DreamLab
A creative technology innovation space offering support for prototyping, testing and the development of early stage R&D ideas for businesses.
Supporting and incubating a community of creative pioneers, companies, artists, designers, creatives, technologists and programmers with regular events open to everyone.
About DreamLab
DreamLab is an innovation facility at MediaCity that gives companies and individuals support in the development of new ideas, products, services, and processes in creative industries.
Our mission is to empower businesses to work with cutting-edge and advanced media production technologies, including Spatial Computing, XR/AR/VR, Virtual Production, Games Engines, Simulation and Generative AI. Pushing the boundaries of what is possible across film, television, games, visual design, music, sound, immersive, literature, design, fashion, architecture and interactive media.
Through cutting-edge research, business support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and hands-on learning, we empower companies, designers, creatives, technologists and innovators to harness the power of emerging tech, fostering a community that thrives on curiosity, creativity, and possibility.
Our team and associates are leaders pushing the boundaries of innovative technology.
Team
DreamLab has a core team of creative technologists covering a wide range of disciplines. From advanced media production, games, film, animation, TV, interactive media, immersive installations, XR (AR/VR).
Featuring: Pete Woodbridge John O’Hare
Associates: Roger McKinley, Steve Moyler, Brad Harris, Kriss Dunk, David Tully
Technical Artists: Arpana Nandakumar, Jing Li, Daniel Maktabi
Optitrack System
Apple Pro Vision Headset
Blackmagic Camera
Lighting Equipment
Meta Quest 3 Headset
Our Space
DreamLab offers technical artists and support across a wide range of disciplines:
- Games Engine Art and Development
- XR/AR/VR
- UX and Interaction Design
- AI Workflows
- Immersive Experiences (ie projection mapping)
- Tech Integrations
- Interactive Media
- Sensor based media
- Software Development and Deployment
- Data Visualisation
- Exploring new content workflows across Film, TV, Animation, Music and Brand experiences.
A lab space for exploring and testing new ideas and processes, with access to:
- A suite of real time game engine software: Unreal Engine/Unity/Maya
- Omniverse
- Localised AI
- Motion Capture
- Tracking and sensor equipment
- Meta Quest Headsets
- Blackmagic Camera
Book the DreamLab // Work with Us
Got an idea for an innovation project you want to discuss? Need a dedicated test space?
Talk to us about booking the lab and team to test, develop or experiment with your ideas. This is ideal for SME’s who might want to test the water with new technology.
Email: dreamlabbookings@gmail.com with a brief description of your project or idea, what technology you might need and when you’re looking to book the space or complete the form below.