Past Workshops

Aug. 29th 2019

Intro To Ink Jet Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt 

Sept. 5th 2019

Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Sept. 12th 2019

Intro to Risographic Printing

Risographis printing has become one of the most exciting developments in independent printing and publishing because of its cost-effectiveness for large print runs and the unique "Riso" look. This workshop will serve as an introduction to the Grad Lab's Riso equipment and workflows and give a general overview of the Riso printing process and how it differs from other printing technology.

Ben McNutt

Sept. 19th 2019

Video Capture

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's HD, UHD, and 4K video cameras you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Sept. 26th 2019

Shoot Your Work

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 3rd 2019

Sound Capture

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 10th 2019

Video Editing

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 17th 2019

Cinematic Shooting

This workshop will introduce students to the cameras and accessories the Grad Lab has to support cinematic shooting. We will cover 5D cinema accessories the URSA and URSA Mini. The URSA is built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use through multiple “workstations” that are built into it’s design which enable every part of the crew to utilize different camera features. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's URSA Kits you must attend this workshop

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 31st 2019

Halloween

No Workshop

TBD

Nov. 7th 2019

Intro to Processing

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Patrick Hunt

Nov. 14th 2019

Basic Electronics

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Patrick Hunt

Nov. 21st 2019

Physical Interface

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

Patrick Hunt

Dec. 5th 2019

Steadicam

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Steadicam Kit you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

The Grad lab VR Workshop will introduce students to the VR Hardware that the Grad Lab has to offer. This will include discussing the available computer platforms that can support our VR hardware and additionally how to setup and use the Lab’s equipment. We will also examine some popular workflows for creating VR Content and consider how to implement them in the Lab.

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Steadicam Kit you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Aug. 30th 2018

Intro To Digital Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt 

Sept. 6th 2018

Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Sept. 13th 2018

Video Capture

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's HD, UHD, and 4K video cameras you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Sept. 20th 2018

Sound Capture

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

Patrick Hunt

Sept. 27th 2018

Shoot your work 

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 4th 2018

Scanning Film

This workshop will cover the basics of scanning film using Vuescan and the scanners available in the Grad Lab. If you are interested in using the Lab’s scanners to digitize film but don’t know where to start or if you have had trouble scanning film in the past this workshop is for you.

Sara Hill

Oct. 11th 2018

Video Editing

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

Patrick Hunt

Oct. 25th 2017

Sound Editing

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

Patrick Hunt

Nov. 1st 2018

Cinematic Shooting

This workshop will introduce students to the cameras and accessories the Grad Lab has to support cinematic shooting. We will cover 5D cinema accessories the URSA and URSA Mini. The URSA is built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use through multiple “workstations” that are built into it’s design which enable every part of the crew to utilize different camera features. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's URSA Kits you must attend this workshop

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Nov. 8th 2018

Intro to Processing

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Patrick Hunt

Rescheduled for Nov. 29th 2018

Basic Electronics

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Patrick Hunt

Recheduled for Dec. 6th 2018

Physical Interface

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

Patrick Hunt

Resheduled for next semester

Steadicam

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Steadicam Kit you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

The URSA Mini is Black Magic’s newest video camera designed to shoot UHD, HD and 4K footage in a number of formats including RAW. The URSA Mini is built to handle the ergonomics of ENG shooting as well as single person Run-And-Gun use. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA MIni and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's URSA Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Intro To Digital Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt 

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

TBA

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's HD, UHD, and 4K video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

TBA

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

Over the past few years, DSLR’s have become increasingly popular for shooting video. While a camera like the 5D can shoot decent video on its own there are a number of accessories that help elevate the quality and function of a DSLR to shoot video. This workshop will introduce students to Grad Lab’s 5D Cinema accessories and also cover some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully shoot video on DSLRs.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

The URSA is Black Magic’s flag ship video camera designed to shoot UHD, HD and 4K(almost) footage in a number of formats including RAW. The URSA is built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use through multiple “workstations” that are built into it’s design which enable every part of the crew to utilize different camera features. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's URSA Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Steadicam Kit you must attend this workshop

Ever been interested in learning a 3D modeling program but don’t know where to start or which program to use? This workshop will help answer: How hard is it to use? What can I use it for? How cool do the animations look? Come to the workshop for a basic over view of the 3D modeling process and the 3D modeling programs available at the Grad Lab.

