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Version 1 /5/7/12 - Created. Eventually going to update this with some images.
This is an introduction to the science and principles behind using infrared light to track the position and pose of performers live. Data about performer movements can then be used to feed lighting, sound and audiovisual systems.
This article covers how to collect movement data via threshold tracking in a theatre environment. It does not focus on how to use the data. The approach discussed here is also not the only way to collect this data.