#Scanners: Integrating Physiology into Cinematic Experiences
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#Scanners: Integrating Physiology into Cinematic Experiences
Matthew Pike,
Richard Ramchurn,
Max L. Wilson
Creativity & Cognition 2015 | 2015
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Abstract
#Scanners is an interactive visual arts installation that aims to bridge the gap between digital arts and neuroscience. Using a wireless brain scanner, #Scanners allows the user to manipulate the displayed film and associated audio. Narratives and layers can be built that are governed by the user's concentration and meditation levels. A prototype system was developed utilizing a commercially available EEG headset to inform the mixing of an audio/visual multimedia experience. The system was piloted at four events, engaging roughly 100 individuals. The feedback was unanimously positive, with many likening the experience to being 'like a dream' and describing a heightened awareness of their mental state. This paper discusses the design, development, and deployment of the system, highlighting its potential for creating bio-responsive cinematic experiences.