Has the Microsoft Kinect revolutionized art?

The transcript discusses the evolution of gesture technology, focusing on Microsoft's Kinect and its impact on digital art. It highlights the open-source development of Kinect drivers and compares Microsoft's role in art to historical benefactors like King Ludwig and Lorenzo de Medici. The text also explores the influence of corporations on art and technology, emphasizing the importance of tools provided by companies like Microsoft in advancing artistic expression.

What technological advancement did Microsoft develop that changed the way artists interact with digital media?

How did the Kinect contribute to the field of digital art according to the text?

In what ways does the text compare Microsoft to historical benefactors of the arts?

What is the significance of the Bell Labs resident artist program mentioned in the text?

What concerns does the text raise about the relationship between technology companies and artists?