In this workshop participants will be introduced to video and spatial mapping software, techniques and approaches. The focus will be on exploring how the architecture of a space and objects, surfaces measurements can be traced and used to create and design playful environments. The final outcome of the workshop will be the creation of a shared coordinated and spatially mapped projection, which combines pictures, text, video and 3D animation.
About the artist
Jaygo Bloom is a visual artist born in Manchester in 1972. He was awarded a first class at Glasgow School of Art in 1996 and studied an MSc in Electronic Imagery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in 2006. Currently Jaygo divides his time between personal art practice and the production of tour visuals and live visual performance for Franz Ferdinand and 1990′s seminal Techno Act – Planetary Assault Systems. Over the past year in support of a Paul Hamlyn award Jaygo has been collaborating with partners from Londons Voicelab Orchestra (Major Havoc. 2010). Early involvement with the Glasgow AV collective Pointless Creations, and The Chateau Arts Space offered Jaygo the opportunity to perform and develop his practice within clubs and Electronic Art festivals worldwide. Incorporating this with his academic arts training, Jaygo is now involved with a multi-disciplinary practice of colour works combining 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional video streams in the production of interactive installation, mashed up games systems, video works and digital live performance.
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Requirements
Pre-booking for this workshop is essential, as numbers are limited (15 participants). To book your place email teresa: teresa dot dillon at polar produce dot org.
Workshop cost: €25 (to be paid in advance before 25 May). Participants will be required to bring their own laptops with a demo version of Isdora.
Download Isdora via: http://www.troikatronix.com/isadora.html (for Mac and Windows).
Time and location
28 May, 11-17.00 (note: lunch will not be provided). Block T, 1-6 Haymarket, Smithfield Square (beside the Chinese market).
