April 07, 2009

SEA MONKEYS!





Sea Monkeys is an interactive video installation featuring people swimming in a video aqaurium.  The project uses Pure Data, motion sensors, Arduino, and Boids Algorithm.  Pure Data is a real-time graphical programming environment for audio, video, and graphical processing.  Each swimmer’s position in the aquarium is manipulated using Boids algorithm, an artificial life program, simulating the flocking behavior of fish.    To be presented at the FIRE IN THE SKY exhibit of Canadian New Media Art  at the Regional Cultural Centre in Ireland.  April 2, 2009.

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