Leviathan and V Squared Labs Collaborate on Three-Dimensional Live-Performance Visuals

Leviathan in Chicago and V Squared Labs in Los Angeles used real-time projection mapping and Microsoft Kinect hacking to create a mixture of live graphics and rendered media for display on-stage during Amon Tobin’s recent ISAM tour. The stage set included an array of boxes built into a structure that included a cubbyhole where Tobin performed. Original sci-themed images and other graphics were created for precisely aligned projection that used the stage set as a three-dimensional screen, and a Kinect Xbox motion controller was used to grab a live three-dimensional representation of Tobin himself.

“This live 3D camera feed of Amon was distorted with effects and projected onto the structure’s facade over the pre-rendered animation,” explained Leviathan Executive Creative Director Jason White in a prepared statement. “The result was quite unbelievable.” Watch the video, above, to get a better sense of what went into the live experience.

AMON TOBIN ISAM
Live Visual Experience 2011

Music: Amon Tobin
amontobin.com

Visuals:

V Squared Labs
vsquaredlabs.com

Director: Vello Virkhaus
Producer: Anastasia King Jaress
Lead TouchDesigner Artist: Peter Sistrom for “Lost & Found”
Animation: Emilio Sa for “Slowly”
Animation: Carlo Sa for “Machine Gun” “Bedtime Stories” and “Horsefish”
Animation: Dave Foss for “Nightswim”
TouchDesigner Artist: Bryant Place for “Surge” and “Dropped from the Sky”

Visuals:

Leviathan
lvthn.com

Creative Director: Sam Gierasimczuk for “Piece of Paper” and “Go to 10”
Creative Director: Bradon Webb for “Journeyman”, “Wooden Toy” and “Kitty Cat”
3D Animation: Jody Evenson, Katrina Nelken, David Brodeur, Blake Cartwright, Dan Tiffany, Jimi Filipovski, Dave Pasciuto
Compositing: Tim Sepulveda, Erik Jensen, Chris Beers
Design Development: Derek Weglarz, Gareth Fewel, Aaron Edwards
Editor on “Goto 10”: Daniel Ryan & Vello Virkhaus (VSL)
Programmer: Adam Berg
Producer: Brandy Olsen
Assistant Producer: Krissy Estrada

Executive Producer: Chad Hutson
Executive Creative Director: Jason White
Chief Scientist: Matt Daly

TouchDesigner Consultant: Jarret Smith

Stage Set:
Production Designer: Alex Lazarus
alexlazarus.com

Set Designer: Heather Shaw, Vita Motus
vitamotus.com

Set Construction: Stefano Novelli

Live Camera Documentation: Ashley Hughes
Promo Edits & Live Cam: Mathew “Smitty” Smith

Special Thanks:
Derivative, V3 Computers, Todd Black and Dave & Mikey at Felix Lighting

“VISUALIZING ISAM”

Editorial & Direction: Daniel Ryan
Design & Animation: Dan Tiffany, David Brodeur, Tim Sepulveda
Design Development: Gareth Fewel
Assistant DP: O’Conner Hartnett, Dan Tiffany

Producer: Brandy Olsen
Assistant Producer: Krissy Estrada

Live Camera Documentation: Ashley Hughes
Promo Edits & Live Camera Documentation: Mathew “Smitty” Smith

Executive Producer: Chad Hutson
Executive Creative Director: Jason White
Chief Scientist: Matt Daly

Audio:

Sound Mix by Chicago Recording Company
Producer: Rose Razal
Sound Engineer: Jason Ryan