Dream Rainforest Watering
ICAM SeniorProject
The interactive projection art projectcombines technology, motion tracking, and projection mapping to create a captivating experience. Participants simulate watering virtual plant in an atificial elcological enviroment, triggering growth and a soothing rain sound. The project aims to raise environmental awareness by symbolizing the importance of ecological protection. It also offers a moment of relaxation, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in the visuals and sounds while contemplating the need to preserve our natural world.
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​Inspiration
Personal interest
I have a deep passion for travel and a profound love for nature. I enjoy embarking on road trips with my friends, exploring the majestic landscapes of national forests and parks.
Throughout my four years in university, I had the opportunity to visit numerous renowned forest parks in the United States, and each experience left me in awe of the relaxing and soul-healing power of nature
Start from a conversation.....
Upon returning to my hometown in Shanghai and sharing my adventures and nature photography with friends, I witnessed their envy and longing.
They yearned for a day when they could escape the busy work life, crowded subways, and bustling crowds. They wished to gaze upon something other than towering skyscrapers blocking out the sky, and instead, witness vast expanses of scenery and the boundless beauty of the natural world.
This sparked an idea within me.
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Blender low-poly animation
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Blender final animation
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Demo
Proposal​
> I aspire to showcase the captivating beauty of nature to urban dwellers and offer them a permanent sanctuary that exudes the healing power of the natural world. tranquility.
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> I envision creating a space where people can experience the soothing and revitalizing effects of nature.This space will serve as an oasis amidst the urban hustle and bustle, allowing individuals to escape and find tranquility.
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Interaction part
Simple gesture with leap motion to trigger the rain falling and rain sounds effect.
What gesture?
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Splash Water gesture
- Posture: Palms outstretched, fingers straight, as if it were raining.
Why gesture?
- Intuitiveness: less is more, easy to understand and imitate
- Interactivity: It can arouse the audience's interest and participation, and let them feel their influence on the ecological environment.
**Possible reactions**
- Trigger water sound effect: When the audience uses this pose, the rain sound effect can be activated to increase immersion and realism.
- Visual Effects: An animation of rain can be triggered to present a more vivid scene to the audience.
- Accelerate plant growth: When the audience uses this pose, the animation effect of plant growth can be accelerated, allowing the audience to intuitively feel the changes in plant growth.
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Leap motion and touch designer process
Using leapmotion to create an gesture interation and touch designer to change the speed of growing and audio of rain
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Final animation
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Final exhibition
Coming soon.....