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Two cameras can go a long way

In preparing technology for our experiences, we purchased the same model of camera that will be installed in the EDG, the Samsung SND-5080. Only two cameras are planned for installation, so we had the task of figuring out where those two cameras should go. Based on documentation from the last team, no one will look above a 45 degree angle for very long, so we found the optimal place of 11 meters high focused 11 meters away to give us that optimal 45 degrees.

We were also sent a 3D model of the EDG space as a Maya file so that we cold explore virtually where the cameras should be placed. Not only could we see what the camera would see, we could also note what the view would be like if were were actually there! We could also apply any texture or animation to the EDG ceiling and see what the perspective view would be if someone only looked up at a 45 degree angle.

 


 

Are we there yet?

Here’s a walk-through of the EDG in virtual space. The green and red icons indicate ideal camera placement:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLY0VQyWvDQ

 

Let’s look at the possibilities.

Our tech demonstrations for both “Safe Spot” and “Sumi Twitter” allowed us to confirm the potential for each and provided a program foundation for our team as well as the team next semester in Osaka, Japan. The mechanisms and code can also be used for “Magic Window” This demo for “Safe Spot” includes mechanics of:

  • Image differencing
  • Masking
  • Camera Integration
  • Graphic Manipulation

Safe Spot Tech Demo

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_ZuH8SEql4

 

 

This demo for “Sumi Twitter” provides a programming foundation for dynamic text and proves that our team can bind text to curved paths.

Sumi Twitter Tech Demo

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QymItu4Feg0