Distributed Liveness

Webb, Andrew M.; Wang, Chen; Kerne, Andruid; César, Pablo

doi:10.1145/2818048.2819974

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“…On the other hand, some researchers argue that, in computermediated performance, the interactivity between performers and audience should be considered, rather than just pursue the reality of the replication, based on the idea of liveness [2,23,54]. For example, Webb et al [54] emphasized the sense of co-presence between performers and audience based on their interviews to expert performers and recommended constructing hybrid spaces of digital and virtual experience. Correspondingly, Cerratto-Pargman et al [37] and Wu et al [56] designed interaction techniques for enabling remote audience members to actively participate in theater and music performances, respectively.…”

Section: Interaction Techniques Formentioning

confidence: 99%

No More Handshaking: How have COVID-19 pushed the expansion of computer-mediated communication in Japanese idol culture?

Yakura

2021

Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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In Japanese idol culture, meet-and-greet events where fans were allowed to handshake with an idol member for several seconds were regarded as its essential component until the spread of COVID-19. Now, idol groups are struggling in the transition of such events to computer-mediated communication because these events had emphasized meeting face-to-face over communicating, as we can infer from their length of time. I anticipated that investigating this emerging transition would provide implications because their communication has a unique characteristic that is distinct from wellstudied situations, such as workplace communication and intimate relationships. Therefore, I frst conducted a quantitative survey to develop a precise understanding of the transition, and based on its results, had semi-structured interviews with idol fans about their perceptions of the transition. The survey revealed distinctive approaches, including one where fans gathered at a venue but were isolated from the idol member by an acrylic plate and talked via a video call. Then the interviews not only provided answers to why such an approach would be reasonable but also suggested the existence of a large gap between conventional ofine events and emerging online events in their perceptions. Based on the results, I discussed how we can develop interaction techniques to support this transition and how we can apply it to other situations outside idol culture, such as computer-mediated performing arts. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing → Empirical studies in HCI; • Social and professional topics → Cultural characteristics.

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Section: Interaction Techniques Formentioning

confidence: 99%

No More Handshaking: How have COVID-19 pushed the expansion of computer-mediated communication in Japanese idol culture?

Yakura

2021

Proceedings of the 2021 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems

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“…Organized by fan and Doctor Who Magazine writer Emily Cook, the #DoctorWhoLockdown coordinated online experiences, where fans who were physically distant could become socially close through simultaneously watching and live-tweeting episodes of Doctor Who , often with the creators and stars of the show, each with its own hashtag. As Webb et al (2016: 1) explain, ‘The goal of distributed performance is to join performers and audiences in a shared sensory experience through bi-directional connections’. Indeed, for many fans during #DoctorWhoLockdown, the convergence of media included having to sync multiple devices – starting televisions or BBC iPlayers or Netflix accounts with Twitter streams.…”

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confidence: 99%

Converging experiences, converging audiences: An analysis of doctor who on Twitch

Jacobs

Booth

2020

Convergence

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While primarily considered to be a platform for live streaming of video games, Twitch has recently diversified into streaming archival television content. In 2018 and 2019, episodes of the television show Doctor Who, originally aired between 1963 and 1989, were shown on the service, which also provides a synchronous chat function for viewers to communicate with each other as they watch. This article examines this phenomenon through conducting qualitative and quantitative surveys with a segment of the viewership of these streams in order to uncover a diversity of age and experience with the content that exposes a convergence of viewership. Results indicate that the convergence of audiences and novel affordances of the service provide opportunities for new experiences and forms of interaction, both with the media content and with other viewers. The live, synchronous nature of the broadcast is a key feature, and while some viewers found having less control over their viewing experience disconcerting, it resulted in different watching and production practices. This included the creation of memetic content which was shared with the wider community of fans beyond those watching the stream. We argue that new forms of communal watching are enabled by digital convergence and emerging technology platforms and services. These lead to new shared media experiences and outcomes.

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“…Numerous methods have been proposed for enhancing audience experiences. Webb et al described distributed liveness phenomena encompassing various forms of physical, spatial, and social co-presence [34]. In distributed live performance environments, audiences and performers experience difficulties in socially interacting with each other; furthermore, performers' attention is required to sense audience engagement [34].…”

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“Ju. T’aime” My Idol, My Streamer: A Case Study on Fandom Experience as Audiences and Creators of VTuber Concert

Lee

2023

IEEE Access

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Streamers and celebrities are increasingly using virtual avatars as a form of online entertainment; moreover, VTubers and virtual concerts are reporting increasing viewership. Therefore, understanding the unique characteristics, phenomena, and challenges of virtual avatars is an active topic in the HCI community. We extensively investigated a VTuber's concert that was streamed on various viewing platforms and in which fans participated as voluntary creators. We surveyed 1,795 audience members and interviewed 10 voluntary creators to understand their experiences and perspectives. The survey and interview results revealed that both the platform type and perceived role of the VTuber (e.g., idol/streamer) affect the presence and immersion of audiences. We determined that the motivational context for voluntary creation and fan experience considerably influence content creation. Combining the two findings, we discussed the influences of perceived roles, fanwork experience, and viewing platforms on fandom experience. Furthermore, design implications were introduced for a future concert with virtual avatars.

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Distributed Liveness

Cited by 39 publications

References 16 publications

No More Handshaking: How have COVID-19 pushed the expansion of computer-mediated communication in Japanese idol culture?

No More Handshaking: How have COVID-19 pushed the expansion of computer-mediated communication in Japanese idol culture?

Converging experiences, converging audiences: An analysis of doctor who on Twitch

“Ju. T’aime” My Idol, My Streamer: A Case Study on Fandom Experience as Audiences and Creators of VTuber Concert

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