Video synthesis books

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#1 — Stevea · 2025-05-08

Hello All

Im new here and new to video synthesis. I am looking to purchase the double vision, super excited. However, i was wondering if there are any good books on the subject for beginners to help me understand whats going on. I have been using the erogenous tones structure and creating some nice stuff but looking to up my game

All help is appreciated

#2 — Z0NK0UT · 2025-05-09

Welcome to community. I appreciate your inclination to study up.

Here is a good reading list to start with:

I know next to nothing about video synthesis, but I want to learn. As a retired graduate school professor of the history of architecture, there’s nothing better for me than reading about stuff. Well, watching videos is great here. > So let’s post the titles of any books from the past or the present that would be of use in, say a course on the topic (I’m not planning to teach one).>

There is some overlap in this post, but it could be useful too:

Hello, > I’m absolutely fascinated with the stuff I’m doing with my new LZX modules, and loving how organic certain interactions with my Eurorack rig can be. But I’m really twiddling knobs without understanding what I’m doing. A big part of my love of Eurorack is the community of genius engineers who offer amazing insights for the layman. This is a whole other level, and it’s incredibly inspiring. Can anyone point me to some really great resources online or in book form to learn more about what w…>

#3 — joem · 2025-05-16

In addition to books, I highly recommend the LZX youtube channel, if you haven’t already perused it: https://www.youtube.com/@lzxindustries

For me, reading only got me so far in understanding modular video synthesis. I also needed to see videos of how the modules worked (and worked together) to really understand it. A lot of LZX modules are much more building-block-like than something digital-based like the Erogenous Tones Structure, and the videos really helped me understand how they work together with other modules to do great things. Especially check out the “3 Patches” series of videos on the LZX channel, even for modules you don’t own (or aren’t planning on owning), they can still really open your eyes about patching techniques in general.