This workshop will cover the basics of scanning film using Vuescan and the scanners available in the Grad Lab. If you are interested in using the Lab’s scanners to digitize film but don’t know where to start or if you have had trouble scanning film in the past this workshop is for you.

Ever wonder how to get more than one video playing back over the same projector? How about syncing multiple projectors together? Or masking a projection so that images are only cast into certain surfaces within the projectors throw. Well you are in luck! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of a projection mapping software called Mad Mapper.

TBA

The Grad lab VR Workshop will introduce students to the VR Hardware that the Grad Lab has to offer. This will include discussing the available computer platforms that can support our VR hardware and additionally how to setup and use the Lab’s equipment. We will also examine some popular workflows for creating VR Content and consider how to implement them in the Lab.

Intro To Digital Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt 

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

TBA

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's HD, UHD, and 4K video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

TBA

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

Over the past few years, DSLR’s have become increasingly popular for shooting video. While a camera like the 5D can shoot decent video on its own there are a number of accessories that help elevate the quality and function of a DSLR to shoot video. This workshop will introduce students to Grad Lab’s 5D Cinema accessories and also cover some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully shoot video on DSLRs.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

The URSA is Black Magic’s flag ship video camera designed to shoot UHD, HD and 4K(almost) footage in a number of formats including RAW. The URSA is built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use through multiple “workstations” that are built into it’s design which enable every part of the crew to utilize different camera features. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's URSA Kits you must attend this workshop

Patrick Hunt

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Steadicam Kit you must attend this workshop

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of displaying media/multi-media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what types of equipment are available to you for exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

In case you missed the first round of Grad Lab workshops that are required to checkout some equipment here is your chance to get access to the Restricted Roles. Roles covered will include Strobes, Panasonic HD, Medium Format SLRs, LED lights, URSA and Z7Us.

This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks to use when recording sound for video.

Ever wonder how to get more than one video playing back over the same projector? How about syncing multiple projectors together? Or masking a projection so that images are only cast into certain surfaces within the projectors throw. Well you are in luck! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of a projection mapping software called Mad Mapper.

James Rouvelle

This workshop will serve as an introduction to the Avid video editing platform. As you may know the Grad Lab recently acquired several seats of the Avid Media Composer software bundle the industry standard Non-Linear Editing (NLE) System for film and video. This workshop will introduce you to the features, tools and workflow that the Avid platform has to offer.

Intro To Digital Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt 

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

John McNeil

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's HD, UHD, and 4K video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, this workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's medium format cameras you must attend this workshop

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

Duncan Hill

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

Patrick Hunt

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

This workshop will cover the basics of scanning film using Vuescan and the scanners available in the Grad Lab. If you are interested in using the Lab’s scanners to digitize film but don’t know where to start or if you have had trouble scanning film in the past this workshop is for you.

John McNeil

Over the past few years, DSLR’s have become increasingly popular for shooting video. While a camera like the 5D can shoot decent video on its own there are a number of accessories that help elevate the quality and function of a DSLR to shoot video. This workshop will introduce students to Grad Lab’s 5D Cinema accessories and also cover some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully shoot video on DSLRs.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 1pm to 4pm

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks as well as a portion of the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 2pm to 5pm

In case you missed the first round of Grad Lab workshops that are required to checkout some equipment here is your chance to get access to the Restricted Roles. Roles covered will include Strobes, Panasonic HD, Medium Format SLRs, LED lights and Z7Us.

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of displaying media/multi-media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what equipment is available to you from exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

The URSA is Black Magic’s flag ship video camera designed to shoot UHD, HD and 4K(almost) footage in a number of formats including RAW. The URSA is built to handle the ergonomics of large film crews as well as single person use through multiple “workstations” that are built into it’s design which enable every part of the crew to utilize different camera features. This workshop will introduce you to the URSA and discuss some of the particulars to both the camera and the workflow it's footage requires.

