Envision

Configuration and content scheduling tool for a generative media installation

Year
2021
Client
Envision (freelance for FIELD)
Tech
TypeScript, MQTT, Node.js, React
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Description

Custom backend service and configuration interface to set the parameters and manage the content of a generative audio-visual installation. The installation is controlled through a number of MQTT topics, which can be manipulated via a web application. Admin users can access the entire functionality, whereas regular user roles can only access a subset.

Content chapters
Backend interface
Application architecture

Credit: FIELD

Credit: FIELD

Web Service Component

  • Implements a protected API for the configuration app to interact with
  • Authentication is required to be able to talk to the API
  • Relays messages between the app and the MQTT broker
  • Acts as a video file server for the installation

Configuration App

  • Selection of multiple content presets
  • Possibility to change the parameters of the currently active preset
  • Video upload and file management
  • Option to activate video or text overlays on the fly
  • Timed scheduling of video and text content
Architecture diagram

Architecture diagram

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