Re: performance for the internet

From: David Sadowsky (dwsadowsky@bigfoot.com)
Date: 03/13/01


>  In web events, it is fascinating the degree to which the viewer 
>behind the screen is/will be able to control and manipulate an 
>event, choosing camera angles etc, acting as director of the event. 
>Here control is solely in the hands of the person manipulating the 
>cursor/buttons/apparatus.

>Hi. I was always looking forward to web dances, because of the lack 
>of control an audience has. In a live performance, they could be 
>watching my feet, looking at the set. On the web, I say where, when 
>and how they see it. That to me is a huge benefit.



>   This will change the experience and creation of the event.  A 
>certain vulnerability of experience seems lost - a vulnerability of 
>presence, and of the unknown.

How many people do you know will sit by themselves in front of a tiny 
monitor watching dance? That presence changes everything.


On a personal note, I am looking to go to graduate school as a dance 
technology, or choreography major (and just incorporate the tech). I 
see that you are from Arizona State. Are you a teacher? I only know 
of Ohio States graduate program. Do you have one?

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