— Course · Beginner · VJ Foundations
VJ Foundations.
Build a live setup from scratch, master Resolume, and play your first real set — in six weeks.
— Who it’s for
Is this you?
You want to VJ but have no idea where to start. We begin at zero.
You already perform and want visuals that match your sound.
You work around shows and want to step in front of the screen.
— What you’ll learn
By the end, you can do this.
- +Set up Resolume and your hardware from scratch.
- +Prep content in the right codecs so it plays back clean.
- +Trigger, mix and layer clips with confidence.
- +Sync visuals to music with BPM and effects.
- +Perform and record a full 30-minute set.
— About this course
From zero to first live set.
Most people waste months on scattered tutorials that never connect. This is a structured six-week path from installing Resolume to performing a 30-minute set — with feedback at every stage.
Sessions run twice a week over Zoom in a group of no more than eight, finishing with a showcase set reviewed by your instructor.
— Curriculum
5 modules. 6 weeks.
Interface & Decks
Resolume Arena layout, layer logic, deck structure and your first clip playback.
Content Prep & Codecs
HAP, NotchLC and ProRes — what actually plays back cleanly at full resolution.
Hardware Setup
Laptop specs, GPU output, controller mapping and signal routing.
Performance Techniques
Effects, BPM sync and transitions — building your own visual language.
Showcase Set
A 30-minute live set, recorded and reviewed by the instructor.
— What you’ll need
Kit & software.
A laptop from the last ~5 years. A MIDI controller helps but isn't required.
Resolume Avenue or Arena — the free trial is fine to start.
Headphones and, ideally, a spare screen or projector to test output.
— Your instructor
Taught from the rig.
I’m Tom — I’ve run live visuals across clubs, festivals, corporate stages and installs, learning on real shows where there’s no undo button. This is everything I wish someone had shown me at the start.
— FAQ
Good questions.
Ready to start?
Join the next cohort — small group, big results. 14-day money-back guarantee.