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VIRTUAL OPERA PRODUCTION 101SABRINA PENA YOUNG MARCH 7, 2014I. Introduction (Play Trailer) A. Composer BioB. Play Pilar of the Underground1What is a Virtual Opera Production?Creation of an opera production using virtual worlds, computer animation, the Internet, and other technology to replace traditional key phases of production like rehearsals or live performance.

II. Why a virtual Opera?A. ConvenienceB. AffordableC. PortableD. Contemporary

2Similar ProductionsEric Whitacres Virtual ChoirsOpera by YouYou tube Symphony

A. Eric Whitacres Virtual ChoirsB. Creation Oratorio C. Opera by You, Crowdsourced Opera using Wreckamovie1. What is crowdsourcing and crowdfunding2. ARTICLE: Compositional Collective: Crowdsourcing and Collaboration in the Digital Age (http://www.newmusicbox.org/articles/the-compositional-collective-crowdsourcing-and-collaboration-in-the-digital-age/)D. Vox Novus 60x60

3Why Virtual Opera Production?ConvenientAffordablePortableContemporary

II. Why a virtual Opera?A. ConvenienceB. AffordableC. PortableD. Contemporary

4Libertaria: The Virtual OperaVirtual Auditions Online thru Music XrayVirtual Rehearsal Album at Bandcamp.comCommunication: Skype, Facebook, E-mailAnimated Singers and Machinima SetsKickstarter Crowdfunding Online and Live Film Premieres

II. Why a virtual Opera?A. ConvenienceB. AffordableC. PortableD. Contemporary

5Recording a Modern OperaScores/Click Tracks Uploaded to Bandcamp.comSingers recorded takesUploaded and MixedAnimators Lip SyncFinal Video Edit and Album

V. Animation with MoviestormA. Machinima basedB. Lip SyncC. Animation TeamD. Play Mother ImaginedE. Use of virtual environment and virtual charactersF. Lower production costs

612 Months and 1000 Takes later

Mixing a Masterpiece

C. Play Metal InkD. Combining Vocal takesE. Crowdfunding Final Master with Kickstarter

7Animating a Modern OperaMachinimaMoviestormLip Sync IssuesAnimation TeamVirtual Set ProductionVirtual CharactersLower Production Costs

V. Animation with MoviestormA. Machinima basedB. Lip SyncC. Animation TeamD. Play Mother ImaginedE. Use of virtual environment and virtual charactersF. Lower production costs

8Virtual Set ProductionLow costLimited to skill and imaginationEpic or intimate

The FactoryThe Factory, Set by Sabrina Pena Young, mods by Lucinda McNary and Sabrina Pena Young.9The Sewers

Created by Shirley Martin10Virtual Characters

The NurseLucindeLibertaria11Virtual CharactersMiguelSimeonGabe

12Future of Opera Production?

13Virtual OperaSecond Life ConcertsAnimationSocial MediaTelematic PerformanceCrowdsourcingNonlinearInteractive

A. Virtual Environments for OperaB. Second Life as a viable concert space (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xEgoZd2oFY)C. Crowdsourcing and crowdfundingD. Use of social mediaE. International Collaboration (Deep Listening Telematic Circle) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfuO1GB8zU4OPEN UP FOR Q AND A

14Second Life and Classical MusicUse of live virtual environments for real time and prerecorded classical concerts.

Virtual Praxis Conference in Second LifeOPEN UP FOR Q AND A

15Telematic PerformanceIntegrated use of telecommunications and technology to create live musical events simultaneously from remote multiple locations

Pauline Oliveros and the Telematic CircleOPEN UP FOR Q AND A

16WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD for OPERA?ITS UP TO YOU!17