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  • Self Service Studio troubleshooting checklist

    Self Service Studio troubleshooting checklist

    This document helps you check both hardware and software settings, and provides fixes for known issues. Camera not working? If the camera does not give a signal in panopto or obs, make sure that “SELFSERVICESTUDIO (CAM)” is switched on in the top right corner of the desktop behind the “NDI” button. Microphone not working? The…

  • Self Service Studio User Guide

    Self Service Studio User Guide

    This is a document in progress, illustrating the various machinery and furniture of the space, including control surfaces and the lighting. It is made public as it can be of value even in an unfinished form. The equipment in the self-service studio consists of lights, a desk microphone, speakers, two separate screens, a robot camera,…

  • Podcast Studio User Guide

    Podcast Studio User Guide

    Learn how to use the Podcast Studio to record your audio

  • Marsio Living Room

    Marsio Living Room

    An open area for working, studying and gathering over coffee

  • Project Rooms

    Project Rooms

    A set of heavy duty rooms for hosting visiting projects in the realms of art and media production. Available in late 2024.

  • ABL Measurement Rooms

    ABL Measurement Rooms

    Aalto Behavioural Laboratory monitoring and stimulus systems for behavioural and user experience studies

  • Extended Reality Studio

    Extended Reality Studio

    Production workstations and free space for XR productions and tests

  • Sound Recording

    Sound Recording

    A pair of acoustically excellent recording areas, connected to our post-production network

  • Audio Laboratory

    Audio Laboratory

    Experimental audio mixing and monitoring space, in connection with our Sound Recording rooms

  • Marsio Stage

    Marsio Stage

    The premiere event space at Aalto University, at the heart of the Otaniemi campus.

  • Marsio Cinema

    Marsio Cinema

    A full-fledged movie theatre with 150 comfortable seats, high quality 4K laser projection, a Dolby Atmos system based on Meyer speakers, and a set of Panasonic 4K cameras for streaming events. A separate speaker booth can be used for commentary and a Riedel intercom system is available for event crews. Opens in September 2024. Inquiries…

  • Experimental Studios

    Experimental Studios

    Seven rooms for heavy duty experimental projects, with industrial grade durability

  • Digital Studio

    Digital Studio

    A high end production and research facility for capturing image, sound and movement. It can be used for motion and performance capture, live-tracked multicamera productions with virtual backdrops, live shows, events and much more. Together with the MAGICS infrastructure for metaverse and extended reality research, it provides an environment for trying out ideas in a…

  • Event Studio

    Event Studio

    Can be used by itself as a black box venue, or paired up with the stage to create a contiguous 500 m² space

  • Podcast Studio

    Podcast Studio

    Comfy space for easily recording audio, with room for 4 participants

  • Biodesign Diagnostic Co-creation Workshop – focus on needs for change and improvement

    Biodesign Diagnostic Co-creation Workshop – focus on needs for change and improvement

    What is the state of bio-design now, and what could it become in the future? Join the CoCoon Workshop to develop green practices for education, featuring keynote speakers by leading experts working with innovative approaches towards the future of environmentally-sustainable creative societies. The interactive half-day workshop brings together creatives, policymakers, educators, students, and other stakeholders…

  • Aalto Takeout

    Aalto Takeout

    Aalto Takeout is a web service that lets Aalto University people find and book production resources from many providers around the campus. Schools, departments and units can join the service to make their publicly lendable resources available through a central web service. Background Takeout started at the Aalto Media Factory as a web service for booking…

  • CoCoon

    CoCoon

    The project Cocoon is a Erasmus+ Forward-lookin project that started in the beginning of 2023 and will end at the end of 2025.

  • Laura Törnroos

    Laura Törnroos

    Laura is the workshop master at Väre Takeout.

  • Lightboard Studio

    Lightboard Studio

    Create lecture videos while writing and sketching full screen, in luminous lines suspended in mid-air

  • Instructions for Speakers

    Instructions for Speakers

    The best suited for the stage are ted talk type of speakers with strong but simple visuals, interviews, and small discussions. All events should have a moderator/host. Please send your presentation before the event if you have audio or video components. The deadlines for these will come from event organizers. We need to go through…

  • Instructions for Organisers 

    Instructions for Organisers 

    In order to visualize how the Hybrid Stage works, you can think about a TV show with an onsite audience that is broadcasted to a wider online audience. You will need to think more about graphics and visuals than you might be used to and a different take on the production as a whole. Please…

  • EMIL

    EMIL

    European Media and Immersion Lab (EMIL) is an Extended Reality (XR) related network composed of four major European academic institutions, with a mission to accelerate development of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, content, services and applications. Proposals wanted EMIL invites proposals especially for areas related to the core competences of the consortium partners (please see the…

  • Takeout 2.0 User Guide

    Takeout 2.0 User Guide

    Aalto Takeout lets Aalto University people find and book production resources from many different campus locations, by many different providers. Sign in, search for what you need and book it for pick-up. Who can use it? Anyone with an Aalto University user account can sign in, and many of the resources are available without needing…

  • Course and production bookings

    Course and production bookings

    Get to know the new and old Aalto Studios facilities across the campus, then get in touch with us for planning your courses

  • Panel Discussion

    Panel Discussion

    In order to visualize how the Hybrid Stage works, you can think about a TV show with an onsite audience that is broadcasted to a wider online audience. In this context a panel discussion, or simply a panel, involves a group of max 4 people gathered to discuss a topic in front of an audience,…

