Colorscope is an interactive art installation that reimagines the traditional kaleidoscope using new media like video projections. It projects changing kaleidoscope patterns onto multiple monitors in response to users' hand movements detected by a Kinect sensor. The goal is to enhance the aesthetic experience for viewers and inject perspective on how traditional methods can be adapted with new technologies. Future improvements could include alternative motion detection methods or replacing static images with real-time footage.
3. ABSTRACT BACKGROUND The kaleidoscope was invented in 1816 by Scottish scientist, Sir David Brewster. It consists of mirrors in a tube with multiple colored beads. By looking into the tube, users are able to see various, unique patterns which can be manipulated by twisting the end.Colorscope is of the same concept but instead is applied with new media.
4. ABSTRACT AIM To further enhance the development of the audience's perspective about traditional methods with new media. To inject an aesthetic experience on the audiences‘ sub conscience. CONCEPT Colorscope is an installation of a projections that acts as a kaleidoscope. The patterns changes in accordance to the users’ hand movements.
10. IDEA DEVELOPMENT VGA SPLITTER In order to split the movie to multiple monitors, a VGA Splitter is used to display the same projection.
11. IDEA DEVELOPMENT KINEKT For my motion detection, I have used the Kinekt to detect hand movements of the users. In order to use the Kinekt, the program FAAST is integrated with Flash. When hand motion is detected, it will create a rollover effect on the Flash file.
14. IDEA DEVELOPMENT INTERFACE The interface consists of a kaleidoscope as the main visual with a selection of four other patterns. The selections are placed at the bottom of the screen to make user navigation easy.
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17. CONCLUSION As a child, I was very intrigued with the many colors and psychedelic designs of the kaleidoscope. I was inspired to recreate from the traditional media and apply to new media, thus the Colorscope. Through this installation, I hope to allow the users to be captivated with the various patterns that are executed, and take a moment from their busy lives to enjoy a simple piece of art.
