Abstract:

This paper compares two multimodal net art projects, AVOL and AV Clash, by the author and André Carrilho (under the name Video Jack). Their objective is to create projects enabling integrated audiovisual expression that are flexible, intuitive, playful to use and engaging to experience. The projects are contextualized with related works. The methodology for the research is presented, with an emphasis on experience-focused Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) perspectives. The comparative evaluation of the projects focuses on the analysis of the answers to an online questionnaire. AVOL and AV Clash have adopted an Interactive Audiovisual Objects (IAVO) approach, which is a major contribution from these projects, consisting of the integration of sound, audio visualization and Graphical User Interfaces (GUI). Strengths and weaknesses detected in the projects are analysed. Generic conclusions are discussed, mainly regarding simplicity and harmony versus complexity and serendipity in audiovisual projects. Finally, paths for future development are presented.