  • Aalto Digital Creatives

    Aalto Digital Creatives

    Aalto Digital Creatives pre-incubator program aims to help creative industry students, researchers and practitioners on their path towards entrepreneurship. The Aalto Digital Creatives program is supported by the City of Helsinki and it’s part of Helsinki-based higher education institutions’ campus incubators network. The program is coordinated by Aalto Startup Center and Aalto Studios. For more…

  • MAGICS

    MAGICS

    MAGICS is an infrastructure and a community for practicing cutting-edge science and art related to socially sustainable digitalization and virtualization, aiming to enable a digital society where the betterment of human well-being is the central goal. MAGICS is a joint effort of six Finnish universities – Aalto University, Tampere University, University of the Arts Helsinki,…

  • A Pod Quickstart Video Guide

    A Pod Quickstart Video Guide

    Get a tour of the A Pod before you begin. User guides Related items

  • Creative Technologies

    Creative Technologies

    Participate onsite in Marsio, or watch the seminar (in Finnish) online on 26 September 2024. Miten tekoäly muuttaa musiikkia? Hybrid event in Finnish 26 Sept 2024 16.30-18.00 At the panel discussion held at Aalto University, we will delve deep into how artificial intelligence is changing the music world. The panel, composed of music and technology…

  • Visualization Hub

    Visualization Hub

    Bring in a group of people for a shared immersive audiovisual experience. The Visualization Hub features a 6 m (⌀) cylindrical projection area, with a 2.2 m high screen and a 9.1 channel audio system. The technology from Igloo Vision allows for a 360° experience from a variety of sources. Attach a laptop, use our…

  • Hybrid Stage

    Hybrid Stage

    A hybrid is a simultaneous on-site and online event experience. It works just like a TV studio, but for streaming. The biggest difference to any other event space on campus on the Hybrid stage we think online first and see the event as an audiovisual production. As one of the developments taking us closer to…

  • Background Images for Video Conferencing

    Background Images for Video Conferencing

    Our Remote Teaching Studios come equipped with green screens for that added professional touch when using background images with video. Here are some locally crafted background images for you to freely use; either download them individually below or get the whole pack. These works (Aalto University Video Conferencing Backgrounds by Aalto Studios 2021, created by…

  • Fablab Orientation

    Fablab Orientation

    There are several ways how you can learn more about and get access to Aalto Fablab. 1. Introduction Sessions We offer several different introduction sessions depending on how much you know about Aalto Fablab and fab labs in general. 2. Fab Academy and Courses The Fab Academy is a fast paced, hands-on learning experience where…

  • Set Design Workshop Orientation

    Set Design Workshop Orientation

    Working in the Set Design Workshop requires orientation to the occupational safety instructions and the use of the equipment. Please choose the best option for your needs from the alternatives below.  1: Online orientation + machine specific training In MyCourses, complete the sections 1-3, and watch the device videos according to your needs. Then schedule the…

  • Fab Academy

    Fab Academy

    We offer a Digital Fabrication minor that works as an academic overlay for the global Fab Academy course. The minor focuses on skills needed to use the Fablab to its full potential. The academic overlay allows Aalto University students (exchange students included) to receive ECTS credits for joining the Fab Academy. Fab Academy is a…

  • PCB Production

    PCB Production

    Bring your electronics experiments to the next level with the Aalto Fablab PCB production capabilities. We have two milling machines (Roland SRM-20 and MDX-40) capable of milling circuit boards out of copper-covered FR1 and FR2 clads. Design your board in KiCad or any other electronics design software and use the equipment available to produce it.…

  • Solomon Embafrash

    Solomon Embafrash

  • Remote Teaching Studios

    Remote Teaching Studios

    Video conference in peace, with good light, sound and a green screen

  • Get to know Takeout Pro

    Get to know Takeout Pro

    There area a ton of equipment and other resources available for Aalto University users for creating media and building immersive experiences. To find these tools, then plan their use and reserve them for pickup, Takeout Pro is our extremely efficient app for doing all that. This document introduces the key concepts and features, and walks…

  • Hetta Huhtamäki

    Hetta Huhtamäki

  • How to record directly on the RØDECaster interface?

    How to record directly on the RØDECaster interface?

    For many cases, this is most straight forward way. You’ll need to bring your own fast (100 MB/s or more) Micro SD Card for recording the audio to. These steps take you through recording a typical setup using the two A Pod microphones. More sources can be added through BlueTooth and USB and this document…

  • Your own Podcast

    Your own Podcast

    Getting your own podcast show up and running at Aalto University is more than possible. We have both the resources and support to make sure you get from initial planning to leaning back and listening on your phone. Getting started Option 1: You can begin your journey with Aalto Communications to get production support and…

  • Set up the audio hardware for recording

    Set up the audio hardware for recording

    The RØDECaster control surface is at the heart of all audio operations in the A Pod. Whether you’re recording directly in-device or using the iMac, or listening to anything, here’s where we start. Condition the air condition The room has an adjustable air conditioning unit, which can be used between sessions to freshen up the…

  • How to record on the iMac

    How to record on the iMac

    While the RØDECaster interface lets you record directly to an SD Card all by itself, you can get more fine grained control using audio software. And maybe you just don’t have that SD Card. The A Pod iMac has a collection of different software, as people have preferences. This document looks at recording using Audio…

  • Record a Podcast Episode

    Record a Podcast Episode

    Either by yourself, with a guest or with people calling in via Skype and other messaging apps. The A Pod let’s you record from one or many sources simultaneously, and has software for editing both the audio and episode metadata at hand. The Web Studio here at Aalto Studios can help you set up an…

  • How to get your files to go?

    How to get your files to go?

