Gesture-Controlled Performance

November 20th, 6 – 9 PM, Berlin Time
In English Language / Online via Zoom or as Recording
Recordings are available and accessible for one year after purchase.

Immerse yourself in an eye-opening exploration of gestural interfaces and their transformative impact on live performance. Led by renowned singer, performer, and electronic music producer Chagall van den Berg, this course delves into the cutting-edge world of motion capture technology powered by machine learning. Learn how to use the human body as an expressive instrument, controlling electronic sounds and visuals in real time. This course is perfect for musicians, performers, and creative technologists looking to push the boundaries of interaction design, stage performance, and live music production.

What You’ll Learn:

1. Introduction to Gestural Interfaces:
   • Understanding the basics of motion capture technology and machine learning.
   • How gestural interfaces can transform traditional performance dynamics.
     
2. Real-Time Motion Capture Technology:
   • Introduction to the tools and technologies used for capturing and interpreting body movements.
   • Techniques for translating physical gestures into digital signals that control sound and visuals.
   • Exploring the possibilities of full-body motion capture for interactive stage performances.
     
3. Gesture-Controlled Sound and Music:
   • Techniques for mapping gestures to control parameters in electronic music production.
   • Examples of how gestural interfaces can create a new level of expressiveness in music.
     
4. Visuals and Interaction Design:
   • Integrating real-time visuals with gestural control for immersive performances.
   • Designing interactive visual environments that respond dynamically to movement.
   • Exploring the creative possibilities of combining sound, visuals, and gestures in a cohesive performance.
     
5. Creative Expression through Gestural Performance:
   • Case studies of groundbreaking performances by Chagall van den Berg.
   • Techniques for developing your own gestural vocabulary and performance style.
   • Insights into the emotional and artistic impact of gesture-controlled performances.
     
6. Performance Design and Stagecraft:
   • Designing a performance that integrates gesture, sound, and visuals seamlessly.
   • Practical tips for staging and rehearsing a gesture-controlled performance.
   • Understanding the technical and creative challenges of live gestural performances.

What You’ll Get:

• Downloadable resources, including templates and project files.
• Access to a private community forum for networking, feedback, and support.
• A certificate of completion to highlight your expertise in gesture-controlled performance.

Why Enroll:

This course offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from Chagall van den Berg, a pioneer in the field of gestural music and performance. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to create groundbreaking performances where body movement controls every aspect of sound and visual production. Whether you’re a musician, performer, or creative technologist, this course will empower you to redefine the boundaries of live performance, interaction design, and artistic expression.

Requirements

This module is made for participants, who have a basic understanding of TouchDesigner, but do not need any experience with shader languages. If you are just getting started, please visit our Beginners Course first.

• A recent PC or MAC Computer (discrete GPU recommended) with stable internet connection.
• The latest build of TouchDesigner installed
• 3-Button Mouse recommended

About the Instructor

chagall.io

Singer, performer and electronic music producer Chagall van den Berg creates audio-visual live music performances that reimagine the world of live electronics, visual arts and choreography. The application of real-time motion capture technology allows her to use the movement of her body to control all electronic sounds and visuals as she moves around the stage. Having toured her work across the globe, she aims to humanise the digital and to create experiences that have a deep emotional impact as well as being sonically, visually and technically breathtaking.

Chagall has no educational background in either music or technology, but is a living example that technology, computer programming and electronics can be mastered if you know what you want to get from it. With this philosophy she has also recently started LoveLace – a foundation to support female identifying artists to learn and apply technology in their work. 

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