by:
Phillip Baker, Ayez Ismail, Nathaniel Propp
Concept:
This was our first attempt at utilizing MadMapper to map out projections on surfaces in the aim of creating interesting work.
We were inspired by a simple SINE wave. This simple shape can have so much relevance to what we perceive. The SINE/COS waves help us understand perceivable information like light wave length or the amplitude of sound in a new manner. This relation between the senses brought about the "senses" motif in our work.
Process:
We used Processing to create an interactive SIN wave with a GUI. This was to be used as one of our major effects in our work. We screen recorded us manipulating the wave and then composed a layout with in the studio.
We Then searched for various effects that would help us convey the idea that what we create is "sensing you."
Finished Work:
**POST PICS OF SET UP HERE**
Additional Thoughts:
While composing this work, we had discussions with Professor Andrew Scott about how we could really push to make the senses feel more alive. We hope to in the future get our hands on a mic and use Syphon with MadMapper and Processing to take live audio feedback and manipulate the amplitude, color, and all around behavior of the SINE wave.
We also entertain the idea that using visual sensing systems (e.g. the Xbox Connect) to process movement to allow the center eye to react and follow movement.
It was also recommended to us by (find out her whole name) that focusing more on the human element would really allow the viewer to establish a better connection. Her point that we generally associate sensing with the human experience and thus a more thought out composition might inspire a more emotional response.
These ideas would really bring a whole new experience to our project and as we look forward to future projects we hope to draw inspiration and experience from this hindsight.
