Internet2 Demos for Fall 2003
The following advanced networking applications demonstrations have been accepted
and will be featured at the Fall 2003 Internet2 Member Meeting, October 13-16,
in Indianapolis, IN. The demos will take place at the Indianapolis
Marriott Downtown, location of the Fall Member Meeting, in meeting rooms 9
& 10. The demo hours are:
- Tuesday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The following demos will be featured at the Indianapolis
Marriott Downtown:
In addition, attendees at the October 15 evening gala reception, which will
be held at the Dean
& Barbara White Auditorium in the Indiana
State Museum, will see the following performance-oriented demonstrations:
If you have any questions, please contact Elaine Lauerman <ekl@internet2.edu>
or call (734) 913-4253.
[Archive
of Demos from Earlier Internet2 Member Meetings]
e-VLBI Over High-Performance Networks
http://web.haystack.edu/e-vlbi/evlbi.html
Developed by:
MIT Haystack Observatory
Demonstrator:
David Lapsley
Contact:
David Lapsley
dlapsley@haystack.mit.edu
(781) 981-5951
Partners:
Arecibo Observatory, National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center of Cornell University,
Puerto Rico
Australia Telescope National Facility, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial
Research Organisation, Sydney, Australia
Communications Research Laboratory, Kashima, Japan
Goddard Geophysical and Astronomical Observatory, Goddard Space Flight Center,
NASA, Greenbelt, MD
Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe, The Netherlands
MIT Haystack Observatory, Westford, MA
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (Submillimeter Array), Mauna Kea, HI
Additional Participants
Funded by:
National Science Foundation
Description:
Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) has been used by radio astronomers
for the last 30 years as one of the most powerful techniques for studying objects
in the universe at ultra-high resolution and measuring earth motions with ultra-high
accuracy. The transmission of astronomical VLBI data via high-performance networks
is dubbed ‘e-VLBI’. The potential advantages for scientific productivity
and technical operations of e-VLBI over traditional VLBI are: faster turnaround
of results, higher sensitivity of observations, lower costs, and quick diagnostics
and tests.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 networks provide the high-performance networking technology required
to enable the realization of high-speed, high-bandwidth e-VLBI. Internet2 is
providing high-speed connectivity to VLBI sites within the US as well as internationally.
Prior to Internet2, high data rate VLBI relied exclusively on the transport
of magnetic storage media from telescope site to correlation site. With the
advent of Internet2 and other global high speed networks, near gigabit per second
e-VLBI experiments have been possible and scientists have been able to take
the first steps towards realizing production level e-VLBI. In addition to Internet2's
Abilene network—APAN/Transpac, DREN, and SURFnet networks are also used
in conjunction with this demo (as well as GLOWnet and BOSSnet, MIT Haystack
Observatory's local connections into Abilene).
Integrating Web Collaboration and Instant Messaging with Desktop
Videoconferencing
http://www.polycom.com/products_services/0,1816,pw-4733,00.html
http://www.polycom.com/common/flash/weboffice.swf
Developed by:
Polycom Network Systems
Demonstrators:
Phil Marechal
Michael Baker
Contact:
Phil Marechal
phil.marechal@polycom.com
(408) 474-2710
Description:
Polycom will demonstrate how high-quality desktop video—with full integration
into a web collaboration client, including instant messaging—can be used
to supplement Internet2 Commons videoconferencing services.
Role of Internet2:
Desktop applications for videoconferencing are merging with web collaboration
tools. Participants in the Internet2 Commons can take advantage of these technologies
to integrate high-quality video with web collaboration and instant messaging.
This enables the Internet2 Commons to extend interactive access to any user
with a web browser, allowing those participants to join a videoconference using
a simple buddy list. It can also use the Internet2 Commons MCU (multipoint control
unit) to create instant multipoint calls.
