2-Year Old Laser Projection Designs
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Loading ...The really cool part of this technology, is that normal light based projection methods need reflective surfaces to improve luminance of the image, and rear light projection systems degrades over the life of the tube or device. These “new” technologies provide some interesting solutions to the old multiple screen displays, without loosing quality, and in fact: improving quality over any uneven surface. I look forward to the day when these devices were more consumer level, and from what one of these two videos suggest, they will hit the market in 18 months (2 years ago) at prices comparable or of not better than the current plasma or LCD technologies and for sizes generally larger. Doesn’t look like these products have hit the market… very, VERY interested in utilizing one of these types of projectors. It would ROCK the world we live in. Imagine being able to project a full motion flash piece on a slightly frosted window, sidewalk or whole storefront, bus terminal, the passing traffic… and it looking totally awesome! Man it would be fun an amazing canvas to paint on. Just wish i could find a way to get access to one that was mobile… man that would be fun.
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SITO - Collaborative Art - Impulse Freak
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If you like collabrative art,
this one is for you!
Ok… What can i say, was just doing a little exporing with the search term “collaborative art online” and found some kewl stuff…. so i needed to share the following piece from a site that has a frightfully harsh front end, reminiscent of an 80’s design, the main site was a bit garish, but the function made me look deeper and found, Impulse Freak, and thought it was visually interesting… the paradigm worked for me, and thought i would share it even though the site encapsulating it was a but rough.
There are several kewl pieces and all came from the idea for each piece is a grid where artists can get a segment to add. The final piece is an amalgamation of the 9 panels, and each piece is added to a larger [ flash piece ] that ends up making up yet still a larger final piece. Anyone can add to these pieces… pretty kewl if yah ask me.
It is an interesting result for some, others are reminiscent of Second Life SIMs for me, a bunch of people, all with differing goals can make a big grid of hodge-podge mess… some of these works, work because they are affected by inputs from adjacent grids… not sure about the whole of the result, and even if there is activity anymore… but was interested in the attempt because it had some merit - yet the interface is seriously lacking.
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Every 3rd Friday at Third Degree
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The Third Degree Glass Factory is St. Louis’ only public-access glass art education center. They promote contemporary glass art through education, studio facility rental for artists and students, with a gallery shop featuring glass art made by Third Degree artists, and rental for corporate events and private parties.
Blow Glass. Take A Class.
They offer a variety of classes in glass blowing, paperweight making, glass beadmaking, and kilnworking.
Click Class Schedule to find out more.
Get Group Involved.
They demonstrate the captivating process of glass blowing. Want to do more? They can arrange a paperweight-making session for your group or more involved demonstrations
Option A. Looking for something different to do with your tour group? Third Degree is happy to schedule private demonstrations. Their staff provides an 
informative narrated demonstration producing two glass pieces during the 45-60 minute demonstration. Molten glass captivates audiences of all ages and is surely a memorable experience. They recommend a maximum group size of 40
Option B. Heat up your experience by asking for a “hands on” paperweight-making demonstration session for your group. Their staff will help your members create a keepsake. These sessions can vary in time, depending on the number of people participating, so call them to get information about planning this fun experience for your particular group. They recommend a maximum group size of 40.
Click Private Demonstrations for details.
3rd Friday at Third Degree Glass Studio.
Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory are HOT! They present a variety of glass activities and entertainment on the third Friday of every month from 6 - 10 p.m.! This is a free, family friendly event. Stop in for a drink before dinner in The Loop or Central West End. 
Every Third Friday presents glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations, glass art by Third Degree artists for sale in the HotShop Gift Gallery, and art exhibits in the Third Degree East Gallery. Cash bar.
Business Hours:
Mondays - Saturdays 10 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday evenings until 10 PM
Closed Monday May 26th for Memorial Day
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The 2008 Saint Louis Art Fair
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...September 5-7 - Clayton, MO - The Art Fair has been consistently recognized as one of the top five outdoor arts festivals in America by prestigious independent industry publications and was ranked the Number One Fine Art Show in the Country in 2006 by the Harris List, the Number Two Fine Art & Design Show in the country in 2005 by Sunshine Artist 200 best
Their Mission: to create access to a broad array of visual and performing art experiences, to nurture the development and understanding of diverse art forms and cultures and to encourage the expanding depth and breadth of cultural life in the Saint Louis area. Through exhibition, sale, performance and education, we collaborate with and serve the community.
This festival is a free event that is a result of the vision and commitment of our dedicated volunteer team leaders, generous corporate sponsors, committed Board of Directors and the City of Clayton. We hope that your visit with us is enjoyable and enriching this year, and many more years to come.
Check it out and get more information by viewing their site.
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St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...July 19: Filmmaking Seminar/Film Program, Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar Blvd.
July 20-23: Film Programs, Tivoli Theatre
July 24: Closing-Night Awards Party, Blueberry Hill
Click (here) for a list of the official film selections for the 2008 Showcase.
Tickets
Tickets for film programs at the Tivoli are $10 each; $8 for students with valid and current photo ID and for Cinema St. Louis members with valid membership cards. Advance tickets go on sale beginning Tuesday, July 1, at the Tivoli Theatre box office (5-10 p.m. Monday-Friday and 2-10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday). Tickets are on a first-come, first-served basis. No phone sales, but tickets can be purchased online (see below).
Online Ticket Sales
Tickets may also be purchased in advance at tickets.landmarktheatres.com. There is a $1 per-ticket service charge. You must pick up your tickets at the Tivoli box-office window. Bring the credit card that you used to purchase the tickets and the confirmation number. Online sales are limited to full-price tickets only. Cinema St. Louis member and student discounts can only be obtained in person at the box office because ID is required.
The St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase (SLFS), an annual presentation of the nonprofit Cinema St. Louis, serves as the area’s primary venue for films made by local artists. With advances in affordable digital filmmaking, more and more movies are being made in St. Louis and environs, but opportunities for moviegoers to see that work are scarce, because few of the films ever screen commercially. SLFS frequently provides the only chance area filmmakers have to display their talents on the big screen.
SLFS is held at the Tivoli Theatre in the vibrant Delmar Loop entertainment district. A carefully renovated art-deco theater from the 1920s with a 450-seat main auditorium, the Tivoli is regularly voted St. Louis’ favorite theater in the Riverfront Times’ annual “Best of St. Louis” poll. The event annually screens works that were written, directed, edited, or produced by St. Louis natives or those with strong local ties featuring 15-20 programs over five days, ranging from full-length fiction features and documentaries to multi-film compilations of fiction and documentary shorts. Highlights include post-screening talks with filmmakers, lively seminars on the moviemaking process, and a closing-night party at Blueberry Hill that features announcements of SLFS films chosen for inclusion in the St. Louis International Film Festival and awards given by the St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association.
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