https://azmadigital.com Axis-Z Media Arts Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:45:18 +0000 https://azmadigital.com en https://azmadigital.com/Front Sun, 27 May 2018 18:31:32 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Front <img width="820" height="200" width_o="820" height_o="200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/80d2e7c23a5be09a9af95775fe89e036c48b085b64b079730187939fc0af8957/WebLogo_820x200White.png" data-mid="18725473" border="0" data-scale="84" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/820/i/80d2e7c23a5be09a9af95775fe89e036c48b085b64b079730187939fc0af8957/WebLogo_820x200White.png" /> AXIS&nbsp; Z&nbsp; MEDIA&nbsp; ARTS https://azmadigital.com/About Sun, 27 May 2018 18:31:36 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/About About Us Axis Z Media Arts (AZMA) is a digital art studio based in Calgary, Canada that creates genre-blurring digital experiences that break out of the traditional rectangular screen and into the real world. We specialize in projection mapping, interactive installations, 3D animation, and sound, with a focus on artistic detail, technical execution, and audience engagement. Our team comprises media artists, creative coders, designers, and technical specialists from Canada and Colombia, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration to push boundaries and inspire new discoveries. We strive to engage the digital era with curiosity and wonder while questioning its impact on our lives. Axis-Z? Axis-Z refers to the Z-axis in a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, which gives an object depth and makes it 3D. <img width="200" height="194" width_o="200" height_o="194" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9e52ecfd0fa1d071630371a63571b2915eaf4a1185fe36188182e8e33507e7c6/axis.png" data-mid="33561956" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/200/i/9e52ecfd0fa1d071630371a63571b2915eaf4a1185fe36188182e8e33507e7c6/axis.png" /> Our Responsibility Our use of large-scale projection mapping is energy-intensive and can have negative environmental impacts. To offset this, we support Cool Earth, a non-profit organization that helps rainforest communities prevent deforestation and its effects on climate change. https://azmadigital.com/Collision-2 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:40:43 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Collision-2 Collision Projection Mapping Installation 2025 Januray 31st - February 16th, 2025Activation on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Stephen Avenue:&nbsp;Facade of El Furniture Warehouse, Original Joe's and Annabelle's Kitchen 107 8 Ave SW, Calgary 6pm - 10pm Collision is a projection mapping installation that invites viewers to rethink their relationship with time in today’s digital age. Using evolving visuals, we explore the ways technology and social media distort our perception of time, accelerating our days and merging moments into a continuous, often overwhelming flow. Through this experience, we encourage viewers to confront the effects of this distortion and restore a sense of genuine human connection. Set against the architectural features of the buildings: El Furniture Warehouse, Original Joe’s and Annabelle’s Kitchen on Stephen Avenue, our visuals evolve and pulse, conveying a sense of movement that mirrors time slipping and bending around us. We blend physics-inspired effects with an evocative soundtrack that synchronizes with the visuals, creating a layered sensory experience. Each element of Collision urges the viewer to pause, reflect, and consider what endures amidst the rush of digital life. Credits Presented at Chinook Blast Festival Artistic Direction, Animation and Projection Mapping: Laura Anzola &amp; Matthew Waddell Thanks to: Night Light Festival and the Victoria Park BIA <img width="2048" height="1365" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/56cd46029eb6fd4de8a78df090ba429bc79c8737f9c897d6d0579a73e67858e2/3-IMGL5688.jpg" data-mid="229439264" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/56cd46029eb6fd4de8a78df090ba429bc79c8737f9c897d6d0579a73e67858e2/3-IMGL5688.jpg" /> <img width="1530" height="1020" width_o="1530" height_o="1020" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f1004fa98c1d8771074e16e1526b2b682bf3b495880f75fc26e95e73e7e43fa9/IMGL5649.jpg" data-mid="226082020" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f1004fa98c1d8771074e16e1526b2b682bf3b495880f75fc26e95e73e7e43fa9/IMGL5649.jpg" /> <img