Live media / VJing Survey
1. What is your gender?
Response Response
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Male 79.5% 58
Female 17.8% 13
prefer not to say 2.7% 2
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2. What is your age?
Response Response
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15 - 24 9.6% 7
25 - 34 43.8% 32
35 - 44 38.4% 28
45 - 54 5.5% 4
55+ 0.0% 0
prefer not to say 2.7% 2
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1 of 46 3. Have you performed or used live media (eg VJing and performance based audiovisual artforms) as a process in the last five years?
Response Response
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yes I have 89.0% 65
yes but I have stopped 6.8% 5
no - I am thinking about it and 4.1% 3 probably will very soon
no - I never have and don't intend 0.0% 0 to
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2 of 46 4. Where (primarily) have you been doing live media / VJing in the last five years:
Response Response
Percent Count
Adelaide 8.7% 6
Brisbane 13.0% 9
Melbourne 18.8% 13
Perth 5.8% 4
Sydney 23.2% 16
Other capital city 13.0% 9
a regional city or place more than 14.5% 10 150kms from a capital city
I travel between different city / state locations more than 50% of 10.1% 7 the time
I’m Australian but living/working 4.3% 3 overseas
I’m not Australian and I am 23.2% 16 based elsewhere
Other (please specify) 18
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5. What most interests you or inspires you about working / creating in this field?
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65
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3 of 46 6. In the last 5 years did you perform or use live media as part of your: (select as many as are relevant)
Response Response
Percent Count
profession or business or income 80.4% 41 earning activities
studies or academic research 21.6% 11
artistic process and creative 86.3% 44 experimentation
promotional activity for your other 21.6% 11 activities (business or creative etc)
recreation or hobby 60.8% 31
something else (please specify) 0
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7. Is your live media making / VJing connected to other innovations you are exploring (eg interactive technologies, new media artforms, experiments, research, project development or other innovations)?
Response Response
Percent Count
no, it’s not connected to any other 3.9% 2 innovations
yes, in my study or research 25.5% 13
yes, in my art practice, work or 78.4% 40 business
yes, in my recreation or hobby 41.2% 21
I am not sure 3.9% 2
What sort of innovations are you exploring (optional answer)? 19
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4 of 46 8. Do you have support for your VJing / live media practice? (choose as many answers that apply)
Response Response
Percent Count
no, I am doing this on my own 58.8% 30 initiative
I have received some funding support toward my practice in the 19.6% 10 last 5 years
I have received some funding support towards specific projects in 13.7% 7 the last 5 years
I have been studying in this area and have had access to learning 5.9% 3 resources and equipment through my course
I have a mentor / business 7.8% 4 advisor / business partner
I have collaborators with related 33.3% 17 skills / equipment
I draw on relationships and knowledge via an online network 39.2% 20 (please specify which networks in the comment box below)
Comments 16
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5 of 46 9. What are the top three areas would you expand/improve your live media / VJing practice if you had the means?
Response Response
Percent Count
create new content 51.0% 26
develop a new project 41.2% 21 get my work into a festival or high 45.1% 23 profile opportunity
develop my skills in specialist 54.9% 28 areas
self promotion / seek recognition / 39.2% 20 improve my profile develop partnerships with other 54.9% 28 artists/practitioners
develop partnerships with 33.3% 17 organisations
develop relationships with 35.3% 18 audiences or communities
support VJ community (eg promotion of the artform and 41.2% 21 seeking support for VJing)
no, I don’t have an interest in expanding my practice at the 0.0% 0 moment
Other (please specify) 1
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6 of 46 10. Which of these strategies do you think would most help YOUR live media / VJing practice?
Response Response
Percent Count
a minimum gig fee for VJs / live media artists performing at 26.5% 13 festivals
better recognition of VJing and live 55.1% 27 media art, as an art form
promotion of live media art / VJing (what we do and how to support it) to festivals and 57.1% 28 festival directors (leading to better conditions / opportunities)
generation of opportunities for live media artist / VJ involvement in festivals and events - at a 57.1% 28 more creative and better supported level
stronger network and better communication amongst VJs / live 22.4% 11 media artists
more support for skills development, skills sharing or 24.5% 12 equipment sharing
more opportunities and support for 36.7% 18 project development
Other (please specify) 6
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7 of 46 11. Which of the following collective strategies to improve live media / VJing in Australia would you be most likely to support?
Response Response
Percent Count
Developing and publishing recommended rates and fees for 49.0% 24 VJs
Developing a higher profile and recognition for the artform 61.2% 30 within funding organisations and festivals
Seeking increased recognition from the peak bodies (eg NAVA, ANAT, 49.0% 24 MEAA)
Developing cooperative projects that can be collectively pitched (eg group projects) with potential for 40.8% 20 increasing recognition or funding success
Developing an increased level of cooperation between VJs / live 32.7% 16 media acts to critique and improve skills
Creating opportunities for presentation, forum and discourse 30.6% 15 that are accessible to live media artists nationally
Developing an Australian national VJ / live media arts conference / forum and showcase (to be led by 59.2% 29 live media artists rather than event managers)
Establishing a national network with fee paying members (to cooperatively develop shared 16.3% 8 resources (eg discounted insurance policies, equipment discounts))
Establishing a national live media arts union (independent of other 20.4% 10 artform unions)
Can you suggest any other ways that live media / VJing could be supported or improved in Australia? (please specify) 5
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12. Who do you believe the primary audience currently is for live media / VJing?
