The Opening Performance of the "Isabella's flight" show occurred on June 26th, 2024, at 5:00 PM (17:00) at Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Isabella’s Flight is a research project in robotic performance that combines the art of traditional puppetry with modern drone technology.
Is it possible to use drones to craft puppets with vivid storytelling capabilities that captivate audiences through inventive design and technique ? The research delves into developing the expressive potential of drones to create two characters with distinct personalities, emotions, and thought processes. The study explores the intricate construction, control techniques, and animation principles that make drone puppets lifelike and emotionally engaging.
The flying puppets tell a story of love, loss, courage, and joy with a cast of hand-crafted characters animated by drones.
The show consists of seven scenes, and it lasts for 15 minutes. The scenes are as follows: 1. Introduction to Isabella, 2. Introduction to El Capitan, 3. Confrontation, 4. Isabella’s Fall, 5. Encounter with a drunk, 6. Hacking for Redemption, and 7. Restoration of Harmony