Max / Msp / Jitter- first steps with Yoann Trellu
Max is a graphic programming environment for digital signal processing.
Msp is the extension for sound: set of audio synthesis and signal processing objects.
Jitter is the extension for real-time video and 3D graphics.
Max/Msp/Jitter is the perfect tool for anybody who works in “new media” area, should it be for live performance or media installation. Max excels at real-time (interactive) processing, it can control or be controlled by almost any electronic device / controller. Since Max version 5, one can create professional looking interface. Patches can be exported (and sold) as standalone applications that do not require any other software.
More information about Max: http://cycling74.com/whatismax/
The workshop focuses on Jitter but also includes audio / midi components. The goal of this workshop is to give you enough knowledge and understanding of Max’s concept to be able to start building your own audio-visual tools. The participants will be given a patch that illustrates different possibilities of interconnecting media. By analyzing and modifying this patch you will discover a few strategies for interaction between media and automated processes.
No prior knowledge of Max or programming is required but you should be comfortable with computers and motivated.
Workshop in English (+ French if required)
TIMETABLE
Day 1
Appetizer: presentation / experiment with the workshop patch (on your laptop)
Main dish: Basics = what you really need to understand in order to go further.
Desert: back to the patch & something more playful.
Day 2
Appetizer: day 1 summary, questions, problems, talk.
Main dish: Step by step analyze of the workshop patch.
Modifications / improvements based on your suggestions.
Desert: Problem solving: what to do when you get stuck?
Max’s community: how to get help when you can’t figure it out yourself?
WHAT TO BRING.
-Laptop (Mac OSX / Windows) with a working demo of Max/Msp/Jitter.
-Audio and video samples, your own, preferably.
-Webcam.
-Headphones.
-A few ideas / desires / expectations.
+/-
-Midi controller.
-Sound card.
-Microphone.
-Video projector.
-Video / photo camera
-Wiimote
-Kinect
…
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR.
Yoann Trellu has been using Max since 10 years has his main tool for live performances. Since 2003 he built and operated Max/Msp/Jitter patches for 35 professional productions with more than 10 different directors in Europe, USA and Asia. Watch some examples of his stage work here: https://vimeo.com/channels/ytstage
More information: http://www.keyframed.org/PDF/Yoann_Trellu_CV_ENG.pdf
Or: http://www.keyframed.org
On Sept.11th, as a possible introduction for this workshop, Yoann Trellu will give a lecture about Max/Msp/Jitter during POOL 12, Internationale TanzFilmPlatform, Dock 11, Berlin.
More information: http://www.pool-festival.de
LOCATION:
NK / Elsen Str. 52 (2. Hof) 2. Etage
12059 Berlin, DE
Telephone: +49 (0)176 20626386
PARTICIPATION FEE: 60€ Cash on First day
Registration is required for this workshop, email to: info@nkprojekt.de
Number of participants: minimum 5, maximum 10.