A Midsummer Night's Dream
Augmented Theatrical Production
Roles & Contributions
- ProgrammerReal-time Projections
Technologies
- Max MSPBespoke Show Control Software
- ProcessingRealtime visuals
- Microsoft KinectMotion Tracking
Project Description
The theatre and digital media departments of York University in Toronto, Canada, collaborated on a groundbreaking stage production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream in March 2013, directed by Alison Humphrey. The production was enhanced with real-time motion capture, 3d animation and responsive digital effects.
Project Breakdown
We utilized live motion capture technology during the production and created responsive “fairy magic” using infrared light tracking. As a member of the digital media team, I was heavily involved in developing and implementing interactive visual effects for the performances.
I was responsible for designing and creating interactive effects that respond to various commands, such as those from a mouse and keyboard, a MIDI controller, and a custom camera that uses infrared-light tracking technology. I also collaborated with other production team members to brainstorm and develop new ideas for the visual effects and provided technical support during rehearsals and performances.
Team
Theatre @ York
Alison Humphrey
Director
Vanessa Shaver
Creative Producer
Don Sinclair
Course Instructor + Co-Coordinator of the Digital Media Program
Pascal Langlois
Convergence Consultant
Nichie Enriquez
Digital Media Dream Team
Sine Gadot
Digital Media Dream Team
Rhys Mendes
Digital Media Dream Team
Lalaine Ulit-Destajo
Digital Media Dream Team
Shianney Zaelani
Digital Media Dream Team
Exhibitions
- 2013: Midsummer Night's Dream, Theatre @ York York University, Toronto, Canada
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