Response Response
Percent Count
audience at a music event or festival, getting a VJ 65.2% 30 performance as a value add
audience at new media art event (eg gallery based event, AV bar 39.1% 18 event, light show etc)
audience at a performance or theatre event, exposed to “new 37.0% 17 technology” supporting a performance
people going specifically to see a VJ act because they like VJs and 6.5% 3 live media as an artform.
audience at a festival or event focused on AV innovation and 19.6% 9 media art
a global online audience for youtube / vimeo viral media sights 19.6% 9 and sounds that entertain or inform
there is no primary audience for 17.4% 8 VJing / live media
I really couldn’t say who it would be 0.0% 0
Other (please specify) 4
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9 of 46 13. Have you applied for support funding **specifically as a VJ** in the last 5 years?? (indicate the areas you've applied to and percentage of your applications that were successful)
Response Response
Percent Count
100% successful with my VJ grant 6.7% 1 applications
75% or less successful 20.0% 3
50% or less successful 13.3% 2
25% or less successful 60.0% 9
If you have not applied for funding, or applied for funding but not as a VJ, or have other comments, you are welcome to tell us your reasons and comments here: 19
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10 of 46 14. Do you work in or study in a related field?
Response Response
Percent Count
graphic design / visual arts 47.8% 22
film making / motion graphics / 52.2% 24 animation
programming / IT / web services 26.1% 12
music industry (musician, dj) 17.4% 8 theatre / live performance / events 23.9% 11
teaching / academia 19.6% 9
public art / community art 19.6% 9
other related field 4.3% 2
no, my work or study has nothing 10.9% 5 to do with VJing or live media.
Other (please specify) 7
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11 of 46 15. Do you call yourself a “VJ” in your self promotion or do you use another title for your practice? (select all descriptions that you use)
Response Response
Percent Count
yes, VJ is my main title 23.9% 11
yes, but alongside or interchange 34.8% 16 with other titles
I don’t use the term VJ in my self promotion (I prefer other titles 43.5% 20 instead)
If you use other terms to describe, please tell us (eg live AV artist, live media artist, multimedia artist, video performance artist, live video act, video artist, digital media artist, AV performer, video performer, 31 visualist)
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12 of 46 16. What are the live media / VJing or related opportunities you are most likely to be interested in?
Response Response
Percent Count
providing improvised visuals for a 66.7% 32 music show, music festival
providing customised media for a 52.1% 25 band performing a live audiovisual set (ie 50.0% 24 both music and image are by you)
selling my original animation / motion graphics stock to venues / 20.8% 10 other live media artists
creating an installation for a 70.8% 34 public space
collaborating with an artist or theatre group to create a 60.4% 29 performance
presenting work in a gallery / arts 45.8% 22 venue
presenting in an public context (eg building projection, window 50.0% 24 projection)
performing in a public space (eg 37.5% 18 guerilla artist / public intervention)
managing an event where live AV 29.2% 14 acts / VJs perform
providing corporate audiovisual 35.4% 17 services and content
designing and building an innovative multimedia / interactive 54.2% 26 installation for a festival or event
presenting live improvised performance to online or TV 20.8% 10 audiences
Other (please specify) 1
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17. How many gigs (shows / events / performances) do you perform at per year (use your own judgement to provide a guestimate / average, eg you could calculate results from the last year of gigs if you’ve only recently started, or an average over last 5 years if you’ve been going longer).
Response Response
Percent Count
none 0.0% 0
I don’t know, I am just starting out 4.3% 2
1-5 per year 19.1% 9
6-10 per year 23.4% 11
11-25 per year 27.7% 13
26-50 per year 12.8% 6
51-100 per year 8.5% 4
more than 100 per year 4.3% 2
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14 of 46 18. Do you generally cover the costs of your live media / VJing at your gigs (appearances and shows)?
Response Response
Percent Count
Yes, I cover my operating costs 42.6% 20 100% of the time
I cover my operating costs 75% of 23.4% 11 the time or less
I cover my operating costs 50% of 8.5% 4 the time or less
I cover my operating costs 25% of 14.9% 7 the time or less
I don’t know what my operating 8.5% 4 costs are
I am not VJing at commercial gigs (eg I am trialling, supporting 2.1% 1 charities or community projects)
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15 of 46 19. How do you critique / develop your live media / VJ work (performance, content, concept, style, technical etc) (choose as many as apply to you)
Response Response
Percent Count
I don't critique or evaluate work 6.4% 3
I record what I do and watch it back 46.8% 22 (to self evaluate)
I get feedback from my clients 55.3% 26
I get feedback from the 70.2% 33 audiences
I get feedback from friends / peers 66.0% 31 I invite to the shows
I go to other live media / VJs 66.0% 31 shows to look at their work
I look online to look at live media / 61.7% 29 VJ work
I invite reviewers to my presentations and seek published 6.4% 3 reviews
I travel to festivals to look at live 46.8% 22 media / VJ work
I present work in an education context to get feedback from 6.4% 3 lecturers / academics / peers
I publish my work and seek 21.3% 10 feedback through reviews
I attend master classes and 10.6% 5 workshops
Other (please specify or comment) 2
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16 of 46 20. If you have stopped making live media / VJing - Why did you stop?
Response Response
Percent Count
I lost interest 0.0% 0
It was costing more than I was 0.0% 0 making / not financially viable
Other things took priority (career change, had children, no time any 11.4% 4 more, etc)
I was interested in new areas of visual innovation that didn’t involve 0.0% 0 performance / live media
The festivals / opportunities seemed to want something else 0.0% 0 besides VJing / live media
the audiences seemed to want something else besides VJing / live 2.9% 1 media
Question not relevant (I haven't 85.7% 30 stopped)
Other (please specify) 2
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21. Do you see live media / VJing as an evolving field or artform? Please comment on where you think it's come from and where it's heading?
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36
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17 of 46 22. Who are your Australian live media art role models, exemplaries or peers you are inspired by? (Leave blank if you do not have any to recommend)
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32
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23. Contact data question (optional / private)... provide contact details if you would like us to contact you about this survey. This information will not be made public and the information will only be used for the purpose of contacting you to follow up.