width="4032" height="3024" width_o="4032" height_o="3024" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aebe7faf1b6a457abbd5947cfb59804b750b82ca7a1bbe3d438ae544414b84ca/IMG_4541_jpg.jpg" data-mid="226082018" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aebe7faf1b6a457abbd5947cfb59804b750b82ca7a1bbe3d438ae544414b84ca/IMG_4541_jpg.jpg" /> <img width="1620" height="1080" width_o="1620" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f338110bfd467a6006c58b59c28d7011b81f0d90dd97b7d1ad7e6543e441b9e3/IMGL5664.jpg" data-mid="226082023" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f338110bfd467a6006c58b59c28d7011b81f0d90dd97b7d1ad7e6543e441b9e3/IMGL5664.jpg" /> <img width="2048" height="1365" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/206c8c9683afdf8770a056ce5a90d8d7782a369536ace5e145d2a4b2a3b410eb/11-IMGL5651.jpg" data-mid="229439279" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/206c8c9683afdf8770a056ce5a90d8d7782a369536ace5e145d2a4b2a3b410eb/11-IMGL5651.jpg" /> <img width="1620" height="1080" width_o="1620" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/092647e24bae1ddddf2f0b88b1f1b6eeb5db337cb8a6eca9707c08ffc1c614a5/13-IMGL5641.jpg" data-mid="229439275" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/092647e24bae1ddddf2f0b88b1f1b6eeb5db337cb8a6eca9707c08ffc1c614a5/13-IMGL5641.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e397a84099d807f7ccfee3eebb62a5cae0ad344188183cb93157ccd85f2bd626/23-01_ES_Buzz-Cut---Rocket-Jr.jpg" data-mid="229439277" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e397a84099d807f7ccfee3eebb62a5cae0ad344188183cb93157ccd85f2bd626/23-01_ES_Buzz-Cut---Rocket-Jr.jpg" /> <img width="1620" height="1080" width_o="1620" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/574938da3dc93fa0515f3260986d698b17c99aab4712be3380434741755b382f/16-IMGL5629.jpg" data-mid="229439278" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/574938da3dc93fa0515f3260986d698b17c99aab4712be3380434741755b382f/16-IMGL5629.jpg" /> <img width="2048" height="1365" width_o="2048" height_o="1365" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b253beef3a8182a58695aab733a92b409bad09d104e168bbf7e4b091b5d4bd5a/7-IMGL5660.jpg" data-mid="229439280" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b253beef3a8182a58695aab733a92b409bad09d104e168bbf7e4b091b5d4bd5a/7-IMGL5660.jpg" /> <img width="1620" height="1080" width_o="1620" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2a50a0852943e3d63a93d571615e79fca7987dc19139b6a57876f4ae5508bde/18-IMGL5622.jpg" data-mid="229439287" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c2a50a0852943e3d63a93d571615e79fca7987dc19139b6a57876f4ae5508bde/18-IMGL5622.jpg" /> <img width="1920" height="1080" width_o="1920" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b3ce57261a85b19905f4db320ef7e2c074f8f8cc5ee438f180eeb0c8987a0365/24-01_ES_Buzz-Cut---Rocket-Jr.jpg" data-mid="229439285" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b3ce57261a85b19905f4db320ef7e2c074f8f8cc5ee438f180eeb0c8987a0365/24-01_ES_Buzz-Cut---Rocket-Jr.jpg" /> <img width="1620" height="1080" width_o="1620" height_o="1080" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e103d15e8fc0d3d35d43bc704270fadfa2b967e8c086a2ba49533e538632c12/15-IMGL5635.jpg" data-mid="229439283" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e103d15e8fc0d3d35d43bc704270fadfa2b967e8c086a2ba49533e538632c12/15-IMGL5635.jpg" /> https://azmadigital.com/2MuchTech Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:45:18 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/2MuchTech 2MuchTech Projection Mapping Installation 2023 September 28-30, 2023TransAlta Building Columns&nbsp; 110 12 Ave SW, Calgary 6pm - 11pm Overwhelmed by the relentless stream of social media, VR, AR, AI, and the latest must-have gadgets? 2MuchTech offers a hyper-charged projection experience that scrutinizes technology's role in our lives, particularly amid environmental disruptions. This provokes us to consider whether technology is spurring progress or is merely a catalyst for chaos. Step into this exploration with us as we probe technology's footprint on our world, punctuated by moments of dark humor, bright colours, and deep truths. Credits Presented at Night Light Festival by the Victoria Park BIA Artistic Direction, Animation and Projection Mapping: Laura Anzola &amp; Matthew Waddell Thanks to: David Low <img width="1013" height="1350" width_o="1013" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/13feba17694e80509e02a222229551a5feb2d7be750ebe94c181eeab724f8f41/IMG_7522.jpg" data-mid="226081150" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/13feba17694e80509e02a222229551a5feb2d7be750ebe94c181eeab724f8f41/IMG_7522.jpg" /> <img