Internet-To-Go: A Small Mobile High-Speed Internet Access System
http://satellite.oar.net/
Developed by:
Ohio State University
OARnet
Demonstrators:
Bob Dixon
Megan Crabb
Gabe Moulton
Contact:
Bob Dixon
dixon.8@osu.edu
(614) 292-1638
Funded by:
American Distance Education Consortium
Description:
Internet-To-Go is a small trailer that carries a satellite dish and all related
electronic systems necessary to provide high-speed access to Internet2 advanced
networks, and the commodity Internet, from any location in North America and
Europe. The system is designed for setup and use by non-technical people. Internet-To-Go
has its own generator that runs for 3 days on a tank of gas, plus battery back-up
and shore power hook-up capability. It has wired and 802.11b wireless LAN systems
that provide connectivity to local computers, and can penetrate through walls
into buildings. In addition, Internet-To-Go acts like a cell tower for its Internet
telephone system. Internet-To-Go is being used in many distance learning activities
and research applications, such as telemedicine. Internet-To-Go has also made
appearances at special events and conferences.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 advanced networks provide the high-speed, high-quality connectivity
needed for advanced applications such as videoconferencing. Internet-To-Go extends
that functionality to hard-to-network places, so all the advantages of high-performance
networking are no longer limited to locations with wired ground connectivity.
The Internet2 Commons Videoconferencing Service via H.323
http://commons.internet2.edu/
Developed by:
Internet2 Member Collaboration
Demonstrators:
Members of the Internet2 Commons Management Team and Remote Site Coordinators
Contact:
Jonathan Tyman
tyman@internet2.edu
(734) 352-7099
Partner:
OARnet
Description:
The Internet2 Commons multi-site videoconferencing service will demonstrate
MCU-based H.323 videoconferencing. Live over IP connections will include ongoing
Member Meeting track sessions, visits with Site Coordinators throughout our
membership who use the service, and interaction with the Internet-To-Go remote
satellite trailer demo. This is a great opportunity to see first-hand the benefits
of face-to-face videoconferencing through the shared resources of the Internet2
Commons Videoconferencing Service via H.323.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 members have driven the creation, development, and deployment of this
service, including operations, training, and ongoing management. Internet2 networks
provide the bandwidth necessary for large-scale deployment of reliable videoconferencing.
Interworking H.323 and SIP in the Next Generation IP Video
Telephony
http://www.radvision.com/
Developed by:
RADVISION
Demonstrators:
Adi Regev
Bryant Morris
Contact:
Peter Benedict
pbenedict@radvision.com
(201) 689-6311
Description:
This demonstration will highlight some of the latest IP-based videoconferencing
and video telephony applications and technologies. Some of the new technologies
demonstrated will include multimedia processing, transcoding, the latest gatekeeper
functionality (new ECS), and full H.323/SIP interworking. In addition, demonstrations
highlighting the use of H.323 endpoint and SIP-based end points (Windows Messenger)
in point-to-point and multipoint conferencing will also be featured. The demonstration
will also include a look at RADVISION's new MS Outlook scheduling tool and ECS
IP gatekeeper.
Role of Internet2:
The high bandwidth of Internet2 advanced networks is required to support the
new video telephony and videoconferencing applications and functionalities that
will comprise the next generation of interactive collaboration tools.
Intrusion Prevention Systems and Piracy Prevention Tools
http://www.tippingpoint.com/
Developed by:
TippingPoint Technologies
Demonstrator:
Don Ward
Contact:
Laura Parker
lparker@tippingpoint.com
(512) 681-8441
Description:
TippingPoint Technologies provides solutions for high-speed, network-based
intrusion prevention and piracy prevention. TippingPoint will demonstrate UnityOne,
a suite of intrusion prevention appliances and systems. UnityOne protects networks
from cyber threats, piracy, and bandwidth abuse—providing in-depth protection
and attack eradication at multiple gigabits per second with microsecond latencies.
UnityOne utilizes custom hardware and ASIC-based processors to perform total
packet inspection on Layers 3-7.
UnityOne protected several university customers from recent worms and cyber
threats, such as: University of North Carolina, University of Miami Medical
Center, Regis University, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, University
of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Southwest Texas State University, University
of Dayton, and Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
Role of Internet2:
Through Internet2 corporate membership, we will leverage Internet2 Working Groups
and other member activities to provide feedback and input for improving our
products and bring new products to the marketplace.
