Live visuals tutorial: part III

Abstract

In this part of the course, we give a tutorial on how to compose live visuals. First, we talk about hardware and software setup needed for a live visual performance. Then we present concepts to prepare and organize huge media libraries allowing for instant access during performance. Afterwards, we give an overview of the basic content elements and how they can be edited, timed or animated according to musical properties (provided by real-time audio analysis). Finally we explain the workflow during a live visuals performance and show how graphic designs can be successfully embedded in a real-world environments. During the talk, we will make several live demonstrations by using the Soundium system as case in point - but most concepts can be applied to other performance tools as well.