Auto Confessional 2 Stage Three

Auto Confessional 2 stage 3 testing computer control

Computer control has been installed and continuously tested over several days running the video analysis software. The image from the Spy Camera is processed with the video output either projected or appearing on a large monitor via VGA analogue or RCA connectors.

When one approaches the sculpture they see their own image on screen composed into an animated image that stylistically echoes the physical design of the crafted wooden panel. An animated form appears around their head and shoulders that is suggestive of an Icon.

Prior to refitting the enclosure an additional Max code abstraction was placed into the updated patch that automatically searches and downloads anonymous confessions from the internet then repeats them with the Mac OS speech synthesis software. After a phase of testing it was decided to keep this self regulating function as opposed to the original interactive concept.

Detail from the Auto Confessional 2.3 patch

Since it’s modification the sculpture has been exhibited at one of the Wormehole Salon Events at the Whitechapel Gallery London 2006.

Auto Confessional 2 Stage Three

Auto Confessional 2 stage 3 installing computer control

Testing the first version of the video analysis Max patch running on a recycled Power Macintosh 7600. The Mac was acquired without the cover just the outrigger keyboard and AV ports card.

The motherboard, drive and power supply now removed from the outrigger the AV card temporarily removed here. The USB and SCSI card wont be used.

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