    The A Pod has two options for locally recording sound; either using just the RØDECaster interface direct to your memory card or using audio software on the iMac. Some services, such as Panopto, record directly to server so no transfer of files is needed. Find out more about Panopto from the Aalto OPIT Panopto documentation.…

  • Lassi Salo

    Lassi Salo

    Lassi is taking care of Studios Takeout. He has a huge amount of expertise of Aalto’s AV equipment, since he has worked in both equipment lending offices at Otakaari 7 and Väre.

  • Työskentelyohjeet | Working guidelines

    Työskentelyohjeet | Working guidelines

    Atelje, luokkahuone 377 Jos sinulla on jotakin kysyttävää tilan käyttöön ja ohjeisiin liittyen, olethan yhteydessä lavastamon työpajamestariin: Jyri Lahelma, 050-4033373 jyri.lahelma@aalto.fi Atelier, classroom 377 In case of any questions related to the space and guidelines, please be in contact with the Workshop Master Jyri Lahelma. Phone 050-4033373 jyri.lahelma@aalto.fi Contact information User guides Related items

  • Prepare a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for viewing

    Prepare a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for viewing

    For viewing material in the DCP format at the Odeion Screening Auditorium, either send an existing file to Esa Mattila at esa.mattila@aalto.fi beforehand using https://aalto.filemail.com, or bring the media file at least an hour in advance. We also support Gofilex based distribution. For other file types, media conversion facilities and assistance are available. Our academic…

  • Sewing & Patterning

    Sewing & Patterning

    The sewing studio offers spacious and well-equipped room for patterning, fabric cutting, product construction, sewing and fitting. Wide tables and a fitting area with the big mirrors form the heart of the space. Basic blocks, rulers, papers and mannequins are available for pattern making and draping. The Grafis patterning program serves advanced patternmakers. A spacious…

  • Safe Working at the Set Design Workshop

    Safe Working at the Set Design Workshop

    Safety & Health at work – Set design Workshop First Aid Emergency number                   112 Doorman Mon-Fri 8-15.30         050-3726867 AaltoHELP service phone           050-4646462Your request for help will be transmitted to right direction: security guards, the property maintenance company etc. Säännöt ja toiminta ohjeet Aukioloajat työpäivinä    9-16.00 (ma-pe) turvallisuus ohjeita noudatettava opiskelijat jotka ovat käyneet työpaja ja työturvallisuus kurssin ovat…

  • Set Design Workshop Rules

    Set Design Workshop Rules

    Lavastamon säännöt Contact information User guides Related items

  • Surface Treatment Workshop

    Surface Treatment Workshop

    The wood and metal workshops are supported by surface treatment facilities and a plaster room. We have the resources to work with solvent-based paints and materials that require an ATEX certificate, for large surfaces as well. Working with fibreglass and polyester resin is also possible. User Guides Equipment User guides Contact information Related items

  • Electronics Lab

    Electronics Lab

    Since Set Design Workshop and Aalto Fablab now live under one roof, the electronics lab is a shared one and can be found in the Fablab. It is a fantastic facility to be used when you need to add custom electronics (lights, motion or audio) to your project. The electronics lab is kept in order according to…

  • Wood Workshop

    Wood Workshop

    Our spacious wood working area provides the basic industrial machines for working with wood and an area equipped with hand tools. It is mainly used for scenography and set design purposes but is open for the whole Aalto University. So if you would like to use it for other purposes, don’t hesitate to ask. Safety…

  • Metal Workshop

    Metal Workshop

    Our metal workshop has the resources for welding, bending and grinding. It includes basic industrial machines and hand tools for metal work and jointing techniques. The equipment is mainly set up for scenography and set design purposes, but is easy to use for basic metal work, like mig welding, bending, grinding ,drilling etc. The workshop…

  • Remote Keynote Presentation

    Remote Keynote Presentation

    Don’t have the time or willingness to travel? Have your speech and slideshow happen live from our campus to the audience on the other side of the globe. Reserve enough time for planning, so the platform and it’s interactive features can be researched and tested together with the hosting event organization well before the presentation.…

  • Varoitusmerkit ja vaaralausekkeet | Hazard symbols and statements

    Varoitusmerkit ja vaaralausekkeet | Hazard symbols and statements

    Varoitusmerkit | Hazard symbols Vaaralausekkeet (H-lausekkeet) | Hazard statements (H-phrases) H222 Erittäin helposti syttyvä aerosoli. / Extreamly flammamble aeorosol. H225 Helposti syttyvä neste ja höyry. / Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H229 Painesäiliö: Voi revetä kuumennettaessa. / Pressurised container: May burst if heated. H272 Voi edistää tulipaloa; hapettava. / May intensify fire; oxider. H300 Tappavaa…

  • High End Motion Capture and Tracking

    High End Motion Capture and Tracking

    Our high end Motion Analysis Raptor based system let’s you: We can set up a custom capture area up to 42m2 in size, depending on the movements you need to capture. The studio is fully equipped with sound equipment, stunt props, crash pads, tatami, rig points for fly wire work and cameras for reference video.…

  • Measure Relation or Movements of Anything

    Measure Relation or Movements of Anything

    Our motion capture tools go beyond film making. We can measure any object or person and their movement to a fraction of a millimeter. We can also compare distances, get trajectories of how things move and perform full analysis of the movements.  Your metering devices can be connected to our system, to combine measuring results…

  • Multi Camera Shoot in a Large Studio

    Multi Camera Shoot in a Large Studio

    Our fully equipped multicamera studio is ready for your production. We have four high end cameras at out Roihupelto studio. We have control room with all necessary multicamera tools. The control room can be modified to be operated by only few people or on bigger shows we can have ten persons operating the production. If…

