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PANORAMIC ACCELERATION 1999
In simple terms Panoramic Acceleration is an interactive
experience where the physical body and visual perception is subjected
to extreme rotational movement. The participant sits in a racing
car seat on a motorized revolving arm and focuses on a screened
video projection which simultaneously circulates with him. The seat
is fixed above the main axis of the rotating arm and therefore always
remains directly opposite the screen. The projection shows a mix
of two identical video loops depicting the transitory urban environment.
The speed of one loop is determined in advance, while the other
is controlled by a joystick placed in the hands of the participant.
In order to stabilize the complete image, they attempt to synchronize
the speed of their own rotation with that of the pre-programmed
loop. Only when the two image layers coincide with each others position
and velocity, will the participant gain control over the situation.
This results in a sensation of visual equilibrium and introduces
stability and repose to the overall experience. The over-exaggerated
dynamics of Panoramic Acceleration teamed with the human influence
emphasizes the precarious balance of machine, image and body in
time and reflects a possible solution in an ever increasing tempo-driven
society.
Panoramic Acceleration is in co-operation with MonteVideo/TBA
(Amsterdam)
Software development: MonteVideo/TBA
Artlab (Amsterdam)
Panoramic Acceleration is based on experiences during the CTL ‘98
experiments organized by Times_Up
Organisation in Linz
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