Monday, September 30, 2013
Box
Bot & Dolly: "Box" explores the synthesis of real and digital space through projection-mapping on moving surfaces. The short film documents a live performance, captured entirely in camera. Bot & Dolly produced this work to serve as both an artistic statement and technical demonstration. It is the culmination of multiple technologies, including large scale robotics, projection mapping, and software engineering. We believe this methodology has tremendous potential to radically transform theatrical presentations, and define new genres of expression.
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Projection mapping is probably one of the coolest things ever. What is so cool about it is it's ability to work on a large scale and with everything. The use of the boxes is genius because even though they are flat boards, the projections made them appear 3 dimensional and many things can be done with a box/container. Anyway, about scale, they do projection mapping on buildings and other large structures. It is definitely a great way to use technology in a theatrical way. In CMU's Production of The Crucible, projection mapping is used and I can't wait to see how it all comes out!
This is one of the coolest things that I have ever seen! The way that the mechanical movement of the screens mixed with the media was just so beautifully done. There were times when I even forgot that that the machines were there. I would love to see the video again, but this time adding in some dancers. By doing this I feel that they will be able to show how powerfully media can be, and also the usage of lines and scale.
The first comment that i have to say is wow!! It is a truly inspiring and amazing that art and technology can be combined in ways like this. Projects like this i think represent a jump in ways of thinking about how we perceive the objects that are in front of our eyes, and ways to shape the environment around us.
I think what is particularly great about this performance is the interaction and choreography between the human actor and the "boxes." If the human was not involved in the video, I do not think it would have been nearly as interesting. The idea of using media as a tool and means for the actor to communicate their thoughts with is interesting, compelling, and innovative. One of the aspects of the design I observed in the video was that it seemed very modern. I would like to see a performance that is using the same techniques, but with a less modern take. Today, media is starting to become more and more prominent in theatre. However, just because media is a modern technology does not necessarily mean media designs have to take on modern forms themselves.
Projection mapping can be very impressive if used appropriately. The end of angels in america I feel was very ill placed. The effect for angels was to show the walls shaking so the designer used projection mapping to shake the walls. I personally feel it was rather over played, the same effect could have been pulled off far more effectively with lighting to make it appear as the physical wall had been shaking. The issue with projection mapping is the point of perspective. This video demonstrates a very creative use of projection mapping in a dynamic space with the use of the robotic arms, however the video only works from the singular perspective of the camera and would not be effective from a theatrical perspective.
This is awesome!! Not only was the design of this whole video amazing, but the actual technology involved was spectacular. It amazes me to think that people are able to actually create these images and machines to produce these spectacular forms of art. I'd like to find out how they made these images and what software they used for it because it's really awesome and I think can be cleverly applied to the theatre world and used effectively within it. It's so cool how effective these new technological advances can broaden our knowledge and enhance the world we create on stage.
So this is a cool video. It messes with your eyes and brain trying to figure out what is really going on. Also very cool that I believe all of the video was live, using three of the robot arm cameras. (two for the screens and one for the camera itself) I do wonder (because someone else said something) if you could do that live. Could that be a touring show and moving robots, screens, and visual deception? I have no idea, in the end it is very cool and people keep pushing the realm of technology.
The first thing that amazed me was the smoothness of the robotics. Everything flowed together in perfect unison. What also amazed me was the use of perspectives on a 2D surface, making the 2D surface look like a 3D object. The use of line was truly mastered in the projections. As much as I'd love to see this live on stage, I'm sure it would not have the same effect as it would on film. This video was impressive because the surfaces moved, creating new dimensions, but the camera also moved. The perspective of the audience had changed, and as for now, that is not possible in live theatre; however, they could do something like they did with Kiss & Cry, where they perform it live, but the audience watches the filmed version on a screen above the live performance. This would give the audience an idea of how this is done and how it creates the final result. Overall, I think this was a breakthrough for media design.
I've already seen this video once before, but watching it again has made me really think about the varieties of ways this technology can be used. This ability to make 2d images look 3d can be used to create awesome effects in theatre, art, and theme parks. I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing this sort of projection mapping in almost every ride at places like Disneyland or Six Flags. However, in my opinion, technology such as this has to be used a little more uniquely in theatrical performances. For theme parks, projection mapping such as this can be used in intense, and unrealistic ways, but in theatre it may be overly intense if used inappropriately. Hopefully we can used mapping like this to create unique and memorable theatrical experiences without having the projections dominate or deter the show's intent. Anyways, I'd definitely love to see this technology in more theme park experiences!
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