  • Virtual Studio Multi Camera Production

    Virtual Studio Multi Camera Production

    Need to do a digital set design based production? Want to use tracked AR elements on your multi camera show, while moving your cameras freely as in normal multi camera show? We can do it all at our studio.  Our motion tracking system enables you to move, focus and zoom freely with up to three…

  • Medium Scale Single Camera Production

    Medium Scale Single Camera Production

    Need a studio space for your student film, media producton or other single camera production? Our Medium Scale Studio is equipped with lots of free floor space, rigging options with trusses, makeup space, large green screen, lighting equipment and more. Our studio doors are large enough to fit a sedan car trough.  Related items

  • Record a Lecture With Professional Production Quality

    Record a Lecture With Professional Production Quality

    We can record your lecture or interview at our commercial grade quality broadcast studio. Display your slides on a virtual background behind you, cut between multiple angles or/and lecture inside a completely virtual AR/ VR space. Our tech team will handle the production so that you can focus on content. Planning and digital set building…

  • Large Scale Film or Photo Shoot

    Large Scale Film or Photo Shoot

    Need a large space for your film project or photo shoot? We can help you. Our studio is equipped with high quality LED lights, 100m2 Green Screen, 360 degree coverage black curtains and motorized trusses. Build your set and we will help with the lighting. Please book a suitable camera from Aalto Takeout and bring…

  • Mini Studio Equipment

    Mini Studio Equipment

    Here is the list of equipment in the Mini Studio. Camera 2x Sony Z280 Camcorders (model name to be confirmed) 2x Tripods with tilting and panning head for Sony Camcorders Light Audio Teleprompter Streaming Backdrops Misc User guides Related items

  • CNC Precision Milling Machine Roland Modela MDX-40

    CNC Precision Milling Machine Roland Modela MDX-40

    Roland Modela MDX-40 is a versatile milling machine that can be useful for many precision milling tasks. It has 1/100 mm resolution which can be useful when producing high-detail objects. What can I make with it? From simple projects such as engraving text in a piece of wood to PCB milling (removal of copper from…

  • Kemikaaliturvallisuus ja työskentelyohjeet | Chemical Safety & Working guidelines

    Kemikaaliturvallisuus ja työskentelyohjeet | Chemical Safety & Working guidelines

    Värjäämö Tiedosta mitä olet tekemässä: Noudata annettuja työturvallisuusohjeita ja suojaudu työsi vaatimin suojaimin: Ota huomioon toiset tilassa työskentelevät: Todennäköisimmät vaarat Ensiapu Dyeing studio Know what you are doing: Follow the safety instructions given and protect yourself as required by your work: Consider other people working in the space: Most likely hazards First aid Contact information…

  • Laser Cutter Epilog Legend 36EXT

    Laser Cutter Epilog Legend 36EXT

    The Epilog Legend 36EXT laser cutter is one of the most beloved machines at the Aalto Fablab. It features a 60 Watt CO2 laser capable of cutting through 6 mm wood or 10 mm acrylics sheets up to a size of 914 x 610 mm as well as engraving. What can I make with it?…

  • Roihupelto Studios, Studio 3

    Roihupelto Studios, Studio 3

    General Rules Lifts Rigging and Sets Green Screen Heating Air Ventilation Safety Doors and Keys Studio Masters Bjarke Aalto +358 50 5056572 Toni Tolin +358 50 3713872 Contact information User guides Related items

  • Setup the Lightboard

    Setup the Lightboard

    Positioning and Reflections Lighting Audio Clothing Drawing Cleaning Post Production Contact information

  • Aalto Fablab Material Guide

    Aalto Fablab Material Guide

    Here you can find information about materials available for sale at the Aalto Fablab. … User guides Related items

  • Työturvallisuusvastuut | Occupational Safety Responsibilities

    Työturvallisuusvastuut | Occupational Safety Responsibilities

    Työnantajan velvollisuuksia työturvallisuuslain 738/2002 /1/ toteuttamiseksi ovat: Henkilökunta (opettaja ja työpajamestari) Velvollisuus huolehtia, että Oikeuksia Työpajan käyttäjät (opiskelijat ja tutkijat)  Velvollisuudet Oikeuksia Kemikaalityöskentely Kemikaalityöskentelyssä on noudatettava Kemikaalilakia 599/2013 /2/, siinä mainittuja muita lakeja sekä yliopistossa laadittuja ohjeita ja käytäntöjä. Lisäksi työskentely tiloissa tulee olla valvottua siten, että töistä ei aiheudu haittaa turvallisuudelle tai terveydelle. https://www.aalto.fi/fi/palvelut/tyoturvallisuusvastuut…

  • Lainausehdot | Terms & Conditions

    Lainausehdot | Terms & Conditions

    Pukuvarasto Wardrobe Contact information User guides Related items

  • Costume Workshop Orientation

    Costume Workshop Orientation

    Working independently in the Costume Workshop premises requires a successfully completed orientation course. Please choose from the alternatives below. The online course can be scheduled freely and is therefore the most popular option. 1: Online orientation + practical exercises Please enroll to the course in MyCourses and follow the instructions. After finishing the online orientation,…

  • Costume Lending

    Costume Lending

    Our wardrobe plays an important part in all Aalto Studios’ operations providing costumes for film shootings, performances, course experimentations, photoshoots, installations, sound recordings, actor rehearsals, art education projects and a lot more. The Wardrobe stores a great variety of daily wear costumes, shoes and accessories from past few decades. The usage of the wardrobe includes…

