Turning the tables: an interactive surface for vjing

In this paper we describe VPlay, a multi-touch tabletop application that allows users to mix and manipulate multiple video streams in real-time. Our aim is to explore how such an interactive surface can support and augment practices around VJing ? a form of video performance art that is becoming increasingly popular in nightclubs and other music events. We conclude with observations from a field deployment, which highlight some initial thoughts and reflections on our design rationale. Author Keywords VJing, interactive surface, tabletop, collaboration, tangible interface. ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI): Miscellaneous.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2009
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Armando Garcia-Mendoza, David S. Kirk, Richard H. R. Harper, Shahram Izadi, Stuart Taylor
• Keywords: ACM Classification Keywords, CHI 2009, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Surface, Multi-touch Tabletop Application