We have been doing well within the progress of our midterm. I believe that we have a decent understanding about our sensor and have been able to modify the sensor thus far to create the image that we would want.
Pulse sensor: The pulse sensor works based on the frequency of light reflected back from the finger or the earlobe to the device. Data is read on the number of beats per minute and helps us out in our imagery by creating a rhythmic image change or fluctuation.
We would like to explore with this sensor the idea of removing a false image. In a normal daily situation, people create persona's for themselves in attempt to show strength in who they are as a person. However, not all of these emotions or sensations translate truthfully from internal processes to physical appearance.
This relates to our project because as the pulse is faster, which can be associated with anxiety and stress, the image is fractured or segmented faster creating a constant reconstruction of the image of the person through the webcam. As the person is more calm, or comfortable in a situation, the image is stronger and more clear, creating a solidified figure.
We will create this image by having our sensor hooked up to a person's figure (through velcro strap, covered with some kind of fabric or symbol) either through the finger or the ear (most likely the finger for ease of accessibility), and they will be sitting in front of a white background. Behind them and the background will be the projected screen. The natural instinct for the person will be to be calm and collected, but their pulse will tell you otherwise.
I believe this is art because it is interesting to reconstruct biological processes through digital means and it creates a performance art piece. By removing the false image that a person has placed for others to see , they are stripping away falsities and indirectly bringing forward their vulnerability as a video composition for the viewer. A pure vision of self through digital and abstract composition.
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