The Giver of Names: Documentary Collection

Technical details and hardware

This equipment list and manuals capture the specific hardware used in this particular installation.

Computer:
Model: Apple iMac (2006)
Processor: 2.16Ghz Intel Core 2 duo
Specifications: 2 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Monitor: 24 inch diagonal display
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#iMac

Software:
Vision system: Various video drivers & image processors
Language management: Database driven
Artificial intelligence: Proprietary source code created by the artist

Sound system:
Amplifier
Speakers

Closed circuit video camera:
Model: National Electronics CCD DSP color camera
Manual control for: Focus, Gain Control, Iris, Color
Lens: Varifocal 25mm

Video projector:
Model: Sony VPL-PX32
Brightness (Lumens): 3500 ANSI
Contrast: 700:1
Size (inches) (HxWxD): 4.6 x 16.6 x 12.5
Lens Zoom: 1.25:1
Native Resolution: 1024 x 768
Max Resolution: 1600 x 1200
http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/product/VPL-PX32

Pedestal lighting:
Model: Littlite® 6" BNC
Type: 12V (AC) Tungsten-Halogen
Fixture: 6” Gooseneck
http://www.littlite.com/

Installation instructions:
David Rokeby, The Giver of Names Manual, 2008 (PDF files, 3MB)