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Real Time Music Visualization: A Study in the Visual Extension of Music

Bain, Matthew N.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1213207395

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2008, Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University, Industrial, Interior and Visual Communic Design.
This work documents a design-led process of discovery for artistic development of real time 3D animations functioning as a visual extension to a live music performance. Musical dynamics, patterns, and themes are transposed into a visual form that develops over time through a carefully orchestrated process driven by the artist and the computer. Historical animations by Fischinger, Whitney, and "light organ" projections by Wilfred inform the work's conceptual development. Various systems automate camera controls, audio analysis, and layers of motion in addition to providing the artist with a unique set of controls that demonstrate the effectiveness of the computer as a visual instrument for the artist. The complete system balances artistic responses, live multi-channel audio input, and computer control systems to orchestrate a real time visualization of a live music performance. The artist's sensibilities and the computer's generative capabilities combine to create a visually-focused member in the performing music ensemble.
Alan Price, MFA (Committee Chair)
Maria Palazzi, MA (Committee Member)
Gregory Proctor, PhD (Committee Member)
96 p.
Fine Arts; Music
music visualization 3D animation visual real time performance

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  • Bain, M. N. (2008). Real Time Music Visualization: A Study in the Visual Extension of Music [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1213207395

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Bain, Matthew. Real Time Music Visualization: A Study in the Visual Extension of Music. 2008. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1213207395.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Bain, Matthew. "Real Time Music Visualization: A Study in the Visual Extension of Music." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1213207395

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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