Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 1 – REZ – The game
Rez The new action video game that will not only shock your fingertips -- but also shock you out of your senses! Calling (shooting) and Responsing (destroying) enemy viruses will steadily create phrases of music which will lead the player into a dreamlike world of sound and sense. As the player concentrates harder and harder on the game, random sound effects will turn into a steady rhythm, while waves of lights and colors will consume the player entirely. And when sound and visual effects ultimately come together, Rez will open your senses to a totally unbelievable experience like nothing you have ever felt before. Welcome to the world of Rez! Playing Rez is very simple. Just lock on the attacking viruses and destroy them. Conquer each level as they appear before you, and new stages will keep opening ahead -- taking you deeper and deeper into the dramatic world of Rez. There is no need for special talent in music or action. All you have to do is play the game, and when you start feeling the beat rise inside you, music and rhythm will already be dancing around your senses with breathtaking reality. The music you "create" will be released from the DUAL SHOCK controller of Play Station 2 as vibrations that run through both your body and soul. The vibrations when synchronized with the music and visual effects will give you an experience like none ever before. If you are able to play with the Trance Vibrator (sold separately) connected to the Play Station 2, the vibrations will be even more extreme! The impact of sound, visual effects and vibrations all coming together at you at the same time is so indescribably great that there is no way to explain it but experience it yourself!
Rez also has many different play modes. For players who are not so good at action games, or if you just want to instantly experience the magic of sound, light and vibration, the game mode "Easy Rez" is perfect. When playing this game mode, you are invincible against the virus enemies which allows you to concentrate on enjoying the world of Rez. Easy Rez is also great for practicing Rez. And the more you play Rez, the more stages and game modes you will discover. The ultimate new game that will take you into a trance! Principles: - Movement tracking - Sound integration - Visual representation Equipment: - Webcam/dvcam - Labtop - Projekter - Microfon
Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 2 – Boxing training
A Boxing trainer should provide the user with some training in the area of Boxing, using sound and movement tracking. Just slip on the boxing gloves and the motion censoring system detect your jabs, crosses, uppercuts, and the speed and power of your punches. The training is supported with sound.
Principles: - Movement tracking - Sound integration - Visual representation Equipment: - Webcam/dv-cam - Laptop - Projector - Microphone - Boxing gloves
Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 3 – The Body Music Box
Play the music and get some fitness and fun... The whole purpose is to get fitter. Play it regularly, and this game will help you to develop your reactions, posture, balance and breathing, as well as improving your all-round body toning and conditioning. Dance for life !
Principles: - Movement tracking - Sound integration - Visual representation Equipment: - Webcam/dv-cam Laptop Projector
Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 4 – Monitoring a blog community
The blogging community on the net has exploded, and services like Google's Blogger has made blogs available to people without much technical skills. But blogs include technology to distribute the contents, comment on posts and notify the rest of the net about new contents relating to subjects between blogs. Follow a set of blogs that allow you to use their contents through the Creative Commons license and make an animation or a music composition that represents how these blogs interact during the time of the course. What is a blog ? A blog is a personal diary. A daily pulpit. A collaborative space. A political soapbox. A breaking-news outlet. A collection of links. Your own private thoughts. Memos to the world. Your blog is whatever you want it to be. There are millions of them, in all shapes and sizes, and there are no real rules. In simple terms, a blog is a web site, where you write stuff on an ongoing basis. New stuff shows up at the top, so your visitors can read what's new. Then they comment on it or link to it or email you. Or not. Since Blogger was launched, almost five years ago, blogs have reshaped the web, impacted politics, shaken up journalism, and enabled millions of people to have a voice and connect with others. And we're pretty sure the whole deal is just getting started.
Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 5 – Sport simulation Golf/Football
Like millions of people around the world, we love our golf, even though it's one of the hardest games to master. We find ourselves chasing that little white ball for hours on end just for that rare moment of satisfaction and cant wait for the next available time to do it all again! Does the thought of playing 18 holes at some of the best courses in the world in your own back yard, without the interruption of weather, waiting in line or losing your ball sound like fun? Well it is! The super simulator will provide hours of entertainment for any occasion. Whether you're a serious golfer or just having a go, we believe it's a great way to impress your friends or clients at your next function. Principles: - Movement tracking - Sound integration - Visual representation Equipment: - Webcam/dv-cam
Project Proposals – MED 3 Fall 2005
Project Proposal 5 – Virtual memory “repeat” game
Watch and listen to the lights and colors that the turtle plays. After the turtle has played, repeat the pattern by clicking on the lights in the order that the turtle played. The more you get, the closer the turtle gets to the finish line! Play the game with your body! Principles: - Movement tracking - Sound integration - Visual representation Equipment: - Webcam/dv-cam