During week 3 the reading specified took on understanding the mechanics of immersion through a psychophysiological perspective. Also the notion of objectivity through the principle of umwelt was explored. The first practical demonstration mentioned within the piece was Steve Reich’s Tape Loop in which the phrase “It’s gonna rain” is looped various times, in which the phrase gets shorter and the listener subconsciously makes adaptations to their listening style in order make sense of what they are hearing. Once the loop gets so fragmented many will attest to musical qualities of the phrase. The next practical demonstration of Diana Deutsch’s … Continue reading The Mechanics of Immersion – Blog 3 (Perception)

During Week 2 extensive discussion was made around the notion of cinematic immersion and the premise of ‘feeling film’ One reading which caught my attention was Denson, S 2013, Crazy Cameras, Decorrelated Images, and the Post-Perceptual Mediation of Post-Cinematic Affect. Denson primarily explored the ideas of Digital film and how modern day film-makers utilise technologies such as 3D, post effect and breaks in the 4th wall (awareness of the camera), to shortcut the viewers autonomic nervous system in order to make the experience more immersive. This notion of overtly situating the viewer within unprecedented spectator position creates a degree of … Continue reading The Mechanics Of Immersion – Blog 2 (Cinematic Immersion)

During Week 1 we unpacked what is meant by the mechanics of immersion at a fundamental level. The notion of which sits within idea of being engaged at a physiological, emotional and intellectual level (generally of which is involves the experience of a journey). We were then directed to brainstorm examples of which we found to be immersive (attributing qualities of deep engagement, suspension of disbelief and suspension of system mechanics.) Examples which surfaced included Shopping, Music, Sports (Passive and Active), VR, Rides, Dreaming, Meditation, Film, Youtube/Social Streams (although inherently algorithmic in nature), Television etc. One example that came across … Continue reading The Mechanics Of Immersion – Blog 1 (Immersion)

Clip 1 – Stoker Richness Constant Environment (Consistency) Discordant Fragments Close   Clip 2 – The Duke of Burgundy Soft Open Flow Rhythm Regimented   Clip 3 – Arrival Frantic Artificial Droning Scale Expansion

Throughout this studio, I hope to gain a much broader understanding of process of immersion, in which in today’s society we have now developed a deep engagement with New Media and Information Communication Technologies and how they influence our day to day activities. The notion of understanding immersion through meditative practice has been of interest to me over the past few years. With organisations such as Headspace developing applications, which aid the practice of mediation and ultimately improve the mental health of the listeners. To larger dedicated applications such as Insight Timer, where communities of people are free to create … Continue reading Project Brief 1 : Statement of Intent