From list at ericsinger.com Mon Jan 14 09:53:08 2008 From: list at ericsinger.com (Eric Singer) Date: Mon Jan 14 09:53:28 2008 Subject: [0xff] [NYC] First ReSiDeNt show + Feb Submission Deadline Message-ID: LEMUR's first ReSiDeNt show happens on Friday, January 25th. We will be presenting the works of Joshua Goldberg, Drew Krause and Taylor Kuffner, created during their January residencies at LEMUR. Joshua Goldberg is an artist specializing in live video, a performer, a programmer and an educator. During his residency, he has been working on video tracking and projected video interfaces to control robotic sound. A composition graduate of Juilliard (MM) and the University of Illinois (DMA),Drew Krause has written over 80 works for instrumental and electronic media. He has been composing a full-length musical work for LEMUR's instruments. Taylor Kuffner is a composer, musician and multi-media artist who has worked with live and electronic instruments, composed for dance, theater and media productions and extensively studied Indonesian gamelan music. He has been applying his compositional experience with the gamelan to composing for LEMUR's robots. Our congratulations go out to our first group of ReSiDeNtS. We hope you'll come out and see their work on January 25th. ReSiDeNt @ LEMUR: New Works, New Instruments, New Artists Friday January 25th 8 pm - 10 pm $5 at the door http://lemurbots.org *************************************************************************** ReSiDeNt Submissions for February Open until January 21 In January 2008, LEMUR inaugurated ReSiDeNt, a unique new creator-in-residence program, hosted at LEMUR's Brooklyn space in Park Slope. Each month, we will award three artists a month-long residency at LEMUR, enabling them to create a work utilizing LEMUR's resources, including robotic musical instruments, MIDI audio/video controllers, video projection and tracking system and more. Each group of residencies will culminate in a public show at LEMUR at the end of the month. Artists from all performing and installation disciplines are encouraged to apply, including musicians, composers, dancers, choreographers, video artists, interactive installation artists, performance artists, multimedia artists and others. LEMUR's staff will provide technical support to residents for learning and utilizing our resources. For early residencies, we will give preference to artists with a reasonable degree of technical skill with computer art. As the year progresses, we will be able to give a higher level of technical support, possibly including programming, electronic design and more. The deadline to apply for February's residencies is Monday, January 21st. Announcement of February's residency awards will be made by the end of that week. Deadlines are rolling, allowing artists to submit applications to be considered for future residencies throughout the year. The application process is outlined below and also be posted on LEMUR's web site. Applying to ReSiDeNt The application process is designed to be easy. Mainly, we want to see your qualifications and past work and get a sense of the type of work you would do at a LEMUR residency. All applications are accepted via email to resident@lemurbots.org. Please include the following information in your email. Part 1: Contact Information Name Address Email Cell number Alt number Part 2: Work Samples Send URLs of video, audio, photos and text documenting your past projects. Please indicate which works you would like us to view, in which order, and what role you had in creating the work. We prefer to receive all work samples online. You may also attach files up to 1 MB total. If you need to email larger files which you can not put online, please contact us in advance for ftp information. If you must mail hard copy of work, you can send it to LEMUR, 461 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11215, attn: ReSiDeNt. Part 3: Artist Resume/CV Send us your artist resume or CV in plain text, Word or PDF format. Important - please make sure to include a list of your technical skills relevant to the residency. Part 4: Proposal Sketch Send us your idea or ideas for what you might do during a LEMUR residency. Include which instruments and resources you envision working with (see below). Your project does not need to be conceived in full at this time, but please instill in us the confidence that you have a reasonable plan in mind and that you can realize a work in a month's time. Thank you for your time and interest in LEMUR ReSiDeNt. We look forward to receiving your application. Eric Singer Executive Director LEMUR: League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots FAQ --- What instruments, systems and other resources will be available to me? GuitarBot, XyloBot, ModBots (percussion bots), HydroBots (water-based bots), Slime-o-trons (slime controllers), Chime-o-tron (MIDI wind chimes), Slink-o-trons (slinky controllers), Sonic Banana (bend controller), Ascension Flock of Birds 6-DOF tracking system with 3 trackers, sensors, MidiTron and MidiTron Wireless sensor interfaces, floor-projected video with video tracking overlay, wall-projected video, PA, PTZ camera, broadband internet, Mac and PC computers, MIDI keyboard, software (Max/MSP/Jitter, Isadora, Digital Performer, etc.). In addition, LEMUR is constantly working on new instruments, which will be made available