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A very interesting piece of immersive artwork. Here is an example of the Max/MSP + Unity3d game engine combination in action.

MixEmergency is a visualisation application capable of being controlled by Scratch Live. It allows the user to mix and scratch video and visualisations in real-time. It is an attempt to expand VJ techniques into the visual realm in a single, integrated environment. It supports mixing and scratching of a range of files playable in Quicktime2 as well [...]

Garagecube has announced that the final version of Modul8 2.5.5 is now online. One free update for recorded users can be downloaded while using the “Download Modul8 Update”. For the units that you downloaded or created on the 2.5.4, it will be necessary to move them in the file modulate version 2.5.5.

Scratching began as a practical means by which DJs could cue records. (So say originators like Grandmaster Flash; if you’re interested in the history, check out the fantastic documentary Scratch) But something about the gesture, the mechanical feeling of scratching, and all that history has made the turntable compelling as a controller. It’s even [...]

VJs are now able to create live video patterns with the WiiWhorld visual synth. Check it out at www.whorld.org

 
ArKaos GrandVJ Announcement
The once popular ArKaos VJ software is finally starting to show its age and upgrades only take you so far. ArKaos are now working on rebuilding the foundation, and the results, GrandVJ, are due out soon. GrandVJ has a cleaner interface, multi-threaded graphics, and lots of new effects and generators. One differentiating feature [...]

The P-10 Visual Presenter is interesting. It’s basically a video sampler with 12 pads and a tidy control layout in a small space that you could easily pack with a laptop. Importantly, the P-10 uses a standard video format (MJPEG, or JPEG) stored on removable SD media. That means you can shoot video and on [...]

VisualJockey: Real-time Animation
The Mac may be in the spotlight these days, but Windows may boast the broadest access to freeware and open source tools for live visuals. The latest edition: VisualJockey. Blending patching, performance, and timeline metaphors, with a healthy dose of effects and sound capabilities, VisualJockey is a unique tool you can now have [...]

It is the Season and now there is a new Interactive Snowflake Maker for Quartz Composer. You can download the Quartz Composer patch here. Just open it up and drag your mouse over the output window to make beautiful snowflakes.