width="1350" height="900" width_o="1350" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0811221db4c8fc808ef65f39f70694885b94087e925578ccf6bda52f21a5cc7c/IMG_7621.jpg" data-mid="226081143" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0811221db4c8fc808ef65f39f70694885b94087e925578ccf6bda52f21a5cc7c/IMG_7621.jpg" /> <img width="900" height="1350" width_o="900" height_o="1350" 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height="900" width_o="1350" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7d4f8d3db8924c8d960059e40f3f661ff48f296bfcffd6f864430b3e6ca8a37a/IMG_7568.jpg" data-mid="226081142" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7d4f8d3db8924c8d960059e40f3f661ff48f296bfcffd6f864430b3e6ca8a37a/IMG_7568.jpg" /> <img width="1350" height="900" width_o="1350" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0d7974c2f59ea61b8e4fec46828e78e0eecd68c0dc6c3f216d23b4f3f5e6e6d9/IMG_7633.jpg" data-mid="226081144" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0d7974c2f59ea61b8e4fec46828e78e0eecd68c0dc6c3f216d23b4f3f5e6e6d9/IMG_7633.jpg" /> <img width="1013" height="1350" width_o="1013" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/33cd2ccbe6d3290e731e1253e88b84bdd911bff0d3725fa35c201ba9f94c1f55/IMG_7726.jpg" data-mid="226081146" border="0" 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data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba9986a3d6e2ecafe11340b96d28624dbe69b8dfe80f91fde9949c15fc50eee2/116A4690.jpg" data-mid="192042511" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba9986a3d6e2ecafe11340b96d28624dbe69b8dfe80f91fde9949c15fc50eee2/116A4690.jpg" /> BiblioBeats 2 Projection Mapping Installation 2023 September 28-30, 2023 Central Memorial Park Library 7:30pm - 11pm Over the last two winters, AZMA has partnered with animators from Calgary and Bogotá to create six unique projection mappings at Central Memorial Park Library. AZMA handles the technical side, allowing artists to focus on creative storytelling. This collaboration offers a community platform for artistic expression without the need for technical expertise in projection mapping. The first trio of animations drew inspiration from the library's architecture, its role as a repository of books, and the cultural significance of Memorial Park. Utilizing a diverse set of techniques, artists Residuo, Sergio Moreno, and AZMA produced works that range from 3D and 2D digital animation to motion graphics and handmade stop-motion. The remaining three animations were crafted with the winter season in mind. As the solstice nears and the days grow shorter, these pieces by Tyler Longmire, Emmanuel Ho, and Residuo serve as luminous reminders of the Holiday Spirit, casting light and warmth during the darkest months. Together, these six animations span two themes and showcase the diverse potential of architectural projection mapping. Credits Presented by Victoria Park BIA and Calgary Public Library Artistic Direction and Projection Mapping: AZMA Animation 1: Laura Anzola and Matthew Waddell Animation 2: Residuo Studio, Daniela Briceño and Diego Cortes Animation 3: Sergio Moreno&nbsp; Animation 4: Residuo Studio, Daniela Briceño, Blanca Castellar and Diego Cortes Animation 5: Emmanuel Ho Animation 6: Tyler Klein Longmire https://azmadigital.com/Impossible-Geometries Tue, 09 May 2023 21:24:02 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Impossible-Geometries Impossible Geometries Immersive Interactive Projection Mapping Installation 2022 New Version in Development Impossible Geometries is currently being redeveloped as a new, education-focused edition. We are now taking meetings and setting up bookings for this updated version, with availability beginning in fall 2026 and a premiere planned for summer 2026. Impossible Geometries is an interactive 360-degree projection experience where art and mathematics become the main characters. Through play, humor, and narrative, visitors move through and activate immersive environments, learning ideas in math and art through experience rather than explanation. The new edition features six interactive worlds, each introduced by short stop-motion animations, and is designed for immersive galleries, science centres, and cultural spaces. Presentation History March 1 – September 5, 2022THEMUSEUMKitchener, Ontario, CA Impossible Geometries was the inaugural experience presented in THEMUSEUM’s EYEPOOL interactive 360-degree projection environment. This immersive exhibit took visitors through ten unique audiovisual worlds exploring elements of visual design, interaction, and play. Guests entered a surreal landscape where space and time warped and abstract geometries filled the room. Each world emphasized a different visual design element, including line, dot, shape, texture, space, color, intersection, scale, negative