Live Coding Audioreactive Visuals with Hydra
In-person at InterAccess - Register here
Registration Fee: $30 Member | $50 Non-Member
This beginner workshop will explore visual live coding in hydra — a free and open-source browser-based video synth and live coding environment — with an emphasis on creating visuals that respond to audio in real time, for use in interactive art and live performance. No coding experience is required.
Participants will learn about live coding, experiment with real-time video synthesis and audio reactivity, explore feedback loops, and modulate images and video.
Upon completion of the workshop, participants will have created their own audioreactive visuals, and performed a short set to music with a projector.
Workshop Requirements
Participants should bring a laptop with:
- Microphone (built-in is fine)
- Web browser
- HDMI out or USB-C
If you have any questions about workshop requirements, contact education@interaccess.org.
About the Instructor
Sarah Imrisek (cymatiste) is an independent artist specializing in interactive media art installations, live coding and murals. Her practice uses creative play to bring communities together and unseen possibilities to light. Recent work presented at Expanded Data, Hamilton Arts Week, Nuit Blanche Toronto and the International Conference on Live Coding.
InterAccess's 2025 Education Programming is made possible through the support of EQ Bank.
Header image: Visuals by Cymatiste reacting to music by EyeDuh Kho at Into the Abyss Records 2024. Image courtesy of the artist.
Equity Access Pricing: To reduce financial barriers, a pay-what-you-can discount is available for any community members that self-identify as part of an equity-seeking group. To request an Equity Access code to use for workshop registration, please email education@interaccess.org. Studio Members also receive a discounted rate on workshops, in addition to other great benefits.
Accessibility Information: We are located on the second floor of the building, which is accessible by two flights of stairs or an elevator. The front entrance has an automatic push door and is accessible by ramp or a short flight of stairs. Inside, all InterAccess facilities are on the same level, including a single-user accessible washroom.
Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: We are unable to guarantee attendee cancellations or refunds less than 1 week prior to a workshop or event. InterAccess reserves the right to cancel or reschedule this workshop if necessary. Please email education@interaccess.org to request a refund.
Questions? If you have any questions about the workshop or special requirements, please contact us at education@interaccess.org.