Live Medical Lecture Broadcasts over Internet2
http://apps.internet2.edu/vbrick-UC.html
Developed by:
University of California
VBrick Systems
Demonstrators:
Mike Savic
Mark Perry
Contact:
Mike Savic
mikes@vbrick.com
(203) 303-0101
Description:
The University of California at San Diego, University of California
at Davis, and VBrick Systems will demonstrate the ability to stream both live
and recorded events over Internet2 advanced networks from the west coast to
Indianapolis. These streams will include the Med Ed Hour from UC Davis. This
broadcast features a variety of medical programs for physicians, nurses and
other health care professionals who wish to expand their knowledge base, keep
current on the latest research, and, in some cases, earn Continuing Medical
Education credits. To stream the events over Internet2 networks, both MPEG-2
and MPEG-4 encoders will be used at compression rates from 56 Kbps to 10 Mbps.
In addition to the medical content, archived recordings from live concerts and
other performances will also be streamed to demonstrate the high-fidelity sound
quality possible using this technology. The demo will show several live streams
ranging from commodity Internet quality (MPEG-4) to full DVD quality (MPEG-2)
and member meeting attendees can view the streams on a variety of devices, including
TVs, PCs, and even wireless PDAs.
Role of Internet2:
For this demonstration, Internet2 advanced networks will be used to carry the
live and recorded events from California to Indianapolis. The Med Ed Hour program
medical lectures at UC Davis are encoded using MPEG-2 codecs (VBrick 6200),
which are connected to Internet2 networks. The compressed video is transported
over Internet2 networks to the UC San Diego campus and then to UCTV in La Jolla.
At UCTV the compressed video and audio is decoded and switched to various broadcast
equipment (CATV, Satellite, etc.). The video and audio is also re-encoded using
MPEG-4 (VBrick VBXcast) and MPEG-2 (VBrick 6200) encoders. Streams from both
encoders are multicast over Internet2 networks for distance learning, research,
and entertainment purposes. Viewers without Internet2 connectivity can also
watch the streams over the commodity Internet using standard software decoders,
such as Apple QuickTime, RealPlayer, and WindowsMedia.
NLANR Performance Advisor
http://dast.nlanr.net/Projects/Advisor/
Developed by:
National Laboratory for Applied Network Research (NLANR)
Demonstrators:
Tanya Brethour
Jim Ferguson
Contact:
Tanya Brethour
brethour@ncsa.uiuc.edu
(217) 333-3019
Funded by:
National Science Foundation
Description:
Tools to enhance network performance are not a novel concept, yet many
users still struggle to achieve the full potential of their networks. While
consulting the advice of a network engineer is the ideal solution, it is not
always a possibility. Therefore, users can now consult "the Advisor."
Developed by the NLANR Distributed Applications Support Team, the Advisor is
a simple, yet sophisticated, open source application that measures, displays,
and analyzes network metrics. It uses existing diagnostic tools such as ping,
traceroute, Iperf, and Web100 and integrates them into a common framework. This
framework attempts to emulate a networking expert, and allows users to troubleshoot
their own networking problems. Additional tools and analyses are simple to add.
Additionally, the Advisor is well designed in that specific components that
expose performance data may be separated, and customized, or integrated into
other applications.
Role of Internet2:
Since June 2002, the NLANR-DAST group has collaborated with the Internet2 End-to-End
Performance Improvement Performance Environment System (piPEs). The two projects
are very similar in that both aim to gather measurement data between two computers
on a network using existing network tools. However, they are different in that
the Advisor is focused on the end-user by analyzing the network for them and
providing solutions in the form of plain-text advice. The Advisor will tap into
the Internet2 piPEs project by accessing network performance metrics gathered
on nodes within the Abilene Network and use those metrics for analysis. In addition,
the Internet2 piPEs project may integrate the Advisor's graphical user interface
and analysis engine into their network performance tools.
