Aalto Fablab’s NOT-19 is one of the four teams selected to participate in the FURNISH (Fast Urban Responses for New Inclusive Spaces & Habitat) project. The goal of the project is to digitally fabricate and deploy urban elements to adapt temporary public spaces to meet the new challenges and opportunities presented by the COVID-19 crisis. […]
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Civilian service positions available at Aalto Studios
(Due to the nature of the posting, it’s in Finnish. For more information, ask us at studios@aalto.fi) Siviilipalvelukseen Aalto Studiosille (AV-assistentti, 2 paikkaa) Etsimme audiovisuaalisesta alasta kiinnostuneita siviilipalvelushenkilöitä seuraaviin tehtäviin: AV-assistentti (Aalto Studiosin kalustovuokraamo)Haemme vastuuntuntoista ja aktiivista ihmistä huolehtimaan AV-välineistä ja -tiloista Aalto Studiosissa.Aalto Studios ylläpitää studioita, kehittää ja edistää media-alan tutkimusta ja koulutusta. Se […]
Using Aalto Studios resources during the Covid-19 pandemic
Starting from May 21st 2020, Aalto Studios facilities will open in a controlled manner, with various restrictions and processes in place.
DI-KI – a major project in digital literature begins
Nuoren Voiman Liitto, a Finnish literary society, in partnership with ELKE, Aalto Studios, The Master’s Programme in Writing at University of Arts and Nokturno has received funding for a large scale digital literature project. The Finnish Cultural Foundation awarded a grant for the DI-KI – project to raise awareness of digital literature for both the […]
Aalto Studios Open Call grants funding and resources to three projects
Panorama depicting the Tom of Finland room in The Tom House. Photo: Márton Jelinkó The Aalto Studios Open Call in co-operation with AVEK, The Promotion Center for Audiovisual Culture, has granted funding and resourcing for three extended reality themed projects. ”The House of Tom” produced by the studio Donkey Hotel receives 6000 € of AVEK […]
Connecting the Dots: an AI Exhibition
This exploration of science and art in the world of artificial intelligence, organized by the Finnish Centre for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) and Aalto Digi Platform, was on display in the Dipoli exhibition space from Nov 27th 2019 to Jan 15th 2020. The web site at https://connecting-dots.aalto.fi describes the works in detail and is one of […]
Master your local Makerspace – Join Fab Academy 2020 at the Aalto Fablab
Have you seen them? They are growing in numbers all around the world; spaces for making (almost) anything using computer aided design, digital fabrication, electronics and programming. There might be one in your neighborhood, or in your organization. Whether you’re a user or a manager of a makerspace, there’s always so much to learn. What […]
Materiaalit valloillaan – Materials in Full Power
At the Aalto Studios Gallery, a new exhibition from the costume design students at the Department of Film Television and Scenography. Materials as Expressions in Costume Design Material plays a role in the costume design when building up a role for the actor or actress. The materials in a costume have visual and narrative roles […]
ELO 60 Costume Exhibition
The study and research of Costume Design at Aalto University explores the creation, production and function of costume in all areas of the performing arts and in mediated storytelling. As the Department of Film, Television and Scenography (ELO) celebrates it’s 60th birthday, this exhibition in the Väre Main Lobby highlights a collection of works from […]
Games and Virtual Reality in Performing Arts – Minor Programme Application Open
Aalto Studios is happy to provide a wide range of our facilities for this ambitious, interdisciplinary minor programme arranged by departments at both Aalto University and the University of Arts. The application time for exchange students is 15.9-15.10.2019 so there’s still a few days to act. Find out how at: https://www.aalto.fi/en/news/games-and-virtual-reality-in-performing-arts-gvripa-minor-apply-now For any questions on the […]
Motion Capture Demo Day
Our high end, Hollywood quality motion capture facility at Roihupelto Studios is available to all Aalto University as part of the Aalto Studios resource buffet. Come join us for an open Motion Capture Demo Day, where you get a chance to talk with our experts and find ways to use this Motion Analysis based technology as […]
Glue Workshop – a customizable platform for collaboration
You’ve heard about using extended reality for collaboration. Meetings, working together over long distances, experiencing shared spaces. But how exactly do you do that? We’re hosting a workshop on Glue, a platform for virtual face-to-face collaborations in custom environments, on a variety of hardware platforms, such as VR, AR, mobile, and desktop. Matti Pouhakka from Fake […]
ERASMUS+ funding for FABLABs – New Technologies in Adult Education
The Aalto Fablab here at Aalto Studios is a partner in a new project “FABLABs – New Technologies in Adult Education”, joining Fablab peers from Poland, France, Portugal and Iceland. Coordination is handled by Warsztaty Kultury W Lublinie in Poland, the two year effort starting in November 2019 supported by funding from the Erasmus+ programme. […]
ANIMAL CHARMS at Aalto Studios Gallery curated by Daata Editions
ANIMAL CHARMS consists of newly commissioned artworks by Ollie Dook, Jakob Kudsk Steensen and Puck Verkade. The films, each in their own way, deal with themes of evolution, extinction, preservation and new alternatively reconstructed realities where the boundaries between animal and human are blurred as part of the contemporary experience.
