The time is upon us again. Ingenuity Fest 2011 is right around the corner and it is time to get back to it.I'll be there once again but this time with 2 projects on display.
Return of the digital graffiti wall!
I'm currently in the process of recoding the application running it into OpenFrameworks. That's right, not Actionscript, which will be the backup if something goes wrong. Which is alright, because I do have some upgrades in the AS version that would be worth using anyways.
So why the move to oF? Smoothness. Since the oF version is built right in C++ as an actual application, it can just run much quicker. And it makes great use of openGL to make the graphics work much faster. I can have the video tracking portion of the application built into it as well, no more needing Community Core Vision, so everything is packed into one running application.
After learning so much oF with my projects with Ripley's Entertainment and Supertouch in NY, it seemed a waste to not push even further. The oF forum has been a wealth of knowledge whenever I got stuck. I may even be able to add in some new ideas that would have made Actionscript choke.
So keep a look out for the digital graffiti wall at the eastern end of the bridge.
Currently Unnamed Waterfall Project
After some back and forth about some available supplies, it has been decided to make a double projection interactive display. On the western side of the bridge, look for 2 large projections that react once you walk by them.
And here are some preview images of the current progress to enjoy.
I'm excited to get to show two projects at the event, I also look forward to meeting everyone who come to enjoy a great weekend of art, music and technology. I'll try to keep posting about everything as the time nears.
See you there.
