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VJing

Live visual mixing for music, performance or club environments.

definition

Definition

VJing is the live selection, mixing and manipulation of visuals, usually in relation to music, dance floors, performance or event environments.

soundsol context

soundsol treats VJing as relevant when the visual layer has authored taste, responsiveness or a meaningful relationship to the sound context.

what it is not

Basic screen content or generic loops do not carry enough signal on their own.

where it appears

Where VJing appears

  • club nights
  • festival stages
  • audiovisual concerts
  • hybrid performance rooms

questions this term answers

Questions about VJing

What is VJing?

VJing is live visual performance or mixing, often accompanying music in clubs, concerts and audiovisual events.

How is VJing different from live AV?

VJing can support or become live AV. Live AV usually implies a more integrated composition between image, sound and system design.

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