Project Natal(x-box Kinect) is something that goes some way to explaining what I want to explore within my honours project. (see videos on right) It allows you to control avatars but in a much deeper level than the wii or the new ps3 motion contoller.
This technology is wireless.. it recognizes sound... can interact with you... and you with it... just imagine.. being able to fully interact with your character... having a conversation with it! emotions being transfered.. Can you imagine what this could bring in terms of advertising messages... could you really program a character to interact with you talking about experiences of bullying... you could talk to avatars about your problems.. and actually get an answer back? the mind boggles!! :D
I'm going to futher investigate this... should this be an avenue to pursue with my animation? a proof of concept which could potentialy be used within a technology that already works.. and is about to be released on the X-box 360. (release date 11th november)
"The Project Natal experience is designed to generate
emotional responses that echo the feelings Project Natal
itself evokes. Experiencing a sense of connection and
togetherness, members of the audience will be whisked
away on a journey that is intense, engrossing, human-
centered, interactive, imaginative and socially inclusive.”
-- Michel Laprise, Creative Director
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