SEER
The Simulative Emotional Expression Robot (SEER) by Takayuki Todo mimics human emotion by reading and then displaying the viewer's emotional expressions....
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The Simulative Emotional Expression Robot (SEER) by Takayuki Todo mimics human emotion by reading and then displaying the viewer's emotional expressions.
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NIKON D810
Aperture f/2.8 ISO 250 Shutter 1/100 Focal Length 500/10 
Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, DE
Sep, 2019Views
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Location
This photo was taken in Frankfurt, Germany at the Empathic Systems exhibition, which I was lucky enough to stumble into when visiting.Time
For an indoor shoot, the time of day didn't really matter - but I do think the natural lighting from the daylight outside helped to enhance the soft effect.Lighting
I was really enthralled by the soft lighting setup at the exhibition and decided to take a side-on view to make full use of the white backdrop. I loved the way the white of the robot almost blended in, giving more contrast to the darker areas of inhuman aspects.Equipment
This was taken handheld with my Nikon D810 with a fixed 24mm f2.8 lens.Inspiration
I saw the billboard advertisement for the Empathic Systems exhibition and knew I had to come back with my camera! This particular piece is the Simulative Emotional Expression Robot (SEER) by Takayuki Todo, which mimics human emotion by recording the viewer's facial expressions with a camera and emulating them in real-time. My partner was stood off to the side in front of the robot, making eye contact and raising his eyebrows to achieve this sorrowful expression.Editing
There was very little post-processing involved - just the usual brightness and contrast.In my camera bag
It depends on the shoot - when out and about, I usually pack light(ish) with my Nikon D810 and whatever versatile lens I can borrow from photography-loving family members. I usually go for a lens with a good amount of zoom, but also enough room to go wider if I spot something unexpected.Feedback
With exhibition shots, it's definitely a good idea to wait around and take your time getting the shot exactly as you want it - after all, the lighting and setup have mostly been decided for you, so it's worth putting in some extra time waiting for more unique moments of interaction. I enjoy reading about the artist's intentions and using photography to enhance their vision, or maybe even putting a new spin on it that perhaps they didn't intend. And most important of all, since your subject is someone else's art - make sure to credit them!
