Kodansha House
| Role | Creative Technologist |
| Client | Studio Dave Tennent |
| Associated | Ghost Corporeal, Livesight, Hornet |
| Team | Dave Tennent, Cam Vokey, Ashur Rayis |
| Location | 45 Grand Street, SoHo, NYC |
| Date | October 2024 |
Overview
This project was an immersive pop-up located on Grand Street in SoHo, inspired by manga-media cult classics Akira + Attack on Titan.
Kodansha House immersive pop-up
Project Description
Our team was asked to create 2 timeline-based video booths replicating moments from the Kodansha-produced anime classics.
I was responsible for replicating the compositions for both booths in TouchDesigner, as well as creating 2 functional GUIs for back-of-house monitoring and control. In addition to this, I was involved in the interactive development, installation, and monitoring of this project.
“Akira Slide” capture countdown - real-time NDI overlay
Embedded NDI camera for “Akira Slide” closeup
“Akira Slide” Getaway sequence
Technology Stack
- TouchDesigner
- NDI (Network Device Interface)
- PTZ cameras
- Multi-surface projection mapping
- Real-time video composition
- Custom GUI development
Key Features
“Akira Slide” Booth:
- Center, left, right, and floor projection mapping
- Real-time NDI camera integration
- Timeline-based capture sequences
- Dynamic getaway sequence
“Titan’s Fury” Booth:
- Confidence monitor system
- NDI PTZ camera control
- Center projection mapping
- Interactive visitor experience
“Akira Slide” center, left, right, and floor projection mapping + control
“Titan’s Fury” confidence monitor + PTZ camera
“Titan’s Fury” confidence monitor
“Titan’s Fury” NDI camera
“Titan’s Fury” center projection mapping + control
“Titan’s Fury” user experience
Back-of-house GUI monitor + control surface for both installations
Deliverables
“Titan’s Fury” visitor deliverable
“Akira Slide” visitor deliverable
Outcomes
The pop-up successfully brought iconic anime moments to life, allowing visitors to step into the worlds of Akira and Attack on Titan through immersive video experiences.
Acknowledgments
Special thanks to Susan Linns, Jeff Nash, Cam Vokey, Ashur Rayis, Dave Tennent, and many more who made this project happen!