Overview
Futures Studio is a facility to support companies with R&D projects to push beyond standard production and experiment with new creative technologies. The focus should be on developing innovative ideas - such as prototypes, tools, or workflows - within areas like film, TV, games, performance, or immersive media, typically at early to mid stages of development.
Production types
Virtual or mixed reality development3D scanningVirtual productionPost-productionLightingSpatial sound productionRehearsal/studio spaceMovement trackingOn-site exhibition/performance to audiences
Who can use this facility
Small groups of creativesMicro-businessesSMEsLarge companies/organisations
Support model
Funded opportunitiesSpecialist training in use of facilities (free or bursary-supported)Specialist training in use of facilities (fee paid by participant)Wet hire (with on-site technical support)
Accessibility
Getting here
Bus/coach stop within 1km
Cycle parkingAccessible car parkingDrop-off/pick-up zoneStandard car parking
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Entrance
Power-assisted entrance: Yes
Staffed during opening hours: Yes
Inside the facility
Continuous flat access to all equipmentWheelchair-width access to all equipmentGender-inclusive toiletsChanging places toilet and facilitiesAccessible toiletsVisual emergency alarm alternativesHigh-visibility flooring/stepsAccessible kitchen facilitiesAdaptive lighting
Service animals
Service animals allowed: Yes
Outside toileting spaceDrinking water
Contact
storyfutures@rhul.ac.uk