Posted on Wed 12 May 2010
It’s become popular to use technology to ‘measure’ emotions as part of an interactive 'process'. But do we really want to know how fast our heart’s beating or how sweaty our hands are? And if a computer knows this how can it really translate these things into anything useful for us…
Posted on Mon 10 May 2010
Last week I visited the Bristol Robotics Laboratory. This is part of my discussions with different technology researchers whose interest is in social and emotional human-computer interaction. I've also visited Microsoft Research Cambridge where I'm being helped by Kenton O'Hara, John Helmes,…
Posted on Mon 10 May 2010
Cast your imagination forward to a time when there are no special people called ‘artists’ who make sanctified ‘art’ but eve
Posted on Thu 6 May 2010
We've had a busy week, meeting with Musion (see previous entry) in London where we were shown the wonders of their use of Pepper's Ghost technology. We are now looking into the use of multiple screens, where audiences will see other members 'performing' in an environment which they are unaware…
Posted on Tue 4 May 2010
Join the conversation - 19 May 2009 | 3-5pm | Pervasive Media Studio, BristolThis April, the Pervasive Media Studio Artists in Residence began work on their projects. Commissioned by Watershed to explore ideas at the juncture of art, pervasive technologies and culture, they’re now at an exciting…
Posted on Sat 1 May 2010
I attended the Nordic Game Conference, which is very business oriented and not so much about creation/creativity, but none the less I attended some interesting key notes, I will refer a few of the
Posted on Tue 27 Apr 2010
Its 4 weeks before the hand in and the project is on course. Digital Seeds has evolved into a project, which acts as a unique delivery system for sending people customizable content parcels. Although I cant say more…The final project has been born out of my research into, how to improve our…
Posted on Tue 27 Apr 2010
Graduate and New Talent Residencies: A unique opportunity open to new talent (recent graduates or people starting out in their careers) who would like to spend time developing a pervasive idea (commercial or creative) in an open and collaborative space. You may have studied engineering, technology,…
Posted on Thu 22 Apr 2010
It's been such a busy time since I arrived in the studio. Busy and exciting. Finally it seems like I know what everyone is more or less doing here, and I've been so happy receiving advise and input from many people here. Starting working with the Master students from UWE has been an excellent…
Posted on Wed 21 Apr 2010
Since Watershed opened its doors in 1982, support of artists and development of artistic practice has always been central to its aims.The Clark’s Bursary scheme, which ran for 10 years from 1998 - 2007, played a major part in Watershed’s history and its continued dedication to supporting…
