Slides on generative art and VJ'ing.

1. Drs. Michiel W. Kauw-A-Tjoe
www.concretejungle.nl
michiel@concretejungle.nl
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2. Masters Degree AI
VU, Amsterdam
● Machine Learning
● Multi-Agent Systems
● Computer Graphics
● Multimedia
Hal 9000, 'A Space Odyssey'
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3. Thesis
● “Generation of Abstract Geometric Art Based on Exact
Aesthetics, Gestalt Theory and Graphic Design Principles”
http://db.cwi.nl/rapporten/abstract.php?abstractnr=1865
– Science
– Art
– Technology
● Research Question: How can AI techniques be combined with
vector graphics to create geometric abstract art?
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4. What's In There...
1. Modern Art, Computer Art
2. Aesthetics
3. Gestalt Theory
4. Composition
5. Golden Ratio
6. Spatial Reasoning, Shape Patterns
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5. Some Geometric Art
'Painterly Architectonics', Popova 'Petersburg', Malevich
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6. Gestalt Theory
'Rubin's Vase' demonstrates the figure-ground principle
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7. Composition
'Elevation of the Cross', 'Martyrdom of St. Sebastian', Selfportrait, Rembrandt
Rubens Pollaiulo
Compositional breakdown of still life Original still life
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8. Golden Ratio
fibonnaci auron pentagon
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9. Shape Patterns
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10. Shape Patterns
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11. Demo
● Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG, XML)
● Prolog
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12. Demo
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13. Demo
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14. Demo
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15. Demo
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16. Video Art
Fields of interest:
● Realtime control
● Audiovisual Sync, MIDI
● Film
● 3D, Vector Graphics
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17. Contest Semi-finals Off Corso
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18. Setup Off Corso
Screen 1 Screen 2
Turntable
Video
Mixer
Video
Audio
Mixer
PC-1 PC-2
Kombinat Midivid
(widescreen) MIDI (stereo)
Turntable
PC-3 Logic
(sequencer) Audio
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20. Setup Club 11
Screen 1 Screen 2 Screen 3
3x3
Matrix
'Openvid' Video
Keys
(dual screen) Mixer
PC-2
Drum
Pads
Ableton
(sequencer)
VCR
PC-1 PC-3
MIDI MIDI Resolume
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22. Organised Events
– Contemporary electronic music
– Experimental visuals
– Live performances
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23. Passepartout Project
● Collaboration V2_, CWI, Tue
– Analysis sensor data
– Affective computing and reasoning
– Dynamic adaptivity media
● Will contribute to development and research
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