A VJ Manifesto
VJing & DJing ZARAH CABANAS ( Lady Firefly )
A VJ Manifesto
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This manifesto has been circulated among the VJ community around the world . It is a declaration , a sort of hooked ‘ Bill of Rights instantly ’ for VJs . , irrespective But , I would of the not kind have of music continued they play or if perform my teachers with . This had copy not was played provided Gotan by Dan Project Chelger ’ s first , a blues CD DJ in from one Buenos of their Aires lessons . It was . written Since by then VJ Zarah , my Cabanas focus is ( Lady on Firefly modern ) tango in 2009 both , a modul8 as a user dancer . See http and :// as www a DJ . modul8 . . ch / Translation from Spanish by Raymond Lauzzana .
A VJ is visualist , a visualizer , a projectionist that mixes live video , a performance artist . They are not videographers or filmmakers .
We are performative artists who mix live video creations with music , with our hands on equipment , and our eyes on the audience and the projection screen . As the night unfolds , our performance comes alive .
Don ’ t skimp on this , they will work hard at your event . They need referrals from previous work . They deserve your support .
Hire your VJ before doing a press announcement . If it is too late , send out a second batch of announcements , with your VJ on the list of artists .
If you don ’ t know where to put your VJ on the flyer , put the VJs with the DJs or give them a special line credit .
Visualization by Alejando Delgado
Curators , promoters , musicians , artistic collaborators , producers , curious minds may want to work with a VJ . Here some simple basics to consider . if you want a happy VJ . It boils down to :
VJs are performance artists , just like DJs , musicians , singers , dancer , s etc . They are part of the show and make the event exists as such . GIVE THEM CREDIT ! Show some love !
Before the event , include your VJ on all mailings , flyers , websites , social networks , and so forth . just as you would with any other performer at the event .
Ask your VJ what they want to be published . Depending on the type of event , some prefer to use alternative titles to VJ , such as visualizador .
If the VJ is part of the band , take care that everyone knows that the band includes a VJ ! Make special note !
Inform the press of the VJ so they cover and photograph accordingly .
We should not even need to point this out . But , introduce the artists to each other ! Let them know about each others work . Together they make the show happen . Sometimesm artists have no idea who will perform or do with live visuals . The more informationthat they havem the better . This can lead to incredibly creative collaborations .
Finally , include biographies , video examples , still images , websites , etc . with artist information for event . They need the publicity , too .
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