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Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration: 2020 recipient Chukwudubem Ukaigwe

Way back in March we announced Chukwudubem Ukaigwe as the 2020 recipient of the Scott Leroux Fund for Media Arts Exploration and that he would take over Poolside Gallery for the month of May. Covid-induced restrictions meant altering the plan and the residency will take place in November and into December with some amendments to the original public-presentation part of the program. As guidelines around public access are changing frequently, some of these may or may not be possible as we move along.

Merging Mindsets – Projection Mapping

Through video, animation, or graphics, Projection Mapping using multiple projectors to transform static objects into captivating experiences. Previously challenging and time-consuming, technology
advancements have made this engaging art form more accessible and dynamic allowing a boarder range of artists to experiment with the medium. Join us to be inspired by three artists and designers actively working with projection mapping and large scale projection as they discuss their projects, processes, and techniques. This panel is designed to inspire and is not a technical workshop.

Spatial Audio in Virtual Reality

This workshop uses the Unity 3D game engine to spatialize 3D sound in virtual reality. The first hour of the workshop is focused on the basics of the Unity 3D user interface to ensure everyone can participate. Following that, we will learn about the Oculus Spatializer plugin which enables the spatialization of sound for virtual reality. Finally we will explore animating the sound position and the properties of spatial sound like distance fall off, reverb, and environment reflections.

Mediations: Media Arts Residency 2018-19 exhibit

Throughout the past year, Karen Asher, Valérie Chartrand, Daniel Shane and Davis Plett have been both expanding on-going personal projects as well as creating new work while participating in Video Pool’s Media Arts Residency program. While approaching their work from disparate origins and aesthetics, these four fabulous artists have found common ground in using technology as a mediating factor in further exploring and understanding the environment and ecology, issues around the fabricated reality / dis-reality as seen through data and the body as centered between the dream world of memory and that of the document.

Merging Mindsets – Digital Collaboration

Today’s working world is undergoing constant change, as digital platforms transform how we work. Managing co-workers and collaborators has become an essential skill to master in the digital age. Keeping pace with developments can be overwhelming and intimidating, but we now have an unrivalled opportunity to work with partners from anywhere in the world. Join us as we explore the tools and techniques to become more organized and collaborate more effectively.

Merging Mindsets Conference

Winnipeg’s first conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of Art and Digital technology; the experiences, opportunities, challenges and achievements.

Join us as we embark on an exciting community-building event exploring the digital tech in art and the art in digital tech while connecting the people in between,

AR 4 artists

In this workshop, we will look at how to create web-based augmented reality experiences that are free, open-source and don’t require users to download an app. No programming experience required, 10 lines of simple HTML code is all you need to get started. Where you go from there is up to you!

New Acquisitions

New Acquisitions Check out the latest acquisitions in our catalogue: Hoop Dancers by David Garneau 2013 | 5:40 Hoop Dancers is a silent video featuring four young men in powwow regalia playing pick-up basketball. The video also shows young Indigenous men engaging…

Launch into 5.1 (surround sound workflow)

In this workshop you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of 5.1 surround sound, the steps involved in preparing your sound elements for a final mix, 5.1 sound design concepts, and an overview of broadcast and theatrical standards.

If you’re interested in audio post, sound design or if you’re a filmmaker who wants to get the most out of your sound track this workshop is a good launchpad.

Temporal Contours v.08: Grain of Voice

The 8th edition of Video Pool’s experimental sounds series Temporal Contours investigates the moment of sonic materialization as generated through corporeal language and noise with special performances by these excellent acts. Temporal Contours is co-presented with Send+Receive: A Festival of Sound and Eye and Ear Control Records