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30
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18 of 46 Page 1, Q4. Where (primarily) have you been doing live media / VJing in the last five years:
1 Berlin Feb 23, 2012 6:21 PM
2 Oslo, Reykjavik, Praha, Feb 23, 2012 4:23 AM
3 Switzerland Feb 16, 2012 9:30 AM
4 Salt Lake City, USA Feb 16, 2012 1:39 AM
5 Spain - Barcelona Feb 15, 2012 2:30 PM
6 beijing, china Feb 15, 2012 1:16 PM
7 Canberra Feb 14, 2012 3:31 PM
8 new york Feb 14, 2012 2:16 PM
9 London Feb 14, 2012 1:18 PM
10 europe Feb 14, 2012 1:11 AM
11 USA Feb 13, 2012 8:37 PM
12 brazil, minas gerais Feb 13, 2012 3:07 PM
13 India Feb 13, 2012 4:38 AM
14 Cairns Feb 10, 2012 4:42 PM
15 NZ Feb 10, 2012 9:51 AM
16 Canadian outdoor fesitvals and electronic music events Feb 9, 2012 11:58 PM
17 Rainbow Serpent Festival 2012 Feb 8, 2012 11:38 PM
18 Darwin Feb 8, 2012 8:39 PM
19 of 46 20 of 46 Page 1, Q5. What most interests you or inspires you about working / creating in this field?
1 the interaction between audio and visual aspects.creating a sense of Feb 28, 2012 5:01 PM atmosphere
2 Malleability - always having to adapt to environments, new technologies, Feb 27, 2012 6:13 PM collaborations, etc.
3 It's a relatively new concept where I live and work that offers an infinite Feb 26, 2012 5:17 PM amount of creative possibilities for the VJ and crowd alike. It can make performance very interactive too
4 Now that media is digital it is easier to create new and innovative ideas and Feb 24, 2012 7:13 AM content.
5 the art Feb 23, 2012 6:21 PM
6 Holograms Feb 23, 2012 4:23 AM
7 Designing/Art Direction Feb 22, 2012 11:35 PM
8 Learning new things. It's very dynamic and changes quite fast. Feb 21, 2012 11:11 PM
9 Artistic expression for an appreciative audience. Feb 21, 2012 1:43 PM
10 the fun you get working from ears to hands to eyes Feb 18, 2012 11:22 PM
11 the depth of the platform Feb 17, 2012 9:29 PM
12 Live acting and acting on what I think is a good sound, stimulate the Feb 16, 2012 9:30 AM audience !
13 Multisensory communication Feb 16, 2012 1:39 AM
14 photography, visual design, audiovisual performance Feb 15, 2012 2:30 PM
15 I bring digital art and immersive environments to kids Feb 14, 2012 2:16 PM
16 to express myself and make the world a better place. Feb 14, 2012 1:18 PM
17 I enjoy evolving visual elements that enhance music and I am excited by the Feb 14, 2012 1:35 AM technologies that are rapidly developing, I find the VJ production can be as loose or controlled as you like and I enjoy how decisions can be made in the moment. Basically I am a visual person and VJing allows me to project my visual thoughts into a tangible reality.
18 visual and sound extremely match Feb 14, 2012 1:27 AM
19 emotions, informations, colours,...... Feb 14, 2012 1:11 AM
20 Participation in a multidisciplinary community of practice, contribution to self- Feb 13, 2012 11:01 PM created autonomous zones, receiving free drinks etc....
21 Beauty Feb 13, 2012 3:19 PM
22 chance to experience real-time mix of videos, and share that vision with Feb 13, 2012 3:07 PM others. I really love it
23 Creativity Feb 13, 2012 4:38 AM
21 of 46 Page 1, Q5. What most interests you or inspires you about working / creating in this field?
24 Creating a visual universe for people to be inspired, moved, touched by. Feb 13, 2012 12:45 AM Having live visuals at an event add to the sensory experience of the crowd or audience. I find that people really enjoy the visual journeys I create . I get a lot of people coming up to me .. commenting on the content I use and I think it just adds another interesting element to an event!
25 Passion for motion graphics & combining them with performance Feb 12, 2012 3:32 AM
26 Everything! Performing with digital tools, creating new experiences for Feb 11, 2012 10:56 PM audiences, exploring new technologies, collaborating with great artists, the thrill of real-time, the risk.... everything.
27 being able to perform live and respond the the music/crowed and hopefully Feb 10, 2012 9:32 PM help make the event/night more fun. also bringing old/obscure film to a new audience that wouldn't have seen it and giving it a new lease on life.
28 faerie farming deva's & sharing ^_^ Feb 10, 2012 9:20 PM
29 Live interactivity with participants Feb 10, 2012 9:19 PM
30 The liveness, the fact that it's always different. It's the thrill of live Feb 10, 2012 8:47 PM performance without the pressure of having to look good/be young and hot - it's about your work rather than about you. Most other types of live performance, what you look like counts a lot more (eg acting, singing, dancing etc).
31 The growing technology, creating things in the moment, audience interaction, Feb 10, 2012 4:42 PM making my 2d visual art MOVE!
32 Cables Feb 10, 2012 9:51 AM
33 I love music but think visually. Feb 10, 2012 2:24 AM
34 I like to see visuals created by other people and enjoy that I am able to Feb 10, 2012 1:07 AM create some myself to a standard that is higher that I'd have expected before starting.
35 VJing has been a launch pad in learning and inspiration for my creativity and Feb 9, 2012 11:58 PM artistic expression.
36 The variety in the work from one job to the next and the challenge of creating Feb 9, 2012 8:59 PM a work that is specific to the site in which it will be installed
37 Video has always come naturally to me. I enjoy being able to make a thing Feb 9, 2012 8:48 PM from scratch and present it to people.
38 The capacity for individualism within a small field of users and the limitless Feb 9, 2012 7:08 PM creativity on offer.
39 Playing with new technologies and pushing the barrier of what is possible in Feb 9, 2012 5:17 PM live performance contexts
40 Video artistry as a canvas. Directly affecting peoples perceptions Feb 9, 2012 4:32 PM
41 The manipulation of people's senses. Feb 9, 2012 1:33 PM
42 Retro video technologies. Real time manipulation. Feb 9, 2012 12:17 PM
22 of 46 Page 1, Q5. What most interests you or inspires you about working / creating in this field?
