Hybrid Visuals

Shaping the Random || Quartz Composer and other generative experiments

Tutorials

  1. Quartz Composer tutorial #7: Awesome Line Drawer

    This is a tutorial on how to use the Kineme GL Tools to create a simple line drawing composition.

    You’ll need the following plugins and macros:
    kineme.net/QuartzComposerPatches/StructureTools/0.1
    kineme.net/release/AlphaBlendMode/10
    kineme.net/release/GLTools/16
    hybridvisuals.nl/downloads/vdmx-mouse-macro/

    Installation instructions can be found on the respective sites.

    As mentioned, I really would love to hear your feedback on the new style of commentary. I feel it’s a lot less boring, but I hope you can still follow everything. Let me know ;-)

    Quartz Composer tutorial #7: Awesome Line Drawer from goto10 on Vimeo.

    The patch is available here.

     
  2. Quartz Composer in Resolume Avenue

    This one came out a while back, but it’s still a great feature to know about!

    Resolume Avenue 3 & Quartz Composer from Resolume on Vimeo.

    Download the patches here

     
  3. QC tutorial 6: Dynamic slideshow

    No 6 is a quickie on how to scan a folder for images, and have those available in VDMX as a slideshow with dynamic content.

    Oh, and sorry for the Lady Gaga track. I couldn’t resist.

    Quartz Composer tutorial 6: Dynamic Slideshow from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Opening and closing music by PSAPP.

     
  4. Syncing Ableton Live and Resolume Avenue

    This video tutorial shows you how to synchronise Avenue from Live using MIDI.

    Resolume Avenue & Ableton Live MIDI Sync from Resolume on Vimeo.

    For a full video of what can be the result check here: http://www.hybridvisuals.nl/video/tron-av-remix/

     
  5. Flash playback in Resolume Avenue

    This video covers the refurbished integration of Flash file playback in Resolume Avenue.

    Flash Playback in Resolume 3 from Resolume on Vimeo.

     
  6. QC plugins

    Number 5 in the series of QC and VDMX integration tuts, this one shows you how to create your own Quartz Composer plugins for use in VDMX. It covers creating a random number generator as well as a plugin that allows cycling through a series of effects.

    QC/VDMX Tutorial 5: QC Plugins from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Download both qtz files in a zip file here

     
  7. Double Helix

    No 4 in this video tutorial series on creating visuals with Quartz Composer, and its tight integration with VDMX. This one explains how to create a rotating double helix in 3D. Also how to publish some controls to manipulate live in VDMX is covered.

    Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorial 4: Double Helix from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Click through for HD quality and optional download on Vimeo.

    The patch created in this tutorial can be downloaded with guide notes here

     
  8. Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorial 3: QC feedback effect

    Part 3 in the series shows how you can take the image playing in VDMX, and apply a custom quartz composer feedback effect on it. Also publishing custom controls for the patch is covered.


    Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorial 3: QC feedback effect from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Click through for HD resolution and optional download on Vimeo.

    Download the patch here

     
  9. Quartz Composer + VDMX tutorial no 2: The bouncing ball, part two

    Second installment of the series, showing some limitations of the technique used in part one, and a different way to sync visuals to the beat.

    Again, feel free to leave your comments and suggestions.


    Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorial no 2: The bouncing ball, part two from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Click through for HD resolution and optional download on Vimeo

    The Quartz patch used is available here

     
  10. VDMX/Quartz Composer tutorial no 1: The bouncing ball

    As the first in what should be a series of Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorials, it shows the basic steps of how to make a ball bounce to the beat of the music.

    Feel free to comment with any questions or suggestions.


    Quartz Composer/VDMX tutorial no 1: The bouncing ball from goto10 on Vimeo.

    Click through for HD resolution and optional download on Vimeo

    The Quartz patch used is available here