Motion Capture Studio

During the summer, access is limited to students enrolled in the Photography Masters and Pre-College programs until July 25th. We will be closed in observance of Juneteenth and Independence Day.

Orientations are available to all Parsons Students. You can sign up for an orientation by clicking on a date in the calendar at the bottom of the webpage. Make sure to click ‘more details’ on the desired orientation date to find the ‘Motion Capture Sign Up Form’.

Reservations can only be made in person at the ERC.

The Still Picture & Motion Capture Studio is equipped with an OptiTrack mo-cap system and a retractable 12′ wide seamless background holder. 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. Photographic equipment includes ProFoto strobes and base grip equipment, such as: c-stands, grip arms, umbrellas, and gray, white, and black seamless.

Please Note: Only students enrolled in certain classes will have access at this time. All students working in the space will have to go through an orientation session and a one-on-one training workshop as well as the completion of several homework assignments (with a technician) before they can book the studio. Pop-up studio kits are available for check-out to students through the ERC. The pop-up studio kit includes a background stand and the choice of a white or black backdrop. Students can additionally reserve a variety of continuous lights and full-frame DSLRs or digital mirrorless cameras.