Goo, Boncheol · • accepted on 14 April 2017 ... Anwar Amjad Naveed Tahir Abdullah Fayyaz Chattha...

THU 29 March 2018 @Creation Theatrette, Singapore

Goo, Boncheol

Achievements and tasks

for the WP5(CP) of the Asi@Connect Project

E-Life - Joint E-Culture and E-Agriculture Sessions

- 2 -Achievements and tasks for the WP5(CP) of the Asi@Connect Project, 2018 @Singapore

Overview

• 1st Call for Proposals for the Asi@Connect Project (31 Jan 2017)

◈ announced

• WP5: Promoting Asi@Connect-enabled Research and Education Collaboration for Societal Benefit

◈ Work Package

• Training Programs to establish a tech-culture fusion platform for the beneficiary countries

• accepted on 14 April 2017

◈ Title

• from 1 Jul 2017 to 31 Dec 2018 (18 months)

◈ Period

• 225,655EUR

◈ Budget



Background

• The TEIN projects have grown since 2001 and became an integral part

of the research and education communities in Asia-Pacific region.

• The Asi@Connect project is a 60-month project beginning 1 Sep. 2016,

which is jointly funded by the European Commission, the development

and aid funding, and 23 Asian partners.

• The Asi@Connect will provide and further develop a dedicated

regional high capacity, high quality Internet connectivity using TEIN

network, also leverage the e-infrastructure for public service projects.

• TEIN network infrastructure

• Activating NRENs

• Tech-Culture fusion trends

• Universalization of Cyber Performance

• Needs of tech-culture exchange

• Extending the CP technologies

• Necessity for a long-term tech-culture fusion platform



Participants

ERNET IndiaPaventhan Arumugam

Atchutananda Surampudi

Dilip Barman

Neena Pahuja

MYREN MalaysiaFaridah Noor Mohd Noor

Muhamad Al-Wadud bin Mahmud

Suhaimi Napis

VinaREN VietnamNguyen Hong Van

Vu Manh Cuong

Cao Duc Minh

BdREN BangladeshAKM Habibur Rahman

Md Sajidul Islam

Md Tanvir Ahmed Tuhin Sarkar

PREN PakistanAnwar Amjad

Naveed Tahir

Abdullah Fayyaz Chattha

Fawad Raza

KoreaBoncheol Goo

Wang-Cheol Song

Junseok Kang

Seungho Moon

Jae Yun Kim



Objectives

• to build a long-term exchange platform for tech-culture fusion that connects applications, data, people and processes

quickly from anyone to anywhere

◈ To build a tech-culture fusion platform

• to increase the success of teams addressing how different people between disciplines facilitate collaborative activities

◈ To create cooperative work

• to provide good technical training programs for those who are engineers, technicians and artists, and interested in not only

cyber performance but also culture technology, such as A/V transmission system operation and audio-visual handling,

image composition and projection mapping, multi-channel audio processing, human body sensing, computer-generated

avatar, and so on

◈ To provide training program

• to exchange practical experiences, such as haw to overcome network delay including latency, how to set camera angle for

eye-contact between performers, how to manage the show regarding main-sub relationship between stages, etc

◈ To exchange practical experiences through cyber performance

• to pioneer new application using TEIN network, such as educational exchange system like master class or remote audition,

digital heritage system like virtual museum, broadcasting system like live sports broadcasting using TEIN network, and so

forth

◈ To pioneer new application using TEIN network

The ultimate goal of this proposal is to build up a sustainable basis of discussion and collaboration with

beneficiary and non-beneficiary countries involved in tech-culture fusion issues using the TEIN network.



Programs

1st Phase

Jul 1 ~ Dec 31

2017

2nd Phase

Jan 1 ~ Dec 31

2018

Aug 2017

Report

Report & Deliverables

① Preparatory meeting② Training Program

③ 1st Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop④ Live Cyber Performance

⑤ Training program⑥ Conference

⑦ Symposium

⑧ Training program⑨ Conference

⑩ 2nd Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop⑪ Live Cyber Performance

Act 1 (APAN44)

Nov 2017

Act 2

Feb 2018

Act 3 (APAN45)

May 2018

Act 4

Aug 2018

Act 5 (APAN46)

Nov 2018

Act 6

Report & Deliverables

Report

Report

Report



Cyber Performance

• A cyber performance is to transmit signals through networks to another place uni/bi-directionally

as well as to shoot a performing art using AV system in real-time and to display images using

interactive technologies.

• There are three important components of CP. One of them is stable gigabit network infra-structure

(engineers), another is research group who should understand performance technologies with AV

equipment and transmission system (technicians), the other is contents by performing arts teams

(artists).

