Realtime Jammin' pt1 | XR | Music
Finding excuses to play differently
A current prototype that provides for the ability to compose tracks live with the use of Mixed Reality
Realtime jammin' in mixed reality
This is from the team build of Polysound XR an immersive music creation prototype built for the XR Design Challenge ‘24 in which we were a finalist. My job within the team was to work on the main build with Tomas and visual & interaction design and this is the work I produced.
Object Interaction
Stem object interaction
The most vital part of the user interface was that it didn't get in the way of playing an instrument and was easily accessible in that you can quickly and easily to turn stems on and off for live performance. Settling on object slightly larger than the human hand seemed like the right decision and utilising an outline glow and plexus effect meant that during performance you can clearly see what stems where playing at that given moment.
Stem node selection
A series of stems for each track are accessible and easily changeable from the floating reference interface via a tap on the main node which then provides a swipeable UI you can swipe through with your finger and select.
Next steps
Everything is working smoothly in terms of the app but there are some hardware limitations that i'm currently working on for smooth uninterrupted playback.
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Beyond the frame. Into the Experience.
Hey i'm Chris - someone who's always been drawn to creativity, connection and making things that matter. Whether i'm working on a personal project or collaborating with others, I care deeply about doing things with heart and intention. I specialise in graphics & motion, 3D & Extended Reality (XR), creating immersive and impactful work for entertainment and brand experiences. This space is a reflection of who I am and what I love - a mix of ideas, experiments and things i'm proud to share. I'm forever evolving, always learning and always open to new conversations. If something resonates with you or you're curious about collaborating i'd love to hear from you. I don't share that much commercial work online but you can check out more of my work on Behance, Vimeo and ArtStation.
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