Craig Ormiston

I have uploaded my powerpoint presentation as a PDF for everyone's reference. Enjoy!

Flatbed Presentation

Gestural Interface Questions:

1) The gspeak gripe sheet indicates finger angle. Can finger angle in orientation to other fingers be a variable for commands? Additionally, an the thumb be normal to the palm as a command?

2) Is there a character input system designed for gspeak? Is it intuitive? Is there any feedback when you enter a character?

3) Gspeak is an optical system. How far beyond the central space can it see? Does it lose sensitivity outside the immediate area? If so, how much?

4) Can the angle and orientation of the (Ikea) table be modified to fit different purposes? How difficult would it be to modify (adjust the table, adjust the projector, etc.)?

5) Dare I ask? How much does the gspeak system cost? Can it be replicated commercially and/or economically?

Cinema Production Questions

6) How do visual effects artists replicate lighting in shots with live action? Do they consult the gaffer or cinematographer's notes or simply execute by trial and error?

7) Random and specific: what is the most effective and accurate method for creating shots with turbulence (earthquakes, spaceships, etc.)? How do you coordinate performance, camera, and post effects to achieve this dynamic?

8) Has anyone figured out how to effectively keep sound edits in sync with picture cut revisions? Can collaboration between picture and sound editors occur in a live simultaneous environment?

9) How common are pickup shoots for large-budget features? And to what complexity are these pickups permitted? How much original content is scheduled beyond principal photography?

10) What roll, if any, does the production designer play in post? Is there anything a production designer should be able or would like to do with footage after it is shot?

The following video explores possible future interfaces either in development or slated for development at Microsoft. Through an elaborate production, several sophisticated devices are introduced and applied to daily circumstance.

I think this video is a compelling presentation both in style and substance; undoubtedly a great pitch product for the interest of investors or users. Short and sweet! I think it is very interesting, especially in the context of the 499 course, that the bulk of the interfaces presented are touch-based. I am not sure I agree with this direction, though it certainly works well in many practical circumstances. This video also presents many interesting ideas on data transfer (capturing it through a view-finder, placing a phone on a table, etc.). Gesture will need to compete with these data transfer conveniences for the notion to stick to the popular market.

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20090228/microsoft-office-labs-vision-2019-video/