http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com Jonathan Bobrow Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:05:51 +0000 http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com en http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/544929/Salvatore-Paradiso http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/544929/Salvatore-Paradiso Mon, 02 Aug 2010 09:05:51 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 544929 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 3)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/544929/sp_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="222" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/544929/sp_2.png" border="0" width="670" height="719" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/544929/sp_3.png" border="0" width="670" height="752" align="left" /> Salvatore Paradiso, an exploration of a continent through its sights, sounds, people, and an expression of whimsical quarterlifers. As much as I would love to be on the road with best friends and acting as though I could play a musical instrument well enough to call it musical, I have rather tossed in a helping hand and participated vicariously through their journals, and with contributions of this sort. Here is an emblem I designed to represent their journey. Perhaps it will go to print as a sticker or t-shirt. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/SalvatoreParadiso" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/544929/Salvatore-Paradiso http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/289112/Toulouse-Lautrec-Dot-Matrix http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/289112/Toulouse-Lautrec-Dot-Matrix Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:35:07 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 289112 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 2)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/289112/lautrec_ear_1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/289112/lautrec_ear_2.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> The large image of a Hasidic boy created from a repeating image of Toulouse-Lautrec's head is a creation of a processing application I wrote for artist, Brian Moss, and an upcoming exhibit in Los Angeles. The program can recreate any image with any other image and has a series of variables that allow for calibration of contrast, image size, angle of the grid, and other features for color. One of the test renderings at full resolution can be downloaded here. and the Application itself is available here. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/dotMatrix" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/289112/Toulouse-Lautrec-Dot-Matrix http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/202221/Concepts-Proposals http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/202221/Concepts-Proposals Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:44:46 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 202221 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 3)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/202221/3d_display_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="522" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/202221/hybrid_2.png" border="0" width="670" height="434" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/202221/rube_2.png" border="0" width="670" height="447" align="left" /> Side Projects and Proposals [solid state 3D display] -- only a proposal for a possible way to create a solid state 3D display which I conceived while viewing a presentation of USC ICT graphics lab's 3D display. The current display requires a rotating reflector which limits the application as well as longevity of the system, so I drew up plans for a solid state version utilizing "smart glass" embedded in a careful pattern to create the same effect as a rotating plate. [bolt on hybrid] -- I worked on designing the structure and components of a battery powered motor that attaches to the rear wheels of any car to assist the gas motor upon acceleration and recharge during coasting and braking. The illustration shows how the sprocket would attach to the outside of any wheel with the use of customized lug nuts. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/concepts" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/202221/Concepts-Proposals http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/198124/BANANAS http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/198124/BANANAS Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:25:51 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 198124 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 2)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/198124/bananas_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/198124/bananas_2.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> Rebeca Mendez Design was given the task of branding a film by Fredrik Gertten, BANANAS!*, which documents the process of a precedent setting trial over Dole's treatment of Nicaraguan banana workers. The creative logotype that encompasses the subject and concept of the film and with the asterisk, raises the questions that the movie reiterates. I was hired to help bring alternative visual effects to title sequencing and aid with the flash elements for the website. Working on the final stages of the production was fast paced and an exciting atmosphere for exploration with motion graphics.$(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/bananas" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/198124/BANANAS http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/205811/Beat-Box http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/205811/Beat-Box Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:47:19 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 205811 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 4)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/205811/beatbox_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/205811/beatbox_2.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/205811/beatbox_3.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/205811/beatbox_4.png" border="0" width="670" height="400" align="left" /> When challenged to create an interesting interactive piece in a confined cube, using only one input and one output, I created this, the Beat Box. The Beat Box senses its orientation based on a digital accelerometer, and it also senses the rate at which it is moved. Using these senses, I assigned certain frequencies for the speaker to pulse at, creating different pitches and difference rhythms depending on the tilt and orientation. As an easter egg, or hidden feature, shaking the device rapidly changes the mode of the audio from pulsing to constant beats. The intent of the piece was to give no instructions to the user and allow the user to learn the interface by exploration. Most users attempted to create unique beats or recreate music that they are familiar with. As a side project for myself, I decided to build the Arduino on a breadboard instead of using the fabricated Arduino. The accelerometer is then housed and stabilized simply by placing it in the breadboard. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/beatbox" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/205811/Beat-Box http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/197830/ok-code http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/197830/ok-code Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:14:27 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 197830 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 5)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/197830/ok_code_4.png" border="0" width="670" height="500" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/197830/ok_code_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="362" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/197830/ok_code_2_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="502" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/197830/ok_code_3.png" border="0" width="560" height="512" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/197830/ok_code_5.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="500" align="left" /> OK CODE -- the concept is that great things can happen from not stellar code. Story -- After viewing OkGo's latest music video WTF, I made a rare post to twitter that the effect was cleverly executed and that I will recreate the effect with Processing so others can enjoy effect visually and hopefully spark some curiosity towards coding. I was then contacted in the morning by a member of OkGo's online strategy team asking if I can make the application I posted I would, and if I would be interested in making it with some features for their site. Proposal -- Make your own music video competitions are pretty common these days, so my thoughts were to hold side by side competitions where the fans have access to the open source code and some simple guidance on how to make minor adjustments so there are different versions of the music video based on the visual effect, along side a competition to make your own using the same effect OkGo used. There are some limitations when it comes to Processing or Java apps and webcams, but I still plan to follow through putting up a site with focus on the code and hosting a collaboration of different realtime video effects. Coders are welcome, but ideally the focus would be for people new to coding and letting them know that possibilities are endless, even with just ok code! Click for the feature on Makezine's Blog. here is the app online www.okgo.net or even quicker... download for mac | download for pc | download for linux if you are on a windows machine, here are a couple of extra instructions to make sure the app works: 1) make sure you have Quicktime installed 2) make sure you have Java installed 3) install this application WinVDIG http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/197830/ok-code http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/185795/Uganda-Site-Dimagi http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/185795/Uganda-Site-Dimagi Sun, 13 Dec 2009 07:33:39 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 185795 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 4)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/185795/uganda-01.png" border="0" width="670" height="656" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/185795/uganda-02.png" border="0" width="670" height="656" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/185795/uganda-03.png" border="0" width="670" height="622" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/185795/uganda-04_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="671" align="left" /> After visiting Dimagi in Boston and finding out about all of the great work the company does for the developing world, I volunteered my time to create some layouts for a project of theirs. This project is for the Uganda Ministry of Education and it is to monitor the status of schools in Uganda. The website will display info graphics for the data aggregated via SMS. The school head masters are asked questions about attendence, and water supply. The map gathers the data from an XML database created from a django backend and displays each school with a dot representative of the state of the school. When clicking on a particular school, a comment box opens with more specific data. Although the map is flash based and using the google maps API, the rest of the site is based in html and css for compatibility and accessibility. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/uganda" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/185795/Uganda-Site-Dimagi http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/144518/Congo-Cash http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/144518/Congo-Cash Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:09:39 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 144518 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/144518/congocash_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="498" align="left" /> Created as a way to help add momentum to D.J. Mbenga's rising popularity and KIVA micro loans to help entrepreneurs in developing countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Visit the site to learn more about why micro loans are the best way to help our developing world. www.congocash.org http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/144518/Congo-Cash http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/66321/Slit-Scan http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/66321/Slit-Scan Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:29:19 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 66321 Previous&nbsp;/&nbsp;Next image&nbsp;(1 of 2)<img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/66321/slitscan_1.png" border="0" width="670" height="435" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/121/66321/slit_1.png" border="0" width="400" height="374" align="left" /> This is my final project for an independent study workshpo with Casey Reas at UCLA D|MA. It is a slit scan utilizing 4 IR sensors to determine my position and proximity. All code was my original code written in processing and interfaced with arduino. The effect is created by treating each previous frame in the video like it is in a stack of papers and that you can push into that stack to see the previous footage. Electronics Lab w/ Casey Reas at UCLA D|MA from Jonathan Bobrow on Vimeo. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/slitscan" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/66321/Slit-Scan http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/65853/Amazon-com-Commercial http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/65853/Amazon-com-Commercial Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:12:30 +0000 Jonathan Bobrow 65853 Excessive Celebration Amazon Commercial from Jonathan Bobrow on Vimeo. $(document).ready(function() { pageTracker._trackPageview("/amazon" ); }); http://cargo.jonathanbobrow.com/65853/Amazon-com-Commercial