as they are created. How much time will I be able to spend at LEMUR working on my project? You can spend as much time as you want, subject to scheduling with LEMUR staff. Generally, someone is there Monday through Friday from 10 am until 8 pm, and weekend times can be arranged as necessary. Does my work have to utilize LEMUR's instruments and equipment? Yes. A major goal of this residency program is to partner with a variety of artists to create new work for LEMUR instruments. What length is my work expected to be? For performances, we would like a minimum of 20 minutes of work. For music, a 40-45 minute set would be highly desirable. Installations would normally be ongoing, though we would hope that any one user would be engaged for 5 minutes or more. Is there any stipend or other support money? This is an unfunded residency program, so there is no stipend or support money. The support we provide is in the form of in-kind donations of our time, space and resources. Do I have to do a performance, or is an installation ok? Installations are fine and encouraged. Preference will be given to interactive installations over non-interactive ones. To realize my work, I want to create new software/Max patches/electronics but I don't know how. Can someone at LEMUR help me? Not at this time. We don't have the resources to develop custom technology outside the scope of our own work. However, if you have a technologist that will commit to partnering with you, you are welcome to propose this. I have a great idea but I've never done computer art before? Should I apply? At the early stages of this program, we will probably not be able to support artists who do not have reasonable skills in implementing their work. I live outside of New York City. Can you provide room and board? We can't, but you probably already have a friend with a sofa in New York City :-) Will there be future opportunities to show the work I create after the end-of-month show? The best work to come out of ReSiDeNt will likely have future opportunities to be shown. LEMUR stages performances and installations around the world, and we are always looking to incorporate new work. What are some examples of projects you will consider? Compositions for the robots Interactive performances with the robots and/or controllers Interactive installations with the robots and/org controllers Interactive dance with the robots Theater pieces or performance art with the robots Interactive video installations incorporating the robots My discipline doesn't fall into your listed categories. Can I still apply? Definitely. These are simply examples, and we will consider work from any discipline if we feel it is possible to realize at our space. Do I have to come in with a project idea from the beginning? You do not have to come in with a fully formed project, but you should have an idea of what you want to do and should outline this in your application. You can develop the specifics of your project within the time frame of the residency. Also, feel free to bounce ideas off us before applying. What if my work will take longer than a month to complete? We can only devote one month of work time to each artist. If you need more time but can do your preliminary work off-site prior to the residency month, we will consider this. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions you may have. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://music.columbia.edu/pipermail/0xff/attachments/20080114/8b2b6250/attachment-0001.html From list at ericsinger.com Wed Jan 16 23:16:56 2008 From: list at ericsinger.com (Eric Singer) Date: Wed Jan 16 23:21:24 2008 Subject: [0xff] [NYC] LEMUR Classes + LEMUR-Harvestworks-3rd Ward Art/Tech Coalition Message-ID: LEMUR is happy to announce the formation of an Art & Technology Education Coalition in partnership with Harvestworks (http://harvestworks.org) and 3rd Ward (http://3rdward.com). Our three organizations have teamed up to broaden our collective offering of art & technology classes, with each organization focusing on its strengths. In addition, we will soon be offering special course series, with a series of related subjects taught among the three facilities. Also coming soon, we will be offering discounts for taking multiple classes at any of the facilities. LEMUR's classes will focus on electronics, sensors, robotics, microcontrollers and performance. Harvestworks' classes will focus on interactive and multimedia software including a range of Max/MSP and Jitter classes with varied subjects and skill levels. 3rd Ward's classes will focus on fabrication and design, including woodworking, metalworking, welding, screenprinting, textile design and design software. Below are LEMUR's new course listings for classes in January-March. Following these are listings of courses that our partners will be offering. *** Building MIDI Music & Video Controllers: Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron, Level 1 & 2 Level 1: Sat-Sun 1/26, 1/27, 12:00-4:30 pm Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/2, 2/3, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Leif Krinkle Imagine waving your hand and having an orchestra at your fingertips or tapping on a surface to explore video. This is all possible through the use of MIDI and sensor-based technology. In these classes, you will design and build a controller to create your art with