Milestone 1:
In this week, we have finalized the technology that we are using, and the latency performance is optimized so we can spend the next few weeks to experiment with design.
Fabric Test:
The different type of fabric that the performers wear will affect Azure Kinect’s detection accuracy. So we ran a set of fabric tests to see which type of fabric is most suitable for this experience.
Then we tested projecting our visual treatments over different color of fabric to see what they look like.
Dim and Darker Environment
We had a few tries with the background and we determined that the black background is better for the projection to take place because it blurs the contrast between the dancer’s bodies and the shadow casted.
By making the entire room a bit darker, we can also make extra visual effects using media such as phosphorescent paint and all.
New Projector Arrived
Our new projector: BenQ TK700STi arrived and we are now looking at a total of 19ms lag from the projector end. (Originally, the number is 130ms)
Calibration Problem
During the weekly meeting with Mo and Heather, we realized that the next technical challenge we need to resolve is the calibration/alignment of the projection. Right now, the visuals are slightly off-set from the performers, and we need to align it so that the projection and the performers are perfectly matched.
Next Milestone
After the first milestone is completed, we quickly started looking at the next milestone, which is Week 8.
By the end of Week 8, we wish to:
- Finish most innovative content
- Software (TouchDesigner) and graphics
- Interactive visuals for body parts and movement (mouth, hands, etc)
- Interactive background (wave of hands, background response)
- Other options.
- Hardware and other media:
- Photo fluorescent pigment (Jackson Pollock style onto fabric)
- Textured Fabric (pattern of physically textured)
- DMX lighting and UV lighting.
- Other options.
- Finish the Act 1-3 Visual Treatment
- Finish the Act 4 Sketch.
