Each drop-in session is open between 12-4pm on the available dates and costs £5.

Reserve your spot via Eventbrite and payment can be organised in-person via cash or transfer on day of attendance.

DAS launched a new XR Lab aimed at artists and creatives who wish to learn, explore, and develop their creative practice using XR technologies regardless of their background or level of experience. Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term that includes augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR).

Participants of the XR Lab have access to various XR technologies alongside talks, demonstrations and workshops. DAS membership is required for full access to the Lab, but these Open Days during the Photo festival are an opportunity to attend a session in order to to view the equipment and resources that are available to use. Open Day attendees will be able to get advice on how the lab can benefit and enhance their practice before committing to a membership.

Explorations may include: filming 360 video and ambisonic audio for virtual reality, creating virtual worlds, creating immersive projection rooms, spatial augmented reality, immersive audio experiences.

For more information, please contact richard@digitalartsstudios.com

This project is supported by the National Lottery through the Arts Council of Northern Ireland’s Digital Evolution Programme for Organisations which has been match-funded by Future Screens NI. Thanks to National Lottery players and money raised for good causes.

Belfast Photo Festival - XR LAB Open Day