and positive space, and repetition. Visitors were encouraged to explore freely, knowing there were no right answers. Sensors in the room tracked movement and activated interactive floor animations, encouraging play, exploration, and reflection on the visual elements present in each world. Credits Presented by THEMUSEUM Artistic Direction, Animation, Interactive Design, Projection Mapping and Creative Coding: Laura Anzola and Matthew Waddell Music: Darren Young Thanks to: Daniel MacPherson <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/37d62219ea3d732c55bbae8f7b18d8fc68111fbbdc0d45d37a9ef8385aa6bc7e/A64A7886.jpg" data-mid="179226576" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/37d62219ea3d732c55bbae8f7b18d8fc68111fbbdc0d45d37a9ef8385aa6bc7e/A64A7886.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a46588aa914cad7c645e8ef9ed1eb2a1423c3962fe691ddfa25fdd6fec13561/A64A8091.jpg" data-mid="179226578" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a46588aa914cad7c645e8ef9ed1eb2a1423c3962fe691ddfa25fdd6fec13561/A64A8091.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61bb33707a8cc582e50bc2deb5f412f5c69d9fa51861596b222c48cba80e8716/A64A7859.jpg" data-mid="179226574" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/61bb33707a8cc582e50bc2deb5f412f5c69d9fa51861596b222c48cba80e8716/A64A7859.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2af052952a3ab6fc038a6f2a1d1bef034ddae877834de86089ddf6a6344a244f/A64A8374.jpg" data-mid="179226580" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2af052952a3ab6fc038a6f2a1d1bef034ddae877834de86089ddf6a6344a244f/A64A8374.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dac1a8e96de9b28eeb899022fda771fd4e1751f382d8f85cf8c47706164ee711/A64A7839.jpg" data-mid="179226573" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dac1a8e96de9b28eeb899022fda771fd4e1751f382d8f85cf8c47706164ee711/A64A7839.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/698f4dad0fd2dacb1fa68f45b64ac9d77e8eb9174e039401c62063278625981f/A64A8143.jpg" data-mid="179226579" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/698f4dad0fd2dacb1fa68f45b64ac9d77e8eb9174e039401c62063278625981f/A64A8143.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7b46cfa0494b1f06d0d4b8b69b0a7e50839110cf14d0b8a4c4adc20b3d8e6f55/A64A8664.jpg" data-mid="179226586" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7b46cfa0494b1f06d0d4b8b69b0a7e50839110cf14d0b8a4c4adc20b3d8e6f55/A64A8664.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c4ddd68339150025dd25276cf5e4a52a1862c65a6e69577b09b2f4e49f924a4d/A64A7738.jpg" data-mid="179226572" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c4ddd68339150025dd25276cf5e4a52a1862c65a6e69577b09b2f4e49f924a4d/A64A7738.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5e6badd768a88a62fdb52d13f8eb36102e66bbf9f208305c2d729203de5b4330/IMGL2761.jpg" data-mid="179226587" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5e6badd768a88a62fdb52d13f8eb36102e66bbf9f208305c2d729203de5b4330/IMGL2761.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1ad7357dbf38c806e66ea36bc582decb2cef9aa04ae31359e2be7552604a1302/A64A8561.jpg" data-mid="179226584" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1ad7357dbf38c806e66ea36bc582decb2cef9aa04ae31359e2be7552604a1302/A64A8561.jpg" /> <img width="800" height="1200" width_o="800" height_o="1200" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/585dbdaad242c6489794bfc52254e3042fcd294e056f5a9efe636d80c85a941d/A64A8450.jpg" data-mid="179226583" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/800/i/585dbdaad242c6489794bfc52254e3042fcd294e056f5a9efe636d80c85a941d/A64A8450.jpg" /> https://azmadigital.com/BiblioBeats Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:55:20 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/BiblioBeats BiblioBeats Projection Mapping Installation 2021 December 10-19, 2021 Central Memorial Park Library 5pm - 11pm We teamed up with Victoria Park BIA,&nbsp; (who just got some lovely laser projectors) to create and commission three new projection mapping animations that explore a wide range of styles and techniques while representing Canada and Colombia. Animation #1 by Laura Anzola and Matthew Waddell uses abstract geometry and particles - tightly synchronized to the beat - to highlight architecture and rhythm. Animation #2 by Residuo Animacion is a hand-made, stop motion animation using pastels and powdered pigments to take us on a crafty journey through texture and human touch. Animation #3 by Sergio Moreno is a smiley mix of 3D and 2D animation that brings the library into the park with books, written text and colourful paper transitions.