The Lemniscate by Ann Johnson, Charles Comstock

Explore the fascinating world of interactive art and technology in this 48-minute conference talk from Strange Loop. Dive into the creation of "The Lemniscate," an innovative project combining sculpture, programming, and MIDI technology. Learn about the system architecture, including the browser kiosk and microcontroller setup. Discover the intricacies of programming animations for the sculpture, covering language basics, color modes, pixel variables, and functions. Experience live programming demonstrations showcasing the sculpture's real-time response capabilities. Gain insights into MIDI history, events, and input details, followed by a hands-on MIDI input demo. Examine the structure of MIDI packets and explore design constraints and interfaces. Perfect for artists, programmers, and technology enthusiasts interested in the intersection of art and code.