Group 5 - Banana Prints

the following text is a first version of our presentation for the final exhibition

Banana Prints?

Before your eyes, you see an unfinished painting taking its shape by your motions. What you see, is an interactive canvas, with you as the artist.

But the painting is more than just a random pattern, drawn by moving people. It is the scars created by our actions, leaving traces in the once flawless facade. Like footprints in a soft blanket of snow, the steps is a map over the past. By reading the scars of an individual, you can sense the experience of his life.

If you look above your head, you will see a camera capturing a large part of the room. The information is sent as a live stream to our computer, which plot the difference between following pictures onto our canvas. - TEXT ABOUT COLOR SHIFTING THAT IS NOT COMPLETED -

We are currently brainstorming about a new name for our project. We came up with “Banana Prints”, “Just a Simple Banana” and “The Life and Death of a Banana”. Any feedback and suggestions about the name is welcome.

Group n. 5 - Traces of time

MEN AT WORK

You haven't heard a lot from us, but we are really doing fine. For you who didn't stay until the end of the Friday presentation, the video above explains our concept.

We moved away from the banana, but the principle is still the same. Just in another shape, and with some graphical effects.

As for now, we are solving all of the technical issues. All of the equipment is at hand, and it's now about rigging it up. At the same time, our programmer Mattias is locked into a dark room, and will not come out until our software is ready.

Lastly, we want to thank The Lion King & Branch Mountain for their ideas about where to place our camera.

Group n. 5 - Traces of time

The life of a Banana