  • Dyeing and Surface Manipulation

    Dyeing and Surface Manipulation

    With a background in stagecraft and film production, we provide consultation and spaces for working with colors and surface elaboration for mainly costumes, but textiles in general, too.  We typically work with dyes, ageing techniques and direct painting, using fabric dyes but are always open to experimentation. Our wet lab has been used for e.g.…

  • Turvallinen työskentely | Safety & Health at work

    Turvallinen työskentely | Safety & Health at work

    Puvusto Ensiapu Vahtimestari arkisin 8-15.30      050-3726867 AaltoAPUA palvelupuhelin         050-4646462Avunpyyntösi välitetään oikealle taholle: kiinteistön huoltoyhtiölle, vartijoille jne. Yleinen hätänumero                  112 Costume Workshop First Aid Doorman Mon-Fri 8-15.30         050-3726867 AaltoHELP service phone           050-4646462Your request for help will be transmitted to right direction: security guards, the property maintenance company etc. Emergency number                   112 Contact information User guides Related items

  • Video Edits Basic Course

    Video Edits Basic Course

    Get access to our video edits by completing this introductory course. At this time we don’t have any scheduled sessions. Contact Jussi Lohijoki to signal interest so we can arrange one as required. Contact information User guides

  • Audio Edit Permit Course

    Audio Edit Permit Course

    Gain access to our audio edits by completing this introductory course. At this time we don’t have any scheduled sessions. Contact Jussi Lohijoki to signal interest so we can arrange one as required. Contact information

  • International Projects and Collaboration

    International Projects and Collaboration

    Planning an international development or research project? Need to find partners at Aalto University? We’re always looking for new forms of media and art and aspire to create collaboration projects not just within Aalto University, but also in Europe and beyond! We build, execute and manage digital and cross-media, AR and VR development projects together with…

  • Events and partnerships

    Events and partnerships

    Let us find partnership opportunities for you. Aalto Studios is actively carrying out projects, productions and events with several media industry partners in Finland.  If you have an idea, a business plan or would just like to get better connected, we can assist in finding a perfect match from our extensive networks.

  • Educational video using Panopto

    Educational video using Panopto

    Walk in, start recording, and at the end receive a video file with optional captures of presentation slides and notes included. The Aalto Panopto service is the University’s educational video platform of choice, and we’ve built the Self Service Studio to provide a dedicated place for recording lectures, instructional video and other presentations. User guides…

  • Access the VR Studio

    Access the VR Studio

    You can book working time for any of the computers in VR Studio from Aalto Takeout. If you need access to the space outside working hours you can request a key from studios-takeout@aalto.fi. The key has an electronic key for accessing the building as well as a normal metal key for the lock on the…

  • Site hosting for selected Clients

    Site hosting for selected Clients

    Sometimes our clients need a dedicated web site of their own. Aalto University offers an array of choices, but for experimental cases requiring custom software, we offer tailored options. We host these sites and apps using Aalto servers, keeping the data safe and local. Contact us and let’s figure out how your needs would be…

  • Webinar using Zoom

    Webinar using Zoom

    Host or participate in online educational events in the well lit, peaceful environment of our Self Service Studio, or take some time to build a custom environment in our flexible Mini Studio. User guides Related items

  • Arri Amira camera course

    Arri Amira camera course

    Learn to get the most out of these professional cameras and obtain the required permit for borrowing them for your projects. These courses are arranged periodically based on demand. Contact our Takeout Equipment office to be notified. User guides Related items

  • Software development

    Software development

    From time to time, we can help with building software solutions for spesific needs. Examples include CMS plugins for WordPress, standalone web apps and the occasional server-side wrangling of data. As part of Aalto Studios, we’re interested in media related problem solving. Contact us to find out how we can help with software related questions.…

  • ICT buyer’s consultation

    ICT buyer’s consultation

    Are you about to invest time, money or both in setting up a piece of information technology? We can help you double-check you’re asking the right questions and getting the right answer by reflecting on our past experience. Whether it’s about choosing a software solution or commissioning development work from a contractor, get in touch…

  • Internet communication therapy

    Internet communication therapy

    Book an hour on Zoom or our sofa to air out any ideas or questions you might have on using the internet for you communication needs. Tools are in constant flux, and new cultural conventions emerge and fade; reflecting on what is stable vs. what is new and interesting is something we enjoy. Get in…

  • Interview

    Interview

    Sit down with someone, hit Record and off you go. We’ve streamlined the process so you don’t even need to use a computer for this one. These User Guides guide you through the process. Related items

  • Narration or Voiceover

    Narration or Voiceover

    One person and a microphone; record spoken word directly to your memory card using the Røde Control Surface. These User Guides guide you through the process. Related items

  • Talking Head video

    Talking Head video

    Sometimes clear explanation is enough. You can record a talking head video up to two people with white or green backdrop or a black curtain. Mini Studio has a teleprompter. User guides Related items

  • Photography

    Photography

    There’s just enough space in Mini Studio for three point lightning set up to take photographs. Products, protos or portraits up to long medium shot size with white or green backdrop. User guides Related items

  • Green Screen video

    Green Screen video

    You want to add a digital background to your content? In Mini studio you can take a photo or record a video with a green screen bacdrop in the size of long medium shot. More than one person is be possible but tight. User guides Related items

  • Video interview

    Video interview

    1-3 persons interview or discussion video shot with multiple cameras in a nice lightning set up. User guides Related items

  • VR Theme Day

    VR Theme Day

    Let us tailor a session of demos and experimentation for your group, along with optional catering and other amenities. Related items

  • Build a Learning Event

    Build a Learning Event

    Aalto Learning Services can help you find new ways to use extended reality tools to try out on your courses. Contact us to get started. Get in touch For any questions, you can mail vrhub@aalto.fi to reach the right people.  Related items

