Both beginners and experts will once more be invited to explore a variety of subjects with an emphasis on new technologies and effervescent creativity, under the guidance of renowned specialists from all over the world.

The workshops will be spread over the three weeks of the festival, which is taking place from May 11 to May 28, 2017 in Geneva.

The deadline for registration is April 30, 2017. Check out our website www.mappingfestival.com for more information and register via the dedicated form!

Introduction to projection mapping (12-17 yo) /// Saturday 13 – Sunday 14 May /// Etienne Mathé

Intended for teenagers and youngsters between 12 and 17 years old, this workshop will teach them how to create their first projection mapping thanks to the fun and simple HeavyM software. HeavyM is a ready-to-use projection mapping software developed by Digital Essence, a young team based in France. HeavyM adapts your video content on volumes with an intuitive interface, and can generate real time graphic animations, with no need for further skills. The founder from Digital Essence will help the participants in their first experience with projection mapping, and will answer their questions. Participants will also have the occasion to build their own projection volumes.

Artefact /// Friday 19 – Sunday 21 May /// Mickaël Lafontaine & Xavier Seignard

This workshop will teach participants how to scan 3D objects in order to create an interactive device combining 3D animation, robotics and projection mapping. They will design a robotic set connected to an interactive 3D stage, so that the rotation of the real object controls that of the scanned 3D object. This will lead us to conduct various projection mapping experiments on moving objects.

Interactive installations /// Tuesday 23 – Wednesday 24 May /// Barthélémy Antoine-Loeff, Nicolas Bertrand

This workshop, which will take place over two half-days, aims at exploring various processes to create interactive installations. Different topics will be addressed, such as tangible interactions, animations, autonomous videomapping, and open-air video games.Each half-day will focus on a different kind of interactive installation, how to make it, as well as potential artistic ideas.

3D Mapping /// Tuesday 23 – Friday 26 May /// László Zsolt Bordos, Viktor Vicsek, Ivó Kovács

Over the course of this four-day workshop, participants will first acquire basic knowledge of mapping techniques (2D, 2,5D, 3D), photometry, lenses, and content creation. They will then use software such as Photoshop, AfterEffects, 3dsMax, C4D, Realflow and MadMapper to create content and ultimately work on its rendering and finalisation.

Introduction to TouchDesigner /// Thursday 25 May /// Maotik

This workshop offers an introduction to the software TouchDesigner, an audiovisual platform that will equip you with the tools you need to create stunning realtime contents and rich user experiences. During this session, you will gain essential knowledge to start creating interactive media systems, architectural projections, live music visuals, or simply rapid-prototyping your latest ideas.

Use your face as interface /// Saturday 27 May /// Popesz Csaba Láng

The human face is one of the most often used objects in computer tracking and recognition today. Tracking a face and following its movements, the machine interprets it in the way of emotions recognition. Why not reverse the roles and control the machine with your face? Using Pure Data, a visual programming language for multimedia creations, you will be able to literally control video playback with the movements of your face.

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

True to its spirit of community and experimentation, the Mapping Festival returns with a unique range of workshops for its 12th edition. 

Both beginners and experts will once more be invited to explore a variety of subjects with an emphasis on new technologies and effervescent creativity, under the guidance of renowned specialists from all over the world.

The six workshops will be spread over the two weeks of the festival, which is taking place from April 28 to May 8, 2016 in Geneva.


The deadline for registration is April 1, 2016. Check out our website http://www.mappingfestival.com for more information and register via the dedicated form!

Sound Spatialisation in Immersive VR Environments /// 4-6.05 ///
 C. Miltiadis (AT), A. Xydis (CH) et D. Shammas (CY)

Thanks to head-mounted displays and Kinect sensors, this workshop will explore the spatialisation of sound in a virtual reality setting, created in Unity 3D.

**Visual Show Workflow **/// 4-7.05 ///
 Pfadfinderei (DE)

This workshop will focus on video and motion graphics production with classic timeline and composing techniques, following the steps of a standard workflow.

Deep Browsing /// 29.04-1.05 ///
 Nicolas Maigret & Maria Roszkowska (FR)

This workshop is an introduction to deep web browsing and aims at pooling a data bank based on shared contents. Each participant will be equipped with a secured, anonymous browsing kit.

Visual Programming /// 4-7.05 /// 
Pfadfinderei (DE)

Relying on Quartz Composer, this workshop will guide participants through the development of a visual idea, going from 2D and 3D compositing to integration of shaders and extended software.

Robotics and Electronics (ages 13-17) /// 30.04-1.05 ///
 D. Romero Calderón (FR)

Intended for teenagers and youngsters between 13 and 17 years old, this workshop will teach them how to playfully build “moving robots” using drinking straws, a robotic kit and micro-servomotors.