This workshop will cover some of the more advanced features of Processing as well as some higher level object oriented programming concepts.

*** It is highly recommended that you have attended the first Processing workshop and or have good object orientated programming skills or expeirancing with Processing.

When removed from a tripod, a camera traditionally has to be wheeled about on a dolly because a hand-held camera gives a shaky 'wedding photography' look that is unlike how we perceive the world. The idea behind Steadicam is to produce smoother shots by decoupling the camera from the operator’s body. This workshop will introduce you to the Steadicam Zephyr by demonstrating the correct usage and balancing of the Vest, Arm and Sled.

Ever wonder how to get more than one video playing back over the same projector? How about syncing multiple projectors together? Or masking a projection so that images are only cast into certain surfaces within the projectors throw. Well you are in luck! This workshop will introduce you to the basics of a projection mapping software called Mad Mapper.

James Rouvelle

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

John McNeil

Intro To Digital Printing

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

Patrick Hunt

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Pro grade HD video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, the workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

Duncan Hill

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

Ever been interested in learning a 3D modeling program but don’t know where to start or which program to use? This workshop will help answer: How hard is it to use? What can I use it for? How cool do the animations look? Come to the workshop for a basic over view of the 3D modeling process and the 3D modeling programs available at the Grad Lab.

Matt Fishel

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

This workshop will cover the basics of scanning film using Vuescan and the scanners available in the Grad Lab. If you are interested in using the Lab’s scanners to digitize film but don’t know where to start or if you have had trouble scanning film in the past this workshop is for you.

John McNeil

Over the past few years, DSLR’s have become increasingly popular for shooting video. While a camera like the 5D can shoot decent video on its own there are a number of accessories that help elevate the quality and function of a DSLR to shoot video. This workshop will introduce students to Grad Lab’s 5D Cinema accessories and also cover some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully shoot video on DSLRs.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the Lab's large format printers. We will cover important details surrounding file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the Print Lab.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 1pm to 4pm

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of displaying media/multi-media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what equipment is available to you from exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

** Please note this workshop will be held from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Jan. 30th 2014

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of displaying media/multi-media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what equipment is available to you from exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

Processing II

This workshop will cover some of the more advanced features of Processing as well as some higher level object oriented programming concepts. This workshop will build on the topics covered in the Processing I workshop so it is recommended that you have attended or have a sound working knowledge of Object Oriented Programming basics. Topics covered in this workshop will include object and class construction and usage as well as library integration.

*** It is highly recommended that you have attended the first Processing workshop and or have good object orientated programming skills or expeirancing with Processing.

Over the past few years, DSLR’s have become increasingly popular for shooting video. While a camera like the 5D can shoot decent video on its own there are a number of accessories that help elevate the quality and function of a DSLR to shoot video. This workshop will introduce students to Grad Lab’s 5D Cinema accessories and also cover some of the basic knowledge needed to successfully shoot video on DSLRs.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's 5D Cimena Kits you must attend this workshop

Anyone who has worked with video knows that it can be a deceptively complex medium. Some times it seems like no matter how carful you are some where between shooting and editing your footage you loose quality or introduce pesky glitches. This workshop will cover some of the more technical and esoteric aspects of working with video such as Codecs, file formats, workflows and delivery media that will help you overcome these issues.

This workshop will serve as an introduction to the Avid video editing platform. As you may know the Grad Lab recently acquired several seats of the Avid Media Composer software bundle the industry standard Non-Linear Editing (NLE) System for film and video. This workshop will introduce you to the features, tools and workflow that the Avid platform has to offer.

Sept. 5th 2013

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will explore the basic concepts and data structures used to create a digital image. As well as, introduce students to color management, soft proofing, and most importantly how to get the most out using the Print Lab.

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Pro grade HD video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, the workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

Ever been interested in learning a 3D modeling program but don’t know where to start or which program to use? This workshop will help answer: How hard is it to use? What can I use it for? How cool do the animations look? Come to the workshop for a basic over view of the 3D modeling process and the 3D modeling programs available at the Grad Lab.

