The technique used by Robbie Cooper for Immersion is inspired by a method developed by documentary filmmaker
Errol Morris. Known as the Interrotron method, Morris used the process to interview people directly through the camera lens. A modified
autocue, the Interrotron uses a
one-way mirror to reflect an image towards the viewer whilst they gaze into the camera. Morris connected a live video feed of himself into the Interrotron so he could ask questions and the interviewee could retain direct eye contact with him, whilst expressing themselves straight to the camera and the audience. Cooper adapted this approach, plugging
video games consoles and computers into the autocue, as well as creating a studio environment which he has described as an "anti-shoot", in which the attention of subjects is diverted away from the purpose of the activity. In 2011 Cooper worked as a consultant on the
Godfrey Reggio/
Philip Glass movie "
Visitors", which used the technique extensively. ==Publications==