VJing

Vjing is very collaborative it uses a seemless mix of abilities to create the final product. It peaked in the naughties but it had been around for a long time before that. Artists used to stick slides together then add coloured oils to it. When the projector was on the oils would then move about. I love the idea of doing the work like this rather than having it all computer generated, it just adds another dimension to it. Its like a visual journal, where every page uses a mixture of techniques and it just makes it feel quirky and unique. I love the use of different media and also having the audience interaction, where they can be a part of it and control it is so interesting.

I found this wee video which gives a bit of an overview of VJing. And how the creative process works.

Vjing is made up of 3 elements

1 Sound

The majority of VJs create the visual aspect and then make sound that fits in with it. 

2 Up to date technology

VJs use a variety of technology, VJ hardware can be split into categories, Source, Playback, Mixing, Effects and Output. 
Source hardware generates a video picture for example, video camera and video synthesizers the VJ can then manipulate this.
Playback hardware plays back an existing video stream, this could come from VHS and DVD players.
Mixing hardware allows all these streams to be combined. This is a video mixer or special VJ software.
Effects hardware allows you to add special effects to the stream.
Output hardware, is how the final product is displayed, this could be via video projector, LED display or a plasma screen

3 Artistic understanding of visual space
VJs create a visual sound. Which has psychological aspects. It mixes the senses because you are able to view the sound. VJing often takes place at events such as concerts, nightclubs, and music festivals. In these spaces/events people sometimes take mind altering substances. The VJ sets can then add to this.