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| Antiquated
though it might seem today, the image at the right was a significant accomplishment in
1989, when we commissioned San Francisco graphic artist Nick Fain to create our signature
piece. Reflective surfaces, transparent
textures, an attempt at merging human and machine. . .all cutting edge stuff at the time.
This image was used in a poster/promotional
mailer and as the cover of our conference attendee's program. |
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| We knew
this wasn't going to be just a run-of-the-mill tradeshow when one of our early exhibitors
rented a large suite in which they created the Existential Funhouse. Jack Lampl and his team at Subjective Technologies were
far out on the bleeding edge with this exhibit/demo of their interactive media space.
Breakthrough designs for the times; common theme
park fare today. |
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| You want
to talk avant garde? The first keynote presentation at CyberArts was made by the legendary
Ted Nelson, a man whose Xanadu Project predated (and predicted) the advent of the Web by
something like 15 years! This is the
benchmark for comparing CyberArts to other multimedia industry events. Ted's headshot is
linked to a page from the program describing his presentation titled, "Virtual World
Without End." |
Theodore Holm Nelson |
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| One of
the key players behind the scenes (and sometimes right in the spotlight) at all three
festivals was Michael Masucci, celebrated videographer/musician/educator. Along with Ia
Kamandalu (aka Kim McKillip), they produced work as EZTV, showing reels in the gallery,
sharing knowledge in workshops, and producing original live intermedia works staged solely
at CyberArts International. We all owe Michael and EZTV a debt of gratitude (thanks for
all the dubs too!) |
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| Sitting
at my desk one day, I heard a clatter in the hall as a group of wide-eyed young women came
storming into my office. They'd seen an ad for the first CyberArts show and were
determined to perform at it. I'm a well-known skeptic but the tape they handed me was
incredible. They got the gig. The band
that came to be known as D'Cuckoo was totally unknown at this point, having never played
at a single multimedia event (because there weren't any!). They rocked the Biltmore
Ballroom for our attendees, and went on to play what seemed to be only the most unusual
venues. |
Patti, Bean, Tina, Candace
The first lineup |
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creature, who seems to have confused her arms for legs, is dancer/visual artist Marci
Javril. Marci specialized in applying new technologies to her performances, and seemed a
perfect complement for DCuckoo's music. We introduced them, and added the technology
called "Light Dancer" (light-beam MIDI controller) to allow Marci to play sounds
through her movement along with the multi-timbral soundscape of the band. Cliche now
perhaps, but it was just K-E-W-L at the time. |
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