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February 28, 2005
Don Quixote - A Digital Puppet Show
Theis Project Idea:
Quick beginnings of a concept collage - I plan to add more images as I hone in on the core of the design concepts.
The interactions possible between artist, video, and sound in real-time have reached incredible levels. However, there is little exploration in what this actually has to do with live performance. I would like to take these systems of interaction and add physical interfaces, so that the performer can have direct and indirect effects on video and sound through physicalization. Through this experiment I will examine how the ability for real-time mixing can be enhanced by the element of a live, physical performance, and vice-versa.
In my production of Don Quixote, performers will control digital characters being projected on a screen. Just like a traditional puppet show, the audience will be able to see both the performer and the character(s) they are controlling. The performers will also have possibility for control over video and sound elements.
Just as the puppet is a physical extension of the puppet-master in marrionette shows, my production of Don Quixote will explore this relationship between performer and digital media.
I chose the story of Don Quixote to explore ideas of reality, virtual reality, and augmented reality through my content. Also, the story often jumps between different planes of existence (reality, imaginary, both), just as my actors will exist on multiple planes of performance in the show, which could prove to be a very interesting dynamic.
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February 27, 2005
Thesis Structure
A little doodle ...
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February 26, 2005
Bibliography, Reference and Works Cited
Cornell has a good site on annotated bibliographies:
Cornell University: How To Prepare an Annotated Bibliography
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February 25, 2005
The Foundation Center - A Grant Resource
The Foundation Center is pretty much a library of organizations who give money for anything. This includes grants for thesis projects, travelling for research, and workshop space(good if you're doing a performance thesis). Unfortunately, to get full access to their site, it costs 29.95/mo, but maybe we could work something out where we all split a membership if others are interested. They also have guides on how to write a proposal, tax filing for artists, and other useful information.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
For people going to the GDC, if you have extra time check out their San Francisco location. It's free to go to one of their physical locations.
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February 24, 2005
Brad - Bibliography
In process...haven't figured out formatting standards quite yet.
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February 22, 2005
Thesis Bibliography
My current bibliography may be found at www.telmahre.com/Bibliography.htm. Not that I've actually read all these yet, but I mean to...
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February 17, 2005
Golan Levin - Painterly Interfaces for Audiovisual Performance
Golan Levin's Thesis. Yes, I'm in love with him. =)
I found it helpful to read his thesis in preparation for my own - he proposes a project that is within a practical scope, and yet reflects the history of his field, and his own personal philosophies on the medium.
Anyone else come across helpful thesis papers?
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February 11, 2005
Methods Practices Metaphors
Here are the quick one-liners meant to jog your thinking on your stated interests/issues:
Michael: Entrapment / Immortality | Fables / Legacy
Julie: Piercing the Fictional Zone | Doors (revolving) / Valves
Erin: Finding Truth | Logic/Nonsense Practice Path Poetry
Ashley: Injustice/Exoneration Amplifying the voice of the Unheard | Trials / Letters
Kellee: Aletheia (unconcealed reality) | Masks, Inverted (revealing) masks
Andrew: Promise of the Future /norms | commentary / irony
Jenova: Threshold for optimal experience | stress tests, assessment
Brad: Collaborative Experiences Personal Vulnerability | Magic Circles / Campfires
Susana: Extremes of Human Drama | the war photographer
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February 03, 2005
Taking a Deep Breath
The last three assignments in preparing our thesis project have demanded deep contemplation on my part, as well they should. I'm encountering a problem, though - my life has gotten so jam-packed full of STUFF this semester, I can't find time for this contemplation.
I figured I wasn't alone, so I'm wondering: what techniques are other people using to help them focus? How do you clear your head of everything else going on around us?
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February 01, 2005
Inspiration
One of my colleagues gave me this quote to think about, on taking inspiration from our very own ZML:
"You have to appreciate how poorly it was executed - this is what happens when big concepts and poor planning collide."
I think this is very helpful as we go into our thesis planning. =)
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