Production by Orin Torati at RAWx, 2023
4993 FT. UNDER
Client: Calvin Sin, Ina Chen, Lu Hsin
Production by RAWx
Dir. by Ina Chen
Tech Demo Shoot / Proof of Concept shoot by RAWx
Set Design Arsenios Zachariadis, RAWx
A Tech Demo was setup for Ina Chen’s 4993 FEET UNDER to assess technical workflows and explore the potential for real-time performance, including the visual aesthetics. Additionally, during this phase, a composer was engaged with to collaborate on defining the musical tone. Leading to the direction of exploring the genre of "Live Cinema".
In distinguishing their performance from a typical club/VJ set, Ina, Calvin and Lu’s aim was to introduce elements of cinema by emphasizing narrative, documentary elements, voiceovers, sound design and cinematic visuals. While simultaneously retaining technical aspects through the utilisation of Unreal Engine, Midi, and Mocap gloves for interactive engagement with the audience.
A simulated free fall into the abyss of the Tiber Oil well, the deepest drilling hole known to humanity. As viewers descend, they are immersed in a symphony of industrial echoes, reflecting the ominous scale of man-made intervention. (Original oil field recording by Eric Chang)