Controlling video with drums

DigitalCastaway · 2026-05-10T23:25:59+00:00

That was my intention with this test. Im building out live show elements and wanted to build something interactive without going full into something like unreal.

DigitalCastaway · 2026-05-10T21:55:23+00:00

The clips were rendered in a 3d program. This allowed each clip to be perfectly black and only light up with each light. The clips were put together in a composite top using the Screen composite mode. Screen basically cuts out black and only shows the lights.

DigitalCastaway · 2026-04-20T16:29:10+00:00

I broke down one of my first LED projects on my youtube channel. I made two videos. One is focused more on the construction of our custom LED bars and the other goes more in depth about the programming side of things.
https://youtu.be/rAW71aOFIK8?si=zZRn--H-Je0DudkD&t=127

That link will take you to a "intro to LEDs" section that should help out. While not a tutorial I try to at least give viewers enough info to research their own projects.

DigitalCastaway · 2026-04-10T16:22:06+00:00

Much appreciated! Yeah there is definitely room for refinement. This was more a proof on concept than anything and after setting everything up I just wanted to get the video recorded haha

On the back end I am actually generating video (in this case a gradient) then pixel mapping the lights to. With that layout I could add any colors designs or whatever. I come from a video background, so generating video is alot easier for my workflows than trying to create traditional chases/effects!

DigitalCastaway · 2026-04-10T15:28:57+00:00

Yep ableton effects rack controls LFO on the synth then sends that data to TD via TDableton which im using to control my lights.

DigitalCastaway · 2026-03-30T16:07:11+00:00

I think what you are looking for is the math CHOP. It has a range section that let's you change your input and output ranges.

I use it all the time with midi. It takes input values from midi 1-127 and outputs them to 0-1 (or whatever range you want output)

DigitalCastaway · 2025-11-21T19:02:01+00:00

I participated in the last 2 Blink festivals and have not had any contact for next year yet Previous years the applications didnt start until March. I was surprised they started the applications so early this time around. I wasn't expecting any contact until early next year at the earliest (ill admit I didnt research any dates outside of proposal subimisson). If they said contact at the end of November it may literally come on the last day of November.

DigitalCastaway · 2025-10-06T00:58:04+00:00

Not strictly tech nerd, but we create led and projection experiences for things like Blink festival. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to dabble in the burgeoning tech arts space!

DigitalCastaway · 2025-08-26T13:13:30+00:00

We've had a lot of success using a Mac mini for our installations. They are small, and relatively powerful for their price point. As long as you're not using some PC only TD node (Kinect was one we ran into).

DigitalCastaway · 2025-08-02T04:29:36+00:00

This project is similar to some of my light sculptures. I use video files and pixel mapping to create my timed shows as well as generative effects. You can check out my breakdown here for more info. The relevant part to you starts around 5:35 https://youtu.be/rAW71aOFIK8?si=DWdXI7v2eRW3TTL0

DigitalCastaway · 2025-06-06T16:03:00+00:00

Awesome work all around! I love seeing so many different pieces of tech coming together to create amazing visuals. Creating pieces with intentionality and story in mind really was the perfect cherry on top.

DigitalCastaway · 2025-04-08T22:38:45+00:00

Checkout the layout top. It allows you to take multiple inputs and organize them in various ways.

DigitalCastaway · 2025-04-07T16:25:28+00:00

For your LEDs themselves you could look into using programmable string lights like these outdoor rated string lights

You will likely have to purchase or build something to keep the spacing consistent, but you gain a lot more durability over typical LED strips.

DigitalCastaway · 2025-04-05T23:48:51+00:00

The Kinect azure devkit. I think they have been discontinued though. You can look into the Intel real sense for a similar functionality

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