Our next few meetups will be dedicated to exploring what we can do with projection mapping and MadMapper while also exploring what we sort of LED mapping abilities that software gives us.
We will have a few projectors and laptops to experiment with but we’re suggesting everyone bring their own equipment (laptops, projectors, addressable LEDs, alternative software for art programming) if they have it.
MadMapper has a free demo that can be downloaded for WIN or OSX here: https://madmapper.com/
This will be a joint exercise where we’re all attempting to learn the limits of what we can do with these tools.
The goal of this series is three fold:
We’ll be working towards creating some sort of guerilla pop-up “backpack” type projection experience.
To learn enough about these tools that we can more confidently craft proposals for future grants.
To explore potential upgrade possibilities to some of our existing interactive artwork (Bop Bags, Touche, etc)
For those who fine the software side dry, the “pop-up” portion of this will provide some critical thinking opportunities. I.e. what are power solutions, what are display solutions, locations, concepts or reasoning for guerrilla projection, etc.
Design Nerds Meetups are always open to all and we welcome folks to feel free to jump in during the middle of a project.
Our meetings are held in Urban Artworks inside the Inscape Arts Building (815 Seattle Blvd S). Inscape is a controlled access structure, dial 009 at the callbox anytime after 6:50pm and someone will escort you in. Inscape is one block south of the International District Light Rail Station. Paid parking is available in the PFI parking lot off 6th Ave, however it is strongly suggested that you consider mass transit on game nights.