsal studio and theater. One of the main goals was to present an event on the 2nd night of the Mapping festival where each of the artists did something so that all of the main areas of the space were active with their visions. One of the artists was Bego M. Santiago who decided to occupy the tower room.

Good documentation can take a long time to put together but Bego’s very own interpretation of this piece was well worth the wait.

This year, a slight variation of the MetaMapping will take place during the Mapping Festival, this time as part of the release of the MadMapper, aptly named MadMapping. Of the many differences between MetaMapping and MadMapping is the inclusion process. For the MetaMapping I was given the task of finding and selecting artists.
MadMapping requests that interested in individuals apply. Due to space limitations 15 people will be selected. If you already applied, I wish you the best of luck. If the workshop is a success it may be something that could be repeated again. Who knows. I hope to see great documentation from it.

posted by modul8.us @ 27 April, 2011 2 comments »

MadMapper + Modul8 2.6.2 and more…

MadMapper logo

[EN]

MadMapper: Official Release event and four day workshop

The MadMapper is a tool for simplifying the process of mapping projections onto physical surfaces. The software is a collaboration between Modul8 Team and 1024 Architecture. It uses an OS X 10.6 framework called Syphon, so that you can use Modul8 and MadMapper together in order to map existing content you have created for use in Modul8. Additionally MadMapper can be used with any other software that supports Syphon, like Quarz Composer, VDMX, Max/Msp/Jitter and many others.

We are pleased to announce that the launch event will take place on May 26th during this years edition of the Mapping Festival in Geneva, Switzerland.

A four day workshop will take place on the dates surrounding the release of MadMapper. For more information about this workshop and how to apply for it acces the following link:

http://mappingfestival.ch/2011/workshops/

You need to apply before April 25th to be a part of this special four day event.
Participation is limited so don’t hesitate to apply!

The MadMapper will be available for purchase online for 300€.

If you already own a license of Modul8 there will be a 100€ discount off the full price!
Exclusive launch discount!

Anyone who attends the launch event in Geneva will be able to purchase MadMapper with the 100€ discount regardless of their owning an existing license of Modul8.

Modul8 2.6.2 update

With the release of MadMapper we will be releasing an update of Modul8 v2.6.2. This new version provides compatibility with MadMapper as well as addressing a number of minor fixes and changes. The update is free and will be available through the yourspace page (http://www.modul8.ch/yourspace) and can be accessed using your serial number.

What to expect in the coming months

Modul8 printed manual

A beautifully printed, full color manual, in English or French, will be available for purchase. This long anticipated printed manual is recommended for first time users and can be purchased with a boxed version of Modul8 that includes a Modul8 t-shirt and stickers.

Online module manual

We are close to making an online module manual available that provides basic as well as in-depth, step by step tutorials on the creation of modules within Modul8. The manual was written by the seasoned module creator Gaell Abegg (aka VJ Lupin) and provides extensive information about the features and capabilities of module creation that will help you further unlock the hidden powers of Modul8.

Mapping Festival 2011 Program and tickets online!

The 7th edition of Mapping Festival that will take place on May 19th through 29th, 2011 in Geneva, Switzlerland is only one month away! All program details are now online.
You can purchase your early-bird tickets http://www.mappingfestival.com, before joining us for these 10 unforgettable days.

Best wishes,
The Modul8 Team

[FR]

MadMapper: Sortie officielle et workshop de quatre jours.

Le MadMapper est un outil pour simplifier le procédé projection video sur des surfaces physiques. Ce logiciel est une collaboration entre l’équipe Modul8 et 1024 architecture. Il utilise le framework Syphon sur MacOSX, permettant à Modul8 et MadMapper de fonctionner ensemble vous laissant utiliser vos compositions en temps réel. MadMapper peut aussi être utilisé avec n’importe quel logiciel qui supporte Syphon comme par exemple Quartz Composer, VDMX, Max MSP Jitter et beaucoup d’autres.

Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer que la sortie officielle de MadMapper se déroulera pendant le Mapping Festival à Genève le 26 Mai.

Un workshop de quatre jours aura lieu pour cette occasion. Pour plus d’informations à ce propos, rendez-vous sur la page http://mappingfestival.ch/2011/workshops/

Les places étant très limitées, inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour participer à ce workshop. Date limite d’inscription le 25 avril.

MadMapper pourra être acheté en ligne pour le prix de 300€.

Si vous êtes propriétaire d’une licence Modul8, une réduction de 100€ vous sera accordé. Ce même rabais sera exceptionnellement proposé aux personnes présentes le 26 Mai lors de l’évenement au Mapping festival.

Mise à jour Modul8 2.6.2

En même temps que MadMapper nous sortirons aussi une mise à jour Modul8. Cette nouvelle version (2.6.2) apportera la compatibilité avec MadMapper et corrigera un certain nombre de bugs mineurs. Cette mise à jour sera gratuite pour tous les utilisateurs de Modul8 2.6 et sera disponible sur la page yourspace ( http://www.modul8.ch/yourspace ) Vous pouvez accéder cette page à l’aide de votre numéro de série.

À prévoir ces prochains mois

Manuel Imprimé de Modul8

Un manuel imprimé, en couleur, en anglais et en français sera disponible à l’achat. Ce manuel est recommandé à tous les nouveaux utilisateurs et pourra aussi être acheté avec une version boite de Modul8 incluant un t-shirt et des autocollants.

