HalfLife (Surveillance Channel) (2002)

The multi-channel video installation HalfLife juxtaposes surveillance footage of video gamers in cyber-cafés playing the popular video game, ‘Counter-Strike’, with a live video feed of the game they are playing. The surveillance channel shows their expressions from the cross-hairs’ point-of-view while the game engine channel captures their virtual actions inside the game-world and presents the interplay and interactivity between both.

Director: Marco Brambilla
Runtime: 10 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HalfLife (Surveillance Channel) about?
The multi-channel video installation HalfLife juxtaposes surveillance footage of video gamers in cyber-cafés playing the popular video game, ‘Counter-Strike’, with a live video feed of the game they are playing. The surveillance channel shows their expressions from the cross-hairs’ point-of-view while the game engine channel captures their virtual actions inside the game-world and presents the interplay and interactivity between both.
Who directed HalfLife (Surveillance Channel)?
HalfLife (Surveillance Channel) was directed by Marco Brambilla.
How long is HalfLife (Surveillance Channel)?
HalfLife (Surveillance Channel) has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).