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08/06/2026

This summer marked our second year partnering with Fatima Family Center to bring hands-on creative technology experiences to students at the Interactive Media Lab. Throughout the program, students explored storytelling, collaboration and digital creation while working together to produce their own stop-motion animated short film.

Students designed characters, built miniature sets, captured animation frame by frame and worked together to bring their stories to life. Seeing their ideas take shape through the animation process was a great reminder of how powerful creativity and collaboration can be.

We are grateful to Fatima Family Center for another summer of creativity, learning and collaboration. We can’t wait to see what next year brings.

07/08/2026

An early look at Plush Home, an animated short film currently in production by Franklin Lu, featuring voice work by Alysha Syed.

This preview highlights one of the many ways creators are utilizing the IML's Recording Studio. Equipped with professional-grade microphones, audio interfaces, and acoustic treatment designed for clean, high-quality recordings, the studio provides a space for everything from animation voiceovers to podcasts, narration, and commercial audio production.

Whether you're bringing characters to life, recording dialogue, or producing original audio content, the Recording Studio offers the tools and environment needed to achieve professional results.

Visit our website to learn more!

07/02/2026

New Tech at the IML!

We've been putting our new XGRIDS PortalCam to work by capturing detailed 3D scans of spaces throughout the Interactive Media Lab.

Using LiDAR technology, the PortalCam allows us to quickly create highly accurate digital representations of real-world environments, opening up new possibilities for visualization, documentation, and immersive content creation.

Stay tuned as we continue experimenting with ways to integrate this technology into our virtual production studio.

06/17/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting the NASA GVIS Lab at the IML last week.

It was a great opportunity to share our space, connect and explore ideas. The team had a chance to experience our virtual production stage and dig into 3D scanning possibilities during their visit.

Thank you to the NASA GVIS Lab team for taking the time!

06/10/2026

DD Patton
Media Technology Specialist

DD is a Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) Class of 2024 alum in Photography who brings both creative practice and technical expertise into her work at the IML. She is the team’s go‑to resource for camera and lighting support, helping users navigate production needs across a wide range of projects.

Favorite Films: DD’s picks include: Call Me By Your Name, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Banshees of Inisherin, Clueless, and Jennifer’s Body.

When she’s not at the IML, DD continues her photography practice, spends time rock climbing, and hangs out with her dog, Dakota.

06/03/2026

A look at how digital tools can support hands-on craft and material exploration.

Beginning with a 3D scan, the subject was translated into a 3D printed form, then cast in plaster to create a mold for glass production. The result is a process that moves seamlessly between digital capture and physical material exploration.

Work like this illustrates how the IML supports both technical production and material-driven design practices.

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05/27/2026

A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to connect and be part of the Ohio Tech Summit and the Futureland Creator Tour ✨
It was a great chance to engage with creatives, technologists, and industry leaders across the region—sharing how the IML supports innovation, collaboration, and creative production.
Thank you to OhioX and Futureland for including us in these events—we’re grateful to have been part of such an exciting and growing community.

05/14/2026

Our Xsens Movella motion capture suits provide a flexible alternative to camera-based systems like OptiTrack. Using wearable sensor technology, these suits allow for portable motion capture that can be used in-studio or off-site, opening up new possibilities for production, research, and experimentation.

Xsens Movella is also well-suited for live motion capture workflows, with real-time visualization in Blender and Unreal Engine, as shown in the video.

Explore this and more!

Credit: Animation Junior Alysha Syed

05/06/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Creator Tour—a full day celebrating creativity, technology, and making.

Join us for hands-on experiences, conversations, and inspiration alongside creators from across the region.

Event Details
May 16 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Join us — get your tickets on Eventbrite, link in our LinkTree!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/futureland-creator-tour-tickets-1985162475403

04/29/2026

Here is a snapshot of some of our recent projects.

Bring yourself to the action by booking a tour!

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1974 E 66th Street
Cleveland, OH
44103

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http://cia.edu/iml, http://cia.edu/

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