Documentation en ligne des modules

Nous sommes très proche de la finalisation d’un manuel en ligne pour la création de modules. Ce manuel exhaustif contiendra autant des informations basiques que poussées sur la programmation de modules. Il a été écrit par Gael Abegg aka VJ Lupin, créateur de puissants modules. Vous pourrez grâce à lui découvrir et profiter de toutes les fonctionnalités cachées de Modul8.

Mapping Festival 2011 Le programme et la billetterie sont en ligne!

La 7e édition du Mapping Festival se déroulera du 19 au 29 mai 2011 à Genève (Suisse), dans seulement un mois! Le programme en détail est en ligne. Vous pouvez dès à présent acheter vos tickets en ligne http://www.mappingfestival.com

Meilleurs salutations
L’équipe Modul8

posted by modul8.us @ 20 April, 2011 1 comment »

Mapping Festival 2011 (7th edition)

Mapping Festival 2011

This years edition is upon us. Once again, 10 days of video projection art in its multitude of flavors of performance, installations, workshops, presentations and clubbing all unfolding within the birthplace of Modul8, Geneva, Switzerland.

The photo in the above graphic was created by Modul8 team member and co-founder Boris Edelstein. And yes! MadMapper was used, but in a way one would least expect. As always, the simple solution is best! Get the model to fool around with the software for a bit, tighten up things
and voila! There really is nothing more powerfully compelling to look at then the human form, and even more so when adding projections to it.

As always, the focus is on the art of projection. So why not try to make that part of everything including the promotional material?

And here my brief copy ends and the Mapping Team copy begins.

<< Begin >>

This year the festival will focus on the technical aspects of video mapping, i.e. video-projection on surfaces that is one of the fastest growing art mediums in the world. Highlights include:

- Video projection on bodies by our 2011 visual.
- The official release of MadMapper, a new video mapping software created by GarageCUBE (Modul8) and 1024_architecture. The release will be accompanied by an exclusive 3 day workshop.
- A mapping workshop presented by Get Festival from Porto, Portugal.

To quell your hightened anticipation check out the listing of our lineup. If you thought you missed out last year, then don’t make the same mistake again! You will have more information soon, be patient!

Exhibition:
Boris Petrovsky / Legoman, Thomas Vaquié & Mandril / The Montesinos Foundation & Petter Viaselfebb / City Media Project (HEAD) / Manuel Chantre / FAIL / Kit Webster / Camille Scherrer

A/V Performances:
Manuel Chantre / Udosson:// mredit / Greie Gut Fraktion / People Like Us / Ioann Maria & Wojtek Wcislik / Fernando Velàzquez & Francisco Lapetina / Chloé Mazlo & Son Of A Pitch / ExLex / AV:IN / Legoman & Stray Dogs / Zan Lyons / Pascal Greco & Goodbye Ivan / Krash On Earth / Murat Ombombe / 35Plis / Transforma & Yro / Recoil Performance Group / Iduun / Cagoule / The Erasers / Supermafia / VJ Fader / Antistatic Family

Workshops / Lecture:
MadMapping / Body Double-HEAD / M’S &M – Modeling, Manufacturing & Mapping (Get Set Festival, Portugal) / Vimeo / Modul8 / AV:in

Visual clubbing:
Kate Moross / Cumulus / VJ Fader / Union by Motion / David Wilson / Drawvolution / Neon Golden / Dub Video Connection / Neal Coghlan / Pixel Legion / Video Olympic / Indefinite VJ / VJ Optika / VJ Spetto & VJ Zaz / Skylab / Emilie Bourquin / Lupin / Steaknet

Audio clubbing:
Simian Mobile Disco / D.I.M / Electric Rescue / Fukkk Offf / D1 – All in feat. Jenna G / Da Krew / DJ Die / Water Lilly (live) / Junction SM (Sonja Moonear & Dandy Jack) / Oneman / The Hiiters (Live AV) / Unknown to the Unknown / MC Crazy D / Dachshund / Dirty Mad Sound / Born Björg / Franky Digital / Ina D / Nemelka / Opuswerk / Shadow Dancer

<< End >>

There you have it. Plenty of reasons to make a trip to Geneva.

posted by modul8.us @ 13 April, 2011 1 comment »

Video Art

Everything we see has a precedent, and this especially true of the visuals world. Sometimes the preceding work can actually can be more portent because of its pioneering processes. Before I got involved with video I spent some time programming. This craft lead me to a brief period at a company that, amongst its usual printers and servers had a small sound studio with a rack of equipment that looked a bit out of place, notably for using wood, nameless silver knobs and patch chords. I was informed that this strange rack was actually used for mixing.

Matthew Schlanger was the co-owner of this company where I was working and also the person who built and made art with this video mixing rack. Several years later, the company occupied a larger space and adorning the walls were paintings made from his video generated imagery.

Fast forward to a few days ago and I receive a message from Matthew. He is coming to Berlin because a gallery is showing his work and he is a huge fan of Modul8!

The show is tomorrow and you can connect to the facebook event here.

Last night Matthew showed me an experiment he had done with Modul8. Right on the first frame I knew right away that this was not a logical render. His immediate response was ‘yeah, I am all analog. I had this running through…’ and he proceeded to explain the processes and devices that he used to enhance this image. He apologized for the thin white, dotted line on the far right edge and I demanded that he not do so for the very fact validates that this is ‘real’ analog signal.

Due to the magic of the internet and YouTube Matthew has posted many of his works prior to the digital video revolution. Take a break and have a look.

*** Brief update ***
At the request of twitter follower Matthew has added information about how he processes the signal that we see in the above video.

posted by modul8.us @ 7 April, 2011 2 comments »