3 2 1 Action
A playful acting experience
3 2 1 action is an installation where people can reanact famous scenes from cinema, without knowing which ones they are in advance. The results can be printed on a Phonotrope afterwards.
Description
Step into the unknown! 3 2 1 Action invites participants to perform scenes from famous movies—without any prior knowledge of what they are acting out. Using minimal prompts, gestures, and props, players reenact cinematic moments while a real-time system captures their movements. The results? Unexpected, hilarious, and sometimes eerily accurate performances.
After the session, the recorded footage can be transformed into a Phonotrope, a mesmerizing animated loop that brings the scenes to life in a unique way.
This installation celebrates spontaneity, the magic of film, and the playful joy of performing in front of an audience—even if you don’t know the script!
Technical Materials
Camera Setup: Motion-tracking cameras capture real-time movement. Projection System: Overlays visual references and prompts for improvisation. Phonotrope Output: A turntable-based animation technique converts footage into looping animations. Sound Design: Adaptive audio cues guide participants subtly through their scenes. Processing & Playback: A custom software pipeline stitches together the final render for projection and print.