• The people in this area are trying to find the best solution to overcome obstacles, such as a main-

sub relation between stages and between actors due to network delay including latency, eye contact

with actors, limited camera angle, music synchronization between remote sites, communication

with audiences and so on.



CP System

• The base configuration for Cyber Performance consists of three parts: video, audio and network.

Video equipment includes camcorder, beam projector and screen; audio equipment microphone,

audio mixer and speaker. A communication can be opened between two places using laptop,

software solution and internet. There are various different types of applications: DVTS(Digital

Video Transport System), ConferenceXP, H.323, UltraGrid, LOLA(LOw LAtency audio visual

streaming system) and so on.

• UltraGrid which will be used in this project is a Software for low latency and high-quality video

network transmissions developed by Czech R&E network in 2002. UltraGrid uses uncompressed

or very low compression-ratio streams to achieve up to 8K resolution with as low as 100ms end-to-

end latency. UltraGrid is supported on PCs with Linux operating system and Macs with MacOS X.

UltraGrid is used, among others in areas like cyber performance, collaborative environments,

medical cinematography, broadcasting application and various educational activities.



Activity 1

① Preparatory meeting for 1st Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop ② Training Program for the operation of CP system

The main things of the 1st activity for 3 months from JUL to SEP 2017 were to build a cooperative system as a

human network and to promote our project to the other beneficiary countries as well as participating nations.

There was the three-day schedule (29~31 AUG) with this purpose during the APAN44 held at Dalian

International Finance Conference Center, CN. About 30 persons attended the three-day schedule and the 1st

activity was successful.

Aims of the Activity 1 in the proposal Outcomes

▪ To meet many people for building up humannetwork

▪ To discuss on the establishment of a tech-culturefusion platform

▪ To learn how to set up the CP systems and toknow how to proceed the tests

▪ To find out the solutions for technical problems

▪ To learn how to run the programs

▪ To experience the collaboration between theengineers, technicians and artists

▪ Besides persons in this project, many other peoplewere present, people from Nepal, Sri Lanka,Kyrgyzstan, Bhutan etc.

▪ Attendees of the training program for theoperation of the CP system brought their ownlaptop in order to practice Send/Receive ofAudio/Video through network and discussed abouttrouble shoot.

▪ There has been a lot of competition amongparticipants to host the event suggested in theproposal.



Activity 1

At the preparatory meeting (TUE 29 AUG) of the workshop and live cyber performance,

participants discussed the details about the host/sub venues of the CP, financial support, network

issue, artist group, contact person, and so on. According to the meeting result, there was a CP

hosted by Vietnam(VinaREN) connected to India(ERNET) and Pakistan(PERN) on NOV 8, 2017.

On WED 30 AUG, participants gathered to check network and to set up CP system for the training

program. The following day (THU 31 AUG), the training program for the operation of CP system

went off well as planned. This program was designed to introduce practical skills, techniques and

ideas in the field of CP using UltraGrid and JackAudio. All attendees were enthusiastic learner and

exchanged their know-hows each other.

As an extension of this project, there was a special event titled MYREN-X, a CP between MY-CZ-

KR, for the celebration of the 100Gbps network establishment at University of Malaya on WED 4

OCT 2017. Further details are in the appendix at the end of this document.



Activity 2

③ 1st Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop④ Live Cyber Performance

The main things of the 2nd activity for 3 months from OCT to DEC 2017 were to execute a 3-point cyber

performance and to exchange practical experiences, such as haw to overcome network delay including latency,

how to set camera angle for eye-contact between performers, how to manage the show regarding main-sub

relationship between stages, etc.

There was a three-day schedule (6~8 DEC) with this purpose at La Casa Hanoi Hotel, Hanoi(VN) connected to

IIT Madras, Chennai(IN) and to Mehran University, Jamshoro(PK). About 70 persons attended the three-day

schedule and the 2nd activity was successful.

Aims of the workshop in the proposal Outcomes▪ To discuss the issues on the direction of the tech-

culture fusion platform▪ To discuss the milestones and action plans▪ To share experiences and know-hows with others

▪ Eighteen persons attended the workshop (BD 2, MY 4, VN 4, KR 5, PK 2,AU 1), and there was a free discussion after 4 presentations. Participantsdiscussed about various ways to exchange cultural & educationalexperiences using network like live streaming introducing own culturalheritage, new cultural value utilizing ICT based on NREN etc.

Key challenges of the CP Outcomes▪ Uni/Bi-directional transmission of high quality

video and audio▪ Interactive communication between end-

points(performers)▪ Realistic sound effects▪ Utilization of virtual stage▪ Collaboration with engineers, technicians and

artists▪ Practical exercise and exchange of technical and

cultural experience

▪ The biggest obstacles in the field of CP are delay and eye-contact betweenperformer and audience. The latest version of UltraGrid and JackAudio wasused in order to transmit A/V of HD level although bandwidth was low.High quality A/V with negligible delay could be transmitted bi-directionally under 100Mbps due to using MJPEG codec.

