Darrell Gibson

Dr Darrell Gibson

  • Senior Lecturer In Creative Technology
  • Poole House P333, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, BH12 5BB
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Biography

Darrell Gibson is currently a Senior Lecturer the Creative Technology Department at Bournemouth University. Darrell has a background in electronic hardware design of Image Processing systems and Audio Programming. Darrell does research in the area of Computing in Arts and Humanities, Computer Graphics and Human-computer Interaction. He is currently working on Graphical Interpolator visualizations for synthesis-based Sound Design. These skills feed into his practice as a computer-based musician, composer, sound designer and audio technologist.

Research

Current research interests focus on Human-Computer Interaction in synthesis-based Sound Design and the ways in which designers interact with synthesizers in order to achieve required aesthetic goals. This has focused on the use of graphical interpolaters and gaining a better understanding of user interactions with them in a sound design context so that better interpolator interfaces can be designed.

Favourites

  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2019. A Journey in (Interpolated) Sound: Impact of different visualizations in graphical interpolators. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 215-218.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2019. A framework for the development and evaluation of graphical interpolation for synthesizer parameter mappings. Proceedings of the Sound and Music Computing Conferences, 302-309.

Journal Articles

Conferences

  • Gibson, D. and Cryne, M., 2022. Game Sound: Working Practices, Technologies, Challenges and Emerging Opportunities. In: Sound and Music for Immersive Storytelling (SAMIS) 5-6 July 2022 Virtual Conference.
  • Cryne, M. and Gibson, D., 2022. Game Sound: Working Practices, Technologies, Challenges and Emerging Opportunities. In: Sound and Music for Immersive Storytelling 5-6 July 2022 University of York.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2022. Analysis and Evaluation of Visual Cues in Graphical Interpolators. Proceedings of the Sound and Music Computing Conferences, 434-441.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2020. Star interpolator – a novel visualization paradigm for graphical interpolators. Proceedings of the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, 49-54.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2019. A Journey in (Interpolated) Sound: Impact of different visualizations in graphical interpolators. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, 215-218.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2019. A framework for the development and evaluation of graphical interpolation for synthesizer parameter mappings. Proceedings of the Sound and Music Computing Conferences, 302-309.
  • Gibson, D. and Polfreman, R., 2011. AN ARCHITECTURE FOR CREATING HOSTING PLUG-INS FOR USE IN DIGITIAL AUDIO WORKSTATIONS. International Computer Music Conference, ICMC Proceedings, 507-510.
  • Parry, K.D., Kavanagh, E.J., Wilding, A., Gatzidis, C. and Gibson, D., 2009. Risky Business: A new approach to teaching risk assessments in sports. In: ELSIN XIV Learning in higher education - how style matters 17-19 June 2009 Bulle-en-Gruyere, Switzerland.
  • Gatzidis, C., Parry, K.D., Kavanagh, E., Wilding, A. and Gibson, D., 2009. Towards the Development of an Interactive 3D Coach Training Serious Game. In: IEEE First International Conference Games and Virtual Worlds for Serious Applications. , 186-189.
  • Gatzidis, C., Parry, K., Kavanagh, E., Wilding, A. and Gibson, D., 2009. Towards the Development of an Interactive 3D Coach Training Serious Game. VS-GAMES, 186-189 IEEE Computer Society.
  • Vasilko, M., Gibson, D., Long, D.I. and Holloway, S., 1999. Towards a Consistent Design Methodology for Run-Time Reconfigurable Systems. In: IEE Informatics Colloquium on Reconfigurable Systems, Glasgow, March 1999.
  • Gibson, D., Vasilko, M. and Long, D.I., 1998. Virtual Prototyping for Dynamically Reconfigurable Architectures using Dynamic Generic Mapping. In: VHDL International Users Forum Fall 1998.
  • Gibson, D., Roach, J., Teal, M.K. and Winchester, M., 1998. Using a Rapid Prototyping Methodology to Reduce Product Development Times. In: Proceeding of 1st Forum on Design Languages, Lausanne, Switzerland, 1998. 6-12 September 1998 Lausanne, Switzerland..
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K., Ait-Boudaoud, D. and Winchester, M., 1997. A new methodology and generic model library for the rapid prototyping of real-time image processing systems. In: VHDL International Users’ Forum, Fall 1997 Conference, Washington, 19-22 October 1997 Washington, DC.. , 268-277 Los Alamitos, Calif.: IEEE Computer Society Press.
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K., Holloway, S. and Winchester, M., 1997. A Generic component library for rapidly prototyping two’s complement image convolvers. In: Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference, Londonderry, 1997 10-13 September 1997 Magee College, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. , 163-170 Derry: School of Information and Software Engineering, Faculty of Informatics, University of Ulster, Magee College.
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K. and Winchester, M., 1997. Rapid prototyping & modelling of real-time image convolvers. In: Signals, I., amp and Systems Conference, I.S.S.C., eds. Irish Signals & Systems Conference June 1997 Derry, Northern Ireland. Irish Signals & Systems Conference.
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K. and Winchester, M., 1997. A modelling Methodology that Promotes the Rapid Prototyping of Real-Time Image Processing Systems. In: IMVIP'97: Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference 10-13 September 1997 Magee College, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. IMVC.
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K. and Winchester, M., 1997. Rapid prototyping & modelling of real-time image convolvers. In: Signals, I., amp and Systems Conference, I.S.S.C., eds. Irish Signals & Systems Conference June 1997 Derry, Northern Ireland. Irish Signals & Systems Conference.
  • Gibson, D., Teal, M.K., Ait-Boudaoud, D. and Winchester, M., 1997. A modelling Methodology that Promotes the Rapid Prototyping of Real-Time Image Processing Systems. In: IMVIP'97: Irish Machine Vision and Image Processing Conference 10-13 September 1997 Magee College, University of Ulster, Northern Ireland. IMVC.

