“It would be great if the North East had a regional studio that offers virtual production”. Well…..now we do! PROTO is proud and very excited to bring you our brand-new Advanced Media Production studio located in Gateshead! Following recent investment from Digital Catapult, our studio now features a cutting-edge virtual production studio with a large, curved LED wall operated by our technical partners TARGET3D Ltd | The Mechanics Behind Creativity. Virtual production is one of the most important innovations since digital cameras replaced traditional film stock. It is being used for all kinds of content creation and it’s changing production processes forever. We continue to offer additional services which include: PERFORMANCE CAPTURE - Our stage is not only perfect for animation and VFX but also provides innovative tracking solutions for virtual reality, training and simulation, hologram creation and movement sciences. 3D SCANNING - Our state-of-the-art photogrammetry stage is used to scan and capture characters and large items. Our stage uses 120 cameras to shoot 3D images of bodies, faces and heads creating photorealistic digital characters for games, immersive experiences and beyond. IMMERSIVE LAB - Established by Digital Catapult NETV, the Immersive Lab (one of only four in the UK) offers companies access to the very best hardware and innovative software across AR, VR and mixed-reality. We can provide access to previously unattainable leading-edge facilities and expertise and is a space to support educators, practitioners, and innovators to define the future of art and entertainment. We are open for bookings! Get in touch with the team to arrange a visit and to explore your ideas! Sophie Craggs Alex Cook Luke E. Gavin Vaughan Ashmita Randhawa, DPhil David Dunn Jill McKinney #virtualproduction #mocap #performancecapture #VP #immersive #immersivetechnology #immersivelab #gamesengine #immersivetech
PROTO
IT Services and IT Consulting
Gateshead, England 715 followers
The first digital production facility of its kind in Europe offering virtual production, 3D scanning, motion capture
About us
The first digital production facility of its kind in Europe offering virtual production, 3D scanning, motion capture and sound recording in the North East and provides access to previously unattainable leading-edge facilities and expertise, PROTO is a space to support educators, practitioners and innovators to define the future of art and entertainment. VIRTUAL PRODUCTION LED VOLUME - operated by Target3D, supported and funded by Digital Catapult and InnovateUK. OPTICAL MOTION CAPTURE & PHOTOGRAMMETRY - Our stage is not only perfect for animation and VFX but also provides innovative tracking solutions for virtual reality, training and simulation, hologram creation and movement sciences. 3D SCANNING - Our state-of-the-art photogrammetry stage is used to scan and capture characters and large items. Our stage uses 120 cameras to shoot 3D images of bodies, faces and heads creating photorealistic digital characters for games, immersive experiences and beyond. IMMERSIVE LAB - Established by Digital Catapult NETV, the Immersive Lab (one of only four in the UK) offers companies access to the very best hardware and innovative software across AR, VR and mixed-reality. PROTO is part of Advanced Media Production which is a combined capability of two research and innovation studios connected via a high speed private network. If you have a project in mind, contact our team for an initial chat about how we can help.
- Website
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http://www.proto.co.uk
External link for PROTO
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Gateshead, England
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2018
- Specialties
- Virtual Production, Film & TV, Immersive Technology, VR & AR, Motion Capture, 3D Scanning, Advanced Media Production, and Photogrammetry
Locations
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Abbots Hill
Baltic Quarter
Gateshead, England NE8 3, GB
Employees at PROTO
Updates
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There’s still time to book your place at the Advanced Media Production PROTO Immersive Technology Academic Mixer. Introducing our amazing speakers: Dr Steve Gibson, Associate Professor, Innovative Digital Media, Northumbria University Deni Chambers, Director of Curriculum and Skills. Gateshead College Ryan Mercier, Producer, Performance Consultant and Curriculum Developer, Target3D Wednesday, 2nd October, 6PM at PROTO. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/egct5C3b #AdvancedMediaProduction #academic #networking Target3D Ltd | The Mechanics Behind Creativity Digital Catapult
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New immersive technology scale-up programme! Get prepared for investment via tailored workshops and mentoring, unique access to industry forecasts from UK leading immersive technology experts. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAUeF7-9 #Immersive #ImmexCity #CreativeUK
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The team at Advanced Media Production is delighted to welcome academics from the North East and beyond to our 4th mixer, this time at PROTO! Join us for insightful talks from our partners, a live motion capture and virtual production demo and the opportunity to network over pizza and refreshments. 📍 Advanced Media Production PROTO 📍 Wed, 2 Oct 2024, 18:00 📍 Academic staff only (including non-teaching) Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/eT8NspMG #AdvancedMediaProduction #Networking
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Digital Catapults second Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) is now open for applications. Find out more information and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dJ3GRrCK. #quantum #innovation
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Motion Capture Performance Workshops are now available at Advanced Media Production PROTO 🎭 🎥 This is for actors and performers looking to enter the motion capture industry. 🎥 We will teach you the basics of mocap technology and help to refine your performance for the digital world. 🎥 PROTOs commercial motion capture and virtual production stage is the perfect place to learn with experienced studio professionals and industry experts. Date: 1st October to 2nd October, 2024 (2-day course) Time: 10AM to 4:30PM Place: PROTO, Abbott's Hill, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead NE8 3DF Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/ejuc2j4B Target3D Ltd | The Mechanics Behind Creativity #motioncapture #acting #upskill
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Digital Catapult's second Quantum Technology Access Programme (QTAP) is now open for applications. Find out more information and apply now: https://lnkd.in/dJ3GRrCK. #quantum #innovation
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This week, Brompton Technology Limited have been holding training sessions in the studio for those looking to gain the knowledge and confidence to work with LED processing features that will help achieve optimum levels of image quality from LED panels and improve workflows.