Matt Fishel

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the Physical Interface Workshop

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

Patrick Hunt

Video Editing 

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

John Bevers

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of displaying media/multi-media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what equipment is available to you from exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

In case you missed the first round of Grad Lab workshops that are required to checkout some equipment here is your chance to get access to the Restricted Roles. Roles covered will include Strobes, Panasonic HD, Medium Format SLRs, LED lights and Z7Us.

The Special Effects workshop will demonstrate to students the power of Adobe After Effects and how to integrate it with other programs, including Photoshop. Studetns will explore the concepts of keying, mattes, masks, cloning stamps, alpha channels, color correction, animation and rotoscoping.

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of prducing web portfolios and web pages. Some topics covered will include picking an ISP, deciding on a CMS and other web basics.

This workshop will cover some of the more advanced features of Processing as well as some higher level object oriented programming concepts.

*** It is highly recommended that you have attended the first Processing workshop and or have good object orientated programming skills or expeirancing with Processing.

Description comming soon!

Steve Meneely

Documentation Room

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork using the Grad Lab's Documentation Room. This workshop will focus on developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike. Bring a small art work and have it documented during the workshop!

Sept. 13th 2012

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will explore the basic concepts and data structures used to create a digital image. As well as, introduce students to color management, soft proofing, and most importantly how to get the most out using the Print Lab.

Studio Lighting

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**If you would like to checkout Strobe or LED kits you must attend this workshop

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of SD vs. HD video cameras and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Pro grade HD video cameras you must attend this workshop

When working with sound half the battle is starting with a good recording. This workshop will introduce students to the wide variety of microphones, accessories and recording devices available for field recording through the Grad Lab Checkout. Additionally, the workshop will cover some basic recording techniques, concepts and benchmarks.

So you make good work but every time you try to document it the resulting image does not do your piece justice. Well, this workshop will cover the basic concepts and techniques needed to make professional photographs of your 2D and 3D artwork. This workshop will focus developing an approach to documenting work that can be applied with DSLRs and film cameras alike.

Ever been interested in learning a 3D modeling program but don’t know where to start or which program to use? This workshop will help answer: How hard is it to use? What can I use it for? How cool do the animations look? Come to the workshop for a basic over view of the 3D modeling process and the 3D modeling programs available at the Grad Lab.

Steve Meneely

Ever been interested in learning an object oriented programming language? Created for artists, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

This workshop will provide a short introduction to basic electrical components and how they can be assembled to create complex circuits. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

*** It is highly recommended that you attend both the processing and electronics workshops before attending the this one

So you shot some video but now you need to make it into a cohesive project? The Video editing workshop will intro duce students to the concepts, terms, and workflow associated with using non-linear video editing software to create a finished video project.

Sound Editing

This workshop will cover the basic terms, tools and workflow for using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to assemble and edit dispirit audio snippets into a finished project. Additionally, the workshop will cover audio for video workflows and give a brief introduction to Pro Tools.

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the lab's two large format printers. We will cover the important details in file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the lab.

Max is a visually based modular programming language that lets users connect objects through a flow chart like GUI. Because it is highly visual in nature and provides many pre-built functions, artists and performers use Max extensively. If you are interested in computer programming but hate how math and syntax heavy most object oriented programming languages are Max might be for you..

In case you missed the first round of Grad Lab workshops that are required to checkout some equipment here is your chance to get the Restricted Roles. Roles covered will include Strobe set, Panasonic HD, Medium Format, and Z7U.

This workshop will cover the basics of scanning film using Vuescan and the scanners available in the Grad Lab. If you are interested in using the Lab’s scanners to digitize film but don’t know where to start or if you have had trouble scanning film in the past this workshop is for you.

Good lighting can make low-resolution video look like film. This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking video in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

So you spent weeks or months creating video, audio and other multimedia artworks. How do you go about showing it? This workshop will cover some important aspects of display media based work in exhibitions. The workshop will cover what equipment is available to you for exhibitions, and how it is best utilized.

Ever wonder how to get more than one video playing back over the same projector? How about syncing multiple projectors together? Or masking a projection so that images are only cast into certain surfaces within the projectors throw. Well you are in luck! This workshop will cover a number of different approaches to Projector Mapping in software.