Controlling Audiovisual Systems /// 29.04-2.05 /// 
Playmodes (ES) / In collaboration with Resonate

By working practically with timelines, algorithms and simulators, this workshop will address different strategies for controlling and composing complex multimedia systems.




Articulated around various themes and technological explorations, conducted by international instructors who are specialists in their respective fields, the six workshops will be spread over the two weeks of the festival.

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Check www.mappingfestival.com for informations and registration.** **
Deadline: April 5th 2015!
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Agit P.O.V. - Bike hacking with led lights (May 8 - 9) 
Workshop conducted by Alexandre Castonguay (CA) and Mariángela Aponte Núñez (CO)

During this workshop, the participants will mount a 12-LED circuit, a micro-controller and a battery on their bicycle wheel. They will then be able to use persistence of vision (POV) effect to illuminate the streets during a mobile performance.



*Game Design - Short Fiction to Board Game Adaptation (May 8 - 9)
** Workshop conducted by Eddo Stern (US) and Douglas E. Stanley (CH) *
In collaboration with the HEAD - Geneva

This workshop/masterclass will address various questions related to game design with Arduinity. The instructors will specifically discuss short fiction to life-size board game adaptation.

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The Tricodeur - Knitting & Coding (May 8 - 10)** 
Workshop conducted by Sew&Laine + Louis Eveillard (FR)

The Tricodeur is a hacked knitting machine, which participants will use to address generative design through the creation of simple shapes, enabling the materialization of their knowledge of code on wool knit support.



Opera III - Dance and Interaction (May 8 - 10)
 Workshop conducted by Giuseppe Bucci (CH) and Charles Mugel (CH) *
In collaboration with the Fête de la danse*

This workshop/masterclass proposes to the participants to discover the setup of a choreographic work, and to explore possibilities and constraints related to interaction between movement, sound and visuals thanks to a sensors system mounted on the dancer’s costume.

LED Club Design (May 11 -13) 
Workshop conducted by Adrien Boulanger (FR), Yon Aliaga (CH), Gael Abegg-Gauthey (FR), Quentin Berthet (CH)

This workshop will explore the setting-up of a scenography using LED light bars, specially designed for an evening party at the Zoo Club (Geneva). The participants will have the occasion to run the installation during the Mapping Festival opening club night.

**Mapping Playground (May 12 - 16)
** Workshop conducted by CHiKA (US/JP), Mike Latona (BE), Matt Mets (US) + MAD team (FR/CH) & special guests

During 5 days, the participants will explore new techniques for software, electronics, LED lights, video mapping and interactive installations - all in one place. After learning how to manage and execute an installation, they will turn their ideas into a public exhibition at the end of this workshop.

MAPPING FESTIVAL 2014

WORKSHOPS PROGRAM AND SUBSCRIPTIONS

Mapping Festival, dedicated to audio-visual art and digital culture, celebrates this year its 10th edition from May 22 to June 1 2014.

After its success in 2013, we repeat the formula discerning professional workshops from events intended for the public. Articulated around various themes and technological explorations, conducted by international instructors who are specialists in their respective fields, the six workshops will be spread over the two weeks of the festival.

Informations and subscriptions on our website:

http://www.mappingfestival.com

NY MAPPATHON (May 28 to 30) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/ny-mappathon/

Conducted by CHiKA (US) with collaborators Anton Marini (US), Tom Butterworth (UK) and David Lublin (US). NY Mappathon, a workshop focused on learning projection mapping, aims to create a site specific installation through collaborative work.

MAPPING 2.0 (May 24 to 28) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/mapping-2-0/

Conducted by Mike Latona (BE). Intended for video artists wishing to deepen their knowledge of actual mapping softwares, image creation and production of permanent installations.

GENERATIVE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE (May 23 to 25) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/generative-physical-structure/

Conducted by Laurent Novac (CH). An exploration in the field of generative art and the use of physical principles for the generation of objects, both ‘implausible’ and ’natural’.

3D LED FASHION (May 26 to 29) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/3d-led-fashion-and-some-video-mapping/

Conducted by MadMapper creators Boris Edelstein (CH) & François Wunschel (FR). This workshop will offer a full range of practical applications on LEDs and video mapping using MadMapper, a software from GarageCube and 1024 architecture.

STAGE DESIGN (May 25 to 28) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/stage-design/

Conducted by Adrien Boulanger (FR), Pierre Turlotte (FR) & Rochel Mancip (FR). How to set up a scenography in the Zoo Club (Geneva). Participants will go through all stages, designing, building and operating the scenography.

MODULE PROGRAMMING WITH MODUL8 (May 22 to 24) http://www.mappingfestival.com/2014/en/workshops/module-programming-with-modul8/

Conducted by Andy Teasdale (UK) & Gaël Abbeg (aka LUPIN) (FR). For three days this workshop will offer a full range of tools for module programming using Modul8, a software from GarageCube.