&nbsp; Credits Presented by Victoria Park BIA and Calgary Public Library Artistic Direction and Projection Mapping: AZMA Animation 1: Laura Anzola and Matthew Waddell Animation 2: Residuo Studio, Daniela Briceño and Diego Cortes Animation 3: Sergio Moreno&nbsp; Technical Direction: Marc Lavallee Photos: Studio Stratagem (Emily Promise Allison) Video: Kara Bree Productions Thanks to: David Low <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7f112b95d0519dbe779259dfa601bee917ff7d8b883d2681da25026bbf2ad040/116A4709.jpg" data-mid="127431717" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7f112b95d0519dbe779259dfa601bee917ff7d8b883d2681da25026bbf2ad040/116A4709.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3ad86119312a21bc3fd30dff7114535aad06d8f4505ab4e103249ae3136394d3/116A4854.jpg" data-mid="127431721" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3ad86119312a21bc3fd30dff7114535aad06d8f4505ab4e103249ae3136394d3/116A4854.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5067e2c37804465662d8b8a0b341115583b8baab506d0562f12e1e97399292f/116A4823.jpg" data-mid="127431720" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e5067e2c37804465662d8b8a0b341115583b8baab506d0562f12e1e97399292f/116A4823.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/14606443bd53d118bb6d10cc6ea54620fe411e7a54ee3959a334f671befc84f6/116A4785.jpg" data-mid="127431718" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/14606443bd53d118bb6d10cc6ea54620fe411e7a54ee3959a334f671befc84f6/116A4785.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d9975579321d1fd66b944c1ddf9705f41f684cb39caca35ca664123b391bcf2f/116A4695.jpg" data-mid="127431716" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d9975579321d1fd66b944c1ddf9705f41f684cb39caca35ca664123b391bcf2f/116A4695.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="675" width_o="1200" height_o="675" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d6301ffde49bada5ac401b93ca142e1c029c10385043e49c4253bef1d2751b61/116A4800.jpg" data-mid="127431719" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d6301ffde49bada5ac401b93ca142e1c029c10385043e49c4253bef1d2751b61/116A4800.jpg" /> https://azmadigital.com/Reel-2021 Thu, 28 Sep 2023 19:34:56 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Reel-2021 Reel 2021 Featuring footage from:&nbsp; Gravitation, 2020 | Calgary TropiCalgary, GLOW Festival, 2017 | Calgary Alberta Winter Games, 2020 | Airdrie The Long View Polar Bear, 2019 | Calgary Spectral Illuminations II, Cental Park Library, 2017 | Calgary BiblioBeats, 2021 | Calgary https://azmadigital.com/Gravitation Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:30:52 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Gravitation Gravitation Projection Mapping Installation 2020 Victoria Park BIA &amp; AZMA present GRAVITATION October 10th - November 6th, 2020&nbsp; Gravitation is a large-scale projection mapped installation taking place each night along 1st Street SW between 12 Ave and 13 Ave SW. Gravitation combines particle-based animations along with inspirational texts, commenting on life under a pandemic, to create a truly unique and mesmerizing experience for the Calgary public. &nbsp; The installation is inspired by gravitation, a physical natural phenomena that is shared by all matter in the universe. Gravitation references the movement by which any particle of matter is able to attract and repel others with varying force over time. Particles exist both individually and collectively and are involved in an ongoing, ever-changing push/pull relationship to negotiate space and shape. The fluctuating movements within Gravitation are inspired by the ways society has adapted to deal with the challenges present during COVID-19 and the difficulties of being apart while trying to connect with loved ones and the world around us.&nbsp; Credits Presented by Victoria Park BIA Concept: Laura Anzola, Matthew Waddell and Uii Savage Technical Direction: Marc LavalleePhotos: Studio Stratagem (Emily Promise Allison)&nbsp; Video: Kara Bree Productions Thanks to:&nbsp; David Low and Paul Magnuson <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/810bbf7a15eaf6c78c2c864aabb982988666ef2b5c864d78b3d9fab45761ee0a/116A1060.jpg" data-mid="95872371" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/810bbf7a15eaf6c78c2c864aabb982988666ef2b5c864d78b3d9fab45761ee0a/116A1060.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3dff79fe03d0addbbddf7f68833d1f24aaaeb11e4d2953407b2056e467241fdd/116A1092.jpg" data-mid="95872372" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3dff79fe03d0addbbddf7f68833d1f24aaaeb11e4d2953407b2056e467241fdd/116A1092.