Welcome! Here are some details about H3: openFrameworks : leaving the screen, the 10th of a series of hardware hacking workshops in London (check out the others on our blog ) , organised by Tinker.it.
What?
This is the first ever UK workshop on openFrameworks, a cross-platform C++ library for creative coding, and an opportunity to experiment with building new systems for interaction that move away from the screen and into physical space.
This workshop is designed for artists, designers and hackers alike.
On the first day, the workshop will offer a cohesive introduction to the library, as well as cover the fundamentals of computer vision, signal processing and interfacing with physical devices, via connection to Arduino. On the second day, participants will work to code creative and expressive prototypes based on these approaches.
The workshop will be lead by the 2 founders of openFrameworks Zach Lieberman and Theo Watson who will fly over specially for this workshop.
Participants MUST have a basic knowledge of programming (not necessarily c++, but languages such as actionscript, javascript, or java/processing).
What do I need to bring?
- A laptop with installed compiler (instructions provided)
- a webcam, firewire camera or capture card/camera combination
- an Arduino board
When?
1st March '08 – 2nd March '08.
Everyday from 10 am to 6pm.
Where?
Paddington Arts Centre
32 Woodfield Road
London W9 2BE
Google map.
Schedule
SATURDAY
10:00: Introduction to the workshop and round table introductions
10:10 – 12:00: Introduction to openFrameworks history and API,
everything you need wanted to know about c++ but were afraid to ask.
12:00 – 13:00: Exercises in coding, ie, c++ isn’t as hard as people
want you to believe it is.
13:00: Lunch
13:30 – 14:30: Signal processing and analysis: computer vision, audio
analysis and arduino interfacing.
14:30 – 15:00: Let’s talk: how oFw can communicate with other software, and the world (or at least the internet).
15:00 – 15:15: Guest presentation Chris O’Shea
15:15 – 18:00: Exercises in signal processing, computer vision.
18:00- Drinks at the Grand Union nearby.
SUNDAY
10:00: Round-table presentations of project proposals
11:00: Building projects!
13:00: Lunch
13:00-16:00: More building!
17:00-18:00: Documentation, presentation and wrap up
How much?
Tickets are £140, £95 for students (“student” is the promo code)
Only 15 spaces open for this workshop.
Registration is opened till the 25th of February 2008.
This workshop is now sold out.
If you have any questions, please contact Alexandra at alex@tinker.it.
