East is Red - semi-generative audiovisual composition, composed instrument, part of the Audio Visual Live Composition System

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School of Arts, Design and Architecture | Master's thesis
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2008
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Media Lab
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Uuden median maisteriohjelma
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en
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77
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East is Red is a non-linear, semi-generative audiovisual composition. A composition which aims to be fluid, organic and chaotic, yet existing within a predefined universe of audiovisual media elements, and where the fundamental essence of the composition lies in a dynamic relationship between chaos and order. East is Red is in addition a composed instrument; a “playable” composition to be used for real-time audiovisual performance, characterized by the relationship between a semi-autonomous compositional system and an external human influence. This work, both as an exploration of generative and algorithmic audiovisual composition and as a composed instrument for performance, is part of a larger project infrastructure called Audio Visual Live Composition System. Individual works, such as East is Red, are manifested through the use of this customizable infrastructure. Audio Visual Live Composition System reflects areas of personal artistic interest and represents a structure to be used for future projects and research into non- linear audiovisual expressions. The underlying compositional principles of non-linearity, fluidity and responsiveness are present in any project manifested through the use of Audio Visual Live Composition System; ranging from individual compositions and performances to installations.
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Ikonen, Antti
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Hales, Chris
Tikka, Heidi
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non-linear composition, semi-generative audiovisual composition, composition, audiovisual, audiovisual media elements
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:aalto-201312128105
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