Category: Process record
Arduino code sample
//1. 呼吸灯-》sensor椅子触发-》固定颜色-》场景1灯光关闭，离开触发下一个
#include <FastLED.h>
const int switch_pin[5] = {25,33,32,35,34};
int switch_state[5][5];
// How many leds in your strip?
#define NUM_LEDS 10
// For led chips like WS2812, which have a data line, ground, and power, you just
// need to define DATA_PIN. For led chipsets that are SPI based (four wires – data, clock,
// ground, and power), like the LPD8806 define both DATA_PIN and CLOCK_PIN
// Clock pin only needed for SPI based chipsets when not using hardware SPI
#define DATA_PIN 12 //需要连接12号引脚，在板子上 你
#define CLOCK_PIN 13
CRGB leds[NUM_LEDS];
int time_period = 1000; // 1000ms
// 刷新值
#define time_num 30
int led_values[time_num] = {0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1};
// define variables
long duration;
int distance,distance_last;
// define mode array
// 0 is off, 1 is breathe, 2 is specific color
int led_mode[5] = {1,0,0,0,0};
int time_m, time_last;
int time_j = 0;
void setup() {
// initialize serial communication
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(25, INPUT);
pinMode(33, INPUT);
pinMode(32, INPUT);
pinMode(35, INPUT);
pinMode(34, INPUT);
pinMode(18,OUTPUT);
digitalWrite(18,HIGH);
FastLED.addLeds<NEOPIXEL, DATA_PIN>(leds, NUM_LEDS); // GRB ordering is assumed
time_last = time_m;
time_m = millis();
}
void loop() {
// sample
for (int i = 0; i < 5; i++)
{
for (int j = 0; j < 4; j++)
{
switch_state[i][j] = switch_state[i][j+1];
}
switch_state[i][4] = digitalRead(switch_pin[i]);
}
Serial.print(switch_state[0][0]);
Serial.print(“,”);
Serial.print(switch_state[0][1]);
Serial.print(“,”);
Serial.print(switch_state[0][2]);
Serial.print(“,”);
Serial.print(switch_state[0][3]);
Serial.print(“,”);
Serial.print(switch_state[0][4]);
// when light breath, and button press
if (led_mode[0] == 1 && switch_state[0][0] == 1 && switch_state[0][1] == 1 && switch_state[0][2] == 1 && switch_state[0][3] == 1 && switch_state[0][4] == 1)
{
led_mode[0] = 2;
}
else if(led_mode[0] == 2 && switch_state[0][0] == 0 && switch_state[0][1] == 0 && switch_state[0][2] == 0 && switch_state[0][3] == 0 && switch_state[0][4] == 0)
{
led_mode[0] = 0;
led_mode[1] = 1;
}
Serial.print(“,”);
Serial.print(led_mode[0]);
Serial.println();
// LED1
if (led_mode[0] == 0)
{
for (int i = 0; i <NUM_LEDS; i++)
{
int r = 0;
int g = 0;
int b = 0;
leds[i] = CRGB(g,b,r);
}
}
else if (led_mode[0] == 1)
{
// led on, rgb
if (millis()-time_m > time_period/time_num)
{
time_m = millis();
time_j += 1;
if (time_j >= time_num)
{
time_j = 0;
}
for (int i = 0; i <NUM_LEDS; i++)
{
int r = led_values[time_j]*10;
int g = led_values[time_j]*10;
int b = led_values[time_j]*10;
leds[i] = CRGB(g,b,r);
Serial.println(r);
}
FastLED.show();
}
}
else if(led_mode[0] == 2)
{
// led specific
for (int i = 0; i <NUM_LEDS; i++)
{
int r = 10;
int g = 0;
int b = 0;
leds[i] = CRGB(g,b,r);
}
}
FastLED.show();
}
Game Sound Effect
Music Composition Categories
I have made categories in my musical compositions according to the different stages of age and identity:
The first category is based on the theme of ‘silence’ and features an emotionally charged atmosphere through lush strings and warm orchestral and piano instruments. The melodies are smooth and touching, with varied harmonic colours, leading participants to recall their own life experiences.
The second category features an ‘adventure’ theme, featuring strong rhythms and magnificent arrangements that inspire participants to take risks. The energetic melodies and epic musical atmosphere will lead participants to explore different life choices.