  • Free Exploration

    Free Exploration

    Book the VR Hub for an hour or two for freely exploring the content available in the space by yourself or with a group. See the User Guides for help. Related items

  • Aalto Studios Gallery

    Aalto Studios Gallery

    This exhibition space at our Otakaari 7 lobby comes with well lit wall space, options for ceiling rigging and built-in screens…

  • Studio Kipsari

    Studio Kipsari

    Kipsari offers their famous, delicious vegan tastes at two locations in Otaniemi and we obviously prefer this one here at Aalto…

  • Aalto Fablab

    Aalto Fablab

    Aalto Fablab is the digital fabrication laboratory of the Aalto University. It is based on the classic MIT Fab Lab concept, has all the machines listed…

  • Web Studio

    Web Studio

    Get dedicated personal assistance with anything Internet. No project too small, no idea too big.

  • Kallio Stage (closed 2021)

    Kallio Stage (closed 2021)

    As of July 1st, 2021 we have closed our Kallio Stage facility. This 1920 Art Deco-style venue was a highly customizable…

  • Toni Tolin

    Toni Tolin

    Toni is responsible of the Marsio AV technologies like Hiapp control system, Router systems, KVM systems and Vision mixers. Toni have…

  • Juhani Tenhunen

    Juhani Tenhunen

    With lots of experience in academic matters at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, Juhani oversees our international projects that…

  • Juha Tanhuanpää
  • Jason Selvarajan
  • Krisjanis Rijnieks

    Krisjanis Rijnieks

    Krisjanis is the Aalto Fablab master and is responsible for keeping it open and helping you to get the hold of…

  • Lassi Savola

    Lassi Savola

    Lassi is an AV Specialist and works in AV Productions as an Assistant Producer. He has over a decade of experience…

  • Pasi Pakula
  • Esa Mattila
  • “Ville” Jari Manninen

    “Ville” Jari Manninen

    Ville is an AV technician at Aalto Studios. With his over 30-year experience, Ville is the perfect guy to help out…

  • Oliver Manner

    Oliver Manner

    Oliver is hosting the Web Studio in collaboration with his colleague Jon Fabritius. They help the whole Aalto community with things…

  • Jussi Lohijoki
  • Jyri Lahelma
  • Jami Laakso
  • Ari Kivimäki

    Ari Kivimäki

    Ari is the Senior Manager in charge of Aalto Studios partnerships – both internally and externally. He has a long background…

  • Johanna Ilmarinen

    Johanna Ilmarinen

    Johanna is Aalto Studios specialist in costume related projects. Johanna loves helping students with projects, especially when the solution is not…

  • Jon Fabritius

    Jon Fabritius

    Internet communication design and development consulting, teaching and software development at the Web Studio. Communication and space related development projects at…

  • Bjarke Aalto

    Bjarke Aalto

    AV/Motion Capture/Virtual Studio technician

  • Aalto Studios Takeout

    Aalto Studios Takeout

    Borrow a camera, or ten. And lights and mics and VR headsets and all the things for your media production. If…

  • Research Facilitation

    Research Facilitation

    Creative sector projects are increasingly more transdisciplinary and multi-cultural in nature. We can help you find new ways to broaden your…

  • Film Mixing Stage

    Film Mixing Stage

    An 11.1.4 speaker setup featuring Meyer Sound gear and a 4 x 2m projection screen for either scoring, sound editing or…

  • AV Production Service

    AV Production Service

    When planning to produce audiovisual content, take a moment to pre-plan a roadmap and find resources with our AV production experts…

  • Odeion Screening Auditorium

    Odeion Screening Auditorium

    43 seats, a high quality Christie projector and Meyer Sound audio suitable for film screening, watching streamed media, and even hosting…

  • VR Studio

    VR Studio

    Need to work on VR content with the latest software and headsets? Our 45m2 VR Studio is equipped with five editing…

  • Foley Mixing Stage

    Foley Mixing Stage

    Our completely sound proof, 45 m2 foley stage has everything you need to create an audio environment for your production

  • Set Design Workshop

    Set Design Workshop

    Need to paint large surfaces? Looking for a place for welding or wood work? Our multi-purpose set construction workshop provides resources for…

  • Self Service Studio

    Self Service Studio

    A ready-to-use setup for quickly capturing presentations and creating lecture materials, all wired up the University’s Panopto video service

  • Roihupelto Studios

    Roihupelto Studios

    Our 230 m2 studio with a realtime 4K Arri multicamera setup, motion capture tools and green screen at high end quality…

  • Costume Workshop

    Costume Workshop

    Be it a performance, film, installation or a research project into wearable tech, we are here to help!  The Costume Workshop…

  • VR Hub

    VR Hub

    The VR Hub was a 35m² space dedicated to learning about extended reality experiences, whether created at Aalto University, or by…

  • Mini Studio

    Mini Studio

    Shoot a photo or video in a small, but very black room, with optional green and white backdrops

  • Audio Edits

    Audio Edits

    Our production and post-production facilities range from small sound edits to large, professional high end environments.

