Notch Showcast

In this special episode, Kat and Jake sit down with the Founder and Lead Developer of Notch, Matt Swoboda, to learn what's been happening for the past two years or so of Notch 1.0 development, and we also learn what Kat has been up to! Join us as we journey through the evolution of Notch and discover what the next major version of Notch has in store! Episode credits: Researched and interviewed/hos...

In this special episode, we sit down with the Founder and Lead Developer of Notch, Matt Swoboda, to learn how his game development and creative coding experience evolved into a real-time motion graphics package used by exceptional artists on the biggest live shows in the world. Join us as we journey through the evolution of Notch and discover what the next major version of Notch has in store! This...

To round up this season of the podcast we invited Laura Frank and Nils Porrman back to discuss some of the major changes we've experienced this year and to what the future of live events might look like. In our previous conversations, Laura and Nils have shared their opinions on education, wellness, and community as well as virtual production and the changing shape of the industry. Today we’re goi...

In this episode, we talk to Finn Ross and Adam Young from FRAY Studio to find out about the inspiration behind FRAY:DEV . We also talk about the benefits of learning by doing and the importance of developing a solid creative process. Adam and Finn share some golden advice on how to grow your confidence as a designer and ways to handle constructive criticism. If you’re a creative who’s looking to g...

Laura Frank has worked in entertainment technology for over 25 years. Starting her career as a moving light technician, she established herself as a top lighting programmer with projects spanning rock tours with David Bowie and Madonna, to Broadway shows like Spamalot and television events like the Concert for NY. As the media server market started to evolve, Laura made the shift to screen content...

In this episode, we speak to Nils Porrmann of Dandelion + Burdock . Last year, Nils co-authored two extensive blog series entitled "Mixed Reality Studios, a Primer for Producers" and "Virtual Production with Notch and disguise". If you are about to embark on your first virtual or mixed reality project - or even if you are a seasoned pro - this is the episode for you! Listen as Nils shares his secr...

In this episode, we speak to JT Rooney and Scott Millar of XR Studios . Scott (CTO) and JT (CCO) have been behind some of the largest, most innovative live productions on the planet (including Katy Perry at American Idol, Billie Eilish, the MTV Awards, and Gorillaz), and at the forefront of virtual production workflows for live events. Listen as they share their extensive experience in the world o...

Welcome to season 4! In this episode, we speak to Tito Sabatini , creative director at Duo2TV, and director Denis Cisma - two old friends who combined their talents in concert design and film to create Brazil's first XR live stream concert for acclaimed artist Criolo . Listen as we break down some key looks from the show which include face tracking, performance capture, full virtual set, AR elemen...

In this Holiday Special episode, Kat is joined by Notch founder Matt Swoboda and VP of Sales Sarah Cox to look back at the rollercoaster ride that was 2020, and forward to what 2021 might have in store. They share their favourite productions and personal highlights of the past year and dive into what Notch is working on for its next major release. We want to direct a special thanks to the Notch co...

In this episode we find out how a small team of creatives re-imagined the talk show environment for Amazon Prime’s ‘Inside the Boys’ . Amazon Studios approached Technical Director Brandon Epperson for a COVID safe workflow that could produce their nine-part TV series in just four weeks! Today Brandon shares why he decided LED virtual production was the way to go. and We are also joined by his good...

Brett Bolton is a freelance audiovisual artist from Las Vegas, Nevada. He’s well known for his work on some of the largest tours on earth, but he still manages to make time to explore personal projects. In this episode, we talk about Potential Energy , which premiered at LDI’s SPLNTR event in 2019 . This interactive installation invites participants to break open the walls around them and allow th...

From industry veterans Silent Partners Studio , we're joined by Art Director Claudine Boulanger and 3D animator Patrick Gosky who share how they created the virtual main stage for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards . The VMA’s was the first major awards show in the US to be broadcast since the COVID-19 pandemic and created some unique challenges for the team. Silent Partners found innovative way...

Creative Producer Urs Nyffenegger has been surprising audiences in the live broadcast space for almost two decades. As an early adopter of virtual workflows, he’s had his fair share of challenges. With a vision to extend reality using real-time graphics, Urs has had to fight both perceptions and red tape in the broadcast industry to get to where he is today. In this episode, he shares his approach...

