Kunstfest Weimar 2024
Sister Lin-Tou
“Das Fremde verströmt eine aparte Anziehungskraft.”
At Kunstfest Weimar 2024, we had the unique opportunity to contribute to the avant-garde mixed-reality performance Sister Lin-Tou, blending virtual reality with live dance. The project, based on Taiwanese folklore, showcased how technology can enhance artistic expression without overshadowing the raw human experience.
In this collaboration, we ensured the seamless integration of VR and live performance by developing a synchronized 360° video player for 15 co-located users. This software provided an immersive virtual experience that smoothly transitioned into a physical dance performance. By coordinating the technical aspects of the show, we helped the audience move effortlessly between the virtual and real worlds, enabling a deeply expressive and intimate experience.
© Meimage Dance
© Meimage Dance
© Meimage Dance
© Kunstfest Weimar, Foto: Thomas Müller
© Kunstfest Weimar, Foto: Thomas Müller
© Kunstfest Weimar, Foto: Thomas Müller
© Kunstfest Weimar, Foto: Thomas Müller
© Kunstfest Weimar, Foto: Thomas Müller
Our Contributions
Custom Software Development
Designed a synchronized 360° video player, allowing 15 users to experience the VR segment of the performance simultaneously.
Live XR Tech Lead
Managed the technical operation of the performance, ensuring all VR equipment and systems ran smoothly.
Audience Experience Consulting
Advised on audience interaction with the VR hardware and software, ensuring a smooth and intuitive experience even for first-time users.
The technology that powered this performance was built on MUXR, a networking solution developed by companion.digital, designed to manage local network traffic in extended reality environments.
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Sister Lin-Tou Production Credits
Production MeimageDance, Funique
Artistic Director HO Hsiao-mei
Dancer HO Ting-i
Music CHEN Ming-chang
VR-Camera CHOU William
SFX Makeup Xuan Lu SFX Makeup Studio
SFX Makeup Director Xuan Lu
Funding Deutsches Institut Taipei, National Culture and Arts Foundation, Ministry of Culture of Taiwan
