Inspiration for live video and lighting software

[Matt Picone]

The only element I can offer an informed comment on here is Storyblocks. 
I think that's the way to go.

I like the straight DMX option. Sacrifice the advanced details. If the 
event is being filmed for release, add some polish in post.

If it's not, the audience will never know what they missed and will 
probably love what you present.

--
M@

On 1/2/22 7:33 AM, Martin Naef wrote:
>
> Hi Bar
>
> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> I am now trying to figure out what software to use to control the rig. 
> Here are my thoughts so far:
>
>   * 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.
>   * 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.
>   * 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.
>
> 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).
>
> 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?
>
> Oh, and happy new year to everybody!
>
> Martin
>
>
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