Instrumentales artísticos para la exploración submarina, Gijon
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ARTE Y CIENCIA EN EL MAR
http://arteycienciaenelmar.com/
spanish:
Laboratorio abierto: “Instrumentales artísticos para la exploración submarina”
Dirigido por Andy Gracie y Marc Duseiller (Hackteria) y Jorge Chachero (DocumentAzul).
Horarios: jueves 25 septiembre de 4 a 9.30 hs., viernes 26 septiembre de 10 a 14 hs. y de 4 a 9.30 hs.
Este taller tiene como punto de partida la creación audiovisual submarina por medio de tecnologías de bajo coste y de creación DIY (o Hazlo tú mismo). Se dirige a todo tipo de público interesado en experimentar con la construcción de aparatos específicos de exploración subacuática, creados y desarrollados para la ocasión (como video-microscopios USB, lámparas o sistemas de iluminación, y cámaras web subacuáticas).
Participación gratuita. No es necesaria la inscripción.
english:
Open laboratory: artistic instruments for submarine exploration
led by Andy Gracie and Marc Duseiller (Hackteria) and Jorge Chachero (DocumentAzul).
Times: Thursday 25th September 4pm to 9.30pm. Friday 26th September 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 9.30pm
This workshop takes takes as its starting point underwater audiovisual creation using low-cost and DIY technologies. It is suitable for all audiences interested in experimenting with the construction and use of specific equipment for underwater exploration, created and developed for the occasion (such as USB video-microscopes, lamps and lighting systems, and underwater webcams).
Participation is free. Inscription is not necessary.
Programme
(provisional...)
thursday pm - making
waterproof camera boxes
disposable camera shutter release systems
drag filters and mechanisms
encasing board cameras and other stuff in pdms
LED lighting rigs
periscopes
testing for leaks and short circuits in salt water boxes (30g salt per litre water)
+ bonus evening squid filming session
friday am - using
field recording and sampling on local beaches and docks
friday pm – analysing
downloading, viewing and editing of footage
viewing of plankton samples under microscope
editing of footage into montage
printing select images
dusjagr brings:
some microscopes and dangerous chemicals
andy brings:
LEDs, PDMS, electrical wire, silicone sealer, disposable aquatic cameras, plastic sheets, plastic tubes, mirrors, steel wire, fine fabrics, tapes, araldite, small aquaria, printing inks, rubber gloves, pipe t-junctions, hose clamps, plastic boxes, webcams...
jorge chachero brings:
cool, semi home-made aquatic camera housings, miles of cable, waterproof cable connectors, lots of experience...
http://hackteria.org/workshops/review-of-tech4dev-waterhackathon/
http://hackteria.org/wiki/Tech4Dev
informative links:
instructables type projects that can be adapted:
http://www.instructables.com/id/solar-LED-underwater-graffiti-creatures/
http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-Camera-Housing-on-a-budget/?ALLSTEPS
http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-n-Cheerful-Underwater-Webcam/
suppliers of useful bits and pieces....
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/led-product-catalogue/waterproof-led-strips-blocks.html
plankton collection:
http://www.sfrc.ufl.edu/planktonweb/sampling.htm
http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/monitoring/sop/chapter_4/LG400.pdf
http://drs.nio.org/drs/bitstream/2264/95/1/Zooplankton_Manual.pdf