The third category features the theme of ‘Lost’, featuring soft synths and ambient sounds to create a calm and serene atmosphere. Through simple melodies, participants can immerse themselves in their own inner worlds and reminisce about their past.
The fourth category theme, “Exciting Moments”, features popular electronic rhythms and dynamic arrangements to provide participants with an exciting and enjoyable experience. The energetic melodies and rhythms will guide participants to recall those moments in their lives that are full of passion and energy.
The fifth theme is ‘Back in Time’, featuring folk-inspired guitars and warm ambient sounds, bringing participants a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality. The melodious tunes lead participants back in time to memories and emotions from the past.
Music Composition Process Part
In keeping with our artistic theme, we decided that the sound of this game would basically consist of real ambient sounds with some synthesized sound effects and music.
For the recording part:
We recorded some ambient sounds outdoors. Current sounds, urban ambient sounds, water.
Live recording of the music part：
Materials:
Grand Piano
Featuring piano playing and plucked strings
Music part:
A unique musical experience is created through the fusion of melody and interactivity. In this installation, participants will be able to explore and recall their own life experiences through each emotional choice that makes the melody richer, and while receiving different feedback. The music itself is centred on a melody, and that melody will reappear in different forms in the soundtrack of the art installation with a sense of superimposition depending on the mood of the participants’ choices, each of which unfolds with the previous stage in mind. One of the keys to the cohesive nature of the soundtrack, I hope, is to establish a strong consistency in the players’ minds and to add to the theme in a sonic way.
The musical soundtrack is an important part of the installation, incorporating the emotions and memories of the participants by way of sound. Each selection unfolds in the music in a different overlay, creating a unique musical experience for the participants. This musical coherence and cohesion will help participants to create a strong emotional connection within the installation and to experience the emotional world of life’s memories in depth.
Through their connection to the music, participants will be able to explore and recall their own life experiences. Each emotional choice will have an impact on the interpretation of the music, resulting in the creation of a unique musical piece of their own. This interactive musical experience will guide participants to express and experience their own emotions and memories through the language of music.
Dismantling and Return of Equipment
As of April 10, all the dismantling work and equipment return work have been completed. Thanks to all members for their hard work.
The Sound Lab exhibition was evacuated and cleaned up on April 7th, and we restored the sound lab to its original state. But since it was already 6:00 p.m. and the eca central store was closed, we returned the remaining equipment on Monday, April 10th. Special thanks to Xiaotong Huang, Xiaoyun Wang and Xiya Wang for their help. Four monitors were returned.
The exhibition part of Stage of Life has temporarily come to an end. Next, I will arrange the division of labor and writing of reports, video editing of the entire project for sbumission2.
Exhibition Building for Stage of Life
According to the original plan and the arrangement of Jules, the exhibition we built in the Sound Lab of Alison House from April 5th successfully started a two-hour experience time at 4 pm on April 7th.
Although there were many accidents in the middle, the seven members cooperated with each other and helped complete the construction during the two days of arranging and building the scene. (One of the members is on vacation at home due to the unfortunate case of coronavirus)
Due to the particularity of the exhibition mechanism and experience, only one visitor can be received at a time, so we received a total of about 15 visitors within two hours.
Overall, I think the exhibition was relatively successful, and I am very grateful to every team member and David and Jules for their help.
Musical soundtrack ideas
Music is an important part of our integrated arts. It acts as a bridge between scent and vision, helping to convey to participants the unique emotion and atmosphere of each life decision. There are 12 different life choices in our Life Stage project, giving you the opportunity to explore a range of different musical styles and aesthetics. I used Logic Pro X to create a number of music tracks as examples of the different emotions and styles we could include:
I have found that using video images to generate music allows music and images to be combined, the music no longer just fits the state of the image, with the addition of scent the live visuals and images can better achieve their goals.
I have used many different real instruments, synthesizer sounds as instruments in my work, but have also had the opportunity to record live instruments and will deal with the musical aspects of sound. Taking the music further to new levels of dramatic subtlety is possible. More styles and genres can also be explored to suit the different artistic designs and emotional intentions of each stage.
Composition_Youth_music
The Life Choices and Storylines
According to different choices, users will watch different video clips, and finally leave to different endings.
The Storyline is designed by Jingxian Li.