▪ All participants enjoyed live CP watching traditional performances of eachcountry. Especially there was an exchange of opinions between engineersand artists during the rehearsal across networks so that they could checkand expect their view at other venue.



Activity 2

At the 1st Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop (FRI 8 DEC), presenters and debaters discussed the

details about tech-cultural exchanges between communities, between labs and between nations

using RENs and TEIN and about Symposium on the tech-cultural exchange utilizing TEIN network

in Dhaka(BD) around May 2018.

The main event (FRI 8 DEC) was a live cyber performance. Each (VN, IN, PK) country showed

their own contents one by one, and 3-point improvisational performance tried as a program. IN and

PK joined this demonstration as a first time in cultural exchange, which was an initial endeavor for

their cultural activities broader. Major equipment like laptop and HD convertor for the live cyber

performance was delivered to each country and the rental cost for the audio and video system was

supported by project budget.

Activity 26~8 DEC 2017 @Hanoi(VN)

1st Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop & Live Cyber Performance (VN-IN-PK)

WP5 – CP of Asi@Connect Project



PERN

VinaREN

ERNET

TEIN

Connection

GMT +5:30No DST

GMT +7No DST

CLT Hall - IIT Madras

Center of Excellence in Art and Design

Mehran University of Engineering & Technology

GMT +5No DST

Jamshoro

La Casa Hanoi Hotel

Chennai

Hanoi

Waqas Masood

A. Paventhan

Mansoor Ali Shar

Arshad Ali Qureshi

Cao Minh Vu


R. Kesavan



Configuration

Mac

Mac

Mac

Mac

Mac

Mac

bidirectional

bidirectional

if possible

(bidirectional)communication

(Zoom or Skype)

UltraGrid 1.4

JackAudio 0.92

UltraGrid 1.4

JackAudio 0.92

UltraGrid 1.4

JackAudio 0.92

PK

IN

VN



VN site

PKMini Recorder

Mini Monitor

Audio Interface

USB

Video Mixer

ThB2

IP

UltraGrid

JackAudio

Mini Recorder

Mini Monitor

USB

IP

IN

BNC

BNC

UltraGrid

JackAudio

Audio Mixer

Audio Interface

Speaker

HD Cam

HD Projector

Microphone

to be deliveredMacBook Pro / 1Mini Recorder / 1Mini Monitor / 1Thunderbolt Cable / 2Thunder3-Thunder2 / 2Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / 1Thunder3-USB / 1

to be prepared (rental)Audio Interface / 1Audio Mixer / 1Powered Speaker / 2(or Amplifier+Passive Speaker)

Microphone / 6Video Mixer / 1HD Camcorder / 2HD Projector+Screen(or LED Wall)

Various Cables

Mac(or PC) for communication

Artist Group (Traditional)(+ Traditional Outfit)

Prof. Goo will bringMacBook Pro / 1Mini Recorder / 1Mini Monitor / 1Thunderbolt Cable / 2Thunder3-Thunder2 / 2Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / 1Thunder3-USB / 1Audio Interface / 1

XLR

XLR



IN site & PK site

VN

Mini Recorder

Mini Monitor

Audio Interface

Audio Mixer

USB

ThB2

ThB2IP

HDMI

UltraGrid

JackAudio

Speaker

to be deliveredMacBook Pro / 1

Mini Recorder / 1

Mini Monitor / 1

Thunderbolt Cable / 2

Thunder3-Thunder2 / 2

Gigabit Ethernet Adapter / 1

Thunder3-USB / 1

to be prepared (rental)Audio Interface / 1

Audio Mixer / 1

Powered Speaker / 2

(or Amplifier+Passive Speaker)

Microphone / 4

HD Camcorder / 1

HD Monitor / 1

(or HD Projector+Screen)

Various Cables

Mac(or PC) for communication

Artist Group (Traditional)

(+ Traditional Outfit)

HD Cam

Microphone

XLR

HD Monitor



Program



Artist / Vietnam

Nguyen My HuongViolin

Nguyen Dinh HuongViolin

Le Phan Nhu QuynhCello



Artist / India

Arun SankarCarnatic Vocal

North India (Hindustani Music)South India (Carnatic Music)

Gautham UmashankarViolin

in Indian Carnatic music

Subramanian LakshminarasimhanMridangam, Carnatic Percussion

Abhay NayakHindustani Vocal

Chandan BhattFlute

Chaitanya VijayTabla



Artist / Pakistan

Ameer Ali KhanLead singer of Mareecha School of Music.The grandson of legendary classical vocalist,

Ustad Khair Muhammad Khan

Deeba KanwalVocalSouthern coastal belt of Sindh Pakistan

Sada BaharPopular Vocal

Thar Desert region of Sindh Pakistan.



