Calendar

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Black Life on Air

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Black Life on Air

by Sharita Towne

A show of work from artist and winter 2019 New Media Fellow Sharita Towne.

Date:
Nov 19 – Feb 29
APPLICATIONS DUE: Open Signal Labs 2020 Black Film Fellowship

APPLICATIONS DUE: Open Signal Labs 2020 Black Film Fellowship

Open Signal Labs' Black Filmmaker Fellowship allows six Portland-based Black filmmakers each year to immerse themselves in a creative environment that avoids the biases of extra-cultural critique, while fostering an environment of trust and experimentation. 

Date:
Dec 20

Winter Closure

Dec 23 – Jan 31 12:00am – 12:00am

In order to bring in the community to help us finalize our strategic plan in early 2020, we will extend our annual winter facility closure, spanning December 23, 2019 to January 31, 2020.

This pause will provide time for Open Signal staff to fully participate in planning alongside our community members.

Read more:
https://www.opensignalpdx.org/news/winter-closure/

Perception Neuron Motion Capture

Perception Neuron Motion Capture

This three hour workshop will train you to use the Perception Neuron motion capture system, as well as integrate the motion capture data into Unity to animate a humanoid model.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Feb 20
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Mar 3
Ages:
16+
New Media Fellow Exhibition: Jessica Mehta

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Jessica Mehta

A show of work from artist and fall 2019 New Media Fellow Jessica Mehta.

Date:
Mar 10 – May 11
The Hive Mind

The Hive Mind

Gather with interested community members and industry leaders to discuss how immersive media is informing the present and shaping our physical and virtual futures.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Mar 10
Ages:
16+
Intro to Unity

Intro to Unity

Have you ever wanted to design a video game, create a world in virtual reality or experiment with 3D models? With Unity, all of these are within your reach.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Mar 12
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Mar 26
Ages:
16+
Unity II

Unity II

In this Unity workshop, students will learn how to set up a custom third-person controller and use a camera follow system to dynamically track your player in 3D space. Moreover, they will further their knowledge of scripting for interactivity in scenes.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Apr 2
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts Apr 7
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Date:
Starts Apr 23
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts May 5
Ages:
16+
New Media Fellow Exhibition: Laura Medina

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Laura Medina

A show of work from artist and fall 2019 New Media Fellow Laura Medina.

Date:
May 11 – Jul 10
Intro to Virtual Production

Intro to Virtual Production

This workshop will show you Open Signal’s virtual production workflow using the Canon C100, Vive trackers, Unity, LIV mixed-reality video software, and Open Broadcast Software.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts May 14
Ages:
16+
Signal Jam

Signal Jam

Experiment with equipment from our analog video library, get a VR demo and meet other creatives by attending one of our Signal Jams.

Cost:
Free
Date:
Starts May 21
Ages:
16+
New Media Fellow Exhibition: Sam Mendoza

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Sam Mendoza

A show of work from artist and spring 2020 New Media Fellow Sam Mendoza.

Date:
Aug 11 – Oct 2
New Media Fellow Exhibition: Myles de Bastion

New Media Fellow Exhibition: Myles de Bastion

A show of work from artist and spring 2020 New Media Fellow Myles de Bastion.

Date:
Oct 13 – Dec 4