Modul8 2.6.3 update and more…

Man and T

Hello everyone! We hope you have been having a great summer with lots of creativity along with places to put that creativity to good use. The following are some exciting announcements we would like to bring to your attention:

Modul8 v2.6.3
- Syphon SDK Public Beta 2 – fixed an issue with OS X 10.7 Lion
- Fixed some issues with alpha channels when using shared textures in Syphon
- Fixed an issue with media when using “8 bit” filenames such as ones that use Japanese characters
- Rendering Logical Record using an Alpha Channel with a codec that support Alpha Channels
- Added menu item under ‘Help’ that links to the Online Modul Manual
- New PDF user manual

To download this most recent release please use your serial number to log into the following page:

http://www.modul8.ch/yourspace

New Printed Manual
As of today we are taking orders for a friendly new printed manual for Modul8. The manual is recommended for anyone getting started with Modul8.

The manual comes with a Modul8 t-shirt and costs 35 euros incl. shipping costs within Europe.
World wide the cost is 45 euros incl. shipping.

A link for purchasing the printed manual is available via yourspace.

Online Module Manual
Ever wanted to understand how to write your own custom modules? Did you know that you can make some modules without having to write a single line of code? You will now be able to learn how to do this and more with our Online Module Manual. It contains a series of in depth tutorials explaining the module system and its functions. It will also show you how to write Python code to unleash the full potential of the module system. With this manual you will be able to customize and control Modul8 the way you want to.

To get started point your browser to:

http://www.modul8.ch/documentation/modules_manual/

Or you can access the above link within Modul8 by selecting ‘Help | Modul8 Modules Manual.’

If you are also using MadMapper we have just released and update and some exciting new tools that are a series of applications called MadLab.

Best wishes,
GarageCUBE Team

posted by modul8.us @ 9 August, 2011 6 comments »

Paint Modul8 + Lemur = Live Generative Visuals


The Paint module is one of Modul8′s best hidden gems. It allows you to open up Modul8 and make visuals without importing one single piece of media. If you combine it with all of the existing functions of the FX panels you can keep yourself busy for hours. Tim Feshke takes this concept a bit further by utilizing the power of the Lemur to let the lines oscillate within Modul8 and do their own thing.

posted by modul8.us @ 6 August, 2011 0 comments »

Skeleton Dance by Txo!?


I just received this from from Txo!? A simple but fun and effective use of Sound Analysis plugged into the scratch knob to make the clip jump forward to the time of the music. This follows all of the little principles that I hold near and dear to my heart when it comes to visuals. Simple and to the point.

*** Edit ***
He actually did not use a QuickTime movie at all!

Pupped Modul8

Smartly, all of the elements are still PNG files. He did use the Sound Analysis to move the different layers along with the (as) Sound Router.

As is in keeping with my standard, I liked what I saw. The technique is secondary to the achievement of making me smile. That is generally a winning formula when it comes to an audience.

posted by modul8.us @ 2 August, 2011 3 comments »