May 19, 2009
MAW 2009 Final Student Project Outings
Final Project: Michael
Final Project: Sinan
Final Project: John
May 18, 2009
MAW 2009 Final Student Project Outings
May 15, 2009
People Serving People
ok so here are the details in case anyone is looking for them for the outing friday 5/15 at people serving people.
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Minneapolis&state=MN&address=614+South+3rd+Street++&zipcode=55415
there is a map of the location on the corner of portland and 3rd St (614 3rd St MPLS, MN)
Everything is going to be going from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM or so.
should be cool
GRL lasertag, GMS/color organ duets, video collage of the people by lyric.
ill be trying to get over to PSP by 4:10 to get set up.
May 13, 2009
FINAL PROJECT(ion) - Guerra-style
I am really interested in the social aspects of the technology we have available and how it can be an essential tool for allowing marginalized voices an opportunity to be heard. I also feel that interaction between citizens and the public space around them is not only a way to claim space for the community, but also initiate discussion and debate on issues within the community.
One of those issues I feel strongly about is the gentrification of culture and character taking place in our own backyards – the destruction and ‘redevelopment’ of historic buildings and neighborhoods in exchange for expensive, cookie-cutter condos or townhouses - at the hands of greedy, capitalistic developers.
One area in immediate danger of destruction is campus’s very own historic Florence Court. For those not familiar with Florence Court, it is a one of a kind historic landmark on University Ave. It is home to a small, yet diverse community of students, musicians, and artists. This unique and beautiful environment where a community has thrived for decades is in immediate danger of destruction due to a proposed redevelopment plan to erect a college apartment complex where 5 historic houses stand, and convert a significant portion of the historic courtyard to a paved driveway. The five historic houses will be demolished and/or relocated.
Florence Court is not just a home – from DIY music venues to late-night bonfires and spontaneous outside concerts – Florence Court is truly a community space we cannot afford to loose.
This is where Guerilla style projections come in - I would like to remind the community of Clark Gassen's (evil developer) heinous destruction plans and also give the community of Florence Court a forum to have their voice heard. I plan to do a quick guerrilla style projection piece on FloCo visible from 35W bridge using simple text. My goal is for the documentation to be made available to the numerous grassroots organizations dedicated to the cause. I will place several posters in FloCo asking residents to leave their opinions, comments, or whatever else they would like the community to know about the development plans or about Clark Gassen. I will then collect the posters and compose a simple – yet effective – short text piece.
Equipment needed:
1-2 projectors & all cables, mounting gear, power sources etc
Video camera for documentation
Laptop with laser tag software?
Laser pointer?
Speakers (I plan to feature some of FloCo’s resident music)
I plan to use my own laptop with software for text piece
*I know I am late - i literally have not slept in the past 4 days as I have been finishing up writing my thesis research paper. I do not feel the late posting of this entry will have any effect on the overall quality of my final project and with my project scheduled on the last possible day I am confident that
the project should go as planned. Kara
maw.livedraw, updated with iPhone/Mrmr compatibility
While working with Sinan and his final project, a number of important features were added to maw.livedraw
features:
-the most important is compatibility with Mrmr; Mrmr allows you to control parts of maw.livedraw from an iPhone/iPod Touch.
All of our iPod Touches have been updated with the mrmr control patch.
-each layer now also has a "volume" indicator for sound that is a part of the selected movie file.
Here is the latest patch (stand-alone for mac): Download file
Note that if you have been working up your final with a pervious version, you should keep both versions around; some things with presets may not be backward compatible.
Here is the Mrmr patch: Download file
Make sure Mrmr is sending to the IP address of your computer, and port 1338.
May 12, 2009
Final Project
My final project will carry the aesthetic qualities of the “heads on barb barker” outing we did in the class earlier this year. As a trans person, I am interested in change and fluidity in people’s identities and bodies over time...
