Content, Event, Interactive, Live Performance

DUBFIRE/ HYBRID

Commonly known by his stage name Dubfire, we set out to create a cinematic, techno music concert experience for his Dubfire Live HYBRID tour. The show premiered worldwide on October 16 at the Roest Warehouse during the annual Amsterdam Dance Event 2014.

THE NARRATIVE

dubfire live HYBRID is a fusion of physical expression with the latest in dynamic, sound reactive a/v solutions. 2D and 3D animation is richly textured into a narrative and synced with live audio to explore the interaction of science and technology-of man and machine- and their resulting evolution.

2D and 3D animation is richly textured into a narrative and synced with live audio to explore the interaction of science and technology-of man and machine- and their resulting evolution.

MICRO LEVEL

Micro-organisms expand and form greater parts, pieces are drawn together and evolve into an autonomous entity. The entity is but a small mechanism within the greater “server.” The entity reacts. Tension develops and the narrative unfolds.

The background animation was created using 3D and composting software, as well TouchDesigner. Using TouchDesigner, VVOX created a reliable playback system that efficiently handled Dubfire: live HYBRID ‘s heavy load of video and geometry information while minimizing GPU memory.

THE SYSTEM

The physical representation, a foreground multi-dimensional stage piece, was synced with content that was entirely reactive to OSC signals from Dubfire’s Ableton session. Custom effects, and on-the go manipulation were used onsite to create a unique performance for each show.

CREDITS +

Kamil Nawratil - Art, Narrative, and Technical Director/TouchDesigner ProgrammingAlicia Martin - Concept DevelopmentJosh Planz - Character and Environment DevelopmentMaxime Causeret - Houdini EffectsJavier Cruz - TouchDesigner Development