A unique digital media production facility supporting the
Future of Experience
The first digital production facility of its kind in Europe offering virtual production, 3D scanning, motion capture and sound recording is in Gateshead.
Unique digital production facility supporting the
Future of Experience
The first digital production facility of its kind in Europe offering 3D scanning, motion capture and sound recording is in Gateshead.
Providing 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.
Multi-use studio with cutting-edge production tech made accessible.
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.
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.
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.
Run end-to-end projects giving students access to industry experience and real world technology.
Game Developers
Enhance traditional games development with virtual production to unlock next level content.
Researchers
Run tests and experiment with our kit to advance how we think about technology.
Film Makers
Access the latest content production methods to push creative boundaries in your filmmaking.
Creators
Further your creative journey with support and access to the future of cutting-edge tech.
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And more
New to virtual production? Understand and explore how it works, all under one roof!
Laīna Linkeviča
With the specialised help provided by PROTO staff, the capabilities of their equipment and their spacious industry standard facilities...having access to PROTO was otherworldly.
Erin Dickson
The PROTO staff are as, if not more, valuable than the equipment itself in terms of their continuing encouragement of artists expanding their use of digital tools.
Proto users focus on exploring boundaries, reinventing their crafts and shaping the future of their industries
Take a look at the case studies below (more coming soon).
MA Digital and Immersive Arts – Northumbria University
We are proud to be a part of Northumbria University’s MA in Digital and Immersive Arts which will provide graduates with the skills required to work in the creative industries using virtual and immersive technology, allow students to use the Advanced Media Production facilities at PROTO to build their portfolio and provide access to a large network of contacts.
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