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3L Beta Giveaway: artificialeyes’ Generative Performance Tool Nearing Release

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It’s been 2 months since artificialeyes announced their new Mac-only visualist tool 3L ("Thrill"). The ae guys have just pushed out a new beta release, updated the 3L manuals, posted a new features page with screenshots, and the word from Michael is that the commercial release will happen as soon as they have the infrastructure in place for selling it.

To further whet your appetite, over 100 free VJ loops created with 3L have been posted to archive.org:

Free VJ LOOPS created with 3L
3L VJ Loops Series 2
Free VJ Loops created with 3L Series 3

3Lsampler01thumbs

… and leading by example, they have also released two content DVDs on VMS. These feature content generated almost entirely in 3L and are designed to be used with the VMS Video Moving Systems.

Hungry? Well, how would you like a main course of "Free 3L Private Beta" to go with that? artificialeyes have provided CDMo with five invitations to give away. The beta group is currently under 50 people, so this isn’t your average web2.0 style "put it out there and call it a beta so we don’t have to make it stable" software release.

Before you go putting up your hand, however, there are some conditions. Most importantly: You’ll need a machine which is capable of running 3L.

2.33GHz Intel based MacBook Pro or Mac Pro running:

OSX 10.4.1 or later (leopard included)

Quicktime 7.2 or later

Minimum screen resolution 1440 x 900 pixels

2Gb RAM

256Mb VRAM ATI or NVIDIA video card

If you can tick those boxes, then all you need to do is leave a comment on this post (edit: Entries are now closed. Winners will be announced on Monday). Entries will be open for 72 hours, then we will randomly select 5 people to join this exclusive group of visual visionaries beating their graphics chips into submission. Those who have been chosen will receive a beta invitation, and the others will receive an invitation to join the 3L mailing list (opt-in, of course).

If you miss out, don’t fret. The pricing for 3L - €200, €150 for students - is very competitive, and I’m sure that artificialeyes will keep us in the loop on their release progress.

Peter on the Road: Boston, April 4-6 for Massaging Media Design Education Conference

Still Time to Enter for a 3L Beta Giveaway

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Comments

memo

tick. tick. tick. tick. tick. me me me me me!
erm yea, I’d be quite keen to try this out :P

March 24, 2008 @ 7:18 pm

Lee

hmmmm? iMac here. Any chance of being included, regardless?

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac7,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.8 GHz
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 800 MHz
Chipset Model: ATI, RadeonHD2600
VRAM (Total): 256 MB

Salut!

March 24, 2008 @ 8:13 pm

Chris C

Hi, I am very interested in being a part of the private beta testing of 3L. My buddies at university and I have read so much about 3L through this blog and their website. We are pumped to see this tool first hand!

March 24, 2008 @ 8:20 pm

Luis Barrera

A good challenge to see artificialeyes already see that it

March 24, 2008 @ 8:36 pm

DaNni

me likey! my just-arrived mbp is craving for fresh thrills!!

March 24, 2008 @ 8:44 pm

Jordan Hochenbaum

I would love to test this out paired with its sister software / aka.iPhone I already have on my iPhone and the tangible / multi-touch interface I have been developing with Owen Vallis (See brick table/weather report on CDM)

Let me know!

Jordan

March 24, 2008 @ 8:59 pm

Jordan Hochenbaum

and by cdm i mean the other CDM (music)! hehehe

March 24, 2008 @ 9:01 pm

mxxx

well, here’s my comment…. ;)

March 24, 2008 @ 9:02 pm

Michael Hart

I would also like to test this out as I have been looking into building a VMS solution for the club me and my partners do, Compression, here in L.A.

March 24, 2008 @ 9:34 pm

beatfix

technical requirements? check.
fan of generative visuals? check.
interest in beta-testing 3L? most definitely check.

March 24, 2008 @ 9:35 pm

felix

and here’s mine…

March 24, 2008 @ 9:41 pm

Christian

Looks very exciting would quite like to try out

March 24, 2008 @ 10:36 pm

nobbystylus

i tick all them there boxes and would love to help out beta test!

March 25, 2008 @ 12:42 am

pekka stokke

me! me! me!beta! beta! beta!

Already on the list, just wanna test drive the thing! Will prolly buy it anywho, just because I GOTTA!

March 25, 2008 @ 12:46 am

luke s

check. consider me quite interested.

March 25, 2008 @ 1:34 am

cyberpatrolunit

Lemur Support out of the box. …just my wishful thinking

March 25, 2008 @ 1:51 am

jayme

put me down captain. gone mac and need to find a resolume replacement…

March 25, 2008 @ 2:02 am

exiledsurfer

@ lee: imac’s are also ok :)

March 25, 2008 @ 2:03 am

vjwunderkind

YES!!! Been waiting for this for a while!! Got EXACTLY the machine described above… Wanted to mail you guys already to ask HOW to get a beta ;-)

March 25, 2008 @ 2:22 am

vjwunderkind

Oh and I forgot to say: I already joined the mailing list…

March 25, 2008 @ 2:23 am

A83

Boxes ticked, already on the mailinglist and ready to beta test!

March 25, 2008 @ 2:27 am

JR

If I’m not too late consider my name officially in the hat :)

March 25, 2008 @ 2:48 am

automata

give it to me baby!

