Webjays Software

Description

"WJ-S is a software and a flexible public device for web performances allowing WJs (webjays, artists, curators) to play live with online text, sound and visuals.

Webjays take the control of a multiscreen environment and surf at distance in different browser windows simultaneously. WJ-S is a visible and collective experience of the surf. The pleasure of browsing is shifted to a live performance environment. Individual and collaborative online productions (in different geographical sites) become collective events (to which an audience is invited).

Following the steps of DJs and VJs, the WJs ( webjays, webjockeys, etc.) directly draw their sources from the Web and mix the network flow in real time.

The WJ-S productions can take the following forms : performances, installations, conferences.." (https://fossa.inria.fr/speakers/)