Technology enables artists increase the complexity of artistic projects, such as when laborious techniques of preparation and production are automated. Animation is an example in which digital technology automates some of the process of production. However, technology has also disrupted the age-old paradigm of production before presentation. An example is the audio-visual performer, who harnesses technology in the pursuit of creating audio-visuals in real-time, fusing the process of design and presentation into the moment of performance. Such an approach has implications for the performer, the audience and the varied experiences that arise. The implications of their practice form the theme of our discussion: issues such as improvisation, controlling multi-media streams and the experience of the audience will form the core conceptual concerns of this panel.
Leonard Paul attained his Honours degree in Computer Science at Simon Fraser University in BC, Canada with an Extended Minor in Music concentrating in Electroacoustics. He has a twenty year history in composing, sound design and coding for games and has worked on AAA titles such as... Read More →
Monday August 17, 2015 11:30am - 1:00pm PDT
Room 4320Simon Fraser University (Goldcorp Centre for the Arts, 149 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H4, Canada)
