live drawing software


Drawing is said to be the most intuitive way of expression. The animation software Nervous Ink is controlled with a graphics tablet – like sketching with pen and paper. More than 20 combinable animation and transition effects create motion clips in real time; for performances, live visuals, or in an installation.
 
We’re now inviting designers, artists and programmers to use, abuse, edit and amend Nervous Ink – the software is available free of charge in exchange for a video made with whatever process including Nervous Ink, uploaded to our channel on vimeo.com.
Proceed to sheet 7 for more information on this call.
We used Nervous Ink to develop a narrative audiovisual live performance: patashnik a/b is a story in two parts about an uncertain voyage into space. Without any prepared video material the story is told in figurative images and abstract visuals, combined with a soundtrack of granulated field recordings and electronic music tracks.
 
View a trailer and a recording of the full 40 mins performance on vimeo.

Participate!


The Nervous Ink tool is published under a GNU license and is available free of charge – in exchange for a video contribution to our channel on vimeo.com!
Use the tool to create video footage, make up a live set, tell a story – any technique and topic is welcome.

 
Simply drop us an email to ni3@field.io and we´ll send you the application.
All you need is Mac OS X 10.4 or newer on an Intel-based Mac, a graphics tablet, and your keyboard. Unfortunately, some functions are limited on MacBooks and MacMinis due to their graphics chip.
For support, any questions or comments please get in touch.