Audio Visualization Using ThMAD : Realtime Graphics Rendering for Ubuntu Linux Chapter 1. Sound Input Chapter 2: Visualization Basics Chapter 3: VProgram Operation Chapter 4: 3D Concepts Chapter 5: Stories Basic Level Chapter 6: Stories Advanced Level Chapter 7: ThMAD GUI Reference Chapter 8: ThMAD Module Reference Learn how to use Thinking Machine Audio Dreams (ThMAD) a realtime audio visualization engine for Ubuntu Linux. This book bridges the gap between programmers and artists. Both artists and developers with an inclination towards arts will profit from this book since it is a combination of a hands on tutorial manual and reference with many illustrations that accompany the explanations and tutorials. Youll learn the basics of ThMADs open source software suite and then start experimenting and building your own rendering pipelines to create audio visualizations. Youll see how to soundly use all ThMADs GUI functionalities and all modules are provided in a way that will serve both intellectual curiosity and professional needs. The examples that are used as part of the software and the tutorials included in the book will serve as a solid basis for your own experiments