At /etc 2006, Helen Varley Jamieson taught a workshop using UpStage to create live performance on the internet (cyberformance).

Here is a screenshot from the workshop and the log is attached below.

UpStage is an open source web-based venue for live performance, allowing remote players to manipulate text, graphics and sound in real time for an online audience.

http://www.upstage.org.nz

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Future open sessions and events are posted here.

Participants (both players and audience) don't need anything other than a browser with the Flash Player plug-in installed. It's easy to use and fun.

The workshop will take place online, at http://upstage.org.nz:8081.

UpStage Introduction: Tuesday 5 September, 9.30am-12.30
Learn how to use UpStage for live online performances and presentations. Suitable for everyone, particularly those interested in using computers as creative tools.

NOTE: if you are using UpStage on Linux you may find that fonts are not appearing on stage. This problem is fixed by installing additional fonts:
- apt-get install gsfonts gsfonts-x11
- and http://tinyurl.com/mrmf5
- close all browsers, run the installer (see installation instructions on the url above)

The UpStage Manual is available to download.