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>
> Subject: [NIME community] Sound and Music Computing Conference 2009
> - Call
>
> [please distribute]
>
> Sound and Music Computing Conference 2009: Call for Music.
>
> The 6th Sound and Music Computing Conference (SMC) is glad to
> announce an open call for works. This year’s SMC will happen in
> Porto at Casa da Música, Porto’s most recent architectural landmark
> located in the new center of the city.
>
> There will be five concerts at the conference that include a network
> performance. Three of the concerts will be at Casa da Música and the
> other two at a venue to be announced.
>
> We particularly encourage submissions of works of electronic music
> that have a performance aspect to it, such as works for
> instrument(s) and electronic music, laptop performances, live
> electronic music, live coding, circuit bending, interactive
> installations, audio-visual performance, and interactive dance.
>
> The conference concert programme will be selected by curators (Evan
> Parker, Nicolas Collins, Pauline Oliveros and Robert Rowe) in
> coordination with the Music Chairs (Carlos Guedes and Pedro Rebelo).
> The conference will provide a professional ensemble with soloists in
> the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones, Double Bass,
> Piano and Percussion.
>
> All submissions must be made through an online system at http://smc2009.smcnetwork.org/
> . Please note there is a limit of 100MB per submission (please used
> compressed formats, e.g. mp3, ogg, mp4). If you wish to send larger
> files you should mail us a CD/DVDs to the following address:
> SMC 09 C/O Carlos Guedes
> INESC-Porto
> Rua Dr. Roberto Frias 378
> 4200-465 Porto
> Portugal
>
>
> Call for Student works
>
> The 6th Sound and Music Computing Conference is also glad to
> announce a call for student works. Undergraduate and Postgraduate
> students from all European Schools are encouraged to submit works,
> following the guidelines proposed in the main call for music. When
> submitting the works for the student call, you have to submit a
> proof of enrollment at a European School or University.
>
> Important Dates for both submissions:
> Submission deadline: April 17
> Notification of acceptance: May 15
>
> All questions should be addressed to Carlos Guedes
> cguedes[at]inescporto[dot]pt or to Pedro Rebelo
> p[dot]rebelo[at]qub[dot]ac[dot]uk.
>
Anyone near NYC and want to help port an Adobe Creative Studio
textbook to free software?
Begin forwarded message:
> From: Michael Mandiberg <mandiberg(a)gmail.com>
> Date: January 28, 2009 5:11:08 PM EST
> To: Everyone <everyone(a)eyebeam.org>, openculture(a)eyebeam.org, alumni(a)eyebeam.org
> Subject: FLOSSify 1: Digital Foundations
> Reply-To: openculture(a)eyebeam.org
> X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.929.2)
>
> Hello all
>
> We are FLOSSing Digital Foundations next weekend. We need help, and
> we want to do it *together.* We need people of all levels, from the
> GIMP guru, to the Ubuntu n00b to test it all.
>
> Digital Foundations uses formal exercises of the Bauhaus to teach
> design software. It was written for the Adobe Creative Suite, but
> on Feb 6, 7, 8 we are going to translate it to FLOSS apps with
> FLOSSmanuals. For more on the book, and why this translation is so
> important, see the description below.
>
> We are trying ot get people to register via FB:
>
> http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56609462816
>
> And to sign up on the wiki with their potential role
>
> http://wiki.digital-foundations.net/index.php?title=February_FLOSS_Registra…
>
> I hope to see you there. And I hope you can spread the word. By
> the end of the weekend, we'll have the first decent primer in FLOSS
> software!
>
> please forward widely
>
> m
>
>
> FULL EXPLANATION:
>
> FLOSSIFY 1 : Digital Foundations
>
> For a long time educational courses have been cheap marketing
> for proprietary software companies. Can a student really afford all
> those expensive softwares required by the courses? No. Ever hear of a
> software company kicking up a fuss because students are using
> 'unofficial' versions? Well, it does happen but not often. And why
> not?
> Because proprietary software companies know, as the universities know,
> that once the students leave their training they will be indoctrinated
> with those tools and simply slipstream into being paid up proprietary
> software citizens. Simply put, unlicensed software used in education
> is
> tolerated because it is cheap marketing.
>
> This is how tools become 'industry standards'.
>
> FLOSS Manuals is fighting this flow by converting textbooks that
> use proprietary software to using free software in their examples.
>
> We call this process "FLOSSify". We convert the book from
> closed software to Free Libre Open Source Software (FLOSS) hence we
> 'FLOSSify' the book.