Internet Publications

Theses

  • Gibson, D., 2022. Graphically Interpolated Synthesis Parameters for Sound Design: Usability and Design Considerations. PhD Thesis. University of Southampton, School of Music.
  • Gibson, D., 2010. Implementation of a Delay Plug-in that allows the Hosting of Audio Plug-ins. Master's Thesis. University of Hertfordshire.

Profile of Teaching PG

  • VHDL & Logic Synthesis
  • Cell-based Hardware Design
  • Advanced Processor Architectures
  • Computer Music Technology

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Image Processing
  • Advanced Digital Design
  • Advanced Hardware Design
  • Software Programming
  • Audio & Video Principles
  • Programming for Music & Audio
  • Audio Recording Technology
  • MIDI & Sequencing
  • Synthesis & Effects
  • Synthesizers & Sequencing Systems
  • Advanced Recording & Production
  • Computer Architectures & Organisation
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Music, Sound and the Moving Image
  • Sound Design: Audio

Invited Lectures

  • Synthesized Sound Design, Bournemouth, 21 May 2019 more
  • Investigation into Synthesizer Parameter Mapping, University of Southampton, 11 Jun 2013 more

Grants

  • Digital Humanities - Small Grants (University of Southampton, 31 Mar 2013). Completed

Internal Responsibilities

  • Link Tutor for Music Technology Programmes at Bridgwater College, Creative Technology Department
  • Link Tutor for Music Technology Programmes at Bournemouth & Poole College, Creative Technology Department
  • Validations/Exam Boards, Quality Assurance Enhancement Group
  • Creative Technology Framework Leader, Creative Technology Department
  • BSc (Hons) Media Technology Programme Leader, Creative Technology Department
  • BSc (Hons) Music & Audio Technology Programme Leader, Creative Technology Department
  • MSc Combined Electronics Programme Leader, Electronics Department

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

  • On The Track - A Guide to Contemporary Film Scoring by Fred Karlin & Rayburn Wright, 12 Jun 2017
  • HDL Chip Design: A Practical Guide for Designing, Synthesizing & Simulating Asics & Fpgas Using Vhdl or Verilog by Douglas J. Smith, Postpublication review, 02 Mar 1998
  • VHDL International Users Forum Conference Fall 1998, Anonymous peer review, 05 Jan 1998

Consultancy Activities

  • VHDL Application Workshop, Workshop Trainer. Esperan - The Methodology Training Company
  • Verilog Application Workshop, Workshop Trainer. Esperan - The Methodology Training Company

Attended Training

  • Comprehensive System C
  • CISCO CCNA 1 - Networking Basics
  • CISCO CCNA 2 - Router and Routing Basics

Qualifications

  • PhD in Sound Design (University of Southampton, 2022)
  • MSc in Music & Sound Technology (Audio Programming) (University of Hertfordshire, 2010)
  • BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering (University of Westminster, 1994)
  • HNC in Electronic Engineering (BTEC, 1991)
  • ONC in Electronic Engineering (BTEC, 1989)
  • ETIB in Certificate of Basic Technician Training in Electr (ETIB, 1986)

Honours

  • Honourable Mention for the paper "A new methodology and generic model library for the rapid prototyping of real-time image processing systems" (VHDL International Users’ Forum, 1997)

Memberships

  • Audio Engineering Society, Member,
  • International Computer Music Association, Member,
  • The Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET), Member,