43 Live performance, Touch Designer, hacking, coding, projectors, Max/MSP, Feb 9, 2012 6:12 AM oFX
44 the technological aspect mostly, and pre-production Feb 9, 2012 5:42 AM
45 New possibilities, uncharted territories Feb 9, 2012 5:33 AM
46 liveness, the imedicay of working with video in a live enviroment, responding Feb 9, 2012 5:23 AM to other artists. lets me create expeimental visual art
47 Playfully interacting with the audience... transforming spaces... Feb 9, 2012 5:18 AM experimentation.
48 I enjoy mixing up visuals and inspiring the people that view them Feb 9, 2012 5:18 AM
49 the imediateness Feb 9, 2012 5:18 AM
50 n/a Feb 9, 2012 5:16 AM
51 i aspire to make everyones festival event more memorable and bringing Feb 9, 2012 2:17 AM visuals more to the fore at music events
52 Being able to explore cutting-edge technologies and combine interests in Feb 9, 2012 1:18 AM digital art and live music
53 Utilising my talents to inspire and astound people Feb 9, 2012 1:05 AM
54 performing live, interesting setups and installations, content creation Feb 9, 2012 12:04 AM
55 the creative bond between artist & VJ. or Artist & Artist, or Music & Vision. Feb 9, 2012 12:00 AM
56 Interesting clients and subject matter Feb 8, 2012 11:46 PM
57 Projectin visuals that moves, inspires, uplifts and makes one 'travel'. My Feb 8, 2012 11:38 PM guess is that if this is what it does to me it will do it to my public.
58 It's fun & I love dance music. Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM
59 The ever expanding possibilities of innovation and creativity that can be Feb 8, 2012 11:26 PM reached with visual media.
60 passion, technology, social aspects, self understanding, community, music Feb 8, 2012 10:15 PM
61 I love the fact that you get a chance to take people on a journey and when i Feb 8, 2012 9:31 PM see someone immersing themselves in the whole audio/visual experience i get a real kick out of it. Also with the latest development in 3D video mapping and interactivity you now have the opportunity to totally transform any space anywhere. There is something really special when you are at a gig or performance and there is this connection between the performer and audience...I live for that connection.
62 I'm interested in pushing the technology forward and opening up new fields Feb 8, 2012 9:02 PM of artistic expression. In particular: Audio visual performance, interface development and interaction, augmented reality/projection mapping.
63 I love alternative, psychedelic culture and being a part of it. I also have Feb 8, 2012 8:54 PM always loved imagery and the idea of synaethesia.
23 of 46 Page 1, Q5. What most interests you or inspires you about working / creating in this field?
64 Potential for innovative uses and combinations of technology used to create Feb 8, 2012 8:44 PM complete sensory immersion
65 Animating content, programming visual performance tools, impromptue 'in Feb 8, 2012 8:39 PM the moment' mixing of video in realtime, realtime audio reactive visuals also.
24 of 46 25 of 46 Page 2, Q7. Is your live media making / VJing connected to other innovations you are exploring (eg interactive technologies, new media artforms, experiments, research, project development or other innovations)?
1 Creating and using custom software to overlay on traditional AV graphics for Feb 26, 2012 5:23 PM live presentations. Basically combining projection, software and live music.
2 interactive healing spaces focused on connection to nature Feb 17, 2012 10:05 PM
3 projection mapping. light bending. interactive. Feb 14, 2012 2:17 PM
4 Yes. At the moment I am experimenting with ways the audience can have Feb 13, 2012 12:50 AM control of the manipulation of the imagery I am projecting. I have done a couple of shows where I have dispersed Wii kontrollers into the crowd and have shared the creative process with people that have no experience in the field. They found this to be very satisfying
5 Interactive technologies Feb 10, 2012 9:21 PM
6 Generative and/or interactive art, simulations and interesting widgets - using Feb 10, 2012 1:25 AM things such as Processing (processing.org), with an interest (but not yet experience) with other tools/environments such as Unity3D, Kinect interaction, etc
7 The use of video tracking to enable audience/performer interaction with the Feb 9, 2012 9:08 PM works in real time.
8 Using Augmented Reality technology to open up historic events. Feb 9, 2012 8:54 PM
9 Kinect Video mapping Feb 9, 2012 4:37 PM
10 Kinect Sensor and PS3eye with openCV Feb 9, 2012 6:16 AM
11 3d animation. audio/visual synced performance. Feb 9, 2012 5:45 AM
12 3d scanning, interactive design, new media sculptures Feb 9, 2012 1:07 AM
13 I would like to explore more of the interactive technologies available and new Feb 9, 2012 12:17 AM media artforms in the near future.
14 Realtime 3D Feb 8, 2012 11:50 PM
15 3d animation, 3d video mapping. Feb 8, 2012 11:29 PM
16 At present i am working with creating 3d geometric installations that are Feb 8, 2012 9:38 PM interactive by use of a kinect. As well as audio reactive visuals that slowly evolve with the frequencies.
17 I like to push boundaries, and view vj-ing as being avant garde, or at least Feb 8, 2012 9:00 PM having the potential to be. I'm very interested in interactivity, projection mapping and augmented reality and combinations of.
18 Depth cameras, projection mapping, custom built screens Feb 8, 2012 8:51 PM
19 Software development, hardware development of wireless persistence of Feb 8, 2012 8:46 PM vision screens.
26 of 46 27 of 46 Page 2, Q8. Do you have support for your VJing / live media practice? (choose as many answers that apply)
1 I am an ex-AV tech and draw on industry colleagues for knowledge Feb 26, 2012 5:23 PM
2 DLF, Resolume Forum, Internet Archive, Youtube, Vimeo Feb 21, 2012 1:48 PM
3 Scholarship and Student Excellence Award Feb 17, 2012 10:05 PM
4 vj union australia, share australia, vj zoo Feb 13, 2012 12:50 AM
5 vjforums.com Feb 12, 2012 3:35 AM
6 As an academic, I also get support for this because it is an area both for Feb 11, 2012 11:01 PM creative practice and research; so, the relation between thse two things mean one always funds the other, both financially, and conceptually.
