My installation could be based on a lucid dream where the viewers focus shifts from small static objects on the ground to being able to interact with the objects shadows with there own shadows, giving them control over what happens to the shadows and the environment in front of them.
I like the idea of basing the installation on a childs lucid dream, objects could be toy soldiers and marbells etc. the objects them selves dont change but there shadows do and the viewer is able to interact with the shadows with there own shadows.
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as promised here is the link about kids nightmares http://www.umich.edu/~engl415/childad/child.htm
this is where i copied my scary monster from too! hope it helps
As said "Waking Life", and maybe check "What the Bleep Do We Know?"
Summary of some points from conversation just now:
1) Good idea to address the similarities between this and the Shipla Gupta piece we discussed: how is what you are doing taking this forward or different?
2) Need to more precisely decide exactly how you would like this system to work
3) Define the term 'lucid dream' and confirm that there is some agreement about shadows in dreams as we discussed
4) It should be easy to illustrate and describe the idea once you have decided more clearly how it works, what it does. No need necessarily for 3D software for example.
Hi Beth,
I put some tips for webcan tracking in flash up on Claires blog, if that would be useful for realising your project.
I think the system we talked about in the session (with the webcam) is very possible, although its ambitious for the deadline. Its more like a final project if you were interested in doing a piece like this.
However you could put tilt sensors onto a few objects and get them to switch on a virtual or real light when they are picked up, in the time you've got. Mail me if you want more details.
Mike
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