the easy-to-use MidiTron interface (http://miditron.com). Emphasis will be on hands-on learning. Basic electronics and Max/MSP/Jitter (http://cycling74.com/products/maxmsp) programming will also be covered. No previous knowledge of electronics, sensors or programming is assumed. Background information will be covered and the bulk of Level 1 will be focused on building a working controller that you will take home and begin to create with. Examples of previous project ideas include a shoe that creates notes for each step and a glove that determines lighting cues in a theatrical performance. In Level 2, we will delve deeper into using Max and other programs with MidiTron, connecting output devices (LEDs, robotics, etc.), gaining a better understanding of sensor electronics and other higher-level skills, as well as shoring up knowledge learned in Level 1 Level I: $495 including MidiTron & sensors Level 2: $330 including additional lab kit items *** Microcontroller Progamming for Artists: Introduction to the Arduino System, Level 1 & 2 Level 1: Sat-Sun 2/9, 2/10, 12:00-4:30 pm Level 2: Sat-Sun 2/16, 2/17, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Roberto Osorio-Goenaga Have you ever wanted to build a robot or an interactive art installation? Have you ever wondered how LEDs, sensors and motors work? Through collaborative exercises and the development of a final project you will learn how to program and prototype with an Arduino microcontroller (http://arduino.cc). This class is geared towards beginners, and no prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required. This class will demonstrate programming and electronics basics through hands-on microcontroller projects. You will learn digital and analog input and output techniques for controlling motors and interpreting sensors, as well as the programming skills necessary to use these components effectively. By the end of Level 1, students will have a firm understanding of how microcontrollers, sensors and actuators work and how to utilize these tools in their own creative projects. Past students who have taken the original course have been eager to keep going and learn more about the Arduino. Therefore, we are now offering a consecutive Level 2 course. In Level 2, we will go beyond basic functionality and deeper into the Arduino programming language. We will also explore advanced concepts in interface, motion and display based on student interest. Level 1: $375 including Arduino board & materials Level 2: $300 *** Video Tracking in Jitter: Expert Video Tracking for Sound and Video Control Sat-Sun 3/1, 3/2, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Joshua Goldberg Learn how to use Jitter to manipulate audio and video using video camera information. We will discuss how to set up a video tracking installation, how to use the software for simple and more complicated installs, and alternative methods. An understanding of Max is required. Cost: $300 *** Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication Mondays 2/4, 2/11, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Bob Huott Learn the skills and techniques for building custom composite objects from Kevlar, carbon fiber and fiberglass. Students will get hands-on experience in various stages of the process, including patterns and molds, lay-up and final finishing. Discussion will include ideas on how to integrate sensors, lighting or haptics into any project, and students are encouraged to bring their own project ideas. The class will now be in two sessions to offer more hands-on work and time to finish with a completed project (choice of custom laptop armor or handmade lamp). Bob will also give a brief, inside-out tour of the Bean, his own composite sensor-based musical instrument. Composites are a messy business so please dress appropriately: painting clothes or smock and long sleeved shirt. *** Ableton Live for Performers: Integrating Live Computer Electronics Into Contemporary Performance Tuesdays 2/26, 3/4, 3/18, 6:30-9:30 pm (note skipped date 3/11) Instructor: Todd Reynolds Presenting applications in Live for practicing, improvising, composing and performing, the seminar will be both comprehensive as well as specific to accomodate the needs of each musician with regard to computer music experience and creative intention. Participants will leave with an introductory yet thorough understanding of computer music possibilities and advantages. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and a set of earbuds or headphones and some way of getting sound directly into their computer, whether through an internal microphone, an external microphone or an instrument and audio interface. Most laptops come equipped at least with an internal microphone, and if not, some method will be provided if requested. Cost: $300 *** Pyrotronics: Pyrotechnics & Control for Artists Thursdays 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Eric Singer A practical guide for artists interested in working with and controlling fire, especially in sculptural contexts. It will focus on working with propane, though other fuels and materials will be discussed as well. Topics covered will include safety, fuel properties, flame port and pilot construction, electronic controls, interfaces for programming and sequencing, valves and solenoids, ignition techniques and more. Cost: $300 *** Art of Light: Controlling LEDs, EL Wire and Other Lighting Elements with Microprocessors Sat-Sun 2/23, 2/24, 12:00-4:30 pm Instructor: Leif Krinkle Explore the possibilities and technicalities of controlling LEDs and other lighting elements to create lighting effects for your next design. First, we will cover the proper ways of powering, wiring and soldering LEDs, electroluminescent wire and cold cathode tubes. Second, we will learn how to control brightness, animate lighting sequences through analog and digital means, such as transistors, relays and timing circuits. Third, we will discuss the software, hardware, electronics and techniques used in persistence of vision (POV) displays, led matrices and computer controlled lighting systems. Requirements: Arduino 1 or working knowledge of Arduino programming. Students are expected to bring an Arduino board (or other microcontroller system) with them Cost: $375 including lab kit with an array of lighting elements *** Sensors for Dancers: Wireless Sound and Video Control Through Movement Wednesdays 2/13. 2/20. 2/27, 6:30-9:30 pm Instructor: Eric Singer This class will introduce sensor technology to dancers and others interested in controlling audio and video using movement. Students will learn to use the new MidiTron Wireless interface (http://miditron.com), wire and connect motion sensors (bend, flex, distance, acceleration, etc.) and control sound and video on computer. The interface and sensors can be integrated into costumes and body suits, allowing wireless freedom of movement while tracking body position and motion. No prior knowledge of electronics or programming is required for this class. You will start from scratch, learning the basic concepts required to accomplish the class goals. You will leave with the tools to do basic work in sensor-based multimedia control and a strong foundation for going further. Two price options are being offered. Students wishing to purchase an interface and sensors may choose Option 1. This includes the MidiTron Wireless interface at a $100 discount, plus an assortment of sensors. Option 2 does not include the MidiTron Wireless; one will be loaned for the duration of the class. Option 1: $300 + $425 including MidiTron Wireless and sensors Option 2: $325 without MidiTron Wireless *** Electromechanical Systems and Robotics for Artists Sat-Sun 3/29, 3/30, 12:30-5:00 pm Instructor: Douglas Repetto A starter course for artists interested in using electromechanical elements in their work. We will cover basic devices and technologies (motors, solenoids, switches, relays), computer and electronic control options (Arduino, MidiTron), and ways of connecting elements together to make larger systems (linkages, belts and pulleys). We will also take apart consumer electromechanical systems (like inkjet printers) to see what's inside, how they're made, and what can be reused. Cost: $300 ********************************************************************** Classes at 3rd Ward Intro to After Effects * Chad Colby * Sunday Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9 * $360 / $450 non-members This class is geared towards artists, filmmakers and animators who are looking to be introduced to After Effects. Through step-by-step lessons and viewing references of films in class, we will break down the fundamentals and possibilities of the software and everyone will create their own animated short. Students are encouraged to come to class with a project in mind. Textile Design * Joanne Sherrow * Saturday Feb 16 & 23 * $120 / $150 non-members Acquire a lucrative skill in this 6-hour intensive through learning the basics of textile design. Students will create original, digitally produced, production ready designs for printed fabrics marketable for women's, men's, and children's wear, home furnishings and paper products. Intro to Final Cut * Mark Read * Sundays Feb 3, 10, 17 * $180 / $225 non-members In this introductory class for Final Cut Pro, students will learn all the essentials necessary to enable them to begin editing their own work and further explore the world of digital video editing. Screen Printing * Andrio Abero * Saturday Feb 9 * $90 / 105 non-members * $60 Equipment Fee This intensive will take you through the basics of silk-screen printing without having to spend a fortune and will allow students to set up their own silkscreen studio at home. This is not for those seeking to start a commercial screenprinting venture, but rather for those looking to make one of a kind homemade prints. Electronics Through Circuit Bending * Mike Rugnetta * Wednesday, February 21 + 28 * $Free This informal workshop will cover the basics of electronics (components, their functions, soldering and schematic reading) through the magic of hacking electronic children's toys into mutant instruments. Design Sampler: Brand Identity * Claudia Sohrens * Saturdays Feb 9, 16, 23 * $180 / $240 non-members This workshop is designed for students to gain greater awareness of the impact that consistent and provocative design can have on the experience of an audience. Participants will complete an in-depth, fully developed "brand design" to add to their portfolio. Using Adobe's CS3 each student will come up with several design directions to choose from reflecting what they stand for and this should be reflected in the logo and accompanying communication materials. Woodshop Workshop * Ana