pM@Pratt

Professor Peter Mackey's courses and resources supporting students in Digital Arts at Pratt Institute,
plus updates on interactive 2D and 3D projects he is currently developing. Topics include Arduino, Processing, LEDs in physical computing, Actionscript, Lingo, interactive design, and using computers for artmaking.

Illuminated Art Book 2

Posted July 5th, 2008 by peterM

"Sampling the Landscape: Aspect" with ambient light: Accordion style art book with Japanese hinges, LEDs, and microprocessor (embedded in slip case, not shown).

"Sampling the Landscape: Aspect" in ambient light. Accordion style art book with Japanese hinges, LEDs, and microprocessor (which is embedded in slip case, not shown).

Interactive 3D Dynamics Test

Posted May 31st, 2008 by peterM

Here is a simple example of how the new physics engine in Adobe Director 11 can be used in a collision scenario. Try the demo. (A new window will open. You may need to click in the window to get started.) read more »

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Illuminated Art Book 1

Posted May 23rd, 2008 by peterM

"Sampling the Landscape: Passage"

This 4" x 6" art book has 4 pages, each presenting a changing light display, based on which pages have been opened or closed. The displays are a fanciful interpretation of changing landscapes at various times of day and season. read more »