Unlock Your Creativity with Cables.gl

Recordings of 1st, 8th and 22nd of November 2024
3 sessions In English language
Are you a digital artist or developer eager to create stunning interactive web art without writing a single line of code? Do you work with TouchDesigner or VVVV and look for an ideal companion to interact with the web or re-use your visual programming skills in the browser?
Join us for the Cables.gl introduction course, an immersive online experience led by Max Schweder, a renowned digital artist, and Thomas Kombüchen, the founder and developer of Cables.gl.
This three-session course will guide you through the powerful features of Cables.gl.
Learn to craft interactive masterpieces using intuitive visual programming, harnessing inputs like audio and webcam to bring your creations to life.
About Cables.GL
Cables is a tool for creating beautiful interactive content. With an easy to navigate interface and real time visuals, it allows for rapid prototyping and fast adjustments. It follows similar principles as TouchDesigner and VVVV, however it runs in the browser and the resulting applications can be embedded in any website with just a few clicks.

You are provided with a set of operators, such as mathematical functions, shapes, materials and post processing effects. Connect these to each other with virtual cables to create the experience you have in mind. Easily export your piece of work at any time. Embed it into your website or use it for any kind of creative installation.
The example below, DAYDAYDAY by wirmachenbunt
shows an interactive scene with UI. Click to explore….

Users can choose to share their creations and allow others to remix and reuse them.
A generous community makes Cables not only a powerful, but also a friendly tool.
What You’ll Learn:
- Deploy your interactive art to the web and explore real-world applications.
- Navigate the Cables.gl interface with ease.
- Understand data flow and cable management.
- Integrate multiple external inputs for dynamic interactivity.
- Analyze audio and webcam data to enhance your projects.
Why attend?
- Hands-On Learning: Engage in practical activities and receive personalized feedback.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from industry professionals with extensive experience in digital art and development.
- Community Support: Connect with like-minded creatives and tap into the vibrant Cables.gl community.
Requirements
This module is made for participants, who have no prior knowledge of visual programming
- A recent PC or MAC Computer (discreet GPU recommended) with stable internet connection
- Zoom Client installed (please test your audio setup beforehand)
- 3-Button Mouse recommended
- A Chromium-based Browser like Chrome or Brave
About the Instructors
Max Schweder is a creative coder, digital artist, and musician. With a background in freelance digital art, he brings a wide range of projects to life, including the ARD cultural production Einklang. As a founding member of Koproduktionslabor Dortmund, Max worked as a creative coder and digital consultant, contributing to numerous interdisciplinary projects. He is also an active member of the inclusive Un-Label Performing Arts Company, where he develops accessible stage productions and conducts workshops on accessibility and inclusion. Under the pseudonym Strange Attractor, Max releases music as a solo artist, while also collaborating with Tobias Hartmann as part of the duo CYLVESTER, creating both music and digital art installations. Max’s academic journey includes fellowships at the Academy for Theater and Digitality Dortmund, the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, and the Academy of Media Arts Cologne. His research work at the Royal Conservatoire led to the development of interactive performances such as EMPTY MIND.
Thomas (Tom) Kombüchen aka pandur is an autodidact programmer and visual artist. Having worked across the digital agency landscape for many years, he has extensive experience in digital product design and development. Tom has always been drawn to visual programming and real time animations. As an active member of the so-called demoscene, he has been developing animated realtime demonstrations as a hobby for more than 25 years. Spotting the potential of WebGL early on, Tom decided to build his very own visual programming engine. Today, ‘cables’ helps coders, designers and artists create interactive immersive experiences directly in the browser. He is the co-founder of ‘undev’, a development and design studio which uses cables for commercial client projects as well as digital art.
Pricing
Student – Three Sessions a 66.66 EUR = 200 EUR
Professional – Three Sessions a 100 EUR = 300 EUR
Company – Three Sessions a 200 EUR = 600 EUR
These prices include German VAT (19% ).
Depending on your country of residence you may have to pay a different or no VAT.
You will see your individual price on check out.