USC School of Cinematic Arts
The Next Generation of Immersive Creators
Virtual Reality · Augmented Reality · XR · Immersive · Projection Mapping
Our Mission
Through our hub in the School of Cinematic Arts, we connect students, staff and faculty from across USC to research, develop and deliver the immersive media of tomorrow.
The Ganek Immersive Studio is a state-of-the-art research and creative development studio within the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California. We develop original content within the realms of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, XR, and Immersive Interactive Experiences.
USC · School of Cinematic Arts
Building Virtual Worlds
A state-of-the-art research and creative development studio pushing the boundaries of immersive cinema and training the filmmakers who will shape its future.
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Production Formats
Format 01
180° Live-Action
Students train on stereoscopic camera systems and produce short immersive films using the Ganek Studio’s bespoke production and post-production workflow.
Format 02
Animated
Students develop non-interactive animated projects made in a variety of software such as Unreal Engine, Houdini, Blender, and more.
Format 03
Interactive / Real-Time
Students pull together larger teams and use cutting-edge real-time engines to ideate, iterate and create interactive experiences and immersive games.
Latest Work
Studio Projects
Research & Development
A.I. Animation
AI · Splats · Pointclouds · Photogrammetry — exploring the frontier of real-time volumetric content creation.
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