Since March 2020 (ongoing research)
Showcase May 2021
Role: Research Assistant and Creative Technologist
Goldsmiths University
This project explores the potential of remote collaboration between remote dancers using motion capture technology - dancing together in the virtual space in real-time. In our last showcase (May 2021), 3 dancers in remote locations perform 5 scenes through short narratives and virtual improvisation games, exploring notions of remote touch, and virtual partnering.
Supported by the AHRC, within their ‘Ideas that address Covid19’ fund, and by Goldsmiths ‘Future of Media’ research theme.
Dancers: Tia May Hockey, Nicky Henshall, and Alexander Whitley, with artistic advisor Mavin Khoo.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Dan Strutt
Creative Direction and Virtual Environments: Neal Coghlan (Studio Aszyk) and Clemence Debaig.
Software development: Oliver Winks at Paper Plane Software
Research Assistant: Friendred Peng.
Visuals crafted in Unity, with motion capture by the Perception Neuron V2 by Noitom Technology Ltd. with technical support from our project partner Target3D.