24 Days of December
Here’s a little thing to lighten up the dark December days on campus! A daily discovery awaits the fastest and firstest person to figure out our daily clue posted on Instagram at 9.00 in the morning. Here’s how to participate We post a clue in our Instagram feed at 9.00. You can follow us at […]
Communications Trainee Fall 2018
We are looking to hire a communications trainee for Aalto Studios, the new Media Centre at Aalto University, for this autumn. The position is well suited for communications and media students looking for industry placement as part of their studies. The job consists of creating written material and taking photos for use in our day-to-day […]
Multi-Camera Studios Grand Opening!
Where do you find the best picture quality for real time production in Finland? Our Multi-Camera Studio in Roihupelto, that’s where! It’s equipped with four Arri Amira UHD cameras for shooting and recording multi-camera productions in UHD resolution. It comes with a separate control room, enabling live mixing with a Blackmagic Atem 4K mixer and […]
Espoo Mini Maker Faire Coming Up!
Final preparations, posters printing as our Fablab is participating in the Espoo Mini Maker Faire this weekend 13.-14.10 at Iso Omena in Espoo. From their site: “Espoo Mini Maker Faire is a family-friendly festival of science, art and technology. Maker Faires bring together hobbyists, engineers, hackers, artists, students and enthusiasts of all ages. A maker […]
Sivari (Civilian Service) AV Assistant Position Open
We have a job position open for a person looking to fulfil their non-military service duties, working with our audiovisual equipment and facilities.
Get in on VR/AR/MR. Free meetup event by FIVR at Microsoft Flux.
Our friends at the Finnish Virtual Reality Association FIVR still have free tickets for their June 20th meetup at Microsoft Flux. If you want to get in on the local VR/AR/MR/XR (etc) scene, this is a great place to start. Talks, snacks, drinks and demos with a headset on. A perfect summer’s day. Learn more […]
Otakaari 7 main entrance closes for renovations
The first round of modernizing our entry floor restaurant and event area at Otakaari 7 is nearing completion. Starting Monday June 12th, we’ll start work at the gallery and open workspace lobby area. By end of August, we should be all done. Our main entrance and lobby at Otakaari 7B will be closed from Jun […]
Aalto Studios announces major investment in Avid solutions
We are happy to announce some considerable upgrades to our high end audiovisual post production facilities here at Aalto Studios. These include an Avid NEXIS® | E2 system, Avid Pro Tools® | S6 mixing consoles and more. From the press release by Avid: “We are very pleased to continue our successful relationship with Aalto Studios,” […]
Communications Trainee Wanted
We are looking to hire a communications trainee for Aalto Studios, the new Media Centre at Aalto University. The position is well suited for communications and media students looking for industry placement as part of their studies.
A Quiet Launch for the Web Site
We’re quietly starting to turn on the lights on our web site, rolling out new content piece by piece. In anticipation of the grand opening of our temporary Otakaari 7 spaces in September, this site will introduce our resources and initiatives in detail before that. When the autumn term at Aalto University kicks off, we’ll […]
Summer Renovation 2017
Starting Monday April 3rd, our 2017 summer renovation round at Otakaari 7 begins in the ground floor. In the first round, we’ll remove the ceiling paneling from the cafeteria side and start work on a row of offices, converting them to the Web Studio, Virtual Reality Lab and a Meeting Room. By the end of […]
Harald Herlin Learning Centre joins Aalto Takeout
Aalto Takeout, the centralized equipment lending service developed at Aalto Studios originally to manage our own equipment, adds a new member location. We welcome the Harald Herlin Learning Centre, who will be adding iPads and other resources for pickup at the info desk.
Virtual reality is virtually here
Our Academic Director at Aalto Studios, professor Aleksi Bardy wrote an article on Virtual Reality and Aalto Studios for the Aalto University Magazine. “At Aalto University, VR is being explored in numerous settings, and aficionados can be found in nearly everywhere. Researchers and students are keenly exploring, for example, virtual auditory environments, VR instruments, VR […]