I am teaching an intro workshop to Pd at Harvestworks:

INTRODUCTION TO Pd (PURE DATA) (Hans-Christoph Steiner) Thu, March 29, April 5, 12, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Pd (aka Pure Data) is a real-time, graphical programming environment for integrated media processing. It is free software, and a closely related cousin to Cycling74's Max/MSP. It runs on Mac OS X, Windows, GNU/Linux, and even on iPods, PDAs, and as a web-browser plug-in. Pd was created by Miller S. Puckette, the creator of Max, to explore ideas of how to further refine the Max paradigm. It was designed to be as neutral as possible, with few assumptions about how things should be done. This makes it an ideal platform for integrating audio, video, MIDI, sensors, graphics, robotics, interaction, and more. In this introductory workshop we start with the basics - what is Pd, who uses it, how do you program with it, and what is the available functionality. Participants will learn about control and timing structures, basic GUI building, and OSC communication, and also get exposure to basic sampling, filtering, and synthesizing sound, as well as basic video manipulation. You can use your own laptop, the workshop will be preceded with a short installation help session. This course will prepare you for further work in audio, video, graphics or electronics.

Here are the rest of the Spring workshops being offered, which have little or nothing to do with Pd:

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From: Harvestworks News news@harvestworks.org Date: January 11, 2006 3:03:39 PM EST To: hans@eds.org Subject: [class] New Classes start in February! Reply-To: info@harvestworks.org

HARVESTWORKS SPRING CLASSES 2006

class registration starts today for the spring semester 2006! As usual, we offer a wide and exciting range of topics for artists interested in digital and interactive arts. Liubomir Borissov & Dana Karwas offer again a class for anyone who is interested in the connection between architecture and the arts: "Sound, Art, Architecture". We also have again the weekend class about sensorbuildung with Eric Singer's "Miditron", the easiest way to get your sensor data into the computer, or control external devices.

In the Max/MSP & Jitter area we offer again introductory courses, and those who take Max, MSP and Jitter in a row, receive a discount for this "Intensive Course". The Max Nite School, a one-week bootcamp for those who need advanced knowledge, will focus each day on a special topic of interest. We will also offer an introductory course on Pd (Pure data), the open-source brother of Max/MSP.

Jody Elff, a true master in audio engineering (he works on a regular basis with Laurie Anderson, Paul Winter, Bang On A Can All Stars) offers a week of intensive learning about "Tools And Techniques For Audio Recording", and "Master Class: Tips & Tricks For CD Mastering".

Here is the complete class list. All classes are three days, 6:30 - 9:30, costs are still $325 (members) $385 (non-members), unless otherwise indicated. Membership is $75/yr. Classes regularly come with 8hrs of labtime with assistance (pending availability).

INTRODUCTION TO FINAL CUT PRO (Lauren Petty) Thu, Feb 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) This class will introduce you to the basics of desktop editing using Apple's Final Cut Pro. Fundamental concepts to be discussed include an introduction to digital video, beginning a project, logging and capturing, basic editing, transitions between clips, and filters. Software/ hardware issues will also be introduced. Class includes hands-on time as well as 8 hours of lab time outside of class. Mac literacy required.

ADVANCED FINAL CUT PRO (Lauren Petty) Wed, March 8, 15, 6:30 - 9:30pm $220 (members) $280 (non-members) - 2 day class This class will build upon the skills learned in the introductory Final Cut Pro class and will address advanced editing issues. Depending on the needs of the students, topics can include cutting to audio, creating motion paths and effects, titling, color correction, exporting projects (to tape, the web and DVD). Class includes hands-on time as well as 8 hours of lab time outside of class. Mac literacy required.

INTRODUCTION TO PROTOOLS (Ken Babb) Thu, March 2, 9, 16, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) This hands-on class explores the basics of sound editing using Digidesigns' ProTools for the MBox or Digi002. Applications covered include digitizing, non-linear editing, multi-track mixing, digital effects processing and outputting to various formats. Class includes hands-on time as well as 8 hours of lab time outside of class. Mac literacy required.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR AUDIO RECORDING (Jody Elff) Tue, Feb 28 through Thu, March 2, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Exploring the use of various tools in the pursuit of excellent recordings. Topics of discussion include microphones, gain structure, equalization, dynamics processors, effects, signal flow and troubleshooting.

MASTER CLASS: TIPS & TRICKS FOR CD MASTERING (Jody Elff) - $110/$170 (1 day) Fri, March 3, 6:30 - 9:30pm $110 (members) $170 (non-members) - 1 day class Taught by a true master in this field, this course approaches to making your home-made CD's sound more consistent in volume and tone, translate better across different kinds of speakers and playback environments, and give your recordings that added "shine" that sets them apart.

INTRODUCTION TO MAX (Matthew Ostrowski) Tue, Feb 7, 14, 21, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Max is a graphical programming environment, which means you create your own software using a visual toolkit of objects, and connect them together with patch cords. This introductory course includes basic programming with Max, MIDI, control, user interfaces, and timing objects.

