In the eyes of the animal
Year: 2016
Client: Marshmallow Laser Feast
Nature of the Project: Binaural Sound Design, Haptic Sound Design, Custom Spatial Sound Engine Design (Max/MSP)
Sound Design Elements: Binaural field recordings, Vibration Design, Custom Code.
From the forest floor to the tops of the trees, come and observe through the eyes of the animal.
Creative collective Marshmallow Laser Feast (MLF) delights in exploring the line between virtual and real-world experiences. In this work they use the mask of virtual reality to explore different perspectives of familiar landscapes. Through observing the function of animal sight - for example a dragonfly experiences life over 10 times faster than a human and in 12 colour wavelengths (a human in a combination of three) - the film and accompanying soundtrack are a speculation of an alternative reality.
The forest & animals were captured using techniques such as LIDAR & CT scanning, photogrammetry and a bespoke-built 360º aerial camera. Footage was processed using custom software to create the landscapes explored in the work. The film is set to a binaural soundtrack using audio recordings sourced from the surrounding woodland.
Commissioned by Abandon Normal Devices and Forestry Commission England’s Forest Art Works. Produced by Abandon Normal Devices and Marshmallow Laser Feast. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England and Forestry Commission England.
