My Metting With Jeff Goolsby

I met with New Media professor Jefferson Gollsby on Monday and talked over my project with him. We went over some possible issues I could have and how to solve them. Here they are in a list:

Keeping the camera safe: We decided the best way to keep the same safe from hands hitting it would be to attached a ring that rises above the surface around the lenses about a cm up.

Low light conditions: THis is something that will have to be tested and will be different determined to what kind of camera I buy. We brainstormed an idea of filling the ball with battery powered lights (xmass lights) and that would help illuminate the ball some to provide some light. The lights and visuals being displayed throughout the bar will also be different per bar. This will be a matter of trial and error.

Wireless interference: We researched and found that 2.4ghz would pick up alot of interference and not work that well. I will need to use 5.8ghz cameras. This will also give me a longer range.

a/v > fire wire: I will need to purchase a way to convert the a/v out cables from the wireless cameras. I researched and found I could buy an AVDC110 converter that runs for about $200. Jeff recognized that I find a video mixer/midi controller that has A/V in options. THese run a bit more expensive and can be from $300-$10,000. It will be difficult finding one for $300 so I will need to do alot of research to find an affordable method. We talked that it would be nice if the New Media program bought a video mixer for the department....but that will be very difficult to convince in time.

Finding clubs: Jeff didn't have too many contacts within the state that could help me get gigs but recommended that I just go to clubs/bars/venues talk to the dj, managers, owners, and just show them my project and ask to release it. It would also be real nice to work hand and hand with a band. We talked about the dime in Old Town and also different bars in Portland. If it all worked out it would be nice to work in a Boston club or at an large outdoor festival.

Jeff also introduced me to his friend Phil who went over some questions I had on Isadora that were very helpful.