A telepresence learning environment for opera singing: distance lessons implementations over Internet2 |
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Authors: | Francisco Alpiste Penalba Teresa Rojas-Rajs Pedro Lorente Francisco Iglesias Joaquín Fernández Josep Monguet |
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Institution: | 1. Multimedia Applications Laboratory , UPC Barcelona Tech , Spain alpiste@ege.upc.edu;3. Multimedia Applications Laboratory , UPC Barcelona Tech , Spain;4. Audiovisual Cluster, i2cat Foundation , Barcelona , Spain |
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Abstract: | The Opera eLearning project developed a solution for opera singing distance lessons at the graduate level, using high bandwidth to deliver a quality audio and video experience that has been evaluated by singing teachers, chorus and orchestra directors, singers and other professional musicians. Prior to finding a technological model that suits the user's requirements, several experiments have been conducted, testing and prototyping different technologies, until arriving at a telepresence, immersive sound model. This paper summarises the findings of this pilot stage, and its interest includes the management of innovation exercises across a multidisciplinary team, based on usability and a user-centred design. Some of the technology tested includes professional audio and video equipment, software for A/V signal capturing and transmission on uncompressed formats, A/D converters, and other auxiliary devices. The resultant model has later been successfully used in a formal case study, delivering 14 remote masterclasses. |
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Keywords: | telepresence singing learning environments high bandwidth videoconference immersive sound experience music higher education Internet2 innovation design as research multidisciplinary user-centred design |
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