Syllabus:
Week 1: Intro to AudioVisual Production.
Understanding the relationship between music and visuals.
1.1.Bitwig Studio FundamentalsBitwig Studio interface and workflow.
Working with MIDI and audioIntroduction to virtual instruments and effects.
1.2.Introduction to TouchDesignerUI and Node Workflow.
Contexts and Data Types.
Paramter control with CHOPs
Week 2: Intermediate Techniques
2.1. Exploring Bitwig's modulation system.
Nested Devices and Remote Controls
Creative audio processing and sound design.
2.2. TouchDesigner Intermediate Techniques
Working with Compositing and 2D Effects
Content Playback
Introduction to generative visuals.
Week 3: Synchronizing Bitwig and TouchDesigner
3.1. MIDI setup between Bitwig and TouchDesigner.
Controlling visuals with music parameters.
Creating responsive audiovisual performances.
3.2. Audio Reactive VisualsTDBitwig
Using audio analysis in TouchDesigner.
Creating reactive visuals driven by music.
Week 4: Advanced Techniques
4.1. Bitwig Studio Advanced Techniques
Advanced MIDI/Audio
Events manipulation and expression in Bitwig.
Inroduction to Grids.Routing.
Using Hardware Instruments
4.2. TouchDesigner Visual Effects and Filters
Implementing visual effects in TouchDesigner.
Using shaders for advanced visual manipulation..
Week 5: Interactive Installation
5.1. Introduction to interactive installations.
Working with sensors and controllers for interactivity.
Building a complete interactive audiovisual installation.
Week 6: Audiovisual Performance
6.1. Building AV Setup in Bitwig
Approaches for Synchronizing Visuals
6.2.Final Projects and Presentations
Students showcase their final audiovisual projects emphasizing Bitwig techniques.
Critique and feedback sessions.