7 We have VJ friends around the world met through touring or no VJ Forums. Feb 10, 2012 8:50 PM
8 Modul8 forum, vjforums, VJ Union Australia Feb 10, 2012 2:28 AM
9 I have done things mostly on my own, but spent a lot of time reading (and Feb 10, 2012 1:25 AM posting on) VJForums. I found the VJLondon community when living in London which was very friendly, inspiring, collaborative, etc; I ran a night for VJs in Sydney for 6 months ("Mixed Media") at the start of 2011 which drew in a few VJs I know and some I didn't know, but was cancelled due to poor attendance (by a change in vanue management). I do have thoughts to start it up again if I can find the time and a venue.
10 http://kineme.net , http://forum.troikatronix.com/forum/Isadora_C2 Feb 9, 2012 9:08 PM
11 VJ union, Eyecandy, DLF, VJ Forums Feb 9, 2012 4:37 PM
12 Facebook friends and veejays. Feb 9, 2012 12:17 AM
13 vj union australia Feb 8, 2012 10:21 PM
14 VJ Union Australia (An absolutely fantastic resource for information and Feb 8, 2012 9:38 PM support)
15 google, facebook. Feb 8, 2012 9:00 PM
16 VJ Union Feb 8, 2012 8:51 PM
Page 2, Q9. What are the top three areas would you expand/improve your live media / VJing practice if you had the means?
1 Note: I already support the VJ community and will continue to do that Feb 10, 2012 1:25 AM
28 of 46 Page 2, Q10. Which of these strategies do you think would most help YOUR live media / VJing practice?
1 Not looking for anything Feb 12, 2012 8:27 PM
2 The recognition thing here is key: live media tends to fall between the cracks Feb 11, 2012 11:01 PM in how new media and performance are figured and understood. I am constantly having to explain to "new media" funding bodies how live media is not just "a film" and not just "music".
3 Less emphasis on technical circle-jerking amongst VJ's and more Feb 9, 2012 8:37 PM importance levied toward the final content on screen. This is the biggest issue in the community today, no one seems to give a shit what their stuff looks like, only HOW it was produced and delivered.
4 Put an end to VJ's working for next to nothing at festivals. It does not raise Feb 9, 2012 7:18 PM our profile - it only teaches up coming promoters that were cheap.. cough cough. I need at least 5k worth of mixers, midi,laptops and gadgets to fun a stage and for that we need to seen as industry professionals. Imagine Audio gear being supplied, set up and run for nothing.... Doesn't happen. WHY? because no one does it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 I am less interested in live VJing now but would be more interested in Feb 9, 2012 5:35 AM participating in experimental events if the audience were more appreciative
6 Better collaboration with stage management in terms of getting a concrete Feb 8, 2012 8:46 PM plan together on how screens are installed, not just last minute 'slap it in where it fits' attitude with crappy lycra screens.
Page 2, Q11. Which of the following collective strategies to improve live media / VJing in Australia would you be most likely to support?
1 I personally am happy to just build business relationships, I think its just Feb 12, 2012 8:27 PM about legwork
2 Work with venue operators to make physical setup easier / unnecessary (eg Feb 10, 2012 1:25 AM installed projection equipment, in-house AV mixer); create a 'template' or 'how to' guide with tips for setting up small local groups so that VJs meet with other VJs on a regular basis to learn and share - a big national or even city thing is great, but that might mean some/most people have to travel far to get there and can't be as closely involved
3 a pool of technology available to live media artists for shared use (eg why Feb 9, 2012 5:35 AM have to fight and compete for access to high cost gear rental for limited opportunities)
4 In my experience, RSF should have made a better effort to support the vj Feb 9, 2012 12:17 AM community. There was far more info on their website and program last year and if it wasn't for VJ Union Australia on FB, where would we be?
5 Attitude change / awareness development amongst the festival promoters. Feb 8, 2012 8:46 PM VJ's are the last to get booked / paid / organised / notified / requested for technical riders. With better screen / technical setups and remuneration vj's can offer a much more exceptional product.
29 of 46 Page 3, Q12. Who do you believe the primary audience currently is for live media / VJing?
1 Other VJ's Feb 9, 2012 8:39 PM
2 All of the above! Feb 9, 2012 1:08 AM
3 ...and definitely not sunday church goers. Feb 9, 2012 12:35 AM
4 I think music gigs would be the most seen if that is what you mean by main. Feb 8, 2012 8:56 PM
30 of 46 31 of 46 Page 3, Q13. Have you applied for support funding **specifically as a VJ** in the last 5 years?? (indicate the areas you've applied to and percentage of your applications that were successful)
1 I've never actually used the term VJ when applying for funding. Normally Feb 24, 2012 7:19 AM digital media professional.
2 Funding? What funding? Feb 21, 2012 1:51 PM
3 No I haven't, because I didn't think that there were funding bodies for VJ'ing Feb 13, 2012 12:53 AM
4 None of the above Feb 12, 2012 8:29 PM
5 I've not bothered as I am able to speak/write in "Art speak" that is required to Feb 12, 2012 3:38 AM apply for arts funding.
6 I've applied for _small_ (like $500-$2000) amounts and been successful - Feb 11, 2012 11:05 PM mainly from Regional Arts bodies in NSW and QLD. I've been _tempted_ to apply for Ozco grants for larger amounts but have always ended up flagging it because their criteria don't seem supportive of this art-form.
7 with funding currently its just not worth the effort to apply, for us we are Feb 10, 2012 9:32 PM better off getting more corporate VJ gigs and raising the money that way.
8 0% if you mean formal funding - only applied once and then pulled out when Feb 10, 2012 8:58 PM ABC removed the live-VJing aspect of the project. Funding isn't worth applying for, in our experience - would rather put the effort into doing commercial gigs to pay for the projects we want to do for fun/art's sake. We have been reasonably successful with sponsorship for VJ-related events such as ByteMeFest.com - got about $50k in sponsorship but still made a net loss of abut $10k.
9 I have not applied for funding, I am still in my infancy as a visual media artist. Feb 10, 2012 4:47 PM
10 I've never applied. Feb 10, 2012 2:32 AM
11 I'm supposing you mean government / council funding as opposed to friends Feb 10, 2012 1:31 AM / commercial / donation type funding
12 na Feb 9, 2012 7:22 PM
13 not applied for funding Feb 9, 2012 6:35 AM
14 I no longer apply as a VJ as I think the term VJ downgrades the application. I Feb 9, 2012 5:38 AM use another term to help with success rates.
15 get a small fee from the promoters of events i do Feb 9, 2012 2:22 AM
16 I have not applied for funding. Feb 9, 2012 12:35 AM
17 I would like to, but not sure which grant to go for! Feb 9, 2012 12:04 AM
18 im not an Australian resident therefore im not entitled to any funding =/ Feb 8, 2012 11:34 PM
19 not applies Feb 8, 2012 11:32 PM
32 of 46 Page 3, Q14. Do you work in or study in a related field?
1 VJing is our primary income, but public art is an increasingly large part of our Feb 10, 2012 8:58 PM work. We also develop iPhone apps and stuff.
2 I work in a herb shop, so I still make people happy and healthy... Feb 10, 2012 4:47 PM
3 Worked on a project for a UK-based VJ to build a video-interactive bird Feb 10, 2012 1:31 AM flocking application for a mixed-media trapese act
4 AV Hire Feb 9, 2012 4:41 PM
5 Audiovisual support technician Feb 9, 2012 12:25 PM
6 Video game design & production Feb 9, 2012 1:25 AM
7 Games industry (real time 3d relevance) Feb 8, 2012 8:56 PM
33 of 46 34 of 46 Page 3, Q15. Do you call yourself a “VJ” in your self promotion or do you use another title for your practice? (select all descriptions that you use)
1 all of those examples at some point or other.. Feb 27, 2012 6:19 PM
2 Digital media artist Feb 24, 2012 7:19 AM
3 digital media artist Feb 21, 2012 11:17 PM
4 Video artist, video producer Feb 21, 2012 1:51 PM
5 visual artist Feb 18, 2012 11:28 PM
6 Visuals by: Feb 14, 2012 2:18 PM
7 "Live audio-visual performance" is the phrase I use - I sometimes shorten it Feb 11, 2012 11:05 PM to "live a/v artist" or "live media" artist.
8 projectionist (some times it makes it easyer for people to get what we do)) Feb 10, 2012 9:32 PM
9 VJ, video artist. Depends on the project. Feb 10, 2012 8:58 PM
10 I would use visualist or multimedia performer... Feb 10, 2012 4:47 PM
11 video artist, visualist Feb 10, 2012 1:31 AM
12 Visuals by Feb 10, 2012 12:34 AM
13 multimedia artist Feb 9, 2012 9:13 PM
14 AV performer Feb 9, 2012 7:22 PM
15 usually listed as interactive producer/director/artist Feb 9, 2012 5:20 PM
16 Video Artist Feb 9, 2012 4:41 PM
17 time based artist Feb 9, 2012 12:25 PM
18 Video artist Feb 9, 2012 6:35 AM
19 media artist, interaction designer, projection design etc Feb 9, 2012 6:18 AM
20 i prefer "live visuals" Feb 9, 2012 5:46 AM
21 Video artist Feb 9, 2012 5:40 AM
22 multimedia artist, visual artist, media artist, producer Feb 9, 2012 5:38 AM
23 video artist Feb 9, 2012 1:25 AM
24 New media artist, creative coder Feb 9, 2012 1:08 AM
25 I also use the term 'veejay' (maybe to make sure it is properly pronounced in Feb 9, 2012 12:35 AM France!)
26 video artist Feb 9, 2012 12:04 AM
27 Director, Motion Artist, Animator Feb 8, 2012 11:53 PM
28 Digital Artist, Visual Effects Supervisor, Animator, Compositor, Motion Feb 8, 2012 11:32 PM
35 of 46 Page 3, Q15. Do you call yourself a “VJ” in your self promotion or do you use another title for your practice? (select all descriptions that you use)
Graphics Designer
29 By Artists name only preferably. Visuals by or Visualist are likeable options. Feb 8, 2012 10:24 PM
30 I describe myself as an AV artist. Feb 8, 2012 9:09 PM
31 Real time AV producer. I think it is important as with the music industry to Feb 8, 2012 8:56 PM distinguish between a VJ and Producer same as DJ and Producer. Mainly so the audience knows what they are looking at and weather someone has poured a lot of time into the content creation or if it is mixing of other material
Page 3, Q16. What are the live media / VJing or related opportunities you are most likely to be interested in?
1 all of them!!! except I guess corporate... Feb 10, 2012 4:47 PM
Page 4, Q19. How do you critique / develop your live media / VJ work (performance, content, concept, style, technical etc) (choose as many as apply to you)
1 Put in on YouTube, Vimeo etc for comment. Feb 10, 2012 9:04 PM
2 the only feed back most people provide is "woah man that was sick" or Feb 9, 2012 5:51 AM nothing
Page 4, Q20. If you have stopped making live media / VJing - Why did you stop?
1 Young child at present and just moved to Sydney from the UK Feb 12, 2012 8:33 PM
2 i have slowed down, as i was playing 2 shows a month, and they became Feb 9, 2012 5:51 AM repedative and boring. doing fewer shows has made it alot more enjoyable.
36 of 46 37 of 46 Page 4, Q21. Do you see live media / VJing as an evolving field or artform? Please comment on where you think it's come from and where it's heading?
