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GMU:Keeping Track/assignment four (view source)
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Description<br> | '''Description'''<br> | ||
The installation consists of strings, which are strained horizontally about two meters above the floor. A video camera is set up to capture the area and sends the video image to EyeCon. Visitors are invited to enter the area and to touch and “play” with the strings. It is built up as a self-explaining installation in which the participants experience the signification of the construction on their own. They will perceive a sound coming from the string as soon as it is touched. | The installation consists of strings, which are strained horizontally about two meters above the floor. A video camera is set up to capture the area and sends the video image to EyeCon. Visitors are invited to enter the area and to touch and “play” with the strings. It is built up as a self-explaining installation in which the participants experience the signification of the construction on their own. They will perceive a sound coming from the string as soon as it is touched. | ||
Software<br> | '''Software'''<br> | ||
We are working with the motion sensing software EyeCon, using the elements line, static and field. There is a background sound added to the installation that changes slightly when somebody enters the playing area. To each string, there is a line element attached and as soon somebody touches the string, the line element is triggered and plays | We are working with the motion sensing software EyeCon, using the elements line, static and field. There is a background sound added to the installation that changes slightly when somebody enters the playing area. To each string, there is a line element attached and as soon somebody touches the string, the line element is triggered and plays the belonging sound. Each string in the room plays a specific sound and is made out of different materials. | ||
Concept<br> | '''Concept'''<br> | ||
The term “handicapped people” involves a large number of people with different skills and as it is not further specified, we thought about people who have difficulties to move. The goal is to sensitize the tactile act of touching to give these people a better feeling of what movement involves and how it can lead to something and maybe change something. The visitor finds himself in this sensorial experience in which every move results directly into action. Because of this it is possible for him or her to be more aware of the body and to get a better control over it. | The term “handicapped people” involves a large number of people with different skills and as it is not further specified, we thought about people who have difficulties to move. The goal is to sensitize the tactile act of touching to give these people a better feeling of what movement involves and how it can lead to something and maybe change something. The visitor finds himself in this sensorial experience in which every move results directly into action. Because of this it is possible for him or her to be more aware of the body and to get a better control over it. | ||
Difficulties<br> | '''Difficulties'''<br> | ||
EyeCon is working with simple Boolean data, such as the line is triggered or it is not. | EyeCon is working with simple Boolean data, such as the line is triggered or it is not. | ||
If the strings are not properly arranged through the room, the visitors will accidentally trigger a line with their body even if they do not touch the string with the hand. A possible solution for this issue would be a buildup with more than one video camera. In this case, every camera would only be responsible for two strings/ lines. | If the strings are not properly arranged through the room, the visitors will accidentally trigger a line with their body even if they do not touch the string with the hand. A possible solution for this issue would be a buildup with more than one video camera. In this case, every camera would only be responsible for two strings/ lines. | ||