INTRODUCTION TO MSP (Matthew Ostrowski) Tue, Feb 28, March 7, 14, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Follow-up to the Intro to Max course, you learn using MSP for audio playback and manipulation, filtering, synthesis, audio control sources and other topics like FFT as needed. 8 hours of labtime included, basic knowledge of Max (e.g. taking our Introductory Max course) required.

INTRODUCTION TO JITTER (Luke DuBois) Tue, March 28, April 4, 11, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Jitter is a set of video, matrix, and 3D graphics objects developed for Max. The course will be taught by R. Luke DuBois (one of the developers of the software), and will be in the format of a hands-on workshop to get Max users familiar with the Jitter object system. Subjects such as QuickTime video playback, signal-processing for video, live camera tracking, audio-visual interaction, and simple OpenGL rendering will be explored. Participants are expected to be reasonably comfortable working in Max/MSP and on the Macintosh in general.

***MAX/MSP/JITTER INTENSIVE COURSE*** Take all three introductory courses Max, MSP and Jitter in a row, and receive a discount! Members pay $900 instead of $975.

MAX NITE SCHOOL (Luke DuBois, Matthew Ostrowski, Dafna Naphtali) Mon, March 20 through Friday, March 24, 6:30 - 9:30pm Each day, this course focuses on a special topic of interest for the Max community, e.g. frequency domain sound manipulation with FFT, OpenGL programming in Jitter, Javascript, and others. Reserve a single day for $110/$170, or book the entire week for $500 (for members only). For the daily schedule check soon http://www.harvestworks.org

SENSOR BUILDING WITH THE MIDITRON (Eric Singer) Sat, March 25 and Sun, March 26, 12 - 6pm $375/$435 plus $150 materials fee. Learn to create sensor interfaces to extend and control your Max/MSP/Jitter performance environment. Instead of building everything from scratch, students will work with Eric Singer's Miditron to start with sensors and Max patches right away. Materials fee includes the Miditron plus additional materials (sensors, cables, etc.), that the student will keep. If you own a Miditron already, the materials fee will be $25. Max knowledge is helpful, but not necessary. 8 hrs of labtime included.

SOUND, IMAGE, ARCHITECTURE (Liubomir Borissov & Dana Karwas) Wed, Feb 8, 15, 22, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) This course is designed for architects and designers interested in interactive programming and presentation, composers and visual artists interested in architecture as a means of artistic expression, and anyone interested in the connections between architecture and the arts. No previous experience with Max/MSP/Jitter required. The class will focus on creating, controlling and manipulating interactive architecture. It will feature an introduction to programming with Jitter Open GL and interfacing with physical and aural environments via Max/MSP.

INTRODUCTION TO Pd (PURE DATA) (Hans-Christoph Steiner) Thu, March 29, April 5, 12, 6:30 - 9:30pm $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Pd (aka Pure Data) is a real-time, graphical programming environment for integrated media processing. It is free software, and a closely related cousin to Cycling74's Max/MSP. It runs on Mac OS X, Windows, GNU/Linux, and even on iPods, PDAs, and as a web-browser plug-in. Pd was created by Miller S. Puckette, the creator of Max, to explore ideas of how to further refine the Max paradigm. It was designed to be as neutral as possible, with few assumptions about how things should be done. This makes it an ideal platform for integrating audio, video, MIDI, sensors, graphics, robotics, interaction, and more. In this introductory workshop we start with the basics - what is Pd, who uses it, how do you program with it, and what is the available functionality. Participants will learn about control and timing structures, basic GUI building, and OSC communication, and also get exposure to basic sampling, filtering, and synthesizing sound, as well as basic video manipulation. You can use your own laptop, the workshop will be preceded with a short installation help session. This course will prepare you for further work in audio, video, graphics or electronics.

INTERACTIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR DANCERS (Marlon-Barrios-Solano) Free Introduction: Wed Jan 25, 6:30 - 9:30pm Class: Mon, March 27, April 3, 10, 6:30 - 9:30pm Class cost: $325 (members) $385 (non-members) Using Max/MSP/Jitter, this workshop is geared to expose dance artists and performers to digital real-time processing and its application and issues for the creation of performance and installation environments. A hands-on workshop to get participants familiar with the Jitter object system, subjects such as real-time video playback, signal-processing for video, live camera tracking, audio-visual interaction, and the use of wireless game controllers as an alternative interface will be explored. Participants are expected to have basic experience with digital video processing.

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Harvestworks is a nonprofit Digital Media Arts Center that provides resources for artists to learn digital tools and exhibit experimental work created with digital technologies. Our programs are made possible with funds from mediaThe foundation, New York State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, Materials for the Arts, The Experimental TV Center, the Mary Flagler Cary Trust, the Aaron Copland Fund, The Greenwall Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, JP Morgan Chase Foundation and the Rodney White Foundation. _______________________________________________________________________

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