Introduction to Isadora – The Video Installation Toolbox
Sam Meech
WORKSHOP
125$ + taxes
Registration deadline: September 9th, 2025
Description
Do you want to run two videos running on two different screens at the same time? Do you want to easily projection map your video to a wall or an object? Do you want to include randomness in your installation? A two-day beginners workshop introducing artists to Isadora interactive video software and exploring how it can be applied to video installations. We will be considering: Multi channel video and configuring displays, synchronization, real-time effects, ‘scenes’ – structure, automation and randomization, adding a control panel, basic projection mapping, basic interactive triggers, optimization for performance, connecting to projectors and less common displays, configuring a mac mini to run your installation for a month, and exploration! Isadora is a tool I use a lot for my own arts practise within interactive installation and projection design for theater and dance. It is widely used in visual, performing, and interactive arts. I have taught many workshops to artists and non-artists, and I believe it has a super simple learning curve, so it is very easy to pick up. It also has a very helpful community on the forums.
- 12 hours of group training
- Where: Vidéographe, 4550 Garnier street, Montreal QC, H2J 3S7
- Dates and time: September 14th and 15th, 2024 from 10AM to 5PM (with a 1 hour lunch break)
- Public transportation: Mount-Royal metro station; bus lines 27, 45 and 97
- Cost: 125$ + taxes
- *The workshop includes a one month subscription to Isadora.
This workshop will be given in English.
Please note that LSQ and ASL interpreters can be arranged. If you identify as d/Deaf and would like an interpreter, please contact Mick Sand before registering.
Mick Sand
info@videographe.org
(514) 521-2116 (extension 221)
For any additional information regarding trainings, please contact:
Mick Sand
info@videographe.org
(514) 521-2116 (extension 221)
About the workshop leader:
Sam Meech
Sam Meech is an artist and researcher from Huddersfield, UK whose practice includes documentary, video feedback installations, and machine knitted animations.
Previously a professor at Concordia University (Intermedia) and Manchester School of Art, Sam’s research interests include the use of video feedback in arts practice (‘Video in the Abyss’) and the impact of gentrification on textile workers in Manchester (‘Fabrications’). Sam’s experience in experimental film collections and exhibition includes a residency and commission with the North West Film Archive, UK (‘Noah’s Ark’), and even building two community cinemas through his ‘Small Cinema’ project.
He once hosted a 24-hour screening of Groundhog Day, and continues to make a new work each year based on the film.
This workshop was made possible thanks to the support of:
