The Live Room in our old building became recognizable because of certain design choices that we
made.
When we moved into this new building, we weren't able to replicate exactly the style that we
had in the old building.
And so we were able to, with Microsoft's help, come up with something new that evolved, but
took it to a whole different level.
The relationship with Microsoft and KEXP has been a long-standing one.
KEXP has been a great local partner, willing to work with us to really experiment and try
new things with Microsoft technology.
We came up with something that was similar to the old style, but also completely made
it something new.
We wanted to pay homage to that space, and having LED and Kinect and Surface come together
to be able to do that was a fantastic opportunity.
The technology behind the installation involves a TouchDesigner system that generates generative
animations and a Surface control tablet that wirelessly lets the operators pick looks and
change aspects of the color and speed.
I think it was nice to be able to have the lighting in the room be aware of where the
performers are, and so that way the animations that appear on screen can kind of radiate
out of the performers and enhance their performance.
We can really match the mood of the bands, and that's something that we've never been
able to do before.
Even though the looks are pre-designed, they can be changed in so many different ways,
that we feel like we have a wide pallet to work with.
Today, watching the band performing in the space, and really reacting to the lights and
reacting to their movement in the space was so exciting to see.
It was really kind of a unique experience.
I mean, we've done radio performances before, but nothing that looked exactly like this.
I mean, it's just a very distinctive room when you walk in.
You have the viewing room out there, it really feels like an intimate studio experience for
us.
Well, one thing that we hope about these lights, is that we are able to become as iconic in
representation as we were in the old room.
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