  • Video Edits

    Video Edits

    Equipped with Avid Media Composer and Adobe Premiere CC our video edits provide an environment for editing 4K and even higher…

  • Booking the VR Hub

    Booking the VR Hub

    The space can be booked using either the Aalto Space – app, or from booking.aalto.fi. Expect the doors to be open during…

  • ABC for VR Hub

    ABC for VR Hub

    Turn on the computer Username: gamer-aaltoPassword: harald&PELIT Turn on SteamVR Click this icon on desktop. Turn on the hand controllers Take…

  • Timo Ovaska

    Timo Ovaska

    While working for Aalto Learning Services, Timo can often be found at the VR Hub, where he delves into using extended…

  • A Pod

    A Pod

    Easy-to-access 2 person pod, with great sound insulation, for podcasting, narration and interviews

  • VR Hub Open Doors

    VR Hub Open Doors

    Come in, try out things and get guidance from our people. Related items

  • Free Exploration

    Free Exploration

    Book the VR Hub for an hour or two for freely exploring the content available in the space by yourself or…

  • Build a Learning Event

    Build a Learning Event

    Aalto Learning Services can help you find new ways to use extended reality tools to try out on your courses. Contact…

  • VR Theme Day

    VR Theme Day

    Let us tailor a session of demos and experimentation for your group, along with optional catering and other amenities. Related items

  • Video interview

    Video interview

    1-3 persons interview or discussion video shot with multiple cameras in a nice lightning set up. User guides Related items

  • Green Screen video

    Green Screen video

    You want to add a digital background to your content? In Mini studio you can take a photo or record a…

  • Photography

    Photography

    There’s just enough space in Mini Studio for three point lightning set up to take photographs. Products, protos or portraits up…

  • Talking Head video

    Talking Head video

    Sometimes clear explanation is enough. You can record a talking head video up to two people with white or green backdrop…

  • Narration or Voiceover

    Narration or Voiceover

    One person and a microphone; record spoken word directly to your memory card using the Røde Control Surface. These User Guides…

  • Interview

    Interview

    Sit down with someone, hit Record and off you go. We’ve streamlined the process so you don’t even need to use…

  • Internet communication therapy

    Internet communication therapy

    Book an hour on Zoom or our sofa to air out any ideas or questions you might have on using the…

  • ICT buyer’s consultation

    ICT buyer’s consultation

    Are you about to invest time, money or both in setting up a piece of information technology? We can help you…

  • Software development

    Software development

    From time to time, we can help with building software solutions for spesific needs. Examples include CMS plugins for WordPress, standalone…

  • Arri Amira camera course

    Arri Amira camera course

    Learn to get the most out of these professional cameras and obtain the required permit for borrowing them for your projects.…

  • Webinar using Zoom

    Webinar using Zoom

    Host or participate in online educational events in the well lit, peaceful environment of our Self Service Studio, or take some…

  • Site hosting for selected Clients

    Site hosting for selected Clients

    Sometimes our clients need a dedicated web site of their own. Aalto University offers an array of choices, but for experimental…

  • Access the VR Studio

    Access the VR Studio

    You can book working time for any of the computers in VR Studio from Aalto Takeout. If you need access to…

  • Educational video using Panopto

    Educational video using Panopto

    Walk in, start recording, and at the end receive a video file with optional captures of presentation slides and notes included.…

  • Events and partnerships

    Events and partnerships

    Let us find partnership opportunities for you. Aalto Studios is actively carrying out projects, productions and events with several media industry…

  • International Projects and Collaboration

    International Projects and Collaboration

    Planning an international development or research project? Need to find partners at Aalto University? We’re always looking for new forms of media…

  • Audio Edit Permit Course

    Audio Edit Permit Course

    Gain access to our audio edits by completing this introductory course. At this time we don’t have any scheduled sessions. Contact…

  • Video Edits Basic Course

    Video Edits Basic Course

    Get access to our video edits by completing this introductory course. At this time we don’t have any scheduled sessions. Contact…

  • Turvallinen työskentely | Safety & Health at work

    Turvallinen työskentely | Safety & Health at work

    Puvusto Ensiapu Vahtimestari arkisin 8-15.30      050-3726867 AaltoAPUA palvelupuhelin         050-4646462Avunpyyntösi välitetään oikealle taholle: kiinteistön huoltoyhtiölle, vartijoille jne. Yleinen hätänumero                  112 Costume Workshop First Aid Doorman…

  • Dyeing and Surface Manipulation

    Dyeing and Surface Manipulation

    With a background in stagecraft and film production, we provide consultation and spaces for working with colors and surface elaboration for…

  • Costume Lending

    Costume Lending

    Our wardrobe plays an important part in all Aalto Studios’ operations providing costumes for film shootings, performances, course experimentations, photoshoots, installations,…

  • Costume Workshop Orientation

    Costume Workshop Orientation

    Working independently in the Costume Workshop premises requires a successfully completed orientation course. Please choose from the alternatives below. The online…

  • Lainausehdot | Terms & Conditions

    Lainausehdot | Terms & Conditions

    Pukuvarasto Wardrobe Contact information User guides Related items

  • Työturvallisuusvastuut | Occupational Safety Responsibilities

    Työturvallisuusvastuut | Occupational Safety Responsibilities

    Työnantajan velvollisuuksia työturvallisuuslain 738/2002 /1/ toteuttamiseksi ovat: Henkilökunta (opettaja ja työpajamestari) Velvollisuus huolehtia, että Oikeuksia Työpajan käyttäjät (opiskelijat ja tutkijat)  Velvollisuudet…

  • Aalto Fablab Material Guide

    Aalto Fablab Material Guide

    Here you can find information about materials available for sale at the Aalto Fablab. … User guides Related items

  • Setup the Lightboard

    Setup the Lightboard

    Positioning and Reflections Lighting Audio Clothing Drawing Cleaning Post Production Contact information

  • Roihupelto Studios, Studio 3

    Roihupelto Studios, Studio 3

    General Rules Lifts Rigging and Sets Green Screen Heating Air Ventilation Safety Doors and Keys Studio Masters Bjarke Aalto +358 50…

