The Coolest Technology at the Tribeca Film Festival
At 15 years old, the Tribeca Film Festival in New York is known for being a showcase for innovative filmmakers, compelling dramatic performances and gripping documentary subjects. That creative spark extends to the fifth annual event, which marries narrative storytelling and technological invention.
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Check out some of the most unexpected uses for technology at this year’s festival below:
Wearable-enhanced dance
Dance production, created by Italian designer and digital artist Enrica Beccalli, utilizes wearable technology to enhance the . An algorithm uses the data from the device to power the imagery in the presentation, which is inspired by the movements of flocks of birds.
Skin Deep3-D self-portraits
DeepDreamPeer inside the mind of a computer
NVIDIAA virtual visit to Mars
Ever wanted to ? One of several of the virtual reality experiences on offer at TFI Interactive this year is Mars 2030, by NASA, MIT’s Space Systems Laboratory and FUSION Media.
Emotiv InsightMove BB-8 with your mind
It’s not quite telekinesis or Jedi powers, but it comes pretty close. With an, a wireless wearable that reads brainwaves and then translates them into actionable data, users can Sphero’s adorable BB-8 droid with their minds.
At 15 years old, the Tribeca Film Festival in New York is known for being a showcase for innovative filmmakers, compelling dramatic performances and gripping documentary subjects. That creative spark extends to the fifth annual event, which marries narrative storytelling and technological invention.
Related: 5 Ways to Inspire Creativity in Your Employees
Check out some of the most unexpected uses for technology at this year’s festival below:
Wearable-enhanced dance
Dance production, created by Italian designer and digital artist Enrica Beccalli, utilizes wearable technology to enhance the . An algorithm uses the data from the device to power the imagery in the presentation, which is inspired by the movements of flocks of birds.
3-D self-portraits
Peer inside the mind of a computer
A virtual visit to Mars
Ever wanted to ? One of several of the virtual reality experiences on offer at TFI Interactive this year is Mars 2030, by NASA, MIT’s Space Systems Laboratory and FUSION Media.
Move BB-8 with your mind
It’s not quite telekinesis or Jedi powers, but it comes pretty close. With an, a wireless wearable that reads brainwaves and then translates them into actionable data, users can Sphero’s adorable BB-8 droid with their minds.
