digital and live performance

Digital and liveperformance

Richard M Marshall, @rmmarshall, about.me/rmmarshallJonathan BurnettNick Rothwell, @cassieldotcom, about.me/cassiel

Contents1 Some history2 Enhancing performance3 Movement notation4 Creativity in the digital medium

1720 Pianoforte by Bartolomeo Cristofori di Francesco

Why lighting?1 See the performers2 Create atmosphere3 Enhance the drama

The same applies to effects,usually

Why digital?1 Control vast complexity2 Live dynamics3 Unlimited effects4 Reduced staff5 Simplifies cabling

What digital?1 Control 2 Projections:3 Virtual scenery4 Virtual performers5 Interactive objects

Forgetting Natasha, State of Flux

Why not digital?1 Busking is difficult!2 Requires time and rehearsal3 Programming and debugging4 Poor media looks terrible5 Media product costs

St Serf’s Panto 2010

Hazards1 Shadows2 Vibration 3 Alignment4 Placement - stuff moves!5 Timing6 Pulling focus

The performer remainsthe focus of the event

Or do they?

Marshall Arts 2011