I am interested in how these transformations may be effected and shaped by the person’s environment as well as their inner struggle and strength. What stands between you and your potential to realize yourself? What does it mean to have control over your identity vs. not have any control? Why does it matter so much for the society if identities are "natural" or "performative"? Why are things such as being gay more acceptable by some if they are not a choice? Why does that even matter?
Using the stop motion patch, I am making a few videos of people's not-necessarily-controlled transformations into varies identities, Think about a bunch of heads starting at a similar state and then transforming towards various different tangents. The obvious transitions are related to gender, hence various “drag” identities. However, the renowned documentary Paris is Burning by Jennie Livingston (1990) makes it clear that drag is not only about gender. People sometimes revolt against the obstacles of the real world by engaging in drag performances that allow them to become anything and everything that they cannot possibly become in real life. One of the characters in the documentary Dorian Corey says:
“In real life, you can't get a job as an executive unless you have the educational background and the opportunity. Now the fact that you are not an executive is merely because of the social standing of life... Black people have a hard time getting anywhere. And those that do, are usually straight. In a ballroom, you can be anything you want." -- Dorian Corey
So i really leave it up to individual actors to come up with their final destination. I will be doing the outing on the first day (aka Wednesday at AI). For this I will need:
-Laptop
-Stationary projection setup (projector, magic arm, VGA cable, adapter, power)
-I may need audio (john will already have speakers so this is taken care of i think, it depends if i can find some tracks to go with the concept)
Questions:
-Are we all going at the same time or lining up?
-I will have 7 to 9 head videos, should i use two computers and projection set ups instead?
Sinan
p.s. sorry for being late, I literally just got home to sit down and write this
Album Cover
May 11, 2009
Danika's Final Project
My final project will be a documentation of "place" for a few people (probably only two actually, given the time restraints-- we've got to get to frat row for the parties! ;-)) and will be composed of two side by side projectors: one of livedraw and one of a light board. I have pre-recorded conversations about place and where each individual has been, photos of them/pictures/videos if applicable, etc. The lightboard will be a place for each of the people to interact and sort of comment on their already existent commentary (the recording). I am hoping that this will create a sense a unique set-up both for the viewer and interacting interviewee. I will move around the livedraw contents while the interviewer is on the light board
it sounds like this will be projected from the tracks under the 14th ave bridge in dinkytown? I would like to go scope the space out before we project, but I know we said we can't go further than dinkytownish area so that we can get over to frat row in a timely fashion.
So, I will need:
-2 projectors
-light board
-camera and stand to project light board (I believe this is how this works, if something else is possible, let me know
-speakers
-required cables, etc. for the aforementioned stuff + power source
ALSO I NEED A SAVE SETTINGS FUNCTION ON LIVE-DRAW. thanks!
Sorry it took me so long to get this up here, I've been moving and don't have any internet!
Final Project Outing
Equipment:
Lightboard
200x microscope camera
Standard lightboard firewire camera
Hub
Laptop
Two magic arms
Projector
VGA
Adaptor
My final project plays with the notions of tapping into Intelligence, developing Evolution, and observing Patterns. I wanted to use live elements in my play, and to give the projection an alchemical or ritualistic aesthetic. Materials I plan on using include - blood, ants, sugar, water, and egg yolks. The performance aspect will also touch on notions of Divination - the reading of signs/omens/answers/directions in blood, ants, egg yolks are all archaic and seemingly irrational (by modern scientific biases) practices that nonetheless give people an art/tech to understanding the world around them. The spot for this performance will be alongside other folks in the parking lot of 8th and Hennepin by AI, on May 13, Wednesday night. I like this space for being in the heart of the concrete jungle, and subsequently a good opportunity for playing with the idea of how Intelligence is perpetually breathing and enveloping our lives.
ishq,
Tim
Final Project specifics
I realized I need to be more specific with what I will need for my final project.
