Op Channel: User Manual
Op Channel: User Manual
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Contents
1- Unpacking & Setup
2- Basic Operation
3- Exhibition Recommendations
4- Care & Maintenance
5- Troubleshooting & Support
6- Technical Specifications
7- Concept
THE ARTWORK SHOULD BE UNPACKED AND TESTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF RECEPTION
In the event of damage or loss to the crate and its contents during shipment, a claim can be filed; however, all carriers and insurance policies have cutoff periods for filing
Description
Procedural animation in vintage TV set (1960s)
Artist: Nourathar Studio
Authors: Caen Botto & Marta Rupérez
Title: Op Channel
Date: 2019
Medium: Mixed media. 1960s TV set, lens, perspex. LCD screen, video player, electronics. Procedural animation; Custom application developed in Max/MSP/Jitter by Caen Botto
Dimensions: 42.5 (h) x 54.5 (w) x 25 (d) cm
Loop duration: 12'18"
Edition: Unique within a series of 5
1- Unpacking & Setup
Crate contents:
· Op Channel (artwork)
· Power cable
· Spare MicroSD card (with electronics)
1.1 Open the TOP of the box using a screwdriver where indicated:
1.2 Unpack the artwork:
· Remove extra padding
· Remove bag containing power cable
· Hold top of artwork and steadily pull upwards to lift out of crate
· Remove wrapping
1.3 To move the artwork, lift by firmly holding from the bottom. The use of cotton gloves is recommended to avoid leaving marks on artwork.
2- Basic operation
2.1 Turning ON:
a) Plug piece to electric grid (100 - 240V)
b) Press switch on. Wait for the system to start up.
2.2 Turning OFF: *
* Warning: To ensure the durability of the electronic components, it is VERY IMPORTANT that the piece is turned off following instructions.
a) Press & release red button. Wait 10 seconds.
b) Turn switch off.
3- Exhibition Recommendations
· Installation: For best viewing, stand (or shelf) should be between 120 and 130cm high. Width and depth should be slightly larger than the artwork; 54.5 (w) x 25 (d) cm
· Ambient light: The artwork will be best viewed under controlled lighting conditions. Avoid placing bright lights in front of lens.
· Temperature: Under 25ºC, recommended ambient temperature.
· Humidity: Between 30% - 55%, recommended ambient relative humidity.
· Avoid liquids or humidity in all components of the system.
4- Care & Maintenance
The User Manual can be accessed using the QR code on the back of the artwork (QR reader app necessary; these can be found for android or iPhone). This online version will include further additions, details and updates.
· Maintenance: Use compressed air cleaner, brush and / or dry, anti-static cloth to clean lens. Use wax-based cleaner to polish and protect wood. Avoid using abrasive cleaners. Avoid touching lens with bare hands.
· Preservation: Purchase of replacement screen and Raspberry Pi are recommended for long-term conservation of the artwork (see Technical Specifications below).
· Storage: When not on display, artwork should be stored in its original crate, in a dry place; temperature between 5ºC and 27ºC.
5- Troubleshooting & Support
5.1 Most common issues can be found in the artwork's User Manual online
5.2 If problem persists, contact our support team: nourathar_dot_m_at_gmail_dot_com // +34 687 049 717
5.3 If the problem requires a specialized technician on site, Nourathar Studio can provide telephone support to the technician in charge of maintenance. If the technician needs to be hired, the cost will be borne by the collector
5.4 If the issue cannot be solved by the technician, the artwork should be sent to Nourathar Studio for reparation. Shipping costs will be borne by the collector. Replacement of technological components, within the warranty period, will be covered by Nourathar Studio. Solution of problems due to damage or misuse will be budgeted, once the artwork has been received.
6- Technical Specifications
6.1 Technology:
· Screen
SXGA Screen 19", 5:4. Acer V196L bmd; LED, LCD.
Resolution: 1280 x 1024, DVI, VGA
Dimensions: 40.6 x 33.7 x 5.2 cm
· Barebone computer:
Raspberry Pi 3 model B
1.2 GHz Quad-core ARM Cortex A53, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0
7- Concept
Op Channel is a tribute to opto-kinetic art, contained within a 1960's vintage TV set. It investigates the perceptual aspects of representation, inherits other formal concerns of mid-20th century artists and updates them through the use of contemporary technologies.
Optical illusions in motion appear through the circular opening in the center of the screen. The dynamic composition has been generated procedurally: the same algorithm that draws linear tensors determines the relationship between the position and colour of the lines. The result is the study of linear shapes in motion, forming and deforming themselves in an unexpectedly deep, three-dimensional space.
The decomposition of light into spectra, caused by the front lens, reinforces the illusion of a space of unexpected and changing depth. The movement of the observer further determines the perception of the artwork; it requires an active vision, instead of a passive observer.
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