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Conference Paper

Stratigraphical Sound in 4D Space

Authors: Paterson, Andrew G.

AES Conference: 22nd International Conference: Virtual, Synthetic, and Entertainment Audio · Paper 000227 · June 2002

Abstract

This paper describes a framework to facilitate the authoring of sound with spatio-temporal relativity in virtual or augmented environments. It is based upon the premise that the interactor with the environment creates their own individual interpretation of 'narrative' as a result of their movement through the space, accumulating fragments of stimuli or content to create meaning. Inspiration is gained from the actions of the archaeologist, using stratigraphy as a recording practice that records spacio-temporal paradigms. As the author of a spatialised soundscape composes a database of narrative fragments for the user to find, the paper proposes a distinct design process that reverses the excavation procedure, and re-imagines stratigraphical layers as phases of sound in the present tense.

Details

Published in
AES Conference: 22nd International Conference: Virtual, Synthetic, and Entertainment Audio
Paper number
000227
Publication date
June 6, 2002
Session subject
Virtual, Synthetic and Entertainment Audio
Type
Conference Paper