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March 30, 2007
March 29, 2007
Stephen Wilson Intersections Page
Binaural 3D Audio Links
HOLISTIKS is an R&D provider of 3D Audio - Visual applications. 3D Audio is based on binaural technology and binaural simulation utilizing the HRTF technique. Room acoustics simulation, which is based on image source model (ISM) and ray tracing, generates authentic Virtual Auditory Environments in which listeners are completely immersed. Virtual surround is achieved for listening over headphones (out-of-head effect) or over stereo loudspeakers (transaural audio / cross-talk cancellation).
The Binaural Mixer is a software tool that helps you to explore and experience altered states of consciousness with the Binaural Beat sound.
Dead Man Stomp, a recording of binaural audio game.
March 27, 2007
Luma key patch v2, for Jorge
This version has some extra added bells and whistles for Jorge's project.
March 26, 2007
Max & Arduino serial communication, new & improved, with notes
(Fixed a bug 3/26/07, so if you downloaded before, try again)
Just in case you have any trouble opening the Arduino script, here it is for you to cut and paste:
//Arduino to Max example - to be used with accompanying Max patchint incomingByte = 0; // for incoming serial data
void setup() {
Serial.begin(9600); // opens serial port, set baud rate
}void loop() {
if (Serial.available() > 0) { // send data only when a byte is received
incomingByte = Serial.read(); // read the incoming byte
Serial.print("I received: "); // say what you got
Serial.println(incomingByte, DEC);
}
}
fix for serial on windows maybe...
I think the newest version of the serial object for Windows may solve various problems for the WinTel tribe:
Link to Max/MSP/Jitter Incremental Upgrades page.
March 24, 2007
Relay Circuit Diagram
Here's are some circuit diagrams for driving relays from a microcontroller. Make sure you're using a 5-volt relay (this refers to the coil, not the load circuit), and make sure that the relay has a high enough rating for the load that you're driving.
This circuit is necessary if you are using a relay with a coil that needs more power than the microcontroller can supply (this includes most miniature electromechanical relays):
Troubleshooting:
• Make sure that you have the pins correctly labeled on the relay; different relays have different configurations.
• The diode protects the circuit in case the polarity is reversed. The stripe on the diode should be towards the 5v side.
• The base pin on the transistor is usually the center pin; consult documentation to distinguish the collector from the transmitter.
• If the relay is working correctly, you should be able to hear a little 'click' when you trigger it (except when using a solid-state relay).
Some relays (such as reed relays and solid-state relays) have coils that can be switched directly from the microcontroller, in which case you can use a less complex circuit:
Finally: if you're switching an AC device, PLEASE BE CAREFUL. Make sure you've got the coil working BEFORE you hook up the AC load. Make sure you have correctly labeled all the pins on the relay - NEVER connect AC voltage directly to the relay coil. Build your AC circuit BEFORE you plug it in. If you're not sure, ask someone to check it for you first.
QuickTime Folder Player
This patch (when saved in a folder containing a bunch of Quicktime files) will automatically play each movie, one after another. It uses the 'loopreport' attribute, which causes jit.qt.movie to send the message 'loopnotify' out of its right outlet whenever it gets to the end of a movie (actually when it gets to the end of a loop, but by default the loop is set to the entire movie).
March 23, 2007
Electronics Resources
Microcontrollers
Arduino Home Page
Arduino Booklet
Wiring Home Page
Wiring Electronics Reference
Parallax Home Page (Basic Stamp)
BasicX Microcontroller
Software
Processing Home Page
Suppliers
Jameco Electronics
Digi-Key
Mouser Electronics
Acroname Robotics
Trossen Robotics (Phidgits, Etc)
Suppliers (Local)
All Electronics (Van Nuys)
Fry's Electronics (Burbank)
Radio Shack (everywhere)
Periodicals
Make Magazine
Nuts & Volts Magazine
Servo Magazine
Robot Magazine
Books
Getting Started in Electronics
Practical Electronics for Inventors
Physical Computing: Sensing and Controlling the Physical World with Computers
Robot Builder's Sourcebook
Robot Builder's Bonanza
Labs
ITP Physical Computing
Tom Igoe's Physical Computing Site
great sound FX
A wonderful MSP patch by Paul Hertz that produces all kinds of cheesy science fiction sound effects. It's also a great tool for learning how MSP works.
March 22, 2007
QuickTime+Audio Recorder - new & improved, with notes
Everything you need to make some of those newfangled "talkies" that everyone's so excited about.
photobooth patch - new & improved!
Here is another way of doing the photobooth trick WITHOUT using OpenGL -- it's much simpler and works beautifully. Includes some documentation.
Download photobooth2.pat
This is the original OpenGL-based patch, in case anyone wants to compare:
Download photobooth.pat
Luma key patch, new & improved, with notes
March 20, 2007
DEATHS OF CINEMA
Friday March 23 & Saturday March 24, 2007
The First Annual Critical Studies Graduate Student Conference
Organized by ZdC, the Critical Studies graduate student organization, in association with the School of Cinematic Arts
The conference presents diverse explorations and concerns on the topic of the enigmatic, yet recurring, death of cinema. What does it mean to announce a death of cinema? What are some ways to interpret, react to, or predict such a declaration?
Screening and Discussion on Friday:
Janie Geiser (Director, Loyd Costen Center for Puppetry & the Arts, CalArts)
Keynote Presentation on Saturday:
Hamid Naficy (John Evans Professor of Communication
Department of Radio/Television/Film, Northwestern University)
link to conference website.
(schedule after the jump)
Conference Schedule:
FRIDAY March 23
SCREENING of the works of JANIE GEISER
LUC 108 @ 6-8pm
IMMER ZU (1997, 8:30 min)
LOST MOTION (1999, 11 min)
ULTIMA THULE (2002, 10:16 min)
TERRACE 49 (2004, 5:37 min)
THE FOURTH WATCH (2000, 11 min)
MAGNETIC SLEEP (Episode #1) (2006, 7 min)
Janie Geiser is an internationally recognized theater artist and filmmaker whose work is known for its sense of mystery, its detailed evocation of self-contained worlds, and its strength of design. Geiser has made a significant contribution to the field of contemporary puppet theater for two decades through her innovative original theater works. She began making films in 1990, first as an element of her performance work, and then as a distinct and separate form.
SATURDAY March 24
CONFERENCE
All events in Leavey Library Auditorium unless otherwise noted.
Panels:
Smashing the Object / 10:00am – 11:30am
Rejuvenating the Spectator / 11:45am – 1:15pm
Memorializing Death / 2:45pm – 4:15pm
Keynote Address:
Hamid Naficy / 4:30pm -- 6:00pm
Closing reception:
Bogardus Courtyard / 6:00pm – 8:00pm
March 1, 2007
A Comeback in 3-D, but Without Those Flimsy Glasses
"...Mr. Iovine and Mr. Cameron have discussed with executives at Harrah’s Entertainment setting up a night club in Las Vegas where visitors would be surrounded by 3-D images and watch 3-D performances, though no deal has been struck.
Mr. Iovine also said that 3-D performances could become a new way for artists to build ties to their fans and generate much-needed revenue for the ailing music business...."