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System

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The technology of lifeClipper3 is based on the lifeClipper2 system. Major hardware changes between the two systems included the replacement of the GPS device and cameras, and the implementation of a biofeedback system. The potential of the software was improved by combining Virtools and Max/MSP. The components are shown below:. Layout of all technical components. Setup of the backpack. Laptop exchange battery unit. Head Mounted Display (HMD), control unit and glasses. Direction sensor (included in HMD).

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Editing

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3D model with the luma-keyed skyline around the terrain. Augmented Reality projection system with video backdrop and 3D model of terrain – both textured with the real-time video stream. The worm-like creature intersects the terrain model and casts a shadow onto it. Although direct projection onto the organically shaped 3D body creates shadows and the calibration inaccuracies have to be hidden by semi-transparent layering, the new system offers a set of crucial possibilities:.

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Introduction

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LifeClipper3-playground is a game-like, interactive new-media artwork which is implemented with immersive Augmented Reality Technologies in St. Johanns Park in Basel, Switzerland. It invites visitors to walk around the park with a wearable computer system to experience alternative realities. Shifts between everyday life conventions and fantastic parallel worlds with different physical and cultural rules create interference and question our perception of reality.

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System

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The technology of lifeClipper3 is based on the lifeClipper2 system. Major hardware changes between the two systems included the replacement of the GPS device and cameras, and the implementation of a biofeedback system. The potential of the software was improved by combining Virtools and Max/MSP. The components are shown below:. Layout of all technical components. Setup of the backpack. Laptop exchange battery unit. Head Mounted Display (HMD), control unit and glasses. Direction sensor (included in HMD).

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Reports

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The best way to find articles on lifeClipper is to just search the web. After the presentation of lifeClipper3 at the ISMAR11 conference and reports of the BBC, AFP, pressetext, Daily Mail, El Pais and other important media the international response was enormous and texts are available in languages from around the globe. Below you can find a selection of links to interesting first-hand texts in English, German or Spanish. El arte del mañana, hoy" Rodrigo Carrizo Couto 07-10-2011.

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Evaluation

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To better understand how people perceive the lifeClipper3 experience, a user evaluation was undertaken with eight experts. It was a qualitative study based on several standard approaches from usability testing and ethnographic research which were adapted and combined for the needs and the recording opportunities of lifeClipper3. Participants were informed about the main interests of the project to focus their feedback before being accompanied on a lifeClipper3 visit. Retrospective Testing: Viewing the re...

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Introduction

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LifeClipper3-playground is a game-like, interactive new-media artwork which is implemented with immersive Augmented Reality Technologies in St. Johanns Park in Basel, Switzerland. It invites visitors to walk around the park with a wearable computer system to experience alternative realities. Shifts between everyday life conventions and fantastic parallel worlds with different physical and cultural rules create interference and question our perception of reality.

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Setup

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Oliver Koch, who was in charge of the technical setup, explains the lifeClipper3 system. (German).

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References

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LifeClipper3 is most comparable to film, games and some new media art approaches. LifeClipper3 is more similar to the media approach of computer games: Narration is often bound to spatial and not temporal structures, and players are free to move around in real-time rendered surroundings. AR-Games and new media art installations:. Reference projects from the entertainment industries:. Botfighters. It’s Alive Inc., 2002. Deadly Creatures. Rainbow Studios, 2009. MOGI Newt Games, 2003.

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Making-of

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More than 11 people contributed their specific knowledge to the development and production of lifeClipper3. The core team members and their responsibilities are listed below:. Jan Torpus Concept, production, script, direction, evaluation. Vera Bühlmann Theory and philosophy. Fabien Barati Game World programming. José Navarro Sound Design. Markus Braach Artificial Life Design. Oliver Koch Technical Setup. Andreas Simon Technical Support. Permi Jhooti Technical Biofeedback Setup.