IAND (I am Not the Dj)
by Kinotek (Digicult, +39) + DJ K-os (BE)

‘Brothers in arms’ combining their genes and bytes for one of the audiovisual gems from the low countries.

Kinotek is an electronic experimental video project that involves the possibilities of digital real time video elaboration techniques and new media language strategies. Born in Rome, Italy, the work ranges between vj acts, audio/visual compositions, new media performances, video installations and graphic design projects. Kinotek crew has took part in Italy and abroad at numerous events, electronic arts festivals and performances, ideating interactive systems and hybrid experimental pieces between sound and visual languages, collaborating with numerous sound artists, composers, graphic designers, video artists around Italy and Europe.

In a field dominated by hyper precise surgical mixing tools, standardized interfaces, overproduction of cliché footage materials and extended use of preset loop libraries, the actual vj as performer seems stuck in the role of a mere flesh interface synthesizing dance floor moods in a clubby visual tapestry, in a semi-behavioural attitude that is the last un-mechanized skill of the vjing process. The IAND (I am Not the Dj) interface, based on autoVj® technology developed by Kinotek, is the ultimate attempt to bring such skill in the realm of the automation, finally delivering an all-in-one framework for the production of always-fresh and stylish content, perfectly in synch with the rhythm of the party and he mood of the crowd! In fact the revolutionary autoVj® technology frees the stressed vj from the constraints of on stage appearance, embarrassing interactions with ambiguous audiences and the always-present risk of drink-damaged gear, providing a robust and solid solution “plug and play”. The distributed, open-source-based and flexible system features an ergonomic and intuitive interface, expandable architecture and cross-platform compatibility. For the international premiere at Cimatics 2007, the IAND will be exceptionally presented in version 0.1 with 5 already-classic and amazing flavours!! Don’t miss the opportunity to try the “psychedelic vj” mode, the “minimal vj”, “5.00 AM” mode, “gay/lesbo-vj” mode and the totally brand new “schizo vj” mode!!

• – Kinotek website