
VXF STUDIO FOR CREATIVES BY CREATIVES
2001 WINDSOR PROJECT, MISSION
Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of VFX artists and digital storytellers by providing industry-standard training, mentorship, and immersive project-based learning. We are committed to fostering creativity, technical mastery, and professional growth through a curriculum rooted in innovation, collaboration, and real-world application.
Guided by the mission of Urban Arc, we are equally committed to equitable access and community impact. Our studio is not only a hub for professional development but also a catalyst for urban revitalization—transforming industrial spaces into dynamic centers for creativity, education, and economic opportunity. By bridging the gap between education and industry, and between underserved communities and high-tech careers, we empower students to become not only skilled technicians, but visionary contributors to the future of visual storytelling and the cultural fabric of their communities.


BUILDING SPECS & VXF STUDIO DIRECTORY
1. Main Production Hub
80’ x 70’ Warehouse (Studio B) Primary VFX Production Studio
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Green/Blue Screen Stage with full-height cyclorama
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Virtual Production Stage (Unreal Engine, LED wall)
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Motion Capture Zone (optical and inertial systems)
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High Bay Ceilings allow for lighting grids, set builds
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Dedicated Foley/ADR Recording Booth (sound-insulated pod)



2. Secondary Studio Space
70’ x 20’ Warehouse (Studio C)
Use: Physical Model/Prop Fabrication Workshop
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CNC Router, Laser Cutter, 3D Printers
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Woodworking, mold-making, and prop painting stations
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Controlled ventilation and dust management
Supports set builds, miniature environments, and tangible FX.



3. Post-Production Suites
40’ x 70’ 2-Level Office Building
Use: Post-Production, Admin, Artist Studios
First Level:
Reception / Client Lounge
Private Editing Suites
Audio Mixing & Sound Design Room
Executive Office / HR / Legal / Finance
Conference Room
Second Level:
Open office for animators, compositors, 3D artists
Storyboarding & Previz Rooms
Library / Research Room
Collaboration Lounges
A functional hub for creative and executive collaboration.

4. Educational Training & Classrooms
20’ x 50’ 2-Level Office Building
Use: Education Wing + Think Tank
First Level:
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Lecture Room (for 40–50 students)
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Breakout Classrooms
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Faculty/Admin Offices
Second Level:
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Computer Lab: 3D Animation / Visual FX / Compositing
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AR/VR Lab / Real-Time Engine Training
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Student Lounge & Study Area
Supports your teaching mission while doubling as internal R&D lab.

5. Digital Equipment, Lighting & Set Storage
20’ x 60’ Warehouse Equipment Shed
Use: Secure Equipment Lock-up
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Cameras, lenses, tripods, rigs
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Lighting kits, dollies, drones
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Motion capture suits and trackers
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Backup server racks & batteries
Asset management and easy access for production crews.

6. Loading / Shipping / Fabrication Overflow
3 x 30’ x 40’ Rear Loading Warehouses (Alley Access)
Use:
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A: Set carpentry & scenic construction zone
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B: Material storage (foam, paint, textiles, adhesives)
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C: Shipping & Receiving (FedEx/UPS/production gear)
Keeps core areas clear while supporting efficient logistics.

7. Culinary & Client Hospitality Hub
84’ x 34’ Commercial Kitchen / Restaurant
Use:
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Full-service kitchen & catering for staff, students, and productions
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Café or Lounge (Public-facing revenue generator)
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Craft Services Bay (On-set food support for long shoot days)
Hospitality meets function: a cultural anchor for the space.


8. Exterior Flex Production Zone
40’ x 170’ Exterior Concrete Space w/ 30’ Steel Truss Roof
Use:
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Outdoor Set Build Area (weather protected)
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Large LED Wall Installation for public-facing 3D Billboard
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Vehicle access for loading sets, materials, etc.
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Screening space for night projections
Ideal space for hosting premieres, installations, or outdoor filming.


9. Visitor & Client Parking + Security
190’ x 110’ Parking Lot w/ Entry Booth
Use:
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Secure parking for staff, visitors, clients
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Gatehouse for 24/7 security or concierge check-in
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Film trucks, catering vans staging area
Provides accessibility and operational fluidity.



10. 80’ x 80’ Rooftop Deck: Elevated Creative Commons & Activation Space
Description:
Perched atop the facility, the 80’ x 80’ rooftop deck offers 6,400 square feet of open-air space with panoramic views of the surrounding urban landscape. Designed with structural reinforcement, high load-bearing capacity, and wind-rated railings, the deck functions as a flexible venue that blends natural beauty with creative innovation. The space can be partially landscaped with planters and seating, outfitted with event lighting and AV infrastructure, and zoned into programmable sections.
Design Features:
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Durable composite decking or rooftop pavers
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Modular seating, trellis, and softscape planters
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Integrated power and water access points
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Event lighting and retractable shade systems
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Perimeter glass or steel safety railing
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ADA-accessible elevator and stair access
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Optional retractable canopy or solar roof system