Szyld * Sunday Feb. 3 * $80 / $100 non-members This workshop will cover shop safety and limited yet key woodworking methods. The procedures taught will give you the skill set necessary to use the wood shop safely and it will introduce you to woodworking practices. Intro to Furniture Design * Jeff Thompson * Saturdays February 09, 16, March 01, 8, 15, 22 * $360 / $450 non-members * $80 Equipment Fee In this class students will design and build furniture with an emphasis on woodworking techniques and the design process. However, students are welcome to incorporate materials other than wood into their projects such as salvaged material, metal, plastic, concrete, etc. In addition to tutorials in woodworking tools and techniques, students will receive individual attention during the design and construction phases. An emphasis will be placed on technique. Metal Work for Artists * Wendy Klemperer * Saturdays Feb. 9, 16, 23, March 1 * $240 / $340 non-members * $40 equipment fee In this intensive, students will be introduced to in-depth welding techniques including oxyacetylene and stick welding, TIG and MIG as well as Plasma Cutting. Beginning with demonstration and followed by guided hands-on practice the group will discuss the different industrial and conceptual properties of metals commonly used in sculpture and fabrication and work together on project ideas to be completed over the course of the next three sessions. ********************************************************************** Classes at Harvestworks Harvestworks, which had its 30th anniversary last year, offers a wide variety of classes and individual tutorials in Max/MSP and Jitter for beginner and intermediate levels. A new round of introductory classes start in February, in March we hold a full-week crash course in Max/MSP. Our One-on-one Certificate is geared towards students who want to develop their own project during the training. For details call Hans Tammen at 212-431-1130 ext 13, or log on to www.harvestworks.org. ================================================= MAX/MSP AND INTERACTIVE ================================================= INTRODUCTION TO MAX/MSP Zachary Seldess A: Thursdays, Feb 7, 14, 21 and 28 - 6:30-9:30pm B: Tuesdays, April 1, 8, 15 and 22 - 6:30-9:30pm $430/$490 This introductory course includes basic programming with Max, MIDI, control, user interfaces, timing objects, and scaling/mapping numbers INTRODUCTION TO JITTER Zachary Seldess Thursdays, March 6, 13 and 20 - 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 The course will be in the format of a hands-on workshop to get Max users familiar with the Jitter object system. MAX SPECIALTY WEEK Various Instructors Mon - Fri, March 24 - 27, 6:30 - 9:30pm Each night $110/$185 Each night we will focus on a special topic of interest for the Max community, such as FFTs, 3D-Surround Video, Feedback etc. Details TBA. MAX/MSP/JITTER FULL WEEK INTENSIVE COURSE Dafna Naphtali / Zachary Seldess Mon - Fri, March 17 - 21, 10am - 6pm $1200 + membership $75 Full week crash course in Max/MSP and Jitter. ================================================= VIDEO ================================================= INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO Lauren Petty / Linda Post A: Wednesdays, Feb 6, 13 and 20 - 6:30-9:30pm B: Thursdays, April 3, 10 and 17 - 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing using Apple's Final Cut Pro Studio. INTRODUCTION TO FLASH ANIMATION Linda Post Mondays, March 3, 10 and 17 - 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 Students will be guidedthrough the flash interface and learn how to create animation, add audio, basic interactivity, and publish animations for the web. INTRODUCTION TO AFTER EFFECTS Hisao Ihara Tuesdays, March 4 and 11 - 6:30-9:30pm $220/$280 This class will introduce you to After Effects, Adobe's tool to create advanced motion graphics and visual effects. PROCESSING: ART FROM CODE, FOR NON-CODERS Peter Kirn Wednesdays, March 5, 12 and 19, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325/$385 Processing is an elegant, high-level, Java-based tool designed to make coding friendly to artists. INTRODUCTION TO ISADORA Lauren Petty Saturday, March 8, 12 to 6pm $220/$280 Isadora is a graphic programming environment that provides interactive control over digital media, with special emphasis on the real-time manipulation of digital video. ================================================= AUDIO ================================================= RECORDING STUDIO DESIGN AT HOME Omid B?rgin Monday, Feb 11, 6:30 - 10:30pm Special Price: $50 The students will learn how to make professional sounding recordings in their homes, integrating Microphone Techniques with acoustic principles. INTRODUCTION TO PROTOOLS Gisburg Smialek A: Tuesdays, Feb 5, 12 and 19 - 6:30-9:30pm B: Wednesdays, April 2, 9 and 16 - 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 This hands-on class explores the basics of sound editing using Digidesigns' ProTools 7. INTRODUCTION TO SURROUND SOUND Paul Geluso Monday, March 31, - 6:30-9:30pm $110/$170 From monitor setups to DVD authoring, a practical discussion of the software, production techniques and presentation strategies artists need to consider in multichannel sound production. SURROUND SOUND MASTER CLASS Paul Geluso Mondays, Apr 7, 14 and 21- 6:30-9:30pm $325/$385 + $160 Studio Fee In this hands-on class students will explore multichannel sound on their own projects under the guidance of Harvestworks' Chief Engineer Paul Geluso. Includes 4hrs of lab time in our surround sound studio. Class is limited to 6 students. ================================================= CLASSES FOR TEENS ================================================= MAKING A MOVIE! - CAMP FOR TEENS Mark Read Mon - Fri, April 21 - 25 - 9am - 3pm Cost TBA Students will create a movie - writing the script, filming the movie, and editing it onto a DVD. Making Music - Camp for Teens! Gisburg Smialek 8 Saturdays, Apr 12 through May 31, 1 - 4pm Cost TBA Students will compose and record music pieces in our recording studio, produce a CD and do a final performance. