Isadora patch
Hey if you guys want to see the patch for Isadora that I showed you all in class for manipulating live sound and video with tracked objects, here is a link to it on my blog : www.voidcastle.blogspot.com
(also if you like my blog, follow it!)
We didn't really get a chance to explore Isadora in class but it is a program geared towards show control, such as queuing live lights, videos and sounds for performance (though it can do many many other things). It is similar to PD or MAX/MSP in that it is a graphical programming interface where you place your "code" spatially and connect interacting elements together by drawing those lines between them. However Isadora is far simpler to use than PD (but not free). Isadora requires zero programming knowledge as all of it's "code" or elements ("actors" as they are called in Isadora) are all presented to you in menus on the left hand side of the work space. You simply drag and drop the "actors" from the menu onto the workspace and connect them appropriately. (The trade off is that you are somewhat more limited as to what you can do in Isadora Vs. PD )
I know its pretty late in the game to be introducing new software ( I wish I had remembered to show this to you guys earlier) but if you are interested here is a link to the website:
http://www.troikatronix.com/isadora.html
You can download an unlimited free demo, but you can't save your work :(. We also have a full copy on the computer in the control room as well as the lab in the CSE.
If you guys think you want to further your interactive stories after class ends, Isadora could be a good thing to look into.
I guarantee that if you download it and follow the first couple of tutorials on the site you will have something "cool" up and running within an hour.
Good luck!
-Garrett
(also if you like my blog, follow it!)
We didn't really get a chance to explore Isadora in class but it is a program geared towards show control, such as queuing live lights, videos and sounds for performance (though it can do many many other things). It is similar to PD or MAX/MSP in that it is a graphical programming interface where you place your "code" spatially and connect interacting elements together by drawing those lines between them. However Isadora is far simpler to use than PD (but not free). Isadora requires zero programming knowledge as all of it's "code" or elements ("actors" as they are called in Isadora) are all presented to you in menus on the left hand side of the work space. You simply drag and drop the "actors" from the menu onto the workspace and connect them appropriately. (The trade off is that you are somewhat more limited as to what you can do in Isadora Vs. PD )
I know its pretty late in the game to be introducing new software ( I wish I had remembered to show this to you guys earlier) but if you are interested here is a link to the website:
http://www.troikatronix.com/isadora.html
You can download an unlimited free demo, but you can't save your work :(. We also have a full copy on the computer in the control room as well as the lab in the CSE.
If you guys think you want to further your interactive stories after class ends, Isadora could be a good thing to look into.
I guarantee that if you download it and follow the first couple of tutorials on the site you will have something "cool" up and running within an hour.
Good luck!
-Garrett
Comments
I'm trying out your sweet Isadora patch but pathetically, I can't even get the webcam started. I've clicked on Windows>Show Stages but nothing comes on. Also, is the "Video in Watcher" connected to the "Envelope Generator" and "Dots"? It all looks like one line so I'm not certain. I'd love you help. Thanks!
PS. I'm posting the same question in your blog too so please forgive me for being so pesky. :)