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'COURSE 1: A, A, A' (continuous experiment of Quad 1)

Concept

This project explores Samuel Becketts 1981 televised play 'Quad 1' using Max MSP to further investigate the correlation between colour and percussion. One, then two, then three, then four figures create a sequence, each describing half or part of a Quad (an abbreviation for Quadrangle). The play is seen as one of Becketts most formal works, having been given multiple interpretations on what exactly it means. An example of this is in an Article by Baylee Brits called 'Ritual, Code, and Matheme in Samuel Beckett's Quad' she states that "Quad, brings together the representional conventions of ritual, computational code and matheme" [1] Baylee goes on to say that, Becketts plays during this period in his career all stem from his concept of the 'unword' which rebels against the use of linguistics/language.

After discovering Baylees article stating that Quad explores 'computational code' and Becketts 'unword' concept i have become interested in the idea of using technology as a means of communication. This interest heightened after being introduced to MaxMSP and discovering the possibility of creating a colour tracker that was able to control audio by means of computer vision

MaxPatch/Tests

Patch2 (Future)

Patch (current)

Illustration/Setup

Where i Want to Bring this Project

Although it wasn't possible to do a performance i would like to continue building on this project in the future. In regards to the colour tracking patch i will need to seriously improve it so that it can track multiple colours smoothly and in quick succession. I would also like to look into the possibility of using a physical instrument that is played through Max, creating a more engaged computer performance.

Homework

Research

Process

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+== 'COURSE 1: A, A, A' (continuous experiment of Quad 1) ==
-Project:
-I want to explore Samuel Becketts 1981 televised play 'Quad' which consists of four actors in the colours red, blue, white and yellow fixed in a loop. Each actor is accompanied by a sound, which creates no rhythm or melody. The actors walk in sync, and are bound together by invisible lines.
-To do this:
+[[File:P1290979.JPG]]
-Explore ways to make the bodies movement trigger sounds (different sound for each person) I have seen people use a Kinect 2 running with MaxMSP to accomplish this. I will have to access four different coloured robes, all capable of producing a high contrast with the background.
+==Concept==
+This project explores Samuel Becketts 1981 televised play 'Quad 1' using Max MSP to further investigate the correlation between colour and percussion. One, then two, then three, then four figures create a sequence, each describing half or part of a Quad (an abbreviation for Quadrangle). The play is seen as one of Becketts most formal works, having been given multiple interpretations on what exactly it means. An example of this is in an  Article by Baylee Brits called 'Ritual, Code, and Matheme in Samuel Beckett's Quad' she states that ''"Quad, brings together the representional conventions of ritual, computational code and matheme"'' [https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2979/jmodelite.40.4.09] Baylee goes on to say that, Becketts plays during this period in his career all stem from his concept of the 'unword' which rebels against the use of  linguistics/language.
-'''(Insert image of space where i will shoot video)
+After discovering Baylees article stating that Quad explores 'computational code' and Becketts 'unword' concept i have become interested in the idea of using technology as a means of communication. This interest heightened after being introduced to MaxMSP and discovering the possibility of creating a colour tracker that was able to control audio by means of computer vision
-'''(insert image illustrated with characters that will be represented on screen)'''
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPJBIvv13Bc (Quad remake) using pitched percussion
+{{#ev:youtube|m-evnoLuiKQ}}
-[[File:quad_image.jpg|400px]]
-An illustrated representation of the placement and movement of the figures. "Once inside the square, they are condemned to monotonously and synchronously pace the respectively six steps of the lengthwise and diagonal lines it contains, in part accompanied by varying drumbeat rhythms. The mathematical precision and choreography is made possible by the exactness of the timing. Choreographic variation is confined to the number of performers, and the resultant changes in colour constellations." "Rudolf Frieling"
+==MaxPatch/Tests==
-'''07/06/2021'''
+[[/Patch2/]] (Future)
-First attempt at building a colour tracking patch. It works surprisingly well considering the lack of contrast in the video
+[[/Patch/]] (current)
-[[:File:ColourTracker.mp4]]
-[[File:colourtracker.png|400px]]
+[[/civ.jit.blobs/]]
-'''(Explore colour tracker further, also have a sound trigger)'''
+[[/jit.rgb2luma/]]
-'''Work i'm exploring:'''
+[[/jit.op + val/]]
-Student Felix Geith piece 'Soundscape Installation' sets to enhance augmented sounds which are present within the environment to begin with aka (Bedroom). Investigating the spatialisation of sounds.
+[[/Finding_RED/]]
-Funda Zeynep Ayguler 'eye tracker' piece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SswayKs9XtE
+==Illustration/Setup==
-Another interesting piece using MaxMSP to play the paino
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ejd-39TEf68
-Japanese artist Tokujin Yoshioka made a piece called 'Hermes' in 2009 which explores nature and automations  co-existence   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyNHJQzn3pw&list=LL&index=6
+[[File:Illuusstration.jpg|400px|800]]
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6BjaYXkjO0&list=LL&index=17 'Light, Presence, Red and Blue' (created with MaxMSP and Ableton)
+==Where i Want to Bring this Project==
-'''Further explore artists + research'''
+Although it wasn't possible to do a performance i would like to continue building on this project in the future. In regards to the colour tracking patch i will need to seriously improve it so that it can track multiple colours smoothly and in quick succession.  I would also like to look into the possibility of using a physical instrument that is played through Max, creating a more engaged computer performance.
-'''Homework 1:'''
+----
-Feedback delay + loops (first patch)
+[[/Homework/]]
-[[File:Feedback_Delay.png|400px]]
+[[/Research/]]
-A very basic audio feedback delay. It is interesting to discover new objects and their uses
+[[/Process/]]
-'''Homework 2:'''
-[[File:metric_colourdetector.png|400px]]
-Exploring matrices and their response to colours.
-'''Homework 3:'''
-'''Finish'''