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://music.columbia.edu/pipermail/0xff/attachments/20080116/e66d6e21/attachment-0001.html From list at ericsinger.com Thu Jan 24 12:50:46 2008 From: list at ericsinger.com (Eric Singer) Date: Thu Jan 24 12:52:10 2008 Subject: [0xff] [NYC] First ReSiDeNt Show Tomorrow + More LEMUR News Message-ID: ****************************************** * First ReSiDeNt Show Tomorrow * * February ReSiDeNts Announced * * March ReSiDeNts Submissions Now Open * * LEMUR's Winter Classes * ****************************************** First ReSiDeNt Show Tomorrow LEMUR's first ReSiDeNt show is tomorrow, Friday, January 25th, featuring Joshua Goldberg, Drew Krause and Taylor Kuffner. ReSiDeNt @ LEMUR: New Works, New Instruments, New Artists Friday January 25th 8 pm - 10 pm $5 at the door http://lemurbots.org Joshua Goldberg is an artist specializing in live video, a performer, a programmer and an educator. During his residency, he has been working on video tracking and projected video interfaces to control robotic sound. A composition graduate of Juilliard (MM) and the University of Illinois (DMA),Drew Krause has written over 80 works for instrumental and electronic media. He has been composing a full-length musical work for LEMUR's instruments. Taylor Kuffner is a composer, musician and multi-media artist who has worked with live and electronic instruments, composed for dance, theater and media productions and extensively studied Indonesian gamelan music. He has been applying his compositional experience with the gamelan to composing for LEMUR's robots. *************************************************************************** February ReSiDeNts Announced March Submissions Now Open We are happy to announce our second group of ReSiDeNts, who will be creating new works at LEMUR in February: Holland Hopson is a composer, improviser, and electronic artist. Holland will bring Old-Time Appalachia to the League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots by creating new pieces for the LEMURbots and Tru One, his clawhammer banjo/sensor interface. Zach Layton is a composer, improviser, curator and new media artist based in new york with an interest in biofeedback, generative algorithms, experimental music, biomimicry and contemporary architectural practice. His work investigates complex relationships and topologies created through the interaction of simple core elements like sine waves, minimal surfaces and kinetic visual patterns. He is planning to create a new work for guitar, sax, drums plus robots. The piece will be composed using an open score format encouraging improvisation among the human players and neural network software to encourage improvisation among the robots. Max Lord is a percussionist who will be writing a new piece for the LEMUR robots in collaboration with NYC-based choreographer Ellen Godena. The score will integrate a live performance on the Marimba Lumina with robot percussion and spontaneous robot-inspired movement. Artists from all performing and installation disciplines are encouraged to apply to ReSiDeNt, including musicians, composers, dancers, choreographers, video artists, interactive installation artists, performance artists, multimedia artists and others. To learn about applying to ReSiDeNt, visit http://lemurbots.org/resident.html. Deadlines are rolling, with March submissions accepted until February 18th. ********************************************************************** Winter Classes LEMUR is offering its largest selection of classes ever this winter, beginning this coming weekend. For more information and to register, visit http://lemurbots.org/classes.html. For related classes in software and fabrication, please visit our Art/Tech Educational Alliance partners Harvestworks (http://harvestworks.org) and 3rd Ward (http://3rdward.com) - Building MIDI Music & Video Controllers: Creating a Sensor Instrument with MidiTron, Level 1 & 2 - Microcontroller Progamming for Artists: Introduction to the Arduino System, Level 1 & 2 - Video Tracking in Jitter: Expert Video Tracking for Sound and Video Control - Fun With Fiberglass: Basic Composite Fabrication - Ableton Live for Performers: Integrating Live Computer Electronics Into Contemporary Performance - Pyrotronics: Pyrotechnics & Control for Artists - Art of Light: Controlling LEDs, EL Wire and Other Lighting Elements with Microprocessors - Sensors for Dancers: Wireless Sound and Video Control Through Movement - Electromechanical Systems and Robotics for Artists -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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