Motion Capture Studio

Shop Operations & Holiday Hours

• During the first Weekend of School, the photography studios will close early at 5 p.m. There will be one single, extended slot for every studio that begins at 11 a.m.
• During Labor Day Weekend, the ERC will be closed Saturday, September 5th through Monday, September 7th.
• Our regular hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.

Orientations for the space are offered throughout the semester in a limited time frame.

Please refer to the embedded Google calendar below to register an orientation. Under the desired calendar date, select ‘more details’ to access the form. Should you need an alternative date, you may reach out to us directly by email to inquire about additional orientations.

Students must also complete the Photography & Media Resources agreement form.

Students wishing to use the Motion Capture Studio can check in or book a reservation with the stationed technicians at the Equipment Resource Center (ERC) in N001 of 66 Fifth Avenue. Reservations can only be made in-person and may be booked once per calendar week and up to two calendar weeks in advance. Walk-ins are welcomed while there’s occupancy.

Students must complete the Motion Capture Studio orientation in order to access and reserve the space. The orientation does not teach students how to employ processes beyond the foundational capture techniques.

Please Note: At any moment, access may be limited to students enrolled in certain classes who require motion capture and advanced photographic systems. Students who aren’t oriented to use the studio and are looking for a studio experience are encouraged to visit the ERC to checkout mobile background studio and lighting kits. Studio kits include background stands and the choice of a white, black, or grey backdrop.

The Still Picture & Motion Capture Studio is equipped with an OptiTrack mo-cap system. The studio allows for a range of digital production including virtual, augmented, and mixed reality, video game design, digital animation, dynamic projection mapping, data visualization, live performance, and photography.

Additionally, included is photographic equipment like a retractable 12′ wide seamless background holder and base grip equipment. Additional photographic equipment is available to students who’ve completed the proper prerequisite courses.