Tuesday, November 23, 2010

XML and Review Feedback

Just a quick update: I have received the updated the XML code from Gary which will work with the server side of the piece. Next step is to take this to Hugh in the CSM and link it all up. On top of this I must work in the interface a lot more - the aesthetics are not to be a last minute consideration.
Regarding the Prototype Review that we had on Thursday last, I think it went fairly okay however I am awaiting the feedback which will provide greater clarity and focus as the final weeks approach.

Monday, November 15, 2010

XML Update and Prototype Review

I'm still making the grooves that will be used in the final piece. Mean while Gary Couse has sourced the necessary XML information that I need however it is written in Actionscript 2, the now defunct version which won't work with my piece. Gary is kindly updating the language and has told me to keep reminding him about it. I'm not sure if he'll have it ready for the prototype review on Thursday but I'll be able to just run the sound samples from within the Flash file itself.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

CSM Visit

Last night I used the electric music center (EMC) in the Cork School of Music. This room is packed with a plethora of digital music instruments. However for my project all I needed was the use of the computers which had the necessary software for making my grooves. I booked the room from 6-10pm which gave me plenty time to work. That being said I found that the initial setup the process very time consuming. Once I had a system in order then I was able to produce the grooves at a reasonably fast pace. I didn't get all the grooves done but I now that I know what I'm doing it will be a lot quicker to complete.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

XML sockets and Flash progress

I'm continuing to work on the flash code which is coming along at a slow but steady pace. I have emailed Gary Couse in relation to the XML functionality of my piece which will have to be sorted out within the next three weeks. Time is moving fast but things are starting to come together too.