Immersion is a video piece that takes a look at the user rather than the screen. The video shows clips of young people playing violent and racing video games. However the camera is on top of the screen facing them, so we see their reactions to the game.
This study into the user is really interesting to watch. Some of the boys seem to laugh and shout at the game, but most just stare intently at the screen, occasionally licking their lips. One girl stares for so long she literally starts to cry. Another shows no emotion at all whilst 'gangster rap' is blaring from the screen.
An older boy has a verbal dialogue with the game, shouting "Come here so I can kill you", which is quite unnerving, as he seems to be looking at us.
This study into the user is really interesting to watch. Some of the boys seem to laugh and shout at the game, but most just stare intently at the screen, occasionally licking their lips. One girl stares for so long she literally starts to cry. Another shows no emotion at all whilst 'gangster rap' is blaring from the screen.
An older boy has a verbal dialogue with the game, shouting "Come here so I can kill you", which is quite unnerving, as he seems to be looking at us.
I know I've made a video similar to this 'Addiction' but it might be interesting to film myself browsing FB, just to see how interested I actually am or whether I too have a blank, lifeless expression.
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