3 Channel Live Coding Performance Starring The Virtual Shaman

For this project I will be performing with Bharat as he will primarily be constructing the audio using Gibber.cc

I plan to create a room scale performance space for presenting our performance but also as a space for recording the performance. As I am in charge of visuals I will be using a mix of Hydra, Veda, Three.js, Matter.js alongside interactive hardware such as Arduino, OSC, TouchDesigner. 

During the performance we will install  speakers, lights, projectors, and cameras  that will hopefully work across three different walls in the space with Bharat in the middle. The goals being that two of the walls could be FFT responsive and the front wall can be a feedback loop that is working with a camera. We would also like to provide live interactions with the light which can be done through osc possibly. 

This performance will be a way for us to explore a more professional or exhibition style presentation of the work, as we strive to move away from a documentary look of how the work is experienced by those not present for the actual performance. This can also be expanded upon with 360/Camera allowing for the audience to use a vr headset if they wish to view the performance in a different way. 

Schedule

Week 1:

Testing of software, languages, and different platforms to see what the final mix of how we will work together. 

This will also includes research around different methods and combining quick test examples to what works best for collaboration

Week 2:

Test coding seshing with sonic pi / gibber for song creation 

Working with arduino and lights to start building connectivity

Scout locations for performance space. 

Secure projectors 

Test coding sessions with marching.js / hydra+camera / ?? (there will be a third platform from week 1)

Week 3:

Testing and development 2nd phase

Week 4:

Testing and development 2nd phase

Week 5:

Finalize basic structure of song and theme so visuals can be aligned better with the music

Week 6:

Test performance with controlled light and audio reactive feedback

Final staging of the space 

Plan install 

Week 7:

Final draft performance and recording of test performance

Make sure everything works 

Potential Room Layout