1-D, 2-D and 3-D Interpolation Tools for Max/MSP/Jitter

We propose new tools for interpolation in 1-D, 2-D and 3-D spaces. They were developed for the ”Dancing Viola” project within the Numediart program and will be freely downloadable from www.numediart.org. The 1-D and 2-D representations work in Max/MSP using the LCD or jit.window objects, while the 3-D one requires Jitter. They introduce new features specially designed for interactive performances with sensor data. This includes the definition of areas centered on the interpolation points where the weights stay constant and different input messages for mouse actions and sensor inputs that offer the possibility of moving interpolation points with the mouse while receiving sensor data. This allows to tune the setup while receiving performer’s data during rehearsals. But interpolation points may equally be moved and resized with Max messages, leading to a less usual way of increasing the input dimensionality by allowing sensors to move interpolation points, effectively modifying the interpolation space.