One computer-mac
As much extension cable as possible (maybe 100ft)
3 magic arms
one generator
3 projectors
3 power strips
3 LONG vga cables
3 adaptors
speaker system-I will provide ipod,
one wireless camera
I will be projecting different video content edited through livedraw on footage that I have shot around the minneapolis area, displaying both the natural parts (rivers, parks, etc.) and integrating them into manmade stimuli of the city (dowtown area, highway systems, etc.) I plan on projecting this footage on the witches hat tower with the 3 projectors, each covering an area of 120 degress of the tower. With three of these projectors covering this area, it will encompass the entire perimeter of the tower.
My final project is going to be about the perpetual motion of life, specifially in the city of minneapolis. Especially now in the midst of spring, the rebirth of life is in full fledge, from birds singing to growing vegitation as well as the city and people that live here. I wanted to focus in on that, and especially the integration of natural and man-made life and rebirth, in which minneapolis is blessed to have so much natural beauty .
I plan to project from 9 to 9:40, as we will need to vacate the park by ten(ish). Ali, I saw that I am schedualed for Friday, but I thought that we agreed on Thrusday. I will discuss this with you in person after I finish this.
final project list
Ryan Murphy
Final Project
MAW 2009
There will be 3 stations.
Stations 1 and 2 will be musical projections. This includes John’s GMS and my color organ and drum sampler. I think John and I will both be using our own computers. My hope is that we can run audio from both computers out one set of speakers. We will need a projector for each laptop.
Station 3 will be the laser tag set up. For this I will need one projector and one computer. According to Andrea I may be able to use the MAW 17” macbook pro for the computer. I will need one projector and one 640 480 firewire camera.
Gear:
4 magic arms
1 laptop (MAW 17” macbook pro)
3 projectors
3 power cords
3 VGA
3 Adaptors
1 Firewire camera
1 firewire cable
1 laser pointer
2 speakers
2 power cables
2 1/8” to stereo 1/4“ converter
1 small mixer to mix to computers to speakers
Help needed for Sinan's final project
hey all,
sorry to bug you a second time but i still need about 4 or 5 people. the times for recording are today 4 to 7pm and early to 3pm on tuesday. would any of you be willing to participate? i have an appointment at 3pm and am hoping to be done way before 4pm but maybe let's say 4:30 - 7pm today to be safe. "early" on tuesday depends on pablo a make-up artist friend who offered to help and said he has time until 3pm on tuesday, just let me know if you are willing to take part and have a specific time that works for you and i will try to arrange. come on, it is drag, you know you wanna do it :)
sinan
May 10, 2009
REMINDER: Final Projects
Hello all,
A reminder that I would like a full detailed description of your final project by the end of the day TODAY.
This description should include:
1) what the project is about
2) where the site will be
3) what equipment you need (please be VERY detailed, include every cable and accessory)
Here is the line up as we decided it on thursday.
Please note when you are scheduled to perform. If you have a conflict or better plan, please tell me immediately.
Please also note that each outing as a "ride boss"; i expect that person to do all the coordination, organizaton, leading....
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WHEN: wed 5/13/09
WHO: john, tim, maj, sinan
WHERE: downtown: @ Art Institute, (images of site here)
RIDE BOSS: john
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WHEN: fri 5/15/09, 5.30pm
WHO: Ryan, Lyric, Kara, Michael
WHERE: People Serving People: Portland and Washington
RIDE BOSS: ryan
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WHEN: fri 5/15/09, 8pm
WHO: brit, maj, tim?, andrea?
WHERE: Art-A-Whirl, see here for pictures of the site.
RIDE BOSS: ali
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WHEN: sun 5/17/09, 8pm
WHO: inna, kara, danika, steph, inna, brit
WHERE: Dinkytown/frat-row/east site river banks.
