MKSL Innovation Lab & Multimedia Commons
The Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Lab boasts cutting-edge virtual production technology used in top-tier film productions, including Hollywood movies and Netflix series.
Equipped with Disguise servers, camera tracking systems, the NewTek TriCaster suite, and other advanced tools, the lab facilitates the creation of innovative virtual production projects.
Three seasoned technicians oversee daily operations, maintenance, administration, and workshops, catering to various projects such as teaching and learning initiatives and school promotional videos.
Equipment and Technology
Disguise is a cutting-edge platform for real-time visual effects, supporting Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Augmented Reality (AR) alongside 3D software like Unreal Engine.
Ideal for live performances, concerts, broadcasting, and film production, it integrates seamlessly with hardware devices for efficient rehearsals and immersive visual effects.
Disguise server MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-Disguise VX 2 +
-Disguise RX III
The platform offers advanced real-time broadcast-quality background removal technology for highly realistic visuals when paired with on-site lighting. It provides diverse virtual scenes and customizable text modules, catering to various needs.
Users can easily adjust elements and benefit from real-time color removal background tracking for seamless integration of live elements. The platform supports simultaneous live broadcasts across multiple websites with Multi View capabilities for flexible split-screen monitoring, ensuring effective content presentation.
Tricaster product that MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-Tricaster TC1Pro
-NC2 IO (two in total)
The setup includes a wide LED screen wall measuring 7 meters in width and 4 meters in height, with a high refresh rate and fine pixel pitch of 1.95 millimeters, resulting in a resolution of 3,584 by 2,045 pixels – perfect for high-quality visuals and virtual production.
The screen's high scan rate and pixel density enable cameras to capture accurate images. This large, high-resolution LED wall is tailored for projecting digital backgrounds and creating real-time visual effects, enhancing dynamic subject interaction and overall immersion.
LED model that MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-BKB195 Showho LED
The Sony FX9 excels in virtual production with its 6K shooting capability, delivering detailed images and vibrant colors for realistic digital backgrounds. Its seamless integration via genlock ensures precise synchronization for multi-camera setups. The camera's Fast Hybrid autofocus system tracks subjects in virtual settings, while its stabilization technology guarantees smooth footage. With a full-frame sensor for enhanced depth of field and low-light performance, filmmakers can create visually striking content efficiently.
Camera that MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-Sony PXW- FX9
-Fujinon MK 18-55mm T2.9 Cinema lens
The Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Lab features the Red Spy 3.0 optical camera tracking system from Stype, which accurately transcodes camera data to enable real-time rendering and compositing in the Disguise system and Unreal Engine. This technology facilitates immersive interactive production and serves as a reference for animation and green screen production.
Model that MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-Stype Red Spy 3.0
The Martin Ka Shing Lee Innovation Lab features 12 panel light fixtures and 6 Fresnel LED fixtures, offering comprehensive lighting support for professional production. Controlled via an ETC lighting panel using DMX signals from the control room, these fixtures allow for programmable effects and customizations to enhance the production experience.
Additionally, the venue boasts a professional audio system with 4 wireless microphones and a dedicated console, ideal for teaching, learning activities, and recording sessions, ensuring high-quality sound capture for all events.
Audio / Lighting equipment that MKSL innovation lab deployed:
-Yamaha DM3 digital console
-Sennheiser MKE 2 (beige EW)
-Sennheiser SK 500 G4 Aw+
-Neumann KH 80 DSP A G UK
-AKG MKII-271
-LITEPANELS Astra 6X Bi-Color LED Panel
-LITEPANELS Studio X2 Bi-Color 60W LED Fresnel
-ETC ColorSource20
