Many insects like dragonflies, butterflies, beetles and flies
perform metamorphosis: A larva slips into a pupa, in which the
evolution from infant to adult takes place. After hatching, an
evolved creature crawls out of its cocoon and into the world. Kinetic Metamorphosis simulates the process on a live controlled
projection of the human body.
First, a Kinect camera tracks body movements
and recognizes joints and limbs. Then, an algorithm analyzes the anatomic
proportions of the person and displays a projection on a surface
like a mirror in front of them, so that they stand vis-a-vis to
their virtual avatar.
Year: 2018
Tools used: Processing, Kinect
Keywords: Body Tracking, Data-Driven Design
A Kinect camera tracks body movements and recognizes joints and limbs. An algorithm analyzes the anatomic proportions of the person and displays a projection on a surface like a mirror in front of them, so that they stand vis-a-vis to their virtual avatar.
Every avatar is personalized to the user who represents it. By taking the measured values of the body proportions, the program creates a profile that is then applied to the decisions the software makes to give the avatar its appearance.