Educator and entrepreneur Elburz Sorkhabi wrote the first ever TouchDesigner book , a free and open publication, complete with video tutorials. When he’s not working on projects for clients, he’s running the Interactive Immersive HQ , a community platform for all things interactive and immersive.  Last month, Elburz ran the Interactive Immersive challenge which invited designers from all over...

Motion graphics artist Tanner Thompson used his experience of live concert design to create a series of virtual productions for EDM artist NGHTMRE . With NGHTMRE’S US tour ‘Portal’ cut short, Tanner rolled with the punches and created an online experience inspired by the real-life tour. Tanners team at T2 Visuals were able to accomplish a high level of production with only a couple of people in th...

Creative Director Kev Freeney and Notch Designer Dillon O’Sullivan welcomed the challenge of creating The Blizzards ‘Pound The Pavement’ music video during a national lockdown. After initial plans for a live-action music video were put on hold, they began exploring the possibilities of using the Perception Neuron motion capture suit for an offline workflow. The Algorithm team developed a hybrid re...

Alter Ego  is a generative video installation reflecting on the use of social media and the rise of artificial intelligence in our democracies. The artwork presents thousands of images uploaded in real-time by millions of Instagram users. Bespoke code sorts the images using popular hashtags, and Notch transforms these images into an organic web of particles which re-form as an AI-generated In...

IMAGINE is a nightly spectacle at Dubai's glamorous United Arab Emirates Festival City Mall. Created as the centerpiece of the Diwali festival of light celebration, IMAGINE features six water screen and over 70 projectors. Produced by Foraus , Video Producer Travis Poe joins us in this episode to share his design story and to talk about the ins and outs of creating magical shows. Episode credits:...

In this special episode, we're joined by former Notch course attendee and professional motion artist Olly Venning , and Armin Kazlauskas , our in-house Notch training specialist. We talk about the difference between in-person and online training, Olly compares the experiences he had when he "re-took" the online version of the Notch Essentials course . We also cover various tips and tricks for lear...

SUBMERGE was a month-long installation which celebrated the Pantone colour of the year - Classic Blue . This carefully considered design combines 360 -degree projection and interactive screens for an unforgettable immersive experience. Curated and produced by ARTECHOUSE in collaboration with INTUS Interactive Design , this exhibit is a class in successful immersive design. Media artist, Gilberto C...

Printworks used to be Western Europe's largest newspaper printing facility, and in 2017 the warehouse was reborn as a 5,000 capacity clubbing space. Renowned for its spectacular audio-visual shows, Rebel Overlay has been at the heart of the bold visuals which define the venues signature style. In this episode, Rebel Overlay founder Spencer Heron shares his design story. Episode credits: Interview...

FRAY Studio is a multi-award winning studio, and in this episode Creative Director Finn Ross talks us through their work for "Back to the Future the Musical" for the Manchester Opera House. Finn has almost two decades of specialist experience in live show design and has won Tony, Oliver and Drama Desk awards for his work on shows like "The Curious Incident of the Dog in Night-Time", "American Psyc...

Bluman Associates  create entirely real-time stage visuals for UK solo singer  Emeli Sande’s  ‘Real Life’ tour. Colourful, theatrical deisgns created by Bluman Associates Kyle Reseigh are controllable live from the lighting desk. ‘Real Life’ toured theatre venues around Europe and the UK. Notch Designer, Kyle Reseigh – along with his colleagues Kumar Kamalagharan and Pod Bluman...

In this New Year's Eve Special episode of the podcast, our host Kat sits down with three of her colleagues to talk about significant events in 2019 and what the new year might bring for Notch. Guests are Notch CEO and Founder Matt Swoboda, VP of Sales Sarah Cox and VP of Marketing Bent Stamnes. Episode credits: Interview by: Kat Kemsley Edited, mixed and mastered by: Bent Stamnes Hosted on Acast....

BTS  is a seven-member boy band from Seoul in Korea that is taking the world by storm. The Love Yourself World tour sold over 1 million tickets worldwide and hit stadiums in the US, Europe, Asia and South America.  All of it Now  created rendered stage content, IMAG effects, in-camera AR content, and the technical integration of the entire AR system used for the show. This productio...