Labs & Studios

Covering almost 450 m², the hall in Salzburg Schallmoos offers students from the Creative Technologies department ideal conditions for realising their creative film projects.

Equipment:

• Professional-quality ARRI Cine cameras
• Powerful film lights and modern LED lighting systems
• Professional camera and movement systems such as dollies, camera cranes, Steadicams and Easy Rigs
• Motorised truss system for flexible lighting and camera movements
• Electronic locking system with 24/7 access
• Drive-in temporary storage for equipment for outdoor shoots
• Meeting rooms and production offices
• Kitchen for catering to film crews
• Make-up room for actors
• Workshop for set construction

The cinema offers Dolby Atmos sound, which uses special speakers to create immersive 3D sound and bring every scene to life – ideal for film screenings, presentations and screening events.

The Colour Grading Lab offers students the opportunity to professionally edit and optimise image material. Using state-of-the-art software (DaVinci Resolve) and high-resolution monitors, colour corrections can be carried out precisely and creative looks developed.

The CT Studio combines state-of-the-art technology for motion capture, VFX, virtual production and photography.

• Motion & performance capture: Multiple capture systems, including OptiTrack with 18 cameras (14 high-speed overhead, 4 high-resolution ground-based), operated via two high-end workstations for real-time capturing and Unreal Engine output, Rokoko capturing suits with Pro Gloves, and an AI-based GoPro capture system.
• VFX Greenscreen Lab: Greenscreen area (8 m × 7 m × 4.5 m) with optical camera tracking for virtual productions (icVFX).
• Multi-projection test bed: Three projectors on three 5 m diagonal screens, supported by a high-end workstation for complex visualisations.
• Photography: Softbox lighting for professional shots.

Equipment

• 3 high-end graphics workstations
• 3 projectors with 7000 ANSI lumens
• 18 OptiTrack cameras
• 8 OptiTrack suits in sizes S–XL
• 2 Rokoko Smart Suit Pro II, 1 Rokoko Coil Pro, 2 Rokoko Smart Gloves, 1 Rokoko Headrig
• 1 Stretchsense Fidelity Gloves
• 6 GoPro cameras
• Various camera systems (ARRI, Canon, Sony)
• 1 Faceware Headrig

Software

• Unreal Engine
• Houdini
• Motive
• Rokoko Studio
• Handengine
• Captury
• move.ai
   

The 3D Lab offers students extensive opportunities for creating, editing and presenting 3D content. With screening functionality via a 100‘ HDR TV, a 150’ projection screen and 4K projection, projects can be viewed and evaluated in the highest quality. The lab is actively used in 3D content generation classes and is part of the render farm for computationally intensive tasks.

Equipment

• 26 HP Z4 G5 workstations with RTX 4070i (16 GB VRAM), Intel 2455X 12-core processor, 96 GB RAM and 4 TB storage
• 100‘ HDR TV, 150’ projection screen, 4K projection

Software

• SideFX Houdini, Unreal Engine, Unity 3D
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Arnold
• Foundry NUKE, Blender, Pixar RenderMan
• Maxon ONE (ZBrush, Redshift, Cinema 4D), Marvelous Designer
• Cascadeur, JangaFX EmberGen & LiquidGen, Touch Designer, Royal Render
• ComfyUI, automatic1111
• DaVinci Resolve Studio, AVID Media Composer
• Cargo for Kitbash, Microsoft Visual Studio

The VFX/3D Lab offers students comprehensive opportunities for 3D modelling, animation and visual effects. With screening functionality via a 100‘ HDR TV, a 130’ projection screen and 4K projection, projects can be presented in the highest quality. The lab is used in 3D modelling, animation and VFX courses and is part of the render farm for computationally intensive tasks.

Equipment

• 1 HP Z4 G5 high-end simulation workstation with Quadro A6000 (96 GB VRAM), Intel Xeon W5-2565X 18-core processor, 256 GB RAM, 10 TB storage
• 21 HP Z4 G5 workstations with RTX 4070i (16 GB VRAM), Intel 2455X 12-core processor, 96 GB RAM, 4 TB storage
• 100‘ HDR TV, 130’ projection screen, 4K projection

Software

• SideFX Houdini, Unreal Engine, Unity 3D
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Autodesk Maya, Autodesk Arnold
• Foundry NUKE, Blender, Pixar RenderMan
• Maxon ONE (ZBrush, Redshift, Cinema 4D), Marvelous Designer
• Cascadeur, JangaFX EmberGen & LiquidGen, Touch Designer, Royal Render
• ComfyUI, automatic1111
• DaVinci Resolve Studio, AVID Media Composer
• Cargo for Kitbash, Microsoft Visual Studio

The Audio Lab offers 21 quiet and powerful workstations equipped with state-of-the-art DAWs and plug-ins that enable even the most demanding projects. The lab was developed in cooperation with Digital Natural Sound Michele Gaggia and supports students in music production, sound design and audio post-production.

