Echology: an interactive spatial sound and video artwork

Authors:
Meghan Deutscher;Reynald Hoskinson;Sachiyo Takashashi;Sidney Fels
Affiliations:
UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada;UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada;UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada;UBC, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Venue:
Proceedings of the 13th annual ACM international conference on Multimedia
Year:
2005

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Abstract

We present a novel way of manipulating a spatial soundscape, one that encourages collaboration and exploration. Through a table-top display surrounded by speakers and lights, participants are invited to engage in peaceful play with Beluga whales shown through a live web camera feed from the Vancouver Aquarium in Canada. Eight softly glowing buttons and a simple interface encourage collaboration with others who are also enjoying the swirling Beluga sounds overhead.