  • Laser Cutter Epilog Legend 36EXT

    Laser Cutter Epilog Legend 36EXT

    The Epilog Legend 36EXT laser cutter is one of the most beloved machines at the Aalto Fablab. It features a 60…

  • Kemikaaliturvallisuus ja työskentelyohjeet | Chemical Safety & Working guidelines

    Kemikaaliturvallisuus ja työskentelyohjeet | Chemical Safety & Working guidelines

    Värjäämö Tiedosta mitä olet tekemässä: Noudata annettuja työturvallisuusohjeita ja suojaudu työsi vaatimin suojaimin: Ota huomioon toiset tilassa työskentelevät: Todennäköisimmät vaarat Ensiapu…

  • CNC Precision Milling Machine Roland Modela MDX-40

    CNC Precision Milling Machine Roland Modela MDX-40

    Roland Modela MDX-40 is a versatile milling machine that can be useful for many precision milling tasks. It has 1/100 mm…

  • Mini Studio Equipment

    Mini Studio Equipment

    Here is the list of equipment in the Mini Studio. Camera 2x Sony Z280 Camcorders (model name to be confirmed) 2x…

  • Large Scale Film or Photo Shoot

    Large Scale Film or Photo Shoot

    Need a large space for your film project or photo shoot? We can help you. Our studio is equipped with high…

  • Record a Lecture With Professional Production Quality

    Record a Lecture With Professional Production Quality

    We can record your lecture or interview at our commercial grade quality broadcast studio. Display your slides on a virtual background…

  • Medium Scale Single Camera Production

    Medium Scale Single Camera Production

    Need a studio space for your student film, media producton or other single camera production? Our Medium Scale Studio is equipped…

  • Virtual Studio Multi Camera Production

    Virtual Studio Multi Camera Production

    Need to do a digital set design based production? Want to use tracked AR elements on your multi camera show, while…

  • Multi Camera Shoot in a Large Studio

    Multi Camera Shoot in a Large Studio

    Our fully equipped multicamera studio is ready for your production. We have four high end cameras at out Roihupelto studio. We…

  • Measure Relation or Movements of Anything

    Measure Relation or Movements of Anything

    Our motion capture tools go beyond film making. We can measure any object or person and their movement to a fraction…

  • High End Motion Capture and Tracking

    High End Motion Capture and Tracking

    Our high end Motion Analysis Raptor based system let’s you: We can set up a custom capture area up to 42m2…

  • Varoitusmerkit ja vaaralausekkeet | Hazard symbols and statements

    Varoitusmerkit ja vaaralausekkeet | Hazard symbols and statements

    Varoitusmerkit | Hazard symbols Vaaralausekkeet (H-lausekkeet) | Hazard statements (H-phrases) H222 Erittäin helposti syttyvä aerosoli. / Extreamly flammamble aeorosol. H225 Helposti…

  • Remote Keynote Presentation

    Remote Keynote Presentation

    Don’t have the time or willingness to travel? Have your speech and slideshow happen live from our campus to the audience…

  • Metal Workshop

    Metal Workshop

    Our metal workshop has the resources for welding, bending and grinding. It includes basic industrial machines and hand tools for metal…

  • Wood Workshop

    Wood Workshop

    Our spacious wood working area provides the basic industrial machines for working with wood and an area equipped with hand tools.…

  • Electronics Lab

    Electronics Lab

    Since Set Design Workshop and Aalto Fablab now live under one roof, the electronics lab is a shared one and can be found…

  • Surface Treatment Workshop

    Surface Treatment Workshop

    The wood and metal workshops are supported by surface treatment facilities and a plaster room. We have the resources to work…

  • Set Design Workshop Rules

    Set Design Workshop Rules

    Lavastamon säännöt Contact information User guides Related items

  • Safe Working at the Set Design Workshop

    Safe Working at the Set Design Workshop

    Safety & Health at work – Set design Workshop First Aid Emergency number                   112 Doorman Mon-Fri 8-15.30         050-3726867 AaltoHELP service phone           050-4646462Your request for…

  • Sewing & Patterning

    Sewing & Patterning

    The sewing studio offers spacious and well-equipped room for patterning, fabric cutting, product construction, sewing and fitting. Wide tables and a…

  • Prepare a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for viewing

    Prepare a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) for viewing

    For viewing material in the DCP format at the Odeion Screening Auditorium, either send an existing file to Esa Mattila at…

  • Työskentelyohjeet | Working guidelines

    Työskentelyohjeet | Working guidelines

    Atelje, luokkahuone 377 Jos sinulla on jotakin kysyttävää tilan käyttöön ja ohjeisiin liittyen, olethan yhteydessä lavastamon työpajamestariin: Jyri Lahelma, 050-4033373 jyri.lahelma@aalto.fi…

  • Lassi Salo

    Lassi Salo

    Lassi is taking care of Studios Takeout. He has a huge amount of expertise of Aalto’s AV equipment, since he has…

  • How to get your files to go?

    How to get your files to go?

    The A Pod has two options for locally recording sound; either using just the RØDECaster interface direct to your memory card…

  • Record a Podcast Episode

    Record a Podcast Episode

    Either by yourself, with a guest or with people calling in via Skype and other messaging apps. The A Pod let’s…

  • How to record on the iMac

    How to record on the iMac

    While the RØDECaster interface lets you record directly to an SD Card all by itself, you can get more fine grained…

  • Set up the audio hardware for recording

    Set up the audio hardware for recording

    The RØDECaster control surface is at the heart of all audio operations in the A Pod. Whether you’re recording directly in-device…

  • Your own Podcast

    Your own Podcast

    Getting your own podcast show up and running at Aalto University is more than possible. We have both the resources and…