This week was dedicated to filming and editing the final project. We booked the 270-degree screen room and successfully loaded our project into the space. Overall, the process went relatively smoothly, although we encountered a few technical challenges along the way. Initially, we struggled to fit the resolution correctly to match the proportions of the wide screen. Fortunately, with the help of the technicians, we were able to configure everything correctly. Another issue we encountered was that our project had been built using POPs, while the computers in the room were running an older version of TouchDesigner that did not support it. Thankfully, this turned out to be less of a problem than we expected, and we were able to find an alternative workflow without significantly affecting the project.
By the end of the day, we had managed to record live footage inside the installation while simultaneously exporting windows directly from TouchDesigner. Seeing the project operating within the 270-degree space was particularly rewarding, as it transformed something we had been viewing on laptops into a much more immersive experience. Recording the interaction also reinforced Serra’s earlier advice about the importance of showing the audience how the installation is meant to be experienced. Capturing the interaction with the work made the concept much easier to communicate.
After filming, we moved into post-production. We divided the remaining tasks between the three of us to make the process more efficient. I focused on editing the footage and arranging the clips according to the layout and narrative structure we had previously agreed upon. Charlotte worked on the script and voice-over, while Ayca concentrated on writing the project statement. Although we were all responsible for different parts of the project, we remained in constant communication and made decisions together. Working this way allowed us to complete the project efficiently and reinforced how much trust and collaboration had developed within the group since our previous unit together.