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<p>The only element I can offer an informed comment on here is
Storyblocks. I think that's the way to go. <br>
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<p>I like the straight DMX option. Sacrifice the advanced details.
If the event is being filmed for release, add some polish in post.
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<p>If it's not, the audience will never know what they missed and
will probably love what you present.<br>
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<p>--<br>
M@<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 1/2/22 7:33 AM, Martin Naef wrote:<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Bar<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">We have a project coming
up next October where we want to combine a traditional
classical concert (two flutes) with light and projection -
“The Audible Light”. It’s not a huge production, so the
efforts should be reasonable. I am looking for some
inspiration and maybe experience reports on the tools to
use.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">The venue is a mid-sized
church. White walls in the back. I expect to bring about 8
DMX controlled LED par lights, 6 for coloring the
background, two on the performers. Plus one video projector
for background visuals. We might use additional audio
effects or backing tracks, but that’s not decided yet. I
definitely want to use audio-to-light control conversion for
some of the pieces.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">I am now trying to
figure out what software to use to control the rig. Here are
my thoughts so far:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
lang="EN-US">MAX/MSP for the whole system and concert.
I’ve done this nearly 15 years ago in Glasgow and it
worked fine for video and sound effects. While I haven’t
tried it out yet, I am quite sure I can implement the DMX
control and all the video FX that I need. Downside: It
takes quite a lot of effort to create a user-friendly
performance interface, and its flexibility is massive
overkill for 75% of the show.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
lang="EN-US">DMX software for the light (I have a Cameo /
DasLight System), and a VJ software for the video.
Advantage: Very effective for 75% of the show, does not
work for the few advanced lighting bits that I have in
mind. Switching software mid show seems like a bad idea.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoListParagraph"
style="margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span
lang="EN-US">MAX/MSP for DMX, but a VJ software for video.
That would cover the full show (I have no plans for overly
interactive video that need MAX), but I’ll be using two
tools at the same time – likely on two separate laptops
then. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Open question: What VJ
software should I use (Windows)? So far I’ve found Arkaos VJ
or Resolume as contenders that look pretty powerful –
probably more than I need, but it seems easy to define a
bunch of scenes and then play with them during the show. I
don’t expect to use it very often, so the cost is a bit of a
downside, but not a killer (my time is more valuable).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Video material: I expect
to use mostly stock footage that I arrange and mangle to
suit my needs (I am well equipped with video editing tools).
Any good recommendation for sites (mainly looking for
natural scenes, water effects, calm background graphics)?
Storyblocks looks like a good option that is reasonably
priced. Any others?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Oh, and happy new year
to everybody!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Martin<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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