共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )

共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )用自由開放軟體創作出另一片藍天

面對數位藝術新浪潮的來臨，創作媒材已演進成數位媒材為主，數位藝術呈現百家爭鳴的狀態，利用自由開放軟體創作將為數位藝術打開另一扇門，讓創作者們能更自由地創作，並且透過分享讓數位藝術更加多元化、更多可能性!

台北數位藝術中心以設立宗旨---「研發、實驗、創作、育成」為出發點，並為發揮「數位．藝術．生活」結合的理念，希望匯集志同道合的朋友一起投入數位藝術創作與推廣，特別於2009年6月27日特展開幕當晚邀請並提供場地及設備給OpenLab.Taipei於本中心大廳舉辦「共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )」社群聚會。

OpenLab.Taipei是FLOSS ART (make art with Free/Libre Open Source Software, 用自由開放軟體從事藝術創作)的社群，由李駿、聖博、鴻旗等人共同發起，希望藉由承辦自由軟體藝術創作工作坊及舉辦共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )社群活動等方式，期望廣推自由開放軟體運用在數位藝術創作上，讓數位藝術創作不再遙不可及，大家都可以輕鬆愉快進入數位藝術的大門。

第一次社群活動---共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )匯集各方近百名的數位藝術同好者參予，此次聚會邀請分享者以自由軟體創作或創作環境等相關主題分享，其中分享者李駿chun 播放openlab.london影片來說明openlab成立背景，以及國外自由軟體創作聚會活動實況；林強以一台Eee PC接力創作的計畫為開端，用CC(creative commons)為主題來探討善意分享的概念；家祥分享自己用Processing創作的經驗，並當場示範搜尋與會者藍芽手機來互動的程式；魔法設計師MGdesigner 分享用自由軟體創作音樂的經驗，建議選定軟體和工具就不要游移開始練習創作吧!

共玩一號 ( Co-Play #1 )四位分享者以輕鬆愉快氣氛引領觀眾進入自由軟體創作的不同話題，分享後的自由交流時間就更顯活絡熱鬧，互相聊聊近來創作的心得，或是像分享者詢問用自由軟體創作如何入門等問題。為聚集同好和推動FLOSS ART創作風氣，OpenLab.Taipei基本每個月都會聚會一次，期待下次有更多朋友一同來共玩二號 ( Co-Play # 2)，用自由開放軟體創作出另一片藍天!

“Co-Play #1”

Create a brand new form of art through the use of free-floating open software

In face of the new digital art movement, digital media has become a commonly used medium of artistic creation. Given the fact that it is an era for artists to strive for competitive edge, the use of free-floating, open software will not only create a brand new form of art but open up artists’ creative minds. The collaboration of digital art allows more diversity for unlimited potential!

The establishment of DAC Taipei is based upon the missions of “R&D, experimentation, creation and incubation” in association with the core values of “digital, art, and life”. DAC has especially invited OpenLab Taipei to host “Co-Play #1” (social gathering and club) as a special opening exhibition on June 27, 2009, and taking place at DAC hall. Venue and related facilities are provided by DAC in the hope of setting up an art gathering to inspire more art enthusiasts to become involved in digital art creation and promotion.

OpenLab Taipei is a FLOSS Art group (making art with open source/free software) that was founded by Jun Lee, Sheng-po, Feng-chi, etc. The ultimate goal of the group is to organize art creation workshop based on the use of free software. The group hopes to promote free-floating open software for digital art creation through the organization of Co-Play #1, group activities, etc., and make the software accessible to everyone involved in the field of digital art creation.

The first group activity event, Co-Play #1, attracted nearly 100 digital art enthusiasts nationwide. This event invited enthusiasts to share their experience in creation, artistic environment and other related free-floating software topics. Chun showed a video clip on OpenLab London to explain the background and establishment of OpenLab, along with the actual scene of overseas free software creations. Chiang Lin’s plan for an Eee PC (laptop) creative relay was used as an opening of discussion, before focusing on the topic of “CC” (Creative Commons) and exploring the concept of sharing goodwill. Chia-hsiang shared his experience using processing for art creation, while demonstrating research and interacting with the participants through blue tooth software. Mgdesigner shared his experience in creating music via free-floating software. Mgdesigner advised everyone to stick to one software tool when practicing art creation!

The audience was induced into various topics on free-floating software creation by the relaxed and fun atmosphere that was created by the participants of Co-Play #1. After the end of the session on sharing, the Q&A session seemed more lively and actively involved. Discussions were held amongst the participants on ideas of their recent art creation or inquiries about learning free software creation. This event helped to gather art enthusiasts and promote FLOSS Art creation. OpenLab. Taipei organizes meetings once a month on a regular basis. More participants with similar interests are expected to show up for Co-Play #2. Let us establish a new world with the free-floating open software creation!

相關活動訊息及資訊詳見OpenLab.Taipei部落格:http://openlabtaipei.blogspot.com/