We've borrowed a VGA
Distribution Amplifier or, 'splitter' as a simple way to send one
signal to  two projectors.  I personally own a VERY cheap 'splitter'
that looks like a V.  But i wanted to borrow the amplifier so that
there was no signal loss or messing with the image in either projector.

Each
projector is projecting the same image and when we only wish to see one
projector we'll use an analog shutter system (read cardboard and
pulleys).  I also borrowed the DUalhead 2Go in case the combination of
the splitter and long cables cause interference with the image.  In
that case i'd rewrite in Isadora where we are sending each image.  But
we might still use the shutter system so that the black square doesn't
get projected.

Projections are on the back wall and on the floor.

The Amelia Project, Phase II
@ The Flea Theater
with AERIAL DANCE,  LIVE MUSIC, VIDEO PROJECTION
June 19-22, 2008

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Do You Copy? is a multimedia puppet show, meaning that we integrate live cameras with the live puppets. I'm not so interested in making videos, but more interested in finding the interaction between real space and virtual space in a theatrical setting. So Do You Copy? uses live video that is projected back onto a variety of mobile projection screens. And also some video textures that are an attempt to create dynamics of emotion or kinesthetic experience. These textures are used like instrumental music that guides a viewers sensations, rather than direct storytelling elements.

So the actual technology of the show is quite simple. I'm not trying to use any fancy triggers or tracking, just really simple interaction via a live camera.

The 'story' of the piece is also about the effects of technology on one's person. Really about the disparate self created via the neverending supply of digital pictures, email accounts, social networking, site aggregators, chat, etc that in some ways define who we are as individuals. And how much control we do or do not, can or cannot have on creating our own definitions.

The content sounds like a very thoughtful show when i read the above paragraph, but really it's more of an action-packed sci-fi. Here are some pictures of the work we did in April at 10 Jay st in Brooklyn.

Further development is happening at the Little Angel Theater in London this July

and
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