Discover how coding can become a tool for play, experimentation, and image-making in this introductory workshop led by artist Margot McEwen. This workshop continues LUX’s ongoing exploration of experimental moving image practices, inviting participants to see coding as another language for making and thinking with images.
About the Workshop
Designed for artists, filmmakers, and anyone curious about moving image and technology, this session introduces the creative possibilities of live, interactive video coding using Cables.
Cables is a live, visual programming language. Live meaning that we see the result of our code immediately. Visual meaning code is written by drawing connections between different objects. This combination makes it intuitive to learn, and an excellent tool for artists to experiment with.
In the workshop we will learn how to manipulate live and pre-recorded moving images, how to create and modify simple video effects, and how to combine those effects to make something complex and unique.
The live nature of Cables means you can immediately spot any mistakes, in this workshop we will try to embrace these mistakes, and find ways to use them creatively.
No prior coding experience is necessary for the workshop.
Cables is a fairly lightweight programme, so you should not need an especially powerful computer to take part in this workshop.
