The machine in the ghost: augmenting broadcasting with biodata

This paper examines how biodata' physiological information captured from the human body -- might enhance television shows by giving viewers access to actors' physiological data. We broach this challenge through a prototype-show called The Experiment Live, in which four paranormal investigators were outfitted with sensors as they explored a haunted' basement. This experience has enabled us to probe the challenges of using biodata as part of broadcasting and formulate an agenda for future research that includes: exploring whether/how biodata can be acted and/or simulated; and developing techniques that treat biodata visualisations in similar ways to existing camera-based production processes.