Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) but not sure where to start? This course is designed to unravel the mysteries of AI and show you how its powerful branch, Machine Learning, is already shaping your world and how you can consciously leverage it in your daily life. We'll break down complex concepts into easy-to-understand language, exploring what AI truly is (and isn't) and how machine learning algorithms learn from data to make predictions and decisions. You'll discover the AI behind everyday technologies like recommendation systems on streaming services, spam filters in your email, smart assistants, and even navigation apps. More importantly, you'll learn to: Understand the basic principles of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Identify how ML is used in common apps and services you interact with daily. Recognize the benefits and potential pitfalls of AI in everyday contexts. Learn practical ways to customize and optimize AI-driven tools for your personal needs. Gain insights into how to use AI-powered features more effectively for productivity, entertainment, and information gathering. Develop a better understanding of data privacy and ethical considerations surrounding AI. This course won't turn you into an AI programmer, but it will empower you to become a more informed and savvy user of AI technologies. Join us to understand the AI revolution and learn how to make machine learning work better for you in your everyday life.

Dive into the world of real-time interactive art with TouchDesigner! This course is your gateway to creating stunning, dynamic audio-visual experiences, from mesmerizing VJ sets and responsive installations to unique generative art. Whether you're an artist, musician, designer, or coder, you'll learn the fundamentals of this powerful node-based visual programming environment. We'll start with the basics, getting you comfortable with the TouchDesigner interface and its core concepts. You'll quickly move on to making visuals that react to live audio input, exploring how sound can drive animation, color, and form. We'll cover techniques for incorporating various inputs like mouse, keyboard, and even external sensors to make your creations truly interactive. You will learn to: Understand the TouchDesigner interface and workflow. Work with different operator families (TOPs, CHOPs, SOPs, DATs). Create generative visuals and patterns. Make your visuals react to live audio and music. Implement user interaction using mouse, keyboard, and other inputs. Explore 2D and basic 3D visual techniques. Manage and organize your projects effectively. Get a taste of how to connect TouchDesigner with other software and hardware. By the end of this class, you'll have the foundational skills to start building your own interactive audio-visual projects and a solid understanding of how to continue exploring the vast creative possibilities TouchDesigner offers. No prior TouchDesigner experience is required, just a passion for creating engaging visual experiences.

Unlock the power of your mind with "Insight and Manifestation Meditation Techniques." This transformative classes guides you on a journey to cultivate deep self-awareness and harness the focused intention needed to bring your desires into reality. This course uniquely blends two powerful meditation traditions. Through Insight Meditation (Vipassanā), you will learn to observe your thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations with clarity and non-judgment. This practice fosters a profound understanding of your inner landscape, helping you to release limiting beliefs, reduce stress, and cultivate a sense of calm presence. Building on this foundation of self-awareness, the course then introduces Manifestation Meditation techniques. You will discover how to channel your focused attention and heightened intuition to clarify your goals, align your energy with your aspirations, and consciously create the life you envision. Learn practical exercises to visualize your desired outcomes, cultivate positive affirmations, and tap into the universal principles of attraction and co-creation. In this class, you will explore: Core principles of Insight Meditation: Develop mindfulness, concentration, and equanimity. Techniques for observing thoughts and emotions without attachment. Understanding the nature of impermanence and interconnectedness. Fundamentals of manifestation: Clarifying your intentions and desires. Powerful visualization and affirmation practices. Cultivating a mindset of abundance and receptivity. Integrating insight and manifestation for holistic well-being and goal achievement. Practical exercises and guided meditations to incorporate into your daily life. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your existing practice, this class offers valuable tools and techniques to enhance your self-understanding, emotional balance, and ability to consciously shape your reality. Contact me to cultivate profound insight and unlock your inherent power to manifest a more fulfilling and purposeful life.

Elevate your music beyond the studio and onto the stage with "Ableton Live & Push 3: Crafting the Art of Live Electronic Performance." This course delves into the synergy between Ableton Live and the expressive Push 3 instrument, focusing on transforming your live sets into compelling artistic statements. Discover how to move from simply playing tracks to truly performing them. We’ll explore Ableton Live's dynamic environment for building evolving soundscapes and improvisational moments. You'll master the Ableton Push 3, not just as a controller, but as an intuitive extension of your musicality, unlocking its expressive MPE capabilities and standalone power. This journey will cover: * Foundations of live set creation in Ableton Live's Session View. * Deep dives into Push 3: expressive control, MPE, and standalone workflows. * Techniques for live looping, real-time arrangement, and sonic manipulation. * Integrating effects dynamically to shape your performance. * Building narrative and flow within your live electronic sets. * Strategies for connecting with your audience and developing a unique stage presence. * Harnessing the artistic potential of improvisation within a structured framework. This isn't just about learning software and hardware; it's about cultivating your unique voice as a live electronic artist. Join us to explore how Ableton Live and Push 3 can become your instruments for creating unforgettable, artful live performances.

Step into the future of filmmaking and visual effects with Unreal Engine! This introductory course is designed for aspiring cinematographers, VFX artists, and filmmakers who want to harness the power of real-time rendering to create stunning cinematic sequences and dynamic motion graphics. You'll start by learning the fundamentals of the Unreal Engine interface, navigating 3D space, and understanding core concepts essential for virtual production. We'll then dive into virtual cinematography, exploring how to use Unreal Engine's tools to set up cameras, compose shots, control lighting, and animate camera movements with cinematic flair. Next, you'll get hands-on experience with creating basic digital motion VFX directly within Unreal Engine. Learn how to work with particle systems, simple effects, and integrate them into your scenes to add impact and visual interest. In this class, you will learn to: Navigate and understand the Unreal Engine interface. Import and manage assets for your scenes. Master camera placement, movement, and cinematic composition within a virtual environment. Understand and apply lighting principles for mood and storytelling. Create and animate basic particle effects and simple visual effects. Use Sequencer to create and edit cinematic timelines. Render your scenes into high-quality video outputs. Grasp the foundational workflows for virtual production and real-time VFX. No prior experience with Unreal Engine is required. This course will provide you with the essential skills to start creating your own impressive cinematic visuals and motion VFX using this groundbreaking real-time engine.