Isadora video tutorials

(original page content is from this thread on the scanlines forum by @smeech)

A few video tutorials for folks who’d like to try working with Isadora - a simple node-based video processing software. It can be used for everything from projection mapping, generative graphics, to interactive installations.

The list below are videos I’ve been developing for my teaching (any feedback welcome) - but I really recommend checking out the Troikatronix Youtube channel for loads more (and in more depth)

BASICS / GENERAL INTERFACE

• Intro to Izzy - pt 1
• Intro to Izzy - pt 2
• Recording the Stage

LIVE CAMERA

• Video Camera Basics
• Magic Mirrors - Live Video and FX
• Chroma Key
• Green Screen Abyme - nesting Chroma Key FX

LIVE VIDEO NETWORKS

• Sending the stage to Skype - using CamTwist and Syphon
• Screen Capture actor - pt1 / pt 2

VIDEO COMPOSITING / MIXING

• Alpha Masks
• Video Mixer

Generative Graphics

• Wave Generators

Control Panels

• Control Panel Basics Pt 1 * Control Panel Basics Pt 2 * Control Panel VJ

Camera Tracking

• Camera Tracking part 1 - Movement Amount via Difference pt1 | pt2
• Camera Tracking Part 2 - EYES Difference
• Camera Tracking Part 3 - EYES Freeze
• Camera Tracking part 4 - Chroma Tracking pt1 | pt2

Audio

• Streaming with the ListenTo plugin