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d403d6f04b0204e45c26454590f71bd4beed0749e87574b4eded9411bfc9a359/16A0907.jpg" data-mid="95872370" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d403d6f04b0204e45c26454590f71bd4beed0749e87574b4eded9411bfc9a359/16A0907.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/819f8ed9a0b795d963c9fce58b459ba8c0a4f8a5296fd2b2e18281d080eec262/116A1128.jpg" data-mid="95872373" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/819f8ed9a0b795d963c9fce58b459ba8c0a4f8a5296fd2b2e18281d080eec262/116A1128.jpg" /> <img width="1200" height="800" width_o="1200" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/80de881eab5584baeaff946bf74ec2be9f676be0437cbc7e52d70972a691c43f/116A1136.jpg" data-mid="95872374" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/80de881eab5584baeaff946bf74ec2be9f676be0437cbc7e52d70972a691c43f/116A1136.jpg" /> https://azmadigital.com/Real-Time-Tuesdays Fri, 10 Apr 2020 23:40:01 +0000 Axis-Z Media Arts https://azmadigital.com/Real-Time-Tuesdays <img width="1280" height="720" width_o="1280" height_o="720" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4e8c1ab0aaabf50c3e451fb85bef068d58a3785c96e2cc4a882cec0dc048af53/RealTimeTuesday-Web.jpg" data-mid="66512644" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4e8c1ab0aaabf50c3e451fb85bef068d58a3785c96e2cc4a882cec0dc048af53/RealTimeTuesday-Web.jpg" /> In the spring of 2021 we hosted weekly online sessions to build a community centered on digital creativity during the pandemic. Each hour-long meeting included discussions and mini-lessons to inspire creativity and connections. The gatherings were open to anyone and featured challenges and exercises for ongoing engagement. Known as "Real-Time Tuesdays," these sessions went beyond typical workshops to encourage active digital creation and reflection. Participants could join from either a computer or a phone. While we looked forward to eventual in-person gatherings, we embraced the digital format as our current means of community-building. The "Real-Time" label emphasized our focus on immediate creative engagement. For more information and to join the gathering check out the Facebook page here &nbsp; Week 7 May 26&nbsp; 5:30 MST "Digital! Installed!" This week we will look at some of the joys and challenges that come with installing digital art. We'll address how to prepare for installs, tech considerations, project planning, how to save lots of money and also share some tips we've discovered from our past projects. Join us here:&nbsp;https://bit.ly/3d4xGGZ-------------------------------------------------------------------- Week 6 - May 19 5:30 MST "Getting Interactive pt 2" This week we look at how human gestures can be translated into digital realms to add a level of organic connection with the machine.&nbsp; Sensors, interfaces, big data? How do you make a machine understand the the world? Along with sharing some practical tech tips, we'll also discuss the possibilities and limitations of interactive systems and how we can work towards more meaningful human machine interactions.&nbsp; ------------------------- Week 5 - May 12 5:30 MST "Getting Interactive pt 1" This week we look at how human gestures can be translated into digital realms to add a level of organic connection with the machine.&nbsp; Along with sharing some practical tech tips, we'll also discuss the possibilities and limitations of interactive systems and how we can work towards more meaningful human machine interactions. ----------- WEEK 4 - May 5 5:30pm MST"Entering the Third Dimension pt 2" Inspired by the vast potential for wild creative expression that computer art offers, this week we will continue dissecting 3D graphics and animation - what goes into making 3D visuals and how you can start to make your own creations using free software. All are welcome, even if you want to just silently observe, no problem. -------------- WEEK 3 - April 28 5:30pm MST "Entering the Third Dimension" This week we will be giving an introduction to 3D graphics and animation. This will be much less technical than previous weeks as we won't be focusing on any specific software, but we'll be discussing how you can, right now, start exploring the super fun world of 3D computer graphics. We'll look at how to make still images, animations and how to integrate those into real-time processes. --------------------- WEEK 2 - April 21 5:30pm MST'Making Connections: Sound to Light"This week we will continue looking at fun examples of Real-Time graphics and video processing - specifically how sound and music can be used to control your live visual content. We'll also be sharing some artistic inspiration and hot tips on how to take control of your machines (before they take control of you??)