Unreal Engine, LED screen, power monitoring devices, Internet of Things network, size and duration variable.
Terra Datum comprises a site specific, data-driven artwork displayed on a large LED screen used for virtual productions. 3D scans of the studio space update in real-time to energy data sent via Interet of Things (IoT) power monitoring devices attached to technical equipment in the studio. The artwork is driven by its own energy consumption.
Terra Datum was produced as part of an XRnetwork+ R&D grant in collaboration with Northumbria University, Advanced Media Production at Proto, Digital Catapult and Target3D.
An extended report on the research process including technical instructions and policy recommendations for sustainable Virtual Production guidelines will be published later in the year.