real time environments

PURE WAR

'Whoever controls the territory possesses it.  Possession of territory is not primarily about contracts and laws, but first and foremost a matter of movement and circulation.'  (Dromology - the science or logic of speed: Virilio, 1977:47)

The notion of Dromology manifests itself in many forms that refine into sophisticated expressions of pure war filtering through in the media, architecture, military, government et al.  Hence, it finds its way in the mechanisation of architecture where efficiency and sophisticated logic are the dominating factors on display - a theory spewn from the Machine in Architecural Thinking by Alexander Tzonis. (1985), which in itself is a testament to the theory of dromology.

Inspired by these theories, my installation consists of an obstacle course.  This course represents the race and the constant fine tuning of struggles and efforts to dominate that which is a constant morphing entity that is essentially a race for power.  The obstacles are in constant motion displaying varying degrees of difficulty that is dependent on a live data source.  This variation represents the dynamic state and fluctuation in the state of playing fields and of resources vital to engage in such a rrace - such as key players, state of government, finance, natural elements, media expression.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
To dominate this obstacle course, one must exhibit physical abilities ad well as an exemplary intellect and strategic planning where the sense of timing is of vital importance.  The tempo of these obstacles is dependent on a natural element which is symbolic of how the turn of events and outcomes are to a degree influenced by forces beyond our control.

Data Source: https://pachube.com/feeds/26333

This real world data source is located in the UK monitoring the outdoor temperature with a sensor to help measure the amount of power required in a home using solar panels.

I chose this feed as being complementary to my installation as it is symbolic of the way one engages with progress to 'get ahead' using every available technological resources as well as being able to adapt to natural elements such as temperature to ensure an advantage.  It also reflects how the theory of dromology not only relates to a larger body such as governments, institutions or countries but essentially to the person or individual that make up the whole.



MACHINIMA

DOCUMENTARY FILM SET

-  the installation is positioned symmetrically between 2 mountainous regions to achieve a greater visual impact. 

-  minimise clutter on ground level to ensure the installation dominates the set and portrays a commanding presence. 

-  show persons on ground level to emphasise its gigantic proportion.
-  ensure moving shadows are seen to create the sense of urgency and motion.

-  display each obstacle with a brief caption for each, captions should not take away the viewers focus from the machine

-  use of complementary background music
-  crysis sound effects of rolling and sliding should still be heard at various points.

-  simple ending credits, the machine should be the only thing in the film that should create an impressive impact

DOCUMENTARY MODE

Observational Mode - to ensure viewers are allowed to reach their own impressions when focusing with long takes on particular aspects of the installation. background music and appropriate noise effects are used to engage the viewer and encourage a certain response such as the sense of urgency and awe. focusing on the installation's structure and machinery details is vital in developing the intended response.



File Link:
http://www.gamefront.com/files/20771350/benv2423_3377619.rar