Calligraphy

This project is a calligraphic representation of a voice. The result is a visualization of the physical and mechanical process of vocal production. The contractions and motions of the muscles are analogically projected to a 2D surface. A small mirror is attached to the active parts of the user’s neck and the small rotation and motions of the mirror control the trajectory of a laser ray pointing at the mirror. A camera captures the trajectory of the laser point and the video is then post-processed to obtain an effective visualization of the verbalization. The result reveals the elements of the person’s affective state, as it shows through in the muscular movement.

 

Collaborator

Peter Torpey

 

Date

2013