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Small bubbles based on high frequencies + vertical speed based on volume |
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Medium bubbles based on mid frequencies + vertical/lateral speed based on volume (also showing spectrum analyzer) |
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Large bubbles based on low frequencies + lateral speed based on volume |
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Mixed bubbles example |
SonicViz Soundtoy #3 - Mermaid game level 1
Prototypes #3, #4, and #5 can all be thought of as different
levels within a simple game environment. They were developed in collaboration
with
a
1st year
singing student. The concept was to develop a simple game environment
for a ~10 minute real-time performance interaction based around african
style vocal singing. The idea for the story came from a childrens book
on mermaid legends, in particular one about a mermaid living in an oasis
pool in the middle of the Sonoran desert.
Prototype Objective:
- Sound range exercise by working the sound spectrum from low to mid to high and provide simple visual feedback in a game context. Click on the thumbnail images for a larger screenshot image.
Technical Goals:
- Explore the audio integration capability of the Wildtangent game SDK
- Explore real-time 3D object manipulation.
Artistic Goals:
- Provide a fun and aesthetically pleasing user experience
- Explore audio-visual mappings and integration
See also Small Black Box, Feb 2004
