This fun workshop explores the intersection of puppetry and motion capture through the use of various softwares and physical performance.

In celebration of Tobi Poster-Su’s new puppetry show, The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker, premiering at Omnibus Theatre from 17th -21st September, we invite you to join us in exploring the exciting intersection of AI and puppetry.

Led by Donald Shek (3D Designer Home X, Augmented Chinatown App) and Kayla Teodoro (Puppet maker for The Lonesome Death of Eng Bunker), this workshop will delve into the innovative use of 3D Modelling, Augmented Reality, and AI programs to push the boundaries of puppetry as an art form. Through a hands-on session, you'll discover how motion capture and various software tools can bring new dimensions to physical performance.

Dates & Times (same workshop repeated):

• Wednesday, 18th September 2024: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

• Thursday, 19th September 2024: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton St, London N1 6SH

Price: £5 (bursaries available - see below)

Join us to explore how these themes and technologies come together in our workshop session!

Please bring:

• Laptop - to use software such as Blender 3D (free version)* + a mouse is optional but useful

• Mobile Phone OR Tablet OR Both - used to view the AR and for video motion capture animation

*To note, the minimum system requirements for Blender 3D include a 64-bit dual-core CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a GPU with 4 GB of VRAM that supports OpenGL 4.3.

If you have any questions/issues, or to discuss any access requirements or bursaries, please do not hestitate to contact Katrina Man (Kakilang) via katrina@kakilang.org.uk.

Looking forward to seeing you there!