We have finally updated the Resolume video training to version 6. It's completely re-recorded with Avenue and Arena 6 by DocOptic. But the best news is that it's now completely free!

It's great for beginners who are just getting started but it's not just a course that teaches you what each button in Resolume does. It also educates on basic compositing and use of color in a VJ set. There is something to learn for everybody. Watch the training on our site, Vimeo or YouTube.

So, the workshops at Res HQ are over for 2014, but you can still learn lots about VJ'ing.



The wonderful guys from Doc Optic have been publishing awesome video tutorials lately. In a calm and soothing tone, VJ'ing with Resolume is explained. The great thing is that the tutorials don't follow the 'this-button-does-that' format, but rather explain how you can improve your show using certain techniques and tricks.

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What we love even more, is that they're not tied to one software. Aside from Resolume, also knowledge about VDMX, MixEmergency and the wonderful Coge is shared. Now that's what we call sexy!

Here's Adriel from Doc Optic introducing himself, followed by a selection of our favourite tuts thus far. Be sure to check out the Doc Optic website for loads more. Also they have some free and premium content available, so what are you wasting time here for?

My name is Adriel and I'm originally from the Silicon Valley (San Jose, California), now based in Hawaii. I started VJing in 2012 because it tied some of my biggest passions together: music, animation and graphics.

I first learned of Resolume a few years ago, but it wasn’t until I experienced some live visuals at a show and thought, “Hey, I could do that.” So I began by using the Resolume demo and creating some visual content I could practice with. Eventually, I was given the opportunity to perform live visuals alongside international and local musicians at events in Hawaii.

I spend a lot of time researching and tinkering with software and creating different types of visuals. I've always had sharing this knowledge in the back of my mind, so I created DocOptic which I run with my partner.

I want to help others understand their tools and provide them with visuals so they can start blasting images on a screen.

The moment that first visual is triggered, the atmosphere is enhanced instantly. That’s the feeling that motivates me. I want others to experience it for themselves. My hope is to see visuals at every concert, show, party, and club.

We hope so too, Adriel!

Here's how to get started with some crazy projection mapping paper objects in twelve easy steps. Because sometimes it's good to step away from the computer. Get your hands dirty with glue, scissors and paper.

Step 1: Watch this awesome video.



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Step 2: Realise that you could actually do this at home, because it's a paper model.

Step 3: Be sad that you don't know how to make such models :(

Step 3: Be happy that sehrinde17 was kind enough to share how he does this :D

Step 4: Follow his instructions to the letter. If you don't like reading, watch the video and skip to Step 11.



Step 5: Export a 3d mesh (Cinema4d, Blender or Aftereffects) as an .obj file.


Step 6: Download and install PePaKuRa Designer 3 (http://www.tamasoft.co.jp/pepakura-en/). Mac users, be sad because it's only for Windows.

Step 7: Import or drag and drop the .obj File in the Pepakura window. You can rotate the camera view and change some adjustments.

Step 8: Next click on "unfold". You can notice that some edges of the model are open now. The software calculates the best way to cut the 3d model in a flat piece.


Step 9: Print the generated design and cut / plot it.

Step 10: Glue the parts together (this is the challenge!).


Step 11: Map it with any projection mapping tool that's called Resolume Arena 4.


Step 12: Head on over to http://www.sehrinde17.de to say thanks!

A while back we had a whole thread on making visuals with Resolume. So we already knew it was possible.

But to see a whole music video based on the concept is still taking it to the next level. Coming to you courtesy of Masanori Yamaguchi (aka Reelvision), this wonderful piece of minimal glitch design manages to walk that elusive fine line: reactive without becoming repetitive, visually interesting without becoming cluttered.



Perhaps best of all, he's not afraid to share with the rest of the class. [fold][/fold]Masanori started a separate blog, where every element of his video is explained in detail. Both in video and still images, he recreates his work step by step.

Truly inspirational.



Be sure to click through to http://resolumextheater.blogspot.jp/ to see the rapidly growing amount of tutorials there!

Get out your projector, fire up Arena and Cinema4D, brew a pot of coffee and start your week creatively!

Coming to you courtesy of the amazing Tom Watkins / VJFit from Fit Motion Graphics, Tom covers everything you need to know, nothing you don't. He doesn't waste a second and he knows what's up.

Starting off with some basic video warping in Resolume, he gets some trippy stuff going using only Resolume, which we likey.

Then he brings in Cinema4D to take you into the third dimension.

And he tops it off with an excellent and precise way to model your physical object in Cinema and align your projector/camera settings.

This world is a better place with people like Tom in it.



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Update: Thanks everybody for making this the best thread ever on our forum! Competition is now closed and the winner is announced here.

We love generative visuals. Besides the endless options during live performance, the creative process is different as well. There's something very satisfying about tweaking a parameter and immediately seeing the results. You can get into a creative flow that is not possible when you're stuck waiting for ram previews or play blasts.

We love it so much, we made the CalculatingInfinity loop pack from scratch using nothing but the built-in effects and sources of Resolume. To spread the love we thought we put together a little contest to go with it.

To participate, all you have to do is fire up Resolume and go crazy with the sources, effects and blend modes. Make combinations that you didn't think were possible. Stack effects as high as wedding cake to make something totally new out of that Solid Color. Flip the order of the blend modes and see what comes out. Above all, have fun with it!

Don't think it's possible? Don't know where to start? Here's a tutorial on how to make some tasty content from scratch:



The only rule is simple: you can only use the built-in effects and sources of Resolume. No still images, videos or webcam footage.

Record your output, upload it to Vimeo or YouTube and post it as a reply on this thread. Don't forget to Include your .avc as a zipped attachment.

Amaze us. First Runner Up walks away with a brand spanking license of Avenue. The Winner walks away with Arena and gets to release his or her work on the label.

Now go and make us proud!

They don't get much quicka than this little tippa, wikka wikka!

I can't think of anything funny to say about a crossfader. Who's got some good crossfader jokes?

Use the piano switch for key and midi maps to add a punch to your visuals.

Ah, the delightful colours of Avenue 3. The tricks are still valid though!

How to quickly copy effects between clips, layers and the composition: