“Hit the Deck” is a music video/audio visual we created in realtime using Lumen and VDMX VJ software. Audio reactive live visuals were captured and edited in post-production.
Vezzen on Soundcloud:
http://soundcloud.com/vezzen
New Visuals Available “Tracearrays”
Another new visuals release from the Docoptic team! Tracearrays is a set of 20 seamless dynamic loops of various formations, shapes, and patterns. We’ve also released a free loop called Blazerpede in the same style as the new set.
CoGe adds 64-bit support with v1.7 Update
The team at Imimot has released a major update for their latest version of CoGe VJ software, version 1.7. CoGe now has 64-bit support in addition to a new IPC rendering engine that keeps the app running despite crashes from Quartz Composer files. This is a big step for the stability of the software and the 64-bit support is very welcome, utilizing more of your system’s RAM. Learn more at their website and download the free update today. If you’re interested in CoGe, they offer a free demo with all the features.
→ Learn more about the changes in CoGe v1.7
→ View DocOptic CoGe Tutorials
Lumen Video Synthesizer
Platform(s): Mac (Requires OSX 10.8+)
What is it?
Lumen is a realtime, software video synthesizer for Mac OSX. It uses a semi-modular patch system that simulates analog video synthesis and accepts inputs from different sources such as your Mac’s camera and Syphon applications. The simple interface allows easy creation of generative visuals with limitless possibilities. Lumen can also be used to generate effects from video sources or as a standalone live visual performance tool that can output to a secondary display such as a projector.
How does it help me as a VJ or Video DJ?
Lumen provides endless possibilities for creating generative VJ content. The app is easy to use and supports Syphon which can display Lumen’s output inside of your favorite VJ or Video DJ software. The unique X/Y control pad allows for a fun way to improvise, with the ability to save presets (aka snapshots) which you can dynamically manipulate on the fly. Lumen is a fun way to create visuals through experimentation. Create simple shapes using the standard knobs or get deep into the patch system to create complex feedback loops and effects.
Announcing Official Resolume Training
We’re excited to announce the release of a long project in the works with Resolume, the first official online virtual workshop for Resolume Avenue 4 and Arena 4 & 5! This is an online video course with over 2 hours of instruction that not only goes into the technical details of how Resolume works, but artistic concepts to help you become a complete VJ.
GoVJ Mobile VJ App
Platform(s): iOS (iPad & iPhone)
What is it?
GoVJ by Roboheadz is a universal iOS VJ app for both the iPhone and iPad. With an intuitive touch-based interface, this app gives anyone the ability to display live visuals using their iOS device. Users can load their own videos from the camera roll or copy their VJ content into the GoVJ documents folder through iTunes. Airplay your visuals wirelessly to other Apple devices or connect the Digital AV adapter to output to any HDMI or VGA display.
The intuitive touch-based interface sports a two channel mixer with various blend modes, an FX module for each channel, and support for 720p and 1080p output. There are 5 selectable decks that can hold a sizeable amount of VJ loops and clips. You can save your visual sets and loop collections as presets to load in any of the decks. Content is triggered by dragging and dropping clips to a channel slot and using the A-B fader to mix.
If you plan on using DocOptic content with GoVJ, we recommend H.264 versions of our VJ clips and loops to save space on your iOS device.
How does it help me as a VJ or Video DJ?
This is a simple, mobile solution for any visual show be it large or small. The app is limited to tweaking one effect per channel, but the interactivity of the touch interface allows enough flexibility to improvise and keep visuals feeling dynamic. It’s also fitting for non-demanding shows and events that require ambiance through background visuals or marketing art. Not having to deal with a huge setup is also a plus, and using the Apple Digital AV adapter provides proper output for most situations.
→ Purchase GoVJ from the App Store
GoVJ promotional video - govj.tech
New Resolume Tutorial: Quick Tips & Tricks
In our latest Resolume Tutorial we go over some quick tips and tricks to help you improve your workflow and efficiency with Resolume Arena 4 & 5, and Avenue 4!
Resolume Tutorial: Tips & Tricks
In this Resolume tutorial for Arena 4 & 5, and Avenue 4 the DocOptic team demonstrates several quick tips and tricks to help improve your workflow and enhance your live visuals and VJ sets. The following tips & tricks are covered: distributing effects stacks, how to quickly remove black backgrounds, quick access to dashboard controls by using presets, using math to change the values of parameters, loading your content packs and visual sets from compositions, how to make a simple glow effect, and creating quick masks from colored content.
These are techniques that we use on a consistent basis and hope they will help you to become more efficient with Resolume.
New Visuals Available “Flospasm”
Were are excited to announce the release of our newest visuals, Flospasm! This set contains 10 blended loops perfect for trippy, textural spasticity for use in any event.