1 Absolutely!! I think that the VJ field is driven by technology which is ever Feb 26, 2012 5:32 PM evolving. As computers get more powerful and innovative software becomes more intuitive and easy to use, the medium becomes (hopefully) less of a tech heads domain and more an area for creatives and people who perhaps wouldn't otherwise have access learning this medium. Also with the advent of 3D and holographic imaging, there is another facet to the whole DJ performance.
2 Yes. Feb 24, 2012 7:23 AM
3 I think realtime interacitive media will increasingly become a neo barouque Feb 21, 2012 11:19 PM virtual reality add on...
4 Yes, it's Moore's law represented in visual motion. Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM
5 it started from 1967 with andy warhol. it is heading to be relevant in Feb 14, 2012 2:20 PM america... like it is in most countries.
6 yes Feb 13, 2012 3:38 PM
7 yes definatley! There are screens popping up everywhere now... It's Feb 13, 2012 12:58 AM commonplace for clubs to have projectors. We are living more and more in a digital world ... and it can only grow from here
8 It must become more business savy as an business sector, most funding Feb 12, 2012 8:33 PM issues comes from poor client communication, lack of contracts and using not promoting professionally.
9 Yes - it's evolving by definition, in that the technologies that underpin this Feb 11, 2012 11:11 PM form will *always* be changing and thus the practice(s) in this form will change also. It's therefore always heading in multiple different directions!
10 the start of VJing, shadow puppets in the caves, every one still does it too Feb 10, 2012 9:38 PM when they get in front of a projector or beam of light. also the colour organs in the 1700's that combined light and music. not sure where its going as there are so many different forms of VJing http://vjzoo.com/tewhatisvj.htm at the moment because of projector power out door and projection mapping is the current fad it will be interesting to see where it goes from there.
11 Visuals will become ubiquitous as technology makes it Feb 10, 2012 9:04 PM brighter/bigger/cheaper. It's a growing field.
12 ABSOLUTELY!!!!! Constantly evovlving due to the rapid growth in he Feb 10, 2012 4:51 PM technology sector, already we are seeing the use of ipads and wireless midi controllers to increase audience interaction. I see visual media growing to be a strong force... It has come from the minds and soulds of our brothers and sisters, to share what is in their heads, and I believe it is heading towards a more encompassing experience. Cant wait for holographics!!
13 Definitely evolving. Started with light effects, maybe film and VCRs, moving Feb 10, 2012 1:35 AM into ever expanding territory crossing over with other arts, design, architecture, etc
14 Absolutely, more than most other artforms VJing is reliant of technology Feb 9, 2012 9:22 PM which is rapidly evolving. Every year massive advances are being made in the technology that open up whole new create fields for us.
38 of 46 Page 4, Q21. Do you see live media / VJing as an evolving field or artform? Please comment on where you think it's come from and where it's heading?
15 I don't like the direction I see VJ'ing heading in this country. As stated above, Feb 9, 2012 8:43 PM performers seem more interested in the tools they use rather than the final output. This may be a result of new and burgeoning technologies in the field such as mapping and motion control but I really do hope the concentration goes back to the content rather than whether someone is using SD, HD, this or that mixer.
16 The art form is constantly evolving at a rapid pace due to relentless software Feb 9, 2012 7:34 PM updates and releases. The field of live video performance is pretty stagnent due to it not being recognosed as a serious artform in Aus and a fractured VJ community.
17 It is having a deeper role in performance development for theatre and Feb 9, 2012 5:23 PM contemporary performance. Unfortunately the educational institutions that are driving this are doing a largely piss poor job of preparing graduates to work with interactive and digital practioners in ther work
18 Locally in Sydney, VJing and Video art is not evolving, or evolving very Feb 9, 2012 4:44 PM slowly.
19 There was a peak period in Sydney in the early 00's, due mainly I believe to Feb 9, 2012 12:40 PM the prominence of the UWS electronic arts course, following the closure of this course COFA and their time based art courses appear to be taking up the reigns, albeit at a slower rate. The peak time for performances etc would probably have been around the mid 00's, owing mainly to the evolving status of long running events like electrofringe and also due to funding bodies being more willing to support upstarting galleries and projects at this point.. As for the future, that remains to be seen, consumer opinion needs to be moulded significantly to take vjing from the perception of being 'raver' culture.
20 I think it will become more personalised with app. Feb 9, 2012 6:26 AM
21 Vjing has progressed from Analogue media to a truly digital and interactive Feb 9, 2012 6:13 AM media. I think it is heading to being a more interactive experience with the people that are watching the visuals.
22 Yes Feb 9, 2012 5:42 AM
23 I think VJing implies a fixed sort of practice, whereas "live media art" is Feb 9, 2012 5:41 AM evolving and allows changing of method and approach. Its heading towards increasing complexity and gameplay where many people are able to manipulate and interact with media, and many people will be audience as well as artists and interactors all together, playfully.
24 i think as technology advances its becoming a bigger part of music festivals Feb 9, 2012 2:27 AM
25 Visual art is often linked to technology so it naturally evolves with - and Feb 9, 2012 1:28 AM causes evolution of - the technology that enables it
26 Yes, I see vjing as a 20th century concept where people mix video live onto Feb 9, 2012 1:11 AM 2d screens. This is evolving into new media art that involves numerous types of visual stimuli
27 I can certainly see it ever evolving and changing and getting a much larger Feb 9, 2012 12:54 AM audience and recognition in the future.
28 Evolving, maturing. Feb 8, 2012 11:56 PM
39 of 46 Page 4, Q21. Do you see live media / VJing as an evolving field or artform? Please comment on where you think it's come from and where it's heading?
29 On my experience, vjing came from the idea to "integrate" an extra way of Feb 8, 2012 11:42 PM entertaining punters minds while at events in a very experimental way and in a non-essential form, but it now has become almost a 50/50 attraction with the music as it can be completely synced with the music and create a long standing memory on punters minds.