>
> Our first text book is the wonderful Digital Foundations book
> produced by Michael Mandiberg and xtine
> burrough (http://digital-foundations.net/). Its a text book designed
> to
> teach software by teaching design. The current toolset it uses is the
> Adobe Creative Suite and we will convert these examples entirely to
> using free software.
>
> Not only have the authors given the kind permission to go ahead with
> this, they originated the idea and approached FLOSS Manuals to be
> involved. We are very happy to get behind this initiative and work
> with
> the authors to create a fantastic text book promoting the use of Free
> and Open Source Software within design courses.
>
> FLOSSIFY 1 : Digital Foundations will focus on a fun 3 day event at
> Eyebeam, NYC. Anyone is welcome to attend and some food and beer
> will be
> provided. Come and meet some of your old geek friends, make some new,
> and help make a step towards unshackling education from proprietary
> software.
>
> FLOSSIFY 1 : Digital Foundations
> Eyebeam, NYC
> RSVP here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=56609462816
> Feb 6-8
> starts 10ish
> finishes when we are done
> fast connection, a table, some chairs, and beer and food provided
>
>
>
> http://eyebeam.org/
> 540 W. 21st Street, (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
> New York, NY 10011
> Tel. 212.937.6580 Fax: 212.937.6582
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<International Project Development Workshop>
Call for collaborators
INTERACTIVOS?'09 - GARAGE SCIENCE
From January 28 through February 14 2009
Deadline for collaborators: January 25, 2009
Workshop led by Critical Art Ensemble, Julian Bleecker, and Natalie
Jeremijenko. Collaborators will participate in the development of
selected proposals, that combine open software, hardware and biology.
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http://www.medialab-prado.es/article/interactivos_lima08_magia_y_tecnologia
Call for projects:
INTERACTIVOS? LIMA'09: MAGIC AND TECHNOLOGY
Call deadline: February 15, 2009
Call for collaborators: March 6, 2009
Selection of projects for the collective development of software
pieces and interactive installations that propose a rethinking of the
usual scenario in magic tricks. The workshop will take place from
April 13 through 28, 2009 in Lima (Peru). Organizer: Cultural Center
of Spain in Lima – AECID and Medialab-Prado. [+info]
http://www.medialab-prado.es/article/interactivos_lima08_magia_y_tecnologia
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Computer science is no more related to the computer than astronomy is
related to the telescope. -Edsger Dykstra
http://medialab-prado.es/article/convocatoria_taller_en_la_usal
Call for Projects:
Collaboratory (LPCI): Laboratory of Multidisciplinary and
Collaborative Projects
Deadline: January 20, 2009 Extended until February 1, 2009
The University of Salamanca USAL, in collaboration with Medialab-
Prado, issues a call for the selection of collaborative projects. With
the participation of Juan Freire, Daniel García Andújar, Roberto
Therón, Gabriel Perezzán, and Marcos García. Venue: Fine Arts Faculty
of the University of Salamanca (USAL). [+info]
http://medialab-prado.es/article/convocatoria_taller_en_la_usal
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>
> Job title – Technology manager/software developer for multimedia
> artist studio
> Available January 2009.
>
> Skill set, responsibilities
> Proficient Max/MSP/Jitter programmer, ideally pd/gem as well, or
> comparable software platform for video manipulation.
> Experienced in Digital Video - advanced understanding of DV camera
> functionality (standard and HD); working knowledge of Final Cut,
> Compressor, Quicktime.
> Detailed knowledge of Mac and PC hardware and accessories, especially
> as related to DV capture and output.
> Ideal candidate would also be proficient in sound/audio technology.
> Innovator - has a hunger for new ideas and is willing to learn.
> Tech advisory - keeps current on new developments in technology;
> willing to educate others.
> Management skills - can coordinate necessary repairs, remote
> technicians, and suppliers.
> Organizational skills - disciplined, well organized, and is thorough
> when completing jobs.
> Self-directed - able to manage his/her own workload and move forward
> with ideas.
> Willing to travel alone or in groups.
> Responsible - punctual, respectful, hardworking.
> Works well in a collaborative studio environment with coworkers and
> clients. Open to constructive criticism, brainstorming, and idea-
> sharing.
> Ideal candidate has several years experience or a grad degree.
>
> Great work environment with established artist working in gallery,
> museum, private collection, and corporate settings on large scale
> projects. Opportunity to have your input and energy matter right
> away; experimentation is highly encouraged and projects move quickly
> into development. Must be willing to relocate to Chicago. Starting
> salary is $38,000, plus benefits after 90 days for full time. Part
> time considered for the right candidate; salary negotiable.
>
> Please direct all inquiries to Nell Taylor
> (nell(a)lincolnschatz.com). Studio website- www.lincolnschatz.com