CoSTAR Live Lab

Overview

Live Lab is a state-of-the-art R&D facility for the UK’s creative industries, developing cutting-edge technology solutions to revolutionise live performance experiences.

Production types

Augmented reality development
Virtual or mixed reality development
Volumetric capture
Facial performance capture
Motion capture
Hand and finger tracking
Haptic feedback
Virtual production
Post-production
3D scanning
Movement tracking
360-degree film
Lighting
Spatial sound production
Stereo sound/music production
Rehearsal/studio space
Live streaming
On-site exhibition/performance to audiences
Animation
Networked performance

Who can use this facility

Individual creatives
Small groups of creatives
Micro-businesses
SMEs
Large companies/organisations
International companies/organisations

Support model

Wet hire (with on-site technical support)
Dry hire (without on-site technical support)
Funded opportunities
Specialist training in use of facilities (free or bursary-supported)
Specialist training in use of facilities (fee paid by participant)
Residency programme

Accessibility

Getting here

Train station within 1km

Accessible car parking
Drop-off/pick-up zone
Standard car parking

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Entrance

Power-assisted entrance: Yes

Staffed during opening hours: Yes

Inside the facility

Continuous flat access to all equipment
Wheelchair-width access to all equipment
Gender-inclusive toilets
Accessible toilets
Visual emergency alarm alternatives
High-visibility and/or large print signage
Accessible kitchen facilities
Adaptive lighting

Service animals

Service animals allowed: Yes

Drinking water

Access enquiries

costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk

Contact

costarlivelab-admin@york.ac.uk

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