March 25, 2008 @ 3:09 am

DanieleCiabba

I’m looking for a “Thrill” !!!! Put me in the list

March 25, 2008 @ 3:46 am

Lee

@ exiledsurfer: Great! We’re brimming with hopeful anticipation. :)

March 25, 2008 @ 3:52 am

Jilt van Moorst

have a macbookpro to try it, would love to test a beta version :)

March 25, 2008 @ 4:07 am

jac gautreau

meet the tech requirements,
doing a national tour (in Canada) in a 70 foot geodesic dome,
4 christie xl120’s,

would be absolutely “3L ed” to beta test,

March 25, 2008 @ 4:23 am

Maciek

tick tick tick tick tick

March 25, 2008 @ 4:38 am

sebastian bulow

i’m in!!

March 25, 2008 @ 5:00 am

Giles Hendrix

would love to check out 3L for my shows

March 25, 2008 @ 5:40 am

JonO

Would love to try it out!

March 25, 2008 @ 6:46 am

Andrew Atienza

Me wants my precious

March 25, 2008 @ 7:05 am

Stuart Ward

I’m in. VJ in Tokyo using a 2.33 17″ MBP. I’d love to give this a whirl.

March 25, 2008 @ 7:46 am

ECH3L0N

Since I’m performing @ Mapping within a few weeks this would be a perfect oppertunity to put my 2.33 Ghz Macbook Pro to the 3L test.

March 25, 2008 @ 7:46 am

amsonx

i’d be happy to test it

March 25, 2008 @ 7:51 am

Aux Armes

Count us in, too. We’re very interested.

March 25, 2008 @ 8:16 am

superDraw

count me in as well. these guys are totally awesome- I had the pleasure of meeting and performing with todd last year and really enjoyed their (at the time alpha) output.

March 25, 2008 @ 8:19 am

Titu@

Please get me one… and add triple bacon to it ;)

March 25, 2008 @ 8:48 am

Klif

me, me ,me!

March 25, 2008 @ 8:49 am

r. dekoch

I have a 2.66 quadcore with 4 GB ram.

Pick me! Pick Me! I’m so excited about the beta! Oh God! Oh Geez! Yay!

March 25, 2008 @ 9:04 am

Mike Cohen

DING!

Good thing I chose the 256MB video card. I’m exciiiiiteeeeed

March 25, 2008 @ 9:05 am

kimba23

I would love to beta test!

March 25, 2008 @ 9:28 am

Sam

I’d love to take it for a spin

March 25, 2008 @ 9:41 am

Paul

Yes, Please!

March 25, 2008 @ 9:58 am

auspuff

is this still open?

March 25, 2008 @ 10:25 am

Ian

……………………………*raises hand*
…………………………… please
…………………………… &
…………………………… thank you
…………………………… :)

March 25, 2008 @ 10:32 am

mechno

Oh yes! Please!
Count me in!

March 25, 2008 @ 10:54 am

vorg

I wonder how easy it will be to writy my own effects/plugins. It nice to see 3L is fully accelerated by opengl. I want one :]

March 25, 2008 @ 12:13 pm

Gareth

Wicked - Sign me up for the chance. Thanks.

March 25, 2008 @ 12:21 pm

Insta-Action

Fingers crossed!

March 25, 2008 @ 1:40 pm

buzz

IN!

March 25, 2008 @ 1:52 pm

spbaker

uh huh can’t wait for the release of this!

March 25, 2008 @ 2:03 pm

vizzie

well, if you are accepting 50 more beta testers for 3L, sign me up. Looks like you have your 5 already ;-) Would love to see how this works with Psylab and our MIDI drum kit.

March 25, 2008 @ 2:04 pm

monkey presso

hmmm, perhaps me?

March 25, 2008 @ 2:05 pm

Shane Higgins

count me in too

March 25, 2008 @ 2:12 pm

vic

please sir, may I have another?
I would like to beta 3L.

March 25, 2008 @ 2:45 pm

ohlim

give me a try!

March 25, 2008 @ 2:46 pm

daniel

yes, please

March 25, 2008 @ 2:51 pm

Daniel

I think its been said already but, yes, please!

March 25, 2008 @ 3:09 pm

Jason

pick me!

March 25, 2008 @ 3:13 pm

AndrewT

Hello - 3l for me please :)

March 25, 2008 @ 3:31 pm

Jody M

3 ‘oh my freaking sexy god’ D…

…please.

I need to play with this all over my next gig!

March 25, 2008 @ 4:31 pm

dr.xnlb

This is just what I’ve been looking for too… a way to generate graphics on my Mac. Just upgraded my laptop too (full on 15″ MBP, 4gb RAM, and with the 512 VRAM!)…. Will it sync to midi?

March 25, 2008 @ 6:48 pm

ID9

count me in!

March 26, 2008 @ 2:30 am

Leon Grant Bussinger

I’d love an invitation please.

March 26, 2008 @ 7:10 am

GravitySouth

We are running 2 x mbp 2.33’s and our vms units arrive within the next two weeks. We would love to become testers for this exciting development in vj software.

Thanks for the generous offer guys!

March 26, 2008 @ 7:33 am

ernst

Count me in as well. If it´s not to late

March 26, 2008 @ 9:04 am

Michael Una

Count me in.

March 26, 2008 @ 1:59 pm

Allan W.

Lots of posts here, so my chances are slim… but count me in anyway. Not sure if I hit the deadline. 3L looks cool, if kinda dense.

March 26, 2008 @ 2:09 pm

Devon Miles

yeah, in.

March 26, 2008 @ 2:10 pm

Nek

Hi there from Russia. I’ve already have VDMX. Have been into VVVV. And wanna try 3L ’cause it looks really sexy. Of course I’ve read the post and ‘ve met all the requirements :D
Keeping my fingers crossed.