Smoke on the Water

'Smoke on the Water', an open source water based trackpad, rates the importance of this process over the final effect. The aim is to explore open development and the exhibition of software based artworks to enhance understanding of how open source can extend digital creativity. This video displays creation, exhibition, and observation of 'Smoke on the Water', in the context of a creative process.

'Smoke on the Water' is an open source software based trackpad installation constructed out of a tank filled by water, a webcam located under this tank, and a projector. The software is based on Community Core Vision (CCV) tracker, TUIO protocol, and Processing.

This interactive installation aims at providing a public simple and organic feeling of ability of changing water’s tone just by touch.