“Cyber Bunraku” by Arai
Conference:
Type(s):
Entry Number: 18
Title:
- Cyber Bunraku
Program Title:
- Electric Garden
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Project Affiliation:
- Hitachi, Ltd.
Description:
Bunraku, the traditional Japanese puppet show, was originally established as one of the most popular entertainments in Japan a few hundred years ago. In a Bunraku play, a puppet is manipulated by three puppeteers: one for facial expressions and the other two for body movement.
Cyber Bunraku is an experimental system t hat supports manipulation of CG characters in real time. A facial expression tracker is used by the facial performer, while the puppeteering device for body movement is used by a traditional Bunraku puppeteer. The two performers create the 3D CG character’s movements, behaviors, and emotions, which allows the audience to enjoy a brand-new traditional art form. The system was devel- oped by Hitachi, Ltd. and Fuji Television Network, Inc.
