The document summarizes a project that involved translating a live piano performance of a Chopin work into an animated 3D avatar in the virtual world Second Life. Key steps included using Poser software to control and produce animations for avatars, creating a lifelike animation of a musician playing Chopin, importing audio into Second Life, and syncing the audio and animations. The project utilized Second Life's immersive 3D environment and tools for communication, events, and commerce.

1. Chopin 200 Virtual Reality Performance in Second Life Towson Innovation Lab CAA Undergraduate Research Conference Michael Vares Bridget Sullivan

2. Project Overview The project involves translating the observed live performance of a work of Chopin on the piano into a 3-dimensional figure animated in the virtual reality Second Life. Specific Outcomes: Control and produce animations for Second Life avatars using Poser software. Create a life like animation of musician playing Chopin on a piano in a 3-D immersive environment. Import audio into Second Life. Sync audio and animations in Second Life.

3. Second Life® Towson Innovation Lab

4. About Second Life® An immersive 3D environment includes voice, text, video, document sharing, and other collaborative tools. Communication via text message, similar to instant messaging, or voice chat using headset. You can attend conferences and performances, and purchase clothing, in-world objects and land in SL using Lindens, the in-world exchange.

5. Second Life® Avatar

6. Poser®

7. Uploading to Second Life® Once created in Poser, a user can upload their animation to Second Life for 10 Lindens. 30 Second Limit The file type used is a .BVH, which stands for Biovision Hierarchical motion capture data.

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