Mixed reality art is lost in the madness of Times Square
Unmoored is largely the same across both the app and HoloLens versions, especially if you plug in your earphones. The main difference is the headset offers a slightly more immersive experience as you won't have to hold up a phone.
's a familiar scene, one that seems plucked right out of movies like The Day After Tomorrow and 2012.
Thankfully, Unmoored isn't as heavy handed. Chin told Engadget that while the piece is in part about the impact of climate change, he's more interested in how people make sense of what they see. He wants the viewer to walk away wondering what the installation was about, and to discover the answer for themselves.
around Times Square for an extended period) is in the late afternoon, when the sun's relentless rays are blocked by buildings on the west. Tourists will have a fun time taking in the spectacle and marveling at the tech -- a combination that is undeniably New York. Those seeking a deeper meaning may be better off waiting for Unmoored to move to a quieter location.
See the full story here: https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/13/unmoored-mel-chin-hololens-augmented-reality-times-square-nyc/
and here: https://archpaper.com/2018/07/mel-chin-virtual-reality-times-square/