André Damião – em_bruto
Posted by Fabio 11 May 2012
em_bruto is an audio-visual performance that was born with the objective of exploring the interface of the software Pure Data (PD) as a medium of visual composition. Imagining that in this manner it would be possible promote an aestheticization of the “raw” interface of the sofware in an interesting way, as an allusion to the aesthetics of live coding, and so it would be feasible to add new values and meanings to abstract shapes like squares, circles and crosses. read more
The ultimate solution for aerial cinematography
Posted by Fabio 18 April 2012
Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS integrated with Cineflex is the ultimate gyro-stabilized solution for aerial cinematography. The Cineflex is a multi-axis coordinated gimbal control system that provides layered isolation, steering, and fine correctional movements to stabilize a wide selection of precision optics to a sub-pixel level. read more
Carl Bass – The New Rules of Innovation
Posted by Fabio 2 March 2012
Carl Bass is president and chief executive officer of Autodesk, Inc. Autodesk is the leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Formerly he was Autodesk’s chief operating officer, responsible for worldwide sales, marketing, and product development. Earlier roles included CTO and EVP of product development.
BIG – Times Square Valentine
Posted by Fabio 14 February 2012
Danish architect firm BIG is behind this years Valentine installation on Duffy Square, New York A BIG red heart pulses with glowing light in a grove of glass rods. A single person can activate the beating heart, but joining hands with others will make the heart beat even faster to create a brightly burning heart. read more
Tele-Present Water
Posted by Fabio 7 December 2011
This installation by David Bowen draws information from the intensity and movement of the water in a remote location. Wave data is being collected in real-time from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data buoy Station 46246 (49°59’7″ N 145°5’20” W) on the Pacific Ocean. The wave intensity and frequency is scaled and transferred to the mechanical grid structure installed at The National Museum in Wroclaw, Poland. www.dwbowen.com
New Aesthetic
Posted by Fabio 7 December 2011
Writer, publisher, artist, coder James Bridle recently spoke about the ‘New Aesthetic’ at Web Directions Sydney 2011.
Quayola – Strata #4
Posted by Fabio 17 October 2011
Strata #4 is a multi-channel immersive video-installation commissioned by Palais de Beaux Arts in Lille. The subject of this work is a series of iconic pieces from the museum’s Flemish collection, focusing specifically on Rubens’ and Van Dyck’s grand altarpieces. read more
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