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Final Project Proposal – Mini Audio-Visual Performance
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Nov 12, 2026 · @Anny

Concept
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I want to make a mini audio-visual performance: a small stage inside a transparent acrylic box, played live with a small controller.

The controller works like an instrument. Each input triggers a visual, so a short piece can be performed live with projection, light etc. I want the result to be playful and visually striking rather than conceptually heavy.

Technically, I want to explore:

  • Combining Rapsberry Pi(physical input, lights, motion) with TouchDesigner (real-time visuals)
  • Projecting into a small physical space so that projection and real objects read as one scene.
  • Building a small controller that feels like an instrument.

What it looks like
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A transparent acrylic box, roughly 30–40 cm, holds a miniature scene and sits on a base that hides the electronics. The final scene and form are still open.

  • Projection: a projector outside the box projects TouchDesigner visuals into it, onto surfaces inside the scene.
  • Physical scene: 3D-printed objects with small embedded LEDs build the environment
  • Controller: a small separate controller in front of the box, with knobs, buttons and sensors(distance sensor or capacitive sensor).

Some options in mind:
inspo:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT_eHDgibcT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeRrWUozNpt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&srtk=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Maybe take some inspiration about how it looks from that

And I’m obsessed with the new song the Weekend just released, so i might want just to make something for that. The song is called Hong Kong, so I might make some Hong Kong vibes visuals.

And I was in Don Toliver’s concert this Tuesday, I also took som inspo from that.

I was thinking about use projection scrim at first, but it seems like only physical objects might also work.

And I also saw this glow-in-the-dark PLA material I think this is interesting.

Extra parts and components that I might need:
Small projector + HDMI cable; acrylic; scrim; Thin steel wire or fishing line; distance sensor or capacitive sensor.

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