Rich Presence
http://pic.internet2.edu/
Developed by:
Internet2 Presence and Integrated Communications (PIC) Working Group
Demonstrators:
Members of the PIC Working Group
Contact:
Jeremy George
jeremy.george@yale.edu
(203) 436-4507
Partners:
Columbia University
Ford Motor Company
Hewlett-Packard
Indiana University
iptel.org/FhG-Fokus
Texas A&M University
University of Pennsylvania
Yale University
Wave Three Software
Description:
This demonstration is participatory, distributed, and experimental.
Participants download and install one of several integrated communications clients
on their laptops. These clients allow participants to initiate voice, instant
messaging, and video calls to each other using the receiver's email address
as a single, converged electronic identity.
Communication is enhanced through the inclusion of rich presence services,
through which participants may see not only who is online, but also where they
are and what they are doing. As participants connect to the wireless LAN, their
location and calendar presence is updated automatically. Room location is derived
through triangulation of 802.11 signals and is cross-referenced with the meeting
calendar to learn the name and duration of the session in that room at that
time.
Users may also experience placing SIP voice calls to any user at a SIP.edu-enabled
institution (see http://voip.internet2.edu/SIP.edu/)
and may eavesdrop on any member meeting session by initiating voice communication
to a "room buddy."
Because this demonstration is experimental, what you'll see at the Fall Member
Meeting may differ from the description above. The latest status, technical
documentation, and instructions for participating may be found at http://pic.internet2.edu/.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 has been key to the formation of the Presence and Integrated Communications
(PIC) Working Group, which is working to foster the deployment of network-based
communication technologies through demonstrations, tutorials, and initiatives
in collaboration with both the private sector and open-source initiatives.
.
Session Communication Software: Advanced Communication Tools for Research
and Education
http://www.wave3software.com/
Developed by:
Wave Three Software, Inc.
Demonstrator:
James Schwartz
Contact:
Colin Baier
cbaier@wave3software.com
(858) 404-5500
Description:
Session™ communication software is a suite of applications that
includes Session desktop software and Session Conference Server software. Session
desktop software integrates Voice over IP, Video over IP, application sharing,
and media sharing into a single desktop solution. The Session Conference Server
delivers group conferencing on a server-based platform. The software supports
group conferencing for voice, video, data, or all three simultaneously. The
Conference Server architecture is a flexible, SIP-based architecture for group
communication, including conference management services, call control services,
and multimedia services.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 advanced networks are a critical component in maximizing the impact
of Session™ software in that access to higher bandwidth promises reduced
artifacts and better human factors than are possible on the commodity Internet.
Wave Three is participating in the activities of the Internet2 Voice over IP,
Presence and Integrated Communications, and VidMid working groups, as well as
the Digital Video Initiative.
Streaming Media Applications: How Bandwidth Affects User Experience
http://www.researchchannel.org/
Developed by:
ResearchChannel
Demonstrators:
Tim Lorang
Michael Wellings
Gates Rhodes
Karen Howell
Contact:
Kathleen McMonigal
kmcm@cac.washington.edu
(206) 616-5002
Description:
Streaming media applications have changed expectations and video content
is now a basic expectation for web sites. Access to adequate network bandwidth
directly impacts the experience of these web site users as does the production
quality of the content provided, encoding schemes and client software used for
viewing. The ResearchChannel demonstration will dramatically illustrate how
content capture tools, varying bit rates for transmission, and differing encoding
schemes impact the quality of users' experience in sharing research, developing
curriculum for student
learning, and creating public outreach tools.
Production quality video will be transmitted over Internet2 to University of
Washington for encoding, providing comparison and viewing of the following formats:
- High Definition
- VideoFurnace MPEG-2 System
- VideoLAN MPEG-2 freeware
- AMNIS MPEG-2 System
- DV/IP
- Windows Media - multiple bit rates
- Real
- Quicktime
Visitors to the demonstration can select among multiple cameras and view the
resulting live streams in various formats and bit rates—immediately comparing
camera quality and streaming engines.
Role of Internet2:
ResearchChannel demonstrations of multiple encoding rates and delivery
of the same content over various bandwidths illustrate the stunning differences
that advanced networks provide and users expect. Experiments in content capture
further demonstrate improvements in the resources available for teaching and
learning. New technology has created lower cost options for capturing and encoding
streaming media content.
Video Wall
http://vsee.stanford.edu/wall/
Developed by:
Stanford University
Demonstrators:
Milton Chen, Stanford University
Art Recesso, University of Georgia
Bob Bradford, NASA
Chris Golden, Indiana University
Doug Pearson, Indiana University
Matthew Joyce, Manhattan College
Contact:
Milton Chen
Milton.Chen@cs.stanford.edu
(650) 725-3648
Partners:
Ford Motor Company
American Honda Motor Co
Hewlett-Packard
Intel
NASA
Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Indiana University
Lulea University of Technology, Sweden
Manhattan College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Saint Francis University
Tele-University of Quebec, Canada
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
University of California at Berkeley
University of California at San Francisco
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii
University of Iceland, Iceland
University of Michigan
University of Texas at El Paso
University of Washington
York University, Canada
Description:
This demo will feature a video wall showing up to 80 simultaneous,
high-quality video streams originating from several Internet2 members. For the
demo, five groups of participants will each bring a Pentium 4 laptop and a portable
projector. The Video Wall will be pieced together using the outputs of the 5
projectors and innovative plug-and-show video streaming software, which can
accommodate up to 80 streams. The ultimate goal for this demo would be to see
the over 200 Internet2 university members simultaneously using the video wall.
If you would like to contribute a live feed for the Video Wall demo, please
send email to Milton Chen <Milton.Chen@cs.stanford.edu>.
Role of Internet2:
This demo is only possible using Internet2 advanced networks. Today's commercial
videoconferencing systems can only display four simultaneous video streams due
to network limitations; using Internet2 advanced networks, we will show as many
as 80 concurrent video streams (at the same visual quality as high-end commercial
videoconferencing systems).
VoIP Disaster Recovery Trial
http://voip.internet2.edu/dr/
Developed by:
Georgetown University
Demonstrators:
Members of the Internet2 VoIP Working Group
Contact:
Chris Peabody
peabodyc@georgetown.edu
(202) 687-1394
Partners:
PaeTec Communications, Inc.
Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX)
BroadSoft
Description:
Increasingly, University voice and data networks must be engineered
for high survivability during catastrophic events that may involve partial or
complete communications infrastructure failure. The Internet2 Voice over IP
(VoIP) Working Group is testing solutions to provide the higher education community
with comprehensive voice services availability.
Internet2’s Abilene backbone network represents a high capacity, extremely
resilient data infrastructure that can offer an alternative pathway for communication
in disaster scenarios. Internet telephony can be used to supplement a university's
circuit-switched telephone system to provide an increased level of survivability.
Georgetown University has partnered with BroadSoft, PaeTec Communications Inc.,
and the Mid-Atlantic Crossroads (MAX), to test and demonstrate an emergency
IP voice service for Internet2 members.
The initial design consists of two BroadWorks nodes deployed in physically
separate locations (with a primary node at Georgetown University and a secondary
node at Texas A&M to provide geographic redundancy). SIP phones are deployed
on campuses to serve as emergency endpoints, replacing existing back up POTS
(Plain Old Telephone Service) lines provided by the LEC (Local Exchange Carrier).
SIP gateways are deployed within PaeTec POPs in College Park, MD and Boston,
MA. The SIP gateways provide inter-working to the PSTN (Public Switched Telephone
Network) for inbound and outbound calls. This design provides a comprehensive
disaster recovery voice service in the event of an equipment failure at the
customer premises, compromised PSTN connectivity or even a catastrophic central
office loss. Organizations that are currently participating include the University
of Pennsylvania, Texas A&M University, Harvard University, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, Catholic University, DC Government and Boston University.
Role of Internet2:
Disaster recovery is a question we all face. In a situation where the PSTN or
access to it is not operating, we expect that Internet2 advanced networks—combined
with the functionality of the BroadSoft VoIP software and PaeTec's distributed
network—will serve as the VoIP transport network to connect members who
have lost their voice access. This solution will allow Internet2 members to
draw dial tone from other member locations.
More Info:
Slide Presentation on Disaster Recovery VoIP Trail [pdf]
[ppt]
Antiphonal Music, Network Latency, and Historical Performance Practice
Demo Location: Dean
& Barbara White Auditorium in the Indiana
State Museum
Developed by:
Indiana University
Case Western Reserve University
Demonstrators from Indiana University:
Darrell Bailey
Steve Egyhazi
Wendy Gillespie
Sam A. Falk Milosevich
Kathryn Montoya
Doug Pearson
Kim Walker
Faculty and Students of the Indiana University School of Music
Performers from Indiana University:
Juan Carlos Arango
Charles Keith Collins
Anna Marsh
Kathryn Montoya
Demonstrators from Case Western Reserve University:
Jared Bendis
Ross Duffin
Thomas Knab
Debra Nagy
Faculty and Students of the Case Western Reserve University Department of Music
Case New Media Studio, MediaVision, and Center of Excellence for Advanced Network
Applications in the Arts
Performers from Case Western Reserve University:
Debra Nagy
Doug Miliken
Jeffrey Quick
Brad Schwartz
Contacts:
Doug Pearson
dodpears@indiana.edu
(812) 855-3846
Thomas Knab
tjk11@cwru.edu
(216) 795-3185
Partners:
Barco
Yamaha
Commercial Audio
The Cleveland Institute of Music
Description:
Antiphonal music contains short themes, phrases or melodies that echo,
alternate, or respond to one another. In antiphonal singing, performers are
divided into physically separated groups, such as the front of a church and
the balcony at the rear, and sing alternately in a call and response fashion.
Antiphonal music often exploits the acoustics of large churches. At room temperature,
sound travels 1129 feet per second. Choirs separated by a few hundred feet,
at the front and balcony of a large cathedral, experience one-way audio delays
on the order of 180ms (milliseconds). In the 17th century, the Italian composer
Giovanni Gabrieli composed choral and instrumental music to deliberately exploit
the acoustics of St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice for brilliant antiphonal and
echo effects.
Data networks possess inherent one-way delays (latency) as well. Network latency
arises from the effects of transmission time and network queuing. Transmission
time is constrained by the speed of light in optical networks, and the speed
of electrical signals in copper. Queuing occurs in the intermediary network
nodes—the routers, that forward data packets along network paths. The
latency on Internet2 advanced networks between New York and Los Angeles is approximately
40ms.
When sending video and audio media across a network, the digital media are
typically compressed to reduce the amount of data, and therefore the amount
of network bandwidth required for transmission. A significant amount of latency
is introduced by the technologies to encode and decode media for network transmission.
The amount of latency introduced varies with the degree and type of compression.
In real-time video communications, average compression-induced latency runs
on the order of 100-200ms.
This demonstration will:
- Provide a visual sense of the latency inherent in the transmission of media
over networks.
- Provide a visual and auditory sense of the effect of latency on the synchronization
of music performance.
- Provide an overview of the antiphonal music style and the acoustics that
contribute to effective use of antiphony.
- Explore the potential for utilizing network latency in antiphonal performance.
- Explore the potential for utilizing live stereoscopic video and surround
sound over IP to enhance the visual and immersive aspects of the performance.
- Explore a model for global performance practice, with performers dispersed
around the world, connected by high-speed networks.
Acoustically separated musicians will attempt synchronous performance across
an Internet2 network connection that is manipulated to establish varying levels
of latency. The network characteristics of latency, jitter, and loss will be
visually represented as the musicians perform. Following the synchronous performance,
the musicians will utilize the inherent network latency to provide an antiphonal
performance.
