Holocraft Studios
Project Team: Ruiwen (Percy) Huang, Zih-You (Victor) Jhou, Junren (Jimmy) Jian, YuQian (Lea) Shi, Zixin (Jessy) Wang, Ziyu (Boreas) Yang
Instructor: John Dessler
Spring 2025
Holocraft Studios is exploring how traditional miniature techniques can be revitalized through modern real-time virtual production, combining the tactile artistry of handcrafted models with the flexibility of digital workflows. By integrating miniatures with virtual cameras, motion tracking, and real-time rendering, we aim to offer a cost-effective alternative to large-scale set construction while overcoming location constraints. This approach retains the rich, physical texture of practical effects while enabling filmmakers to create expansive, dynamic environments without the limitations of physical space. If successfully implemented, it could redefine virtual production, making high-quality storytelling more accessible across film, gaming, and immersive media. By merging past and future techniques, we push the boundaries of creative world-building, offering a scalable and innovative solution for storytellers seeking new ways to bring their visions to life.