3D motion data analysis and visualisation for technology-enhanced learning and heritage preservation

This paper discusses interactive multimedia framework and tools that have been developed under the i-Maestro EC IST project (www.i-maestro.org) for technology-enhanced music education, and focuses on one of the applications which explores 3D motion capture data for real-time analysis and feedback to support the learning processes. The multi-modal data (3D motion, sensor, audio and video) captured with the system offers a more complete and more detailed description of a musical performance. Another project, CASPAR (Cultural, Artistic and Scientific knowledge for Preservation, Access and Retrieval - www.casparpreserves.eu) which is developing a framework for digital preservation uses the multi-modal data for the contemporary arts ?est-bed in order to offer musicologist of the future a better records and description of the playing style and interpretation that may not be easily extracted/understood from a video recording.