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Virtual 3D environments as composition and performance spaces.
1Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics, University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Graz, Austria.
Journal of New Music Research
|April 8, 2020
Summary
This study explores musical possibilities in virtual 3D environments using interactive avatars. It details how virtual topology design impacts sound and how performers influence these effects through avatar navigation.
Area of Science:
- Computer Music
- Virtual Reality
- Interactive Art
Background:
- Virtual 3D environments are increasingly used in artistic performances.
- The integration of interactive avatars presents unique compositional challenges and opportunities.
- Understanding the relationship between virtual space and sound is crucial for novel artistic expression.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the musical potential of virtual 3D environments with interacting avatars.
- To detail the influence of virtual topology design on interactive sound sources and events.
- To examine how performer navigation within virtual topologies shapes musical outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of virtual environment design principles.
- Exploration of sound design techniques within interactive 3D spaces.
- Case study analysis of performer-avatar interaction and its sonic consequences.
Main Results:
- Virtual topology significantly affects the spatialization and characteristics of sound events.
- Avatar movement and position directly modulate interactive sound sources.
- Performer agency within the virtual space is a key determinant of musical output.
Conclusions:
- Virtual 3D environments offer a rich platform for innovative musical composition and performance.
- The design of virtual topologies is integral to shaping the sonic experience.
- Performer interaction via avatars provides a dynamic control mechanism for real-time musical manipulation.
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