Multimedia Production Studio

The Multimedia Production Studio is a self-service studio in support of multimedia contents creation such as 360 virtual tour and animated video.

The studio is equipped with a Live Animation System and a 17-point full body-motion tracker suit to puppet the motion of virtual character. The system can preview the motion of animated virtual character in real-time. The exported animated video can be embedded with Chormakey background which can be keyed with different elements. It is also equipped with a lightbox for taking still-life photos.

Application Software includes:

  • 3DVista Virtual Tour Pro
  • 3DVista Stitcher
  • Agisoft Metashape
  • Vroid Studio
  • VSeeFace
  • ThreeDPoseTracker
  • Live Animation System
  • Open Broadcasting Software (OBS) Studio

Location

L303e, 3/F North Wing (Near staircase No. 1)
Multimedia Production Studio

Help

  • Technical Support Desk (4/F North Wing or Tel: 2766-6909)
  • Facilities detail, guides & tutorials for using the studio click here.

Booking Policy

Eligible users:

PolyU students and staff, except students leading to no award.

Rules:

  • 2-hour per session are available for booking from Monday to Friday (except public holidays).
  • Eligible user can have a maximum of 1 booking session per day.
  • Booking can be made 3 days in advance on iBooking.
  • The user who booked the studio is required to swipe his/her card first and followed by the two other eligible users. The check-in will fail if not all three eligible users swipe their cards or the cards are not swiped in the correct order mentioned above.
  • The booking will be cancelled and released to other users if users do not check in the studio within the 10 minutes after the booking session starts.

*First-time-user of Live Animation System is encouraged to book a consultation service before using the studio.

Points to Note

  • No food or beverages are allowed in the studio.
  • All equipment is for use inside the studio only.
  • Never leave the equipment unattended or in an unlocked studio door.
  • Equipment failure/damage/loss must be reported immediately to the Technical Support Desk. If it is determined that the damage or parts missing is due to misuse or negligence, the user will assume full financial responsibility for the costs of repair, labor, replacement parts, etc.
  • Do not alter, disconnect, or change the cables, connections, wiring, or set-ups of the equipment in the studio without prior knowledge and approval.
  • Do not attempt to alter the lighting system, including tuning, hanging, focusing of lights and wiring.
  • Props with sharp blades or edges, flammable materials or liquid, toxic chemical, smoke or simulated fog in the studio is strictly prohibited.
  • Before leaving the studio, user must make sure they have saved their media files in their own storage devices. Work, which is stored in the computer will be deleted immediately when the computer is turned off. There is no way for files to be recovered once they have been deleted.
  • Library staff have the right to enter the studio for inspection during users’ reserved session when needed.