THE MOVING BODY ON STAGE: MOTION IMAGING AND THE TRANSFORMATION OF CONTEMPORARY THEATRE
Keywords:
motion imaging; contemporary theatre; digital performance; projection; movement tracking; audience engagement; performer agency.Abstract
Contemporary theatre increasingly incorporates digital technologies to transform the relationship between performers, stage environments, and audiences. This study investigates the use of motion imaging, projection, real-time visual processing, and movement tracking in theatrical performance. It examines how digitally captured bodily movement can be transformed into visual narratives, interactive backgrounds, and symbolic representations. The research also considers how motion imaging changes traditional concepts of stage space, character representation, and audience engagement. By examining the intersection of performance and visual technology, the study argues that motion imaging can function not merely as a technical supplement but as an independent theatrical language. The research highlights the emerging possibilities of technologically enhanced performance while also considering questions of artistic control and technological dependence.
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