# Generative Visuals

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## Tutorials
- [Wave Generators](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzbPTz3Arh8)
- [Scaling Values](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuPpy461cIo)
- [Example fromm colleague](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg0XxVdkrXA)
- [Isadora Guru #2 Generative](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELAMomZnn7c)
- [Isadora Guru #7 Generative with 3D ropes](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChbyApuBEPg)
- [Isadora 1001 #9 Using th eGenerators Actors](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnfsiLS0UXM)

### Generative Visuals    
Whithing Isadora are already a lot of actors that can help you to generate visuals without using images or movies. Some of these actors are: Shapes actor, Lines actor, 3D ropes, Particles, Live drawing Actor. The generator actors also play an important role to generate numbers in diferent sequences and intervals.

## Tips & Tricks

- Do not underestimete the power en versatility of the shapes actor. It can take any shape or form
- For the more advanced users the combination with the Javascript actor opens up another world of generative possibilities.
- Do not forget to experiment with Video Effects. Motion blur can also often be your friend.
- Using live sounds input with the sound frequency bands actor can help make sound reactive visuals

## Practice Assignment   

Make a small VJ patch that reacts to a favourite piece of music. Try to capture the atmosphere of the music in the visuals you create (disco, techno, lounge, country, blues).