FACED v.2

FULL SIZE

Overall, the aesthetics and look and feel are the way I want them. How everything works and operates from start to finish is how I want it as well.

But there are still a couple things I need to address. I still haven't been able to get the webcam image to capture. The X and Y coordinates change for each image and I needed to make sure each of the video placements were correct before I could go in and get the right coordinates.

Also, the print function still does not print the video with the drawing, it only prints the drawing.

But these are two problems that can be easily fixed at the point I am now in this piece.

FACED v.1

PROPOSAL EDITS

I plan to establish the relationship of visual communications with one’s self through a sort of self-induced narcissism by superimposing the user’s face with previously selected images of other people. These selected images will be that of the shameful — what people consider “ugly” and inappropriately lower than themselves while also providing a ground for which the user can find interaction with by choosing the face they wish to work with. However, this concept is more of a personal experiment realized through this project. The user does not and intentionally shouldn't know that is the reasoning behind it. Being unaware allows them to freely and more intuitively navigate the project. The navigation of the piece will be easily established without a problem of distraction or uncertainty through an interface depicting a clean and sort of “sterile” environment by means of a white background and simplified forms and correlated color schemes with the images. There will be no confusion between how to select images, how to advance, what to do with the image, and how to proceed to keep your experience in a tactile form. The possibilities within the interface will involve the ability to capture your face, and proceed to debase it with drawing tools, and print it out. I hope for the initial impact of the interaction between the user and the image to be a humorous and playful experience, inviting them to stay and possibly do multiple versions, and hopefully inviting others and spreading the word about it. But in exception to the humor, I want this to be a note about the overwhelming connection between one’s prideful vanity and the desire to degrade one’s self for an immediate egocentric relief. This also coincides with those who already feel shameful and find relief in forcing themselves into a far greater form of humiliation.

PROJECT PROPOSAL Critique

I received feedback that I should include more drawing options (opacity & more colors) and an Input Text box so you could possibly type in a message on your image before sent to print.

Also there was a comment about making the images be both male and females (which was already considered) but having all races included. But I'm afraid that might turn my experiment into a statement about race and gender, which isn't the direction, but could possibly strengthen it's output.

FINAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

I plan to establish the relationship of visual communications with one’s self through a sort of self-induced narcissism by superimposing the user’s face with previously selected images of other people. These selected images will be that of the shameful — what people consider “ugly” and inappropriately lower than themselves while also providing a ground for which the user can find interaction with by choosing the face they wish to work with. The navigation of the piece will be easily established without a problem of distraction or uncertainty through an interface depicting a clean and sort of “sterile” environment by means of a white background and simplified forms and correlated color schemes with the images. There will be no confusion between how to select images, how to advance, what to do with the image, and how to proceed to keep your experience in a tactile form. The possibilities within the interface will involve the ability to capture your face, and proceed to debase it with drawing tools, and print it out. I hope for the initial impact of the interaction between the user and the image to be a humorous and playful experience, inviting them to stay and possibly do multiple versions, and hopefully inviting others and spreading the word about it. But in exception to the humor, I want this to be a note about the overwhelming connection between one’s prideful vanity and the desire to degrade one’s self for an immediate egocentric relief. This also coincides with those who already feel shameful and find relief in forcing themselves into a far greater form of humiliation.

Sound Project: DRUM KIT

There is supposed to be red hits that pop up with each key command, but it's not working. I can fix it for sure, but this is what I got for right now.