[Jobs] Who wants to have some fun?

[Alan Majer]

Yes, Dave replied to me, but looks like he didn't cc the list. I met with him too, and he seems like an interesting character and I'll help out with  bit of my spare time since it seems like curious project and I always enjoy doing something different. Here's a brief excerpt of what he described he has on hand:I have several webcams, many screens, several computers of varying specs with various operating systems. I have Raz Pi 2. l have several distros but i am very new to all this so learning curve is what it is. Also have all the components to build any circuit with a huge breadboard if needed. Oh and i inherited an audrino which could come in handy. There Seems Like multiple ways to do it using existing software. No need to rebuild the wheel. Video format is easily changeable. They are usually stored on a hardrive or server. Playback devices will be whatever we can make work.
My read of it is that it's a cash strapped project, but that Dave is flexible and pretty much up for whatever if the video and and screens can be made to be interactive. I dropped by his studio and there's a few misc computers, arduino, and some VGA monitors as well as parts like old VCRs. We chatted about possibly doing something fun with the old tech like hacking some VCRs to make them run by home made floor based pressure switches. 
So if you're up for something a little different and laid back it might be a good idea to drop by to meet Dave and see if it's for you.
Alan
To: jobs at hacklab.to
From: davis at snickers.org
Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2016 09:27:39 -0400
Subject: Re: [Jobs] Who wants to have some fun?


  
    
  
  
    Was there any follow up to these great questions re: the job?

    

    

    On 2016-06-10 12:29 AM, Alan Majer
      wrote:

    
    
      
      Hi Dave,
        

        
        It sounds like more than 5 hours of work. But if you have
          more details it might be easier to find the right person, or
          at least get some advice on what you're doing.... 
        

        
        ie. You say you have "all the tools at the ready", it would
          be helpful to know what these tools are. Do you have some kind
          of existing webcam software you need connected, if so, what
          type of control and options does it offer? Or are you looking
          for someone to write you some machine vision software from
          scratch? Is there integration with max/msp/jitter, processing,
          pure data, isadora, or something else? What OS? Where are videos stored, how many monitors
            and how many screens? What are the interactions? What
            formats are movies/videos in, how/where are they stored,
            what kinds of playback device(s) are you thinking of using?
        

        
        Sorry for all the questions, but details are very helpful
          in this kind of installation. 
        

        
        Alan

          

          
            From: manofmauz at gmail.com

            Date: Wed, 8 Jun 2016 12:59:08 -0400

            To: jobs at hacklab.to

            Subject: [Jobs] Who wants to have some fun?

            

            
              
                Hello all,

                  

                
                My name is Dave Mauz. I am having an art show at the
                Northern Contemporary Gallery downstairs from Hack Lab
                T.O. I am looking to employ an individual for 5hrs and
                possibly more that is preferable to them for some simple
                programming tasks. The main component of project that I
                will need assistance is to turn webcams in to triggers
                that will then play video on various screens. I have all
                the tools at the ready. Basically anyone who wants to
                play around with a bunch of cool toys and be part of a
                real cool art show and get paid and fed for their
                troubles please contact me ASAP. 

                

              
              Keep On Hacking In The Free World.

            
            

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