RIDE BOSS: steph/inna
May 9, 2009
kinda urgent: volunteers for sinan's project (drag fun)
hey all,
a few of you mentioned interest in being drag queens/kings/unicorns/my little ponies/whatever the hell you want really as long as its focus is gender for my final project. so i want to make stop-motion videos of these transformations and have been trying to find some supervision (aka people who have drag experience) the past couple days. now that i think i found some, can you please comment on this entry with your contact info and indicate if you'd like to be in it? i really need people (i need about 8 i think). this all has to be quick so who can make it sunday morning 10 - 11 am(ish)? i will do some more on monday and possibly tuesday so please contact me for scheduling. you can email me sgoknur@gmail.com (preferred) or goknu001@umn.edu. videos will be people's busts (see the earlier sample i posted for the final project ideas). if you don't want to be in the video but have leopard print, wigs, mustache, props in general, i would love to borrow..
yours truly
sinan
maw.livedraw, updated!
Hello all,
Here, the latest version of maw.livedraw: Download file
Key changes:
-now featuring 22 voices (the more you use, the slower it gets)
-presets at last! store and recall settings of the entire patch
-functioning masks: both the blur-edges-mask and the back-ground-transparency work right, and even combine together
Note on important change:
-The init buttons no longer clear and set aside memory for the video loopers; this makes the init process much faster; however, if you want to use the looper in one of the engines, you must first set "frames available" number to the number of frames you wanna be able to record (try 60 or 120, and find the right number box by passing over the number boxes with the mouse and looking for "frames available").
I'm posting this version as a separate entry in case people have trouble with it and want to use the old one for the final projects.
Please test and give feedback!
Ali
May 7, 2009
LAST CLASS for MAW 2009!
Hello all,
Tomorrow marks the final class meeting period for this years art for the people, art on wheels.
This will be our final work session and conversation before the upcoming outings next week where we see everyone's final project.
Please also be ready to present your final project idea to the class in order to get feedback. Use the images/video/projection/software/materials that you have ready to give us an idea of what to expect from your final performance.
Next week I would like to schedule at least three group outings; I hope to cover as many people as possible in these outings. I expect these outings to be in
1) WED May 13: the U area/dinkytown
2) FRI MAY 15: the northeast (as a part of Art-A-Whirl)
3) SUN MAY 17: by the river (under bridges, silos, ...)
Please respond to this post to let me know if option 1/2/3 suits you; i know that some people have specific sites in mind (e.g. michael, ryan, ...). You will still conduct your outing at that site.
For tomorrow's final class, in keeping with the now-tradition, I propose another potluck. Please bring something tasty or two, as will I.
May 6, 2009
Final Project Outing
Hey, MAW mates. I have schedule my final project outing for next Wednesday, May 13 at the location shown. It's a parking lot right next to Art Institutes where I teach (9th and Hennepin, downtown). I thought this would be a great way to expose MAW to students at Ai. I'm planning on using a projector and speakers from the school, so all you have to do is show up. Here's the publicity paragraph that's going out to students and alumni:
John Keston will be performing using his Gestural Music Sequencer or GMS on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in the parking lot next to Art Institutes International Minnesota, 15 South 9th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The GMS was written in Processing.org by Ai instructor, Unearthed Music recording artist, and AudioCookbook.org founder John Keston. His tool analyzes video input and converts it into a sequence of musical information in real-time. The live video image will be projected on the building while the musical response to the images is amplified through a sound system. For more information about the GMS visit audiocookbook.org/tag/gms/. All Ai students, staff, alumni, and the public are welcome to attend this free performance. A drawing will be held (for WDIM students only) giving away two passes to the Flashbelt conference.
Under Bridge Vid
THIS THURSDAY!!
Hey Yall
Steph and I have an outing planned, we were thinking this Thursday during our scheduled class time if weather permits. If not, we are thinking next Tuesday?? If we do it on Tuesday, please meet us around frat row on University where we will find a stable frat house to project(ile vomit) on.
Anyways see you guys on Thursday at regis.
Steph and Inna!