Jinyong JeongDance Group representative

Choreographer

Korean traditional dance

Modern dance

Junseok KangMusic Company representative

Performance planner

Korean traditional music instrument

Digital music

Artist / Korea



Photos



• Streaming

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIdBM3kHWXGYwfqwf7KthpA/live

• Photos

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ZmcQwLZjzLLR9CZm2

Live Streaming & Photos



PK

Waqas Masood

Feedback



PK

Bhai Khan Shar

PK

Fawad Raza

Feedback



AU

Andrew Howard

Feedback



PK

Mansoor Ali

Feedback



BD

Habib Rahman

Feedback



PK

Bhai Khan Shar

Feedback



IN


Feedback

MYREN-X Cyber Performance4 OCT 2017

4,600Km



MYREN-X

The MYREN, Malaysia, held the MYREN-X for the celebration of 100Gbps network

establishment at University of Malaya connected to Korea and Czech on WED 4 OCT 2017.

One of programs was the Cyber Performance.

Jeju University, KOREN and NEXT Inc. participated in this CP as a sub venue based on the

partnership of an extension of Asi@Connect project.



Topology & Configuration



Program

〮 Song 1Lan ETraditional Sapeh(MY) + Janggu & Taepyungso(KR)

〮 Song 2Belaian Jiwa(Malay Pop)Female Vocalist & Keyboardist(MY) + Czech + Pianist & Drummer(CZ)

〮 Song 3LOVE(English Jazz) Female Vocalist & Keyboardist(MY) + Czech + Pianist & Drummer(CZ)

〮 Song 4 Winter SonataFemale Vocalists & Pianist(KR) + Female Vocalist & Keyboardist(MY)

Participants (Artists)〮Andy Siti, Vocalist, MY〮 Kudin Ramly, Pianist, MY〮 Nick Fadriel, Saphe player, MY〮 Junseok Kang, Janggu&Taepyungso, KR〮 Hyun&Jin, Vocalists, KR〮 Boncheol Goo, Pianist, KR

Program & Artists



Photos



Activity 3

⑤ Training program for the direction of CP⑥ Conference on Cultural Exchange over Network

• When/Where: March 2018, Singapore

• Slot: Sessions of the e-Culture WG sessions during the APAN45

• Aims:- To learn how to operate live image processing

- To find out the methods for introduction of media art

- To learn how to set up the interactive devices

- To share experiences and know-hows with others

- To discuss the issues of the management of the tech-culture fusion platform



Activity 4/5/6

⑦ Symposium on the tech-cultural exchange utilizing TEIN network

⑧ Training program for the remote control in CP ⑨ Conference on the establishment of a tech-culture platform

⑩ 2nd Tech-Culture Fusion Workshop⑪ Live Cyber Performance



Benefits to TEIN beneficiaries

• Engineers, technicians and artists can exchange with each other not only technical issues in a viewpoint of

tech-culture fusion but also their own culture, heritage, education, music, dance and so on.

◈ Tech-Cultural exchange

• Participants, not only researchers but also students and ordinary people have a good chance to express and

share their knowledge and experience. This effect will continuously propagate to their colleagues, their

institutes, and their countries.

◈ Sharing experience

• Those who are interested in cyber performance can learn how to set up and run the system to join Cyber

Performance. In general, engineers are interested in transmission quality for realistic communication

between end-points, technicians in utilization of high technology and process optimization, and artists in

introduction of internet as a new media.

◈ Consultation and skills transfer

• Participants can get creative and innovative ideas for a future-oriented fusion technology through the

meetings with engineers, technicians and artists.

◈ Inventive thinking

• The workshops and symposium is a start point of sustainable meeting with not only all beneficiary countries

but also global partners.

◈ Foundation of a regular meeting



Expected Outcomes

• Enhance the value of the TEIN network

• Regular workshops as a tech-culture fusion platform

• Exchange of cultural performance among participating countries

• Collaboration among TEIN beneficiary countries and NRENs through cyber performance

workshops

• Training to gain experience and skills to conduct cyber performance for future showcase of

cultural performance and exchange of intangible cultural heritage

• Deliverables

- Guidance on the CP System

- Monthly Report

- Final Result Report

- Video Clips and photos of each activity

• Future plan

- Expansion of the tech-culture fusion platform including other beneficiary countries

- Global expansion, collaborating with beneficiary countries

- Plan for the next periods

This document has been produced with the financial

assistance of the European Union under the Asi@Connect

Project. The contents of this project are sole responsibility

of NEXT Inc. and can under no circumstances be regarded

as reflecting the position of the European Union.

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