Generative Visuals
Tutorials
- Wave Generators
- Scaling Values
- Example fromm colleague
- Isadora Guru #2 Generative
- Isadora Guru #7 Generative with 3D ropes
- Isadora 1001 #9 Using th eGenerators Actors
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).