Research Article
Pathways to Live Visuals in Dance Performances: a Quantitative Audience Study
@ARTICLE{10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163987, author={Raul Masu and Nuno N. Correia}, title={Pathways to Live Visuals in Dance Performances: a Quantitative Audience Study}, journal={EAI Endorsed Transactions on Creative Technologies}, volume={7}, number={23}, publisher={EAI}, journal_a={CT}, year={2020}, month={4}, keywords={audience study, dance, live visuals, interaction design}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163987} }- Raul Masu
Nuno N. Correia
Year: 2020
Pathways to Live Visuals in Dance Performances: a Quantitative Audience Study
CT
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-7-2018.163987
Abstract
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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