Presentation
An amazing sandbox where technological innovation meets human performance.
Based at The 7 Fingers Creation and Production Center, LAB7 offers motion capture technologies, a video game engine and stage integrators.
We explore how to adapt cutting-edge technologies to the physical realities and limitations of live performance, in partnership with CRITAC and other research institutions and programs.
LAB7 contributes to transform the performing arts traditional stage into new, hybrid spaces: immersive scenography, interactive experiences, augmented, virtual or mixed reality.
Dedicated to prototyping and applied research, LAB7 offers a collaborative approach to develop new artistic languages and to experiment with innovative creative processes.
The labs
LAB 1 - Augmented reality and hybrid creative work
This first lab is essentially an opportunity to start using LAB7's equipment in real conditions and to validate the complete workflow of capture, modeling, real-time projection, and recording.
LAB 2 - From quantum physics to pictoral art, sets made from movements
This second lab hosts two projects exploring non-figurative visual representations based on different types of motion capture.
LAB 3 - Extreme acrobatics and stage costumes
This third lab is an opportunity to push the limits of our Optitrack system, with the capture of extreme trampoline-wall movements. We are also exploring another technical challenge: motion capture in live performance conditions, notably using stage costumes.
News
Lab7 welcomes the NUMIX LAB delegation
by Isabelle Domens, May 2022
As part of NUMIX LAB 2022, an international delegation of digital creation professionals visited Lab 7 on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Our activities sparked the interest and curiosity of our guests, leading to new collaborations.
Artificial Intelligence Research Project with CRITAC
by Isabelle Domens, June 2022
As part of its partnership with the Center for Circus Arts Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer (CRITAC) of the National Circus School (ENC), Lab 7 is participating in a research project aimed at reducing the number of markers needed to capture circus movements, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Research Project on User Experience with CRITAC
by Isabelle Domens, May 2022
As part of its partnership with the Center for Circus Arts Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer (CRITAC) of the National Circus School (ENC), Lab 7 is contributing to a research project to determine how immersive technologies in a multi-media performance shapes the viewer’s experience.
Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions supports Lab 7
by Isabelle Domens, May 2022
Lab 7 is pleased to announce it has received financial support from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. This funding will help Lab 7 acquire state-of-the-art equipment and provide access to it for the performing arts community through its prototyping and technological mediation activities.
Talking about the Metaverse at a "Party de Cuisine"...
By Alexandre Teodoresco, Nov 2021
Last Saturday I found myself in a small party, with real people! And as good habits die hard, it quickly turned into a kitchen party.
Siggraph
Who would have thought? A Circus company from Montreal winning the audience award at SIGGRAPH, the leading tech conference on computer graphics!
Quebec has opened its embassy in the Metavers!
By Alexandre Teodoresco, Dec 2021
Following in the footsteps of other innovators such as the City of Seoul or recently Barbados, who have established a permanent presence in the Metaverse, Quebec has just opened its "embassy" in the virtual world.
Equipments
Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, LAB7 has an inventory that can be used for a variety of purposes, from small-scale experiments to more advanced productions. With multimedia creation processes in mind our equipment inventory includes : Disguise's xR technology video server, Optitrack's real-time motion capture system, GrandMA, Unreal Engine, Notch, video projectors, gray projection screens and floor tiles, sound and lighting equipment.
Along with the Lab7 team, the equipment can be used in our different studios according to the desired configuration, with spaces ranging from 1,350 sq. ft. to 4,104 sq. ft..
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Team
Partners
This project is realized thanks to the financial support of Quebec and is part of the implementation of a measure of the Digital Cultural Plan of Quebec
Our activities are made possible through the financial support of Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions.
