CLEO merges coded choreography and motion capture into an interactive digital opera set in a Berlin-inspired virtual space, blending interactive real-time 3D animation and immersive design.
This pioneering project showcases the fusion of creative technology and contemporary dance, delivering a unique immersive web experience and interactive 3D environment.
The adventure began with an ambitious idea from choreographer Lior: to create programmable choreography through motion capture sessions with five dancers, each performing with consistent start and end poses for seamless integration. All of this was applied to an interactive 3D character of Cleopatra, transforming the performance into an immersive digital experience.
Faced with initial doubts about feasibility, we approached the project with the spirit of explorers, venturing into uncharted technical and artistic realms of creative technology and embracing the challenge with open arms.
The choreographer studied the diverse movement styles of five dancers, incorporating unique sequences tailored to each style. These sequences were subsequently recorded in a motion capture studio, capturing the dancers' performances with precision and detail. This diversity in dance styles sets CLEO apart, blending various movements into a cohesive and captivating narrative.
The character, Cleopatra, marries Berlin's gritty aesthetic with a touch of science fiction, embodying the dance sequences with unprecedented precision and fluidity. Through this innovative approach, CLEO showcases a spectacular fusion of dance genres, each adding its unique flair to the virtual experience.
Our team developed an expansive virtual stage set in space, enriching the narrative with dynamic lighting, strobe effects, and atmospheric smoke to transform the scene into an immersive dance floor inspired by Berlin’s iconic club culture.
Users can navigate through an interactive 3D environment across the opera’s four acts, with dynamic camera movements and immersive design enabling personalized exploration of the virtual performance.
CLEO is a shining example of a powerful collaboration between digital creators and dance artists.
As a creative studio, we demonstrated the potential of merging contemporary choreography with cutting-edge technology, resulting in an internationally acclaimed immersive digital experience.
The project showcased how motion capture, interactive 3D environments, and storytelling can transform performance into an engaging virtual journey.
- Creative & Technical Director Romano Casellini
- Creative Technologist Miqueas Aguilar
- Graphic & Character Design Paul Putzar | PPP
- Concept & Choreography Lior Schneior | Berlin Moves
- Motion Capture On Point Studios
- Composition & Musical Arrangement Hisato Tsuji
- Client Berlin Moves