Interactive Installation using Isadora

Some time ago, during a video mapping workshop with Belgian artist Thomas Israël, I created a very simple interactive installation, using Isadora.

Its concept, not worrying about mapping itself, was using a camera as a sensor for presence and so generating colored cubes that “avoided” the person. Something like this:

It also features a penguin walking across the screen, as a cute bonus.

I recently recreated this material so I could share it.

It serves as a basic tutorial on motion tracking and responsive media.

Both the Isadora file (v1.3) and the videos used in the installation are available for download here.

Despite its simplicity, even Thomas found it fun:

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