Travis Masingale

Video Editing in Adobe Premiere

Have you used Final Cut Pro X yet? If you have you maybe wondering what alternative video editing software is available. Well one option is Adobe Premiere. This workshop will introduce you to video editing in the Adobe Premiere environment.

There is more to digital printing than just hitting Apple-P. This workshop will start with the basics of preparing images for printing on the lab's two large format printers. We will cover the important details in file preparations, the basics of color management and most importantly how to get the most out your experience using the lab.

Many manufactures only make HD equipment now. We will take a look at the details of this new media format, cover the details of using the labs HD equipment and cover the complications of using this memory intensive video.

**If you would like to checkout the Grad Lab's Pro grade HD video cameras you must attend this workshop

This workshop will serve as an introduction to lighting concepts and practices, from basic lighting schemes to more scientific ideas like color temperature and the use of gels. We will also discuss how lighting effects every aspect of your shot, from depth of field to shutter speed, and how tools like light meters aren't as outdated as you might think. If you have shot grainy, flat-looking images in the past and are looking to avoid that in the future, this will help.

**Stay for the second half to learn how to use the Mamyia!!  
**If you would like to checkout the Mamyia or the Strobe kit you must attend this workshop

From Mini DV to HD come take a look at the different cameras available for checkout and learn how they differ from one another. This workshop will cover the basics of shooting video and introduce students to the different formats and cameras available for use through the Grad Lab.

Whether creating sound or video work high quality audio is essential to a good result. We will look at the variety of microphones available for checkout, the various devices for capturing sound and how to put it all together.

Covering the basics of Final Cut Pro software. We will look at logging, capturing and editing video in Final Cut. This is an introductory level workshop intended for those just getting started shooting and editing video.

Lloyd Lowe

This workshop will cover the basics of using Pro Tools to edit sound. This workshop will help you figure out what do to once you have captured your sound. The workshop will cover the basics of sound editing, modifying and filtering. We will also quickly look at workflow for sound from video and basics of sound file formats.

This workshop will cover constant light sources and professional studio flash equipment. With emphasis on photographing 2D and 3D art work. The workshop will also cover the use off slide film and digital cameras in the studio environment. Feel free to bring some of your work with you to be photographed during the workshop.  No large works and one work per person.

This workshop will be a short introduction to using electronics in art. This is a great workshop for anyone interested in adding sensors, lights, or sound to their artwork. It is also an important preamble to our Physical Interface workshop. Whether your just curious or really ready to get started this is a great intro to electronics basics.

This workshop will cover the basics of Maya. Maya is one of the premier 3D modeling software programs available and the Grad Lab just happens to have a copy available for you to use. How hard is it to use? What can I use it for? How cool do its animations look? Come to the workshop to have these questions and more answered fist hand.

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers? This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch and many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.

movies or graphics? Want to learn to make simple computer games? Created for artist, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

This workshop will introduce students to the basics of producing web portfolios and web pages. Including picking an ISP, deciding what CMS to use and some other Web Basics.

This workshop will introduce students to Adobe's 2D animation software AfterEffects, often described as the "Photoshop of video." We will learn how to use this software to create motion graphics, such as shapes and text. We will learn how to import video & still images into AfterEffects, how to blend all of the above together using layers & masks, and how to make a movie. This is an introductory level workshop, to show how one might integrate AfterEffect into their other video and motion work.

Friday

June 24th

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Saturday

July 2nd

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Friday

July 7th

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Interested in having more control over the way the computer handles your images, movies or graphics? Want to learn to make simple computer games? Created for artist, Processing is great introduction to computer programming. Whether you are creating highly intricate computer illustration or making interactive sound and video works, Processing provides a way to dip into any of these possibilities while learning a simple but expandable programming language, and its free! No experience necessary.

Who says your artwork has to sit still and be unresponsive to viewers. This workshop will introduce students to microcontrollers, a small computer you can use to detect, motion, heat, light touch or many other things. These devices can also allow you to control movement and talk to more traditional computers to control video, sound or whatever else you would like. In particular we will look at the Arduino microcontroller.