Equipment

• 21 NI keyboards with 21 audio interfaces (192 kHz)
• Synthesizers: Octatrack, Soma, 808, 909, 303, Minimoog, 2 Doepfer modular systems, NordLead 2, Novation MiniNova, Korg Wave Synth, Yamaha VL1 physical modelling synth, VCV Rack, Sonic Pi
• Monitoring: Neumann 320

Software

• DAWs: Ableton Live Suite, Cubase, Nuendo, Pro Tools Studio & Ultimate, Reaper
• Native Instruments Collectors Edition (complete orchestras, synthesizers, all NI audio plug-ins)
• Other tools: TouchDesigner Pro, Unreal Engine, Unity, Wwise, Fmod, Max/MSP, Revive Pro, FabFilter, Serum2 Synth

The 50 m² recording studio is a Dolby Atmos 9.4.1 mixing and post-production studio from WSDG. It supports formats such as Dolby Atmos 9.1.4, ITU 5.1 and stereo mastering, enabling professional audio productions of the highest standard. The studio is complemented by a 12 m² recording booth for vocals, drums, bass and guitar, equipped with instruments, amplifiers and an extensive microphone collection.

Equipment

• Dolby Atmos 9.4.1, 5.1 and stereo monitoring: Neumann KH 420, Genelec 7380AP, 10× KH120 tops & surround monitors
• Apple Mac Studio M3 workstation, fully equipped with state-of-the-art DAWs and plug-ins
• Extensive microphone collection, including: Neumann TLM 193, 2× Neumann KM 184, 6× Rode NT5, 6× AKG C391, SM7B, EV RE20, 2× AKG 414, 4× MD421, 2× MD421 II, 3× Shure SM57, 3× SM58, Shure Beta 98, Beta 91, 3× Ribbon Mic No Hype Audio, Audix Fusion Set, 4× Sennheiser 416, AKG D12, Sennheiser 906 and more

Software

• DAWs: Pro Tools Ultimate, Ableton Live Suite, Cubase, Nuendo, Reaper
• Native Instruments Collectors Edition (full orchestra, synthesizers, all NI audio plug-ins)
• Other tools: TouchDesigner Pro, Unreal Engine, Unity, Wwise, Fmod, Max/MSP, Revive Pro, FabFilter, Serum2 Synth

The showroom covers 180 m² and offers plenty of space for creative projects. Equipped with powerful PA, UltraSubs, several HD projectors and lighting technology, the room enables immersive presentations, installations and experiments with light, sound and projection.

Equipment

• 4 Optoma HD short throw projectors, 4 Optoma HD tele projectors
• 4 Stumpfl projection screens (5 × 8 m)
• 2 motorised rig systems
• 4 HK L4000 Active Ultra Sub 18" 1200 W
• 8 HK XD12 1200 W tops
• Various light sources, strobes, haze and fog machines, DMX mixing consoles, ENTEC USB-to-DMX
• Multiple Apple Mac and PC workstations
• 2 Allen & Heath 16-channel multichannel mixing consoles

Software

• TouchDesigner, Beam, Unreal Engine

The Sound Design Lab is a 5.1 audio editing and sound design suite equipped with a quiet and powerful Mac Studio M3. With state-of-the-art DAWs and plug-ins, even the most demanding projects in the fields of sound design, mixing and audio post-production can be realised.

Equipment

• Apple Mac Studio M3
• Pro Tools Ultimate
• Extensive sound design and mixing tools

The Makerspace offers students a space for prototyping and interaction design. Equipped with 3D printers, electronic workstations, materials for physical prototypes and a test area with rig, green screen and lighting, ideas can be put into practice and tested directly.

Equipment

• 3D printers: Prusa MK3, Prusa Core One
• Sewing machine: Bruce R6000
• Embroidery machine: Brother V3
• Extensive electronics for physical prototypes (microcontrollers, sensors, motors, etc.)
• Haptic controllers
• Interaction technologies: eye tracking, EEG and more

The studio is particularly suitable for workshops in the areas of conception and design, as well as for group work. The room offers a wide range of possibilities for creative work, presentations and prototype construction.

Equipment

• Ceiling hanging system for posters
• Projector with ClickShare function, PC
• Cover scissors, sink
• Regular chairs plus homemade Enzo Mari wooden chairs
• Pinboard, baking paper roll, high tables and tables with reversible table tops (black/white) and removable table legs
• Material cabinet (key in the CT Office) with: bookbinding tools, linocut tools, acrylic paint, spray paint, spray adhesive, fineliners, markers, tapes, foam rubber, coloured paper, scissors, craft knives, brushes, glue, clips, pins, Kappa boards and much more.

The Mac Lab enables students to work on Mac computers and to print, scan, plot and further process design results. The room supports students with graphic design work, layouts and the production of print media.

Equipment

• 20 iMacs
• DIN A0+ plotter
• DIN A0 foil cutting plotter
• Adhesive foils in various colours
• Scanner and printer for A3 and A4
• Risograph DIN A3, 2-colour

Software

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Around 1,500 installed fonts
• DaVinci Resolve

Students in the department can use several rooms as co-working spaces for project and team work as well as for analogue work. The rooms offer flexible workspaces and sufficient space for creative projects. The facilities are complemented by well-equipped lounge areas for breaks.

We place great value on collaboration with industry and are proud to be an Academic Partner of Epic Games and a Side Effects Certified School. These partnerships give our students direct access to industry-standard tools and resources.