The performers, physically located at IU Bloomington and Case Western Reserve's
(CWRU) Cleveland campus, will attempt to follow the visual cues of a conductor
located in the Indiana State Museum auditorium. Two concurrent point-to-point
connections (Bloomington-Indianapolis and Cleveland-Indianapolis), utilizing
DV/IP transport at ~30 Mbps, will be established to bring the IU Bloomington
and CWRU Cleveland performers together. The mixed audio of the performance will
be presented in 5.1 stereo surround sound.
The demonstration will also attempt to present a split-screen passive stereoscopic
image of the distant performers. Stereoscopic cameras at the Bloomington and
Cleveland locations, precisely aligned to show the remote performers as the
left and right sides of a single stage, will be multiplexed and transmitted
thru the DV/IP streams.
Role of Internet2:
Internet2 advanced networks provide the high-capacity, low-latency,
and low-loss required for network-based musical performance. This type of demonstration
would not be possible to conduct over the commodity Internet.
International Distributed Collaboration in the Performing Arts
http://www.digitalworlds.ufl.edu/I2Fall2003/default.htm
Demo Location: Dean
& Barbara White Auditorium in the Indiana
State Museum
Developed by:
University of Florida
Demonstrators:
Indianapolis
Choreographed and performed by: Kelly Drummond Cawthon
Composer and Executive Producer: James Oliverio
Photography: Sandi Sissel, ASC
University of Florida
Technical Director: Andy Quay
Producing Director: Joella Walz
Art Director: Arturo Sinclair
Performance Director: Kelly Drummond Cawthon
Assistants to the Directors: Tara Burns, Kelly Gaunt, Meryl Thurston, Pat Pagano,
Adam Portnow Choreography by: Shapiro & Smith Dance, Kelly Drummond Cawthon
and performers.
New World School of the Arts
Directed by: Daniel Lewis, Choreography by: Dale Andre
REUNA (Santiago, Chile)
Executive Producer: Florencio Utreras
Technical Support Team: Sandra Jaque, Roberto Asfura,
Paola Arellano, Maria Jose Lopez Percussionist: Gerardo Salazar
Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Executive Producer: Dr. Hyun Yang Network Engineer: Juho Lee
Sejong University (Seoul, Korea)
Seon-Hee Jang, Choreography
Performers:
Indiana
Dance Soloist: Kelly Drummond Cawthon
University of Florida
Dancers: Tara Burns, Matthew Reeves, Everlea Bryant, Melissa Canto, Kendall
Dupree, Polly Hurlburt, Colette Krogal, Philip Montana, Courtney Smith
Musicians: Ken Broadway, Cliff Sutton, Kristen Stoner, Jenny Kampmeier, Kira
Bokalders, Margot Stern, Brent Swanson
New World School of the Arts
Dancers: Taisha Cole, Melodie Gonzales, Lloyd Knight, Leah Verier-Dunn, Miguel
Quinones
Red Universitaria Nacional (REUNA)
Musician: Gerardo Salazar
Sejong University
Dancers: Moon-Suk Choi, Young-Chan Lee, Eun-Ji Choi, Eun-Jin Lee, Ji-Won Kim
Contact:
James Oliverio
oliverio@ufl.edu
(352) 294-2020
Partners:
Korean Advanced Institute of Technology (KAIST)
Red Universitaria Nacional (REUNA)
New World School of the Arts (NWSA)
University of Florida Digital Worlds Institute (UFDWI)
VBrick Systems
Description:
This demonstration will feature a distributed collaborative process
between participants in three continents. During the Seoul International Dance
Festival, artists in Korea will join with performers in North and South America
to demonstrate how telepresence can effectively empower multi-national collaborations
in the performing arts. The piece is entitled "NON DIVISI", a musical
term meaning "not divided". This demo is part of the ongoing work
of the University of Florida’s Digital Worlds (DW) Institute in growing
an international network of Access Grid nodes and Internet2 members interested
in creating new works of multi-national music and dance.
Role of Internet2:
International, real-time collaborations such as those demonstrated here would
not be possible without the high-bandwidth connectivity and advanced services
provided by Internet2's Abilene Network.
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