A world-class experimental studio designed to host cutting-edge collaborative research and development (R&D).

The Sheds offers 349² of professional studio space for experimental production, including volumetric and motion capture as well as 2D and 3D filming with green, blue, white and black cycloramas.

The studio offers exceptional acoustics for all types of productions. A virtual production stage is configurable to offer state-of-the-art filming facilities in addition to complimentary pre and post-production pipelines for extended reality productions. Funded by MyWorld.

  • 220m² active area
  • 6 meters from floor to bottom of ceiling beams
  • 349² total floor area
  • Multicamera live studio. — 9m x 3 .5m LED Virtual Production stage
  • 28 camera Vicon motion capture system
  • 10 camera Condense Reality volumetric capture system
  • Studio control via a separate production gallery and audio control room
  • Flexible lighting control via VP lighting controller, Vision Gallery or portable floor operated devices
  • 8 x Studio X5 Bi-Colour 200W LED Fresnel
  • 50 x Gemini 1×1 Hard RGBWW LED Panel
  • Sound stage for professional audio recording
  • Range of high quality camera equipment available for use including:
    • Red V Raptor.
    • Arri Alexa mini LF.
    • Sony Venice 2.
    • Phantom 4K GS.
    • Canon ML105 for low light use.

Contact: Elana Campbell – Elana.Campbell@bristol.ac.uk