As part of the VMX Project, students from Digital Arts and Entertainment (DAE) set out to explore the intersection of music, motion, and visual storytelling. The result? A vibrant, short-form experience called Revibelize—a playful, immersive installation where music, visuals, and audience movement come together in real-time.

Reimagining Spontaneous Interaction Through Motion and Music

The core idea behind Revibelize is to create brief, spontaneous musical encounters in a shared space. Designed for 5–10-minute interactions, the installation invites passersby to step in and become part of a reactive world, even if just for a few minutes.

Set in a surreal alien garden, the environment is watched over by a Gorillaz-inspired rockstar guardian—a visual character that adds narrative flavor and personality to the scene.

How It Works

The system behind Revibelize uses Azure Kinect cameras to track participants’ body movements. These movements are then analyzed in real time to calculate energy levels based on how much and how fast participants are dancing.

Movement = Music + Visuals

As players move, the installation translates their energy into an evolving audiovisual symphony. The more dynamic the movement, the more intense and complex the LED wall visuals and musical layers become. The space reacts like a living organism—feeding off the motion and rhythm of those within it.

This creates a powerful feedback loop where users feel their actions directly shape the experience, encouraging more freedom, expression, and joy.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Music & Installation Art

Revibelize highlights how technology like motion tracking and real-time audiovisual rendering can elevate public spaces into interactive playgrounds. It suggests a future where art and entertainment adapt to us—responding to our presence and energy with creativity and surprise.