Realtime LAB
The Realtime Lab pioneers new frontiers in real-time technology and advanced media production, pushing the boundaries of creativity in gaming, film, and animation.
A collaborative hub for industry leaders, creative visionaries, and researchers to push the boundaries of virtual production, integrating real‑time and AI technologies to create dynamic interactive experiences.
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What We Offer
Helping creative organisations explore the potential of virtual production and real-time technology
Offering access to state-of-the-art facilities, along with funding and expertise for research & development, the lab helps creative production and technology companies to explore the potential of virtual production and real-time technology.
Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK Government to grow its thriving creative tech sector
Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from computer games to virtual reality (VR) will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the potential of local innovators.
