[dorkbotpdx-blabber] lightbar is coming!

[Mykle Hansen]

hey, did i ever reply with a hardy "amen" to this?
of course i have no idea what your doodad looks like but
it sounds beautiful.

if you're still up for it, i can provide at least a
projector, or better if/when Brad and I marshal the
resources to do our big video-stitching project.

-mykle-

On Dec 9, 2008, at 1:26 PMTuesday, John Brown wrote:

> Would my matild.A (Multitudinal Asynchronously Tactile Interactive
> Luminous Display version A) be welcome? She's a home built multi-touch
> unit.
>
> I can set up an extra output for an external display and people can
> "paint" on the walls or create a visual, interactive output to music
> or some other such thing.
>
> -John Brown
>
> On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 1:01 PM, Ben <ben at optocentric.com> wrote:
>> I've been using the USB DMX Pro from enttec for a while to run midi- 
>> synced
>> light sequences.  I think you can do it with the arduino for less  
>> money
>> though.
>>
>> http://www.arduino.cc/playground/Learning/DMX
>>
>> -Ben
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 12:29 PM, Brad <upchurch.brad at gmail.com>  
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Mykle,  thats exciting that it will return.
>>>
>>> Is anyone on the list playing with DMX hardware?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 10:20 AM, Mykle Hansen <mykle at mykle.com>  
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> hello ...
>>>>
>>>> i was really inspired by the sunday slideshow
>>>> of seattle dorkbot art shows.  thanks shelly
>>>> for coming down!
>>>>
>>>> and that reminded me that its time for me to start
>>>> soliciting proposals, art and ideas for my yearly
>>>> light-party, called LIGHTBAR, which will be happening
>>>> on weekends this February.
>>>>
>>>> LIGHTBAR is a Seasonal Affective Disorder treatment
>>>> center, deployed every year (except last year) to cure
>>>> Portland of winter depression.  It's an all-white space
>>>> filled with various kinds of bright light, and for
>>>> the duration of its existence it's a home and venue
>>>> for inspiring, energizing art and coordinated color.
>>>>
>>>> in particular, any sort of light-sculpture or interactive
>>>> lighting system, or other light-based artwork that you
>>>> might have or be considering making would be a great
>>>> thing to display or install at LIGHTBAR.  also, we'll
>>>> have video projectors and are looking for interesting
>>>> projector-art projects.  or even if you have any cool
>>>> lamps or bulbs collecting dust, and are looking for an excuse
>>>> to light them up, this will be that good excuse.  other
>>>> kinds of electric/kinetic art could be cool too, although
>>>> it's not a huge space so your 8-foot-wide whirling bladed
>>>> robot may need to stand outside.  but if you have something
>>>> to show, or you think you will by then, please get in
>>>> touch!
>>>>
>>>> Aside from light-art, LIGHTBAR will also offer a complete
>>>> menu of cultural events, beverages and light snacks for
>>>> the month of February.  it might even be a good place for
>>>> Dorkbot events or meetings.  At this point I'm still booking
>>>> the space so if you have an idea for an event to hold there,
>>>> do get in touch.
>>>>
>>>> In summary: LIGHTBAR is coming, please be a part of it!
>>>>
>>>> thanks,
>>>> -mykle-
>>>>
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