The Opera of the Whale

Dive into the heart of opera with "The Opera of the Whale" (L'Opéra de la baleine), an innovative 360° operatic performance that transforms your living space into a stage. About the project Stemming from the "OpéRA de poche" research-creation project, this application uses volumetric capture technology to renew the form and distribution of lyric art. Using your device's camera, summon the performers as well as immersive virtual sets into your own environment. Unlike a traditional video recording, this format allows you to physically move, choose your point of view, and walk around the artists and within the sets themselves, thereby mitigating the loss of presence often associated with screen-based works. Synopsis : From the salty waters of the ocean to the fresh currents of the St. Lawrence River, a young humpback whale embarks on a foolhardy journey to the port of Montreal, leaving…