Wandertroper: Supporting Aesthetic Engagment with Everyday Surroundings through Soundscape Augmentation
Monastero, B., McGookin, D., Torre, G, (2016) Wandertroper: Supporting Aesthetic Engagment with Everyday Surroundings theough Soundscape Augmentation, Proceedings of the 15th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (Best Paper Award Winner)
A journey towards the development of a sound-led interdisciplinary perfromance: Agora'
Torre, G. (2015), `A journey towards the development of a sound-led interdisciplinary perfromance: Agora', International Journal of Performance Arts and Digital Media, 11(1), 82-99. doi: 10.1080/14794713.2014.992220
Genetically Generated Drone A/V Composition Using Video Analysis as a ‘Disturbance Factor’ to the Fitness Function
McGuire, T. & Torre, G. (2014). A Genetically Generated Drone A/V Composition Using Video Analysis as a ‘Disturbance Factor’ to the Fitness Function, 3rd International Workshop on Musical Metacreation (MUME 2014), held at the tenth AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Digital Entertainment (AIIDE'14)
Constraining Movement as a Basis for DMI Design and Performance
Ward, N. and Torre, G., (2014) Constraining Movement as a Basis for DMI Design and Performance, eds., NIME '14: Proceedings of the Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, 30 June - 3 July 2014, Goldsmith University London, London, UK
The Manipuller: Strings Manipulation and Multi-Dimensional Force Sensing
Barenca, A., Torre, G., (2011) 'The Manipuller: Strings Manipulation and Multi-Dimensional Force Sensing', eds., NIME '11: Proceedings of the Con- ference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, , 30 May 1 June 2011, Oslo, Norway, 232 - 235
The Development of Motion Tracking Algorithms for Low Cost Inertial Measurement Units
Torre, G., Torres, J. and Fernstrom, M. (2008), 'The Development of Motion Tracking Algorithms for Low Cost Inertial Measurement Units', in Camurri, A. and Gualtiero, V., eds., NIME '10: Proceedings of the Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, Genova, June 5-7, 2008, Genova: InfoMus, Casapaganini and Universita degli Studi di Genova, 375 - 376.
A Wearable Sensor System for Interactive Digital Dance Theatre
O'Flynn B., Torre G., Fernstrom M., Winkler T., Lynch A., Barton J., Angove P., O'Mathuna C. - Celeritas - A Wearable Sensor System for Interactive Digital Dance Theatre, Body Sensor Network 2007 - 4th International Workshop on Wearable and Implantable Body Sensor Network.
Celeritas: Wearable Wireless System
Torre, G., Fernstrom, M., O'Flynn, B. and Angove, P. (2007), 'Celeritas: Wearable Wireless System', in Singer, E. and Parkinson, C., eds., NIME '07: Proceedings of the Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, New York, June 6-10, 2007, New York: ACM, 205-208.
E-SpeakS (Electronic Speaking System): A User-Centered and Scenario-Based Design Approach to Develop Interactive VUI's for Home Automation
Brucato J., Torre G., E-SpeakS (Electronic Speaking System): A User-Centered and Scenario-Based Design Approach to Develop Interactive VUI's for Home Automation, 'HUMAN-LIKE INTERACTION CONTEST' DESIGN COMPETITION 2007 (Milan- Italy)
The Design of a New Musical Glove: A Live Performance Approach - PHD DISSERTATION (2013)
This thesis explores possibilities for enhancing the audience engagement and
understanding of the underlaying structures and mechanics of a DMI live performance. To this end, a newly developed data glove named
Pointing-at is developed.
A number of live performances in which the data glove is used are presented and discussed. The analysis of both the
theoretical and practical elements of the research formed the basis for the development of an approach to the design of nuanced
gestural performative actions that are both visually and sonically legible to audience members. In that regard, the use of metaphors
that are coherent to the theme of the performance have been found to be a useful tool that can enhance both the performer and audience
experience of the liveperformance.
DOCUMENTARY FILM - 58 min. - PART OF PHD DISSERTATION (2013)
This documentary presents the development of the Pointing-at data glove. In addition, the documentary presents a
reflective narrative of the artistic processes involved for the development of a series of performances in which the
newly developed digital instrument has been used. The analysis following each performance is based around the key concepts
of affordances, constraints, mapping strategies, control intimacy, local/field function and frames.
The work is a collaborative project (NAP60 - 2007/10) between the Tyndall National Institute in Cork and the
Interaction Design Centre/ Digital Media & Arts Research Centre at the University of Limerick (Ireland)
AHRS LIBRARY FOR MAX - PART OF PHD DISSERTATION (2013)
The AHRS Library (Attitude Heading Reference System) is a set of Max externals that allows you to perform a series of basic calculations for 3D/4D vectorial math used in aerodynamics. If you are using a three axis accelerometer and a three-axis magnetometer check out the"ahrs_triad" object which enables you to find the orientation of your cluster of sensor with respect to the Earth fixed coordinates.
AGORA' - PART OF PHD DISSERTATION (2013)
by Giuseppe Torre - Ponting-at data glove
Binaural Recording (video above; use headphones)
4.1 surround file at downloadable link below
Agorá (from Greek Ἀγορά, Agorá meaning "gathering space"/ "public square") is a live music performance which investigates
the composer/performer's musical memories. The memories are revealed through the performer's hand gestures.
This process is enabled via a newly developed data-glove named Pointing-at which allows the performer to browse,
shape and re-create live his musical memories in a quadrophonic surround setup.