Storytelling with Interactive Physical Theatre

Bluff, Andrew; Johnston, Andrew James

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“…This aligns with an increased attention to interactive visuals in performance art in general, particularly in electronic music performances [13]. In recent years, to "focus attention on the connection between performer and digital environment" [7]. Regarding opera, Machover's Death and the Powers is an example of use of interactive visuals to mirror and amplify performers' gestures [38].…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In performance 1, The Beautiful Glitch, the most used words were: "visual" (7), "dancers" (4), "body" (3), "connection"…”

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“…In performance 2, E-motional Landscapes, the most used words were: "abstract" (7), "dancers" (5), "visuals" (4), "added" (3). The first word highlights how the abstractness of the visual was the most outstanding component.…”

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Connected Layers: Evaluating Visualizations of Embodiment in Contemporary Dance Performances

Correia

Masu

Pham

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Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction

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There has been a growing interest in interactive visuals in contemporary dance performances. These visuals often rely on embodied interaction techniques, such as motion capture or biosignal sensors. However, there is a lack of research into how audience members experience these interactive visuals, and how to enhance that experience. We conducted an audience study, involving four different dance performances. Each of the performances explored a different approach for interaction involving visuals. We collected data from audience members, regarding their experience of the performances, using questionnaires and interviews. The analysis of this data allows us to identify implications for design: balancing trade-offs within a mapping clarity spectrum; connecting layers; visuals as co-creative mediator; defined territory and individuality of visuals; exploration of perspective shift and abstract fragmentation. We argue that these considerations are relevant for designers of systems visualizing embodied interaction, not just for dance, but also for other related applications.CCS Concepts: • Human-centered computing → Empirical studies in HCI; HCI theory, concepts and models; • Applied computing → Performing arts.

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“…In performance 1, The Beautiful Glitch, the most used words were: "visual" (7), "dancers" (4), "body" (3), "connection"…”

Section: Questionnaire -Statistics (Previous Work)mentioning

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Connected Layers: Evaluating Visualizations of Embodiment in Contemporary Dance Performances

Correia

Masu

Pham

et al. 2021

Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction

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“…In electronic music contexts, interactive visuals can assist audiences toward an increased understanding of performers' actions [12]. In theatre, interactive visuals can complement the story and allow audiences to "focus attention on the connection between performer and digital environment" [7]. Regarding opera, Machover's Death and the Powers is an example of use of interactive visuals to mirror and amplify performers' gestures [38].…”

Section: Interactive Visuals In Performancementioning

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Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction

2021

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“…In some cases, live visuals may lead to additional understanding for audiences regarding electronic music performances, particularly laptop performances, where the musical interaction might be harder to perceive [6]. Live visuals have also been extensively used in theatre, and have become embedded in the dramaturgy: the "story is being told by both mediums", enabling the audience to "focus attention on the connection between performer and digital environment" [7].…”

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Pathways to Live Visuals in Dance Performances: a Quantitative Audience Study

Masu¹,

Correia²

2020

EAI Endorsed Transactions on Creative Technologies

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INTRODUCTION:We present an audience study investigating the impact of different technologies to create visuals in dance performances. OBJECTIVES:We investigated four conditions: motion capture, sensors, camera image, and minimal interaction; and four variables: how much did the audience perceive a connection between the body and the visuals; the visuals as merely copying the dancer; how much distracting were the visuals; and how much did the audience enjoy the visuals. METHODS:We used a questionnaire to collect data. We analyzed it using Friedman's test, and Spearman's correlation test. RESULTS:The audience perceived a stronger connection in the camera condition, but in the same condition, visuals tend to be merely copying the dancer. We also suggest that the perceived connection has a positive correlation with enjoyment, while distraction has a negative correlation. CONCLUSION: Our results help to highlight the impact that different technology have on live visuals for dance.

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Storytelling with Interactive Physical Theatre

Cited by 7 publications

References 11 publications

Connected Layers: Evaluating Visualizations of Embodiment in Contemporary Dance Performances

Connected Layers: Evaluating Visualizations of Embodiment in Contemporary Dance Performances

Proceedings of the Fifteenth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction

Pathways to Live Visuals in Dance Performances: a Quantitative Audience Study

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