Materials vs Content in digitally Mediated performance

Mark Coniglio refers to Two mediated works: Apparitions by Klaus Obermaier(2004) and 16[R]evolutions by Troika Ranch(2005). He says that both works use motion-tracking systems to interactively generate three-dimensional visuals that respond to movements of the dancers, and both rely on a unified methodology for using those tracked movements to manipulate the media. However, he thinks a work like Apparitions is, in essence, about the materials themselves. On the other hand, the work of Troika Ranch is content-driven. He also thinks that the term materials-content is changeable with these terms: materials-driven and content-driven camps, abstraction and narrative, dance and theater. He proposes that those creating content-driven work must forge ahead in parallel with those who are creating materials driven work. Only if there two camps pay careful attention to each other and audiences are able to experience both models, we have the opportunity to go beyond the historical model as we holistically and simultaneously develop theory, technique, and content.