BEGINNER'S SUMMER COURSE / Live video for events with Resolume
CULTVR LAB, Cardiff, CF11 8TT
Monday 10th August 2026
Live video for events with Resolume
This short course will kick-start your journey into video playback and manipulation for live events or content creation. In a move away from traditional video editing and processing, the VJ workflow is real-time, fast and fun to use.
We will look at the industry standard VJ software Resolume Avenue/Arena. This primarily gets used for concert and club visuals – but also finds its way into corporate event work, motion graphic production, projection mapping and live streaming. It attracts a wide range of creative and technical people that includes DJs, musicians, videographers, graphics designers, event producers, video technicians and audio-visual artists.
Starting from the ground up, we will become familiar with the interface – learning how to load, launch and mix video content. After the initial introduction we will build a basic performance project from scratch. From there we can add other types of material, video effects and physical controls to create a reactive performance that can be set to music or viewed on its own. We will also learn some of the technical aspects of working with video and how to develop a signature style and original content.
The workshop will be delivered by Nick Feldman, an experienced lecturer, course developer, course leader, and mentor with a strong track record in contemporary music education. He holds regular teaching positions at esteemed institutions including BIMM, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP).
What you will learn- The history and development of live video.- The project hierarchy and interface of Avenue/Arena.- Building a custom VJ project from scratch.- Using timelines and adding modulation.- Applying MIDI mapping to physical controllers.- Using video effects and generative sources.- Using audio reactivity for added dynamism.
Dates:
Monday 10th of August and Tuesday 11th August 2026.
Timeframe:
10.30-17:00
Cost:
£100 (£80 for concessions) + ticket fees
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please review event details carefully before purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:Max 16 people sign up – no prior experience and background required.
This short course will kick-start your journey into video playback and manipulation for live events or content creation. In a move away from traditional video editing and processing, the VJ workflow is real-time, fast and fun to use.
We will look at the industry standard VJ software Resolume Avenue/Arena. This primarily gets used for concert and club visuals – but also finds its way into corporate event work, motion graphic production, projection mapping and live streaming. It attracts a wide range of creative and technical people that includes DJs, musicians, videographers, graphics designers, event producers, video technicians and audio-visual artists.
Starting from the ground up, we will become familiar with the interface – learning how to load, launch and mix video content. After the initial introduction we will build a basic performance project from scratch. From there we can add other types of material, video effects and physical controls to create a reactive performance that can be set to music or viewed on its own. We will also learn some of the technical aspects of working with video and how to develop a signature style and original content.
The workshop will be delivered by Nick Feldman, an experienced lecturer, course developer, course leader, and mentor with a strong track record in contemporary music education. He holds regular teaching positions at esteemed institutions including BIMM, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP).
What you will learn- The history and development of live video.- The project hierarchy and interface of Avenue/Arena.- Building a custom VJ project from scratch.- Using timelines and adding modulation.- Applying MIDI mapping to physical controllers.- Using video effects and generative sources.- Using audio reactivity for added dynamism.
Dates:
Monday 10th of August and Tuesday 11th August 2026.
Timeframe:
10.30-17:00
Cost:
£100 (£80 for concessions) + ticket fees
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable and non-exchangeable. Please review event details carefully before purchase. Thank you for your understanding.
Participants:Max 16 people sign up – no prior experience and background required.