30 Seems to be getting more popular with artists exploring new technologies. Feb 8, 2012 11:39 PM
31 everything is evolving... industry is maturing and getting recognition. Feb 8, 2012 10:27 PM
32 very much so, I believe that vjing is evolving from re-mixing pre-rendered Feb 8, 2012 9:47 PM video to a completely new dimension. The advancements in 3d tracking devices and mapping capabilities is allowing the further development of a more interactive experience for the audience as well as the development of a completely new art scene(Projection mapping and interactive sculptures)
33 I think "VJing" is likely to splinter in the next few years as projection mapping, Feb 8, 2012 9:15 PM augmented reality and other technologies become more mainstream. I think the idea of projecting on to a flat screen while a band/act performs may not hold an audiences attention if they are coming in contact with mapping or other technologies with much more of a wow factor in their everyday lives and artists are going to be forced to stay ahead of they curve.
34 I think VJing is only really starting to mature now, moving away from Feb 8, 2012 9:05 PM rectangle screens, combining technologies, more real time and generative content. We are starting to see more and more the incorporation of different types of software into people workflow, new technologies to augment the experience. Along with the combination of technology I am seeing more and more VJ/Lighting/Musician collaborations which I think really is the future of gigs. We need to create an experience that people can not download.
35 I believe Vjing has really taken off over the past year and is a constantly Feb 8, 2012 9:04 PM evolvong art form.
36 More emphasis on realtime technology, including interactive (motion Feb 8, 2012 8:52 PM tracking, unusual controllers). More emphasis on unique screen layouts. Higher demand from bands/ performers for custom visuals.
40 of 46 41 of 46 Page 4, Q22. Who are your Australian live media art role models, exemplaries or peers you are inspired by? (Leave blank if you do not have any to recommend)
1 strictly n lowdown,netzair Feb 28, 2012 5:07 PM
2 I don't really have any role models at this point... I have seen a field that Feb 26, 2012 5:32 PM interests me and I've been researching as much about the profession as I can. I have purchased some software to practice live VJ mixing and I practice at home as I used to when I first started to DJ. I think that it's an exciting and FUN job and I want to be involved in all facets of the medium as I possibly can!!!
3 Illuminart Feb 24, 2012 7:23 AM
4 Severed Heads, Vivid Sydney, Endorphin. Feb 21, 2012 1:56 PM
5 Peter Callas, Stephen Jones, Tom Ellard Feb 18, 2012 11:42 PM
6 There are some anonymous people I contact to Feb 13, 2012 3:38 PM
7 grigory vdmokstati, netzair, jem the misfit, jean poole, Feb 13, 2012 12:58 AM
8 Hard to pin down, really! I mean, I'm inspired by everyone whose work I see, Feb 11, 2012 11:11 PM and also by those I'm in touch wiht in the community, but, I also live in a regional area so don't actually get to see other peoples' work very often! Robin Fox is a standout artist to me, but I'm also really impressed with the people who operate as 'hubs' for activities and discourse in the community - like Sean Healy, Jaymis Loveday, Cindi Drennan, Gigori Vdmokstati...
9 Lynette Wallworth, Sean Healy, David Atkins, Paul Bourke, Peter Morse. Feb 10, 2012 9:38 PM
10 Matthew Gingold Feb 10, 2012 9:25 PM
11 Sean Healy, Lynette Wallworth Feb 10, 2012 9:04 PM
12 VDMO Kstati Crystalotus Feb 10, 2012 4:51 PM
13 Grigory (vdmo kstati) has been great at building some community; also I've Feb 10, 2012 1:35 AM recently seen some of his visuals at a couple of festivals and they were good
14 Chunky Moves-Gideon Obarzanek Eness Feb 9, 2012 9:22 PM
15 So many. Netzair, Scott draves, Bartek, addictive TV, Feb 9, 2012 7:34 PM
16 Beeple Feb 9, 2012 4:44 PM
17 David Haines, Joyce Hinterding, John Gillies. Peter Callas, Ian Andrews, Feb 9, 2012 12:40 PM Robin Fox
18 rod berry, jason lam, robin fox, alex white, marcus schappi, pia van gelder, Feb 9, 2012 6:26 AM cake industries, experimenta media arts, d/lux media arts, fred rodrigues, rene christen, nick roux,
19 Vortex Visuals, Benski, Shiptu Shaboo Feb 9, 2012 6:13 AM
20 Gruchy bros, Matt gingold Feb 9, 2012 5:42 AM
21 I am inspired by the whole scene, and appreciate seeing "Realtime" Feb 9, 2012 5:41 AM academics as well as beerswilled laptop VJs, they all have something to offer. But I wish there were more true unique australian artists rather than
42 of 46 Page 4, Q22. Who are your Australian live media art role models, exemplaries or peers you are inspired by? (Leave blank if you do not have any to recommend)
copying the overseas acts...
22 Kit Webster, Sean Healy (Jean Poole) Feb 9, 2012 1:11 AM
23 VJ Zoo, Cindi, Gav Seed (Jabberwocky Polymorph). Feb 9, 2012 12:54 AM
24 drop bear, kit webster Feb 9, 2012 12:09 AM
25 video kidz in sydney. Feb 9, 2012 12:06 AM
26 All the Vj community that ive met, we all have something to bring to the Feb 8, 2012 11:42 PM scene and keep it interesting and evolving.
27 Tim Gruchy, Tom Ellard, Cindi Drennan, ENESS. Feb 8, 2012 11:39 PM
28 olaf mayer, peter walker, cindi drenan Feb 8, 2012 10:27 PM
29 There are too many to mention. There are a number of amazing artists in Feb 8, 2012 9:47 PM australia and i have been inspired by many that are pushing the envelope and developing new interactive video media.
30 Australian?... not sure. but Michel Gondry and Jim Henson have lit the way Feb 8, 2012 9:15 PM for me.
31 Eness and Everyone Is Happy do some pretty tidy work. Most of my role Feb 8, 2012 9:05 PM models are generative/procedural graphic artists from Europe.
32 Endorphin, many musicians, Feb 8, 2012 9:04 PM
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