NFO/ GEMAK/ RESIDENCY/ BLOG
DATE:25/04/2013
PERSONNEL:dp & al
WORK TIME:10:00-17:00
TASKS:Editing of "Unconditioned" film tests & Coding and Testing of New Fordist Dance Software

Much of this day has been computer-based. Yesterday's footage of unconditioned reflexes was edited to help us work out exactly how to film and edit the final version of the film. A version of which can be seen below:

Also, the first version of the New Fordist dance software was tried out, with two performers playing the roles of 10 people. Images are below, as well as a video of the program in operation. With the software, any space can be gridded up, and the start and end points of movement set. Once the program commences, each performer follows audio instructions to perform a semi-random movement towards their targets.

New Fordist Dance - Software Simulation. Each triangle is a player, moving around a 13x13 grid from a row to a more elaborate, symmetrical shape.

This technology very much draws upon that developed by Jeremiah Runnels for his dance performances, such as "The Europeans - The Melodrama Of Logic", shown in the video below:

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The New Fordist Organization GEMAK residency was supported by GEMAK and a Stroom PRO Kunstprojecten Grant.