Workshop 2

We came together as a group for another workshop, this time over the coarse of 2 days (March 6th and 7th). In last weeks work shop we began to bring our work together and create prototypes. This week we further developed these prototypes and updated them.

1. Audio Visual Installation
Maeve has been working on the finishing touches of the storyboards. Last week we had decided to look at projection mapping and this week we worked on testing this method. We got a set of 3 boxes which we set up at different angles.

In photoshop, a template was created of the box shapes to be projected onto. Images can then be placed onto the shapes, frame by frame. This is a tedious process but the results looks good.

Next stage in the audio visual installation:
We are planning on filming this coming Friday. We need 2 child actors, a Nano Nagle and a sick person to act. So far we have found 2 children and are planning on getting in contact with the drama and theatre course in the School of Music. We had previously contacted the drama society at CIT, however they have not replied.

2. Text Installation
Last week we had tested using acetate to create the letters. This week we updated this prototype by using printing larger letters and having these displayed in their own tile.

An issue we had last week was the ink not being dark enough and the light shinning through. This time we use laser printed acetate and used three layers in oder to achieve the effect we wanted.

We also brainstormed ideas for how this installation will be triggered. Originally we planned on the lantern dial as a trigger, however following the progress presentation we wanted to explore other, maybe more interesting options. One option we landed on was having the text light up when someone walks by.

Next stage in the text installation:
We have an idea of how the lighting of the text will be triggered, however it is something that we need to test out. We are not sure who will be observing the text and where it could be placed. we must also look at what technology can be used to trigger the text. Currently we are looking at infrared sensors that trigger the installation when the line is broken. We also want to look at other options for the physical design of the text tile themselves. What other materials, besides acetate, could be utilised. 

3. Map Installation
Last week we looked at the design of the map, getting LEDs to light up with the potentiometer and creating a test in after effects. This week we have received the LED tubing we had ordered. This was then used to create a prototype. Two prototypes were created. One in cardboard that looked at ways of implementing the tubing. First we looked at weaving the tubing in and out of the locations. however this was messy. 

The second method we looked at was cutting out the path and placing the tubing into it. This method looked a lot better. 

This method was then implemented into a second prototype using card with the map sketched on. While we got the effect we wanted there is an issue with the cutting out of pathways as it meant that Ireland was completely cut out of the map. 

Next stage in map installation
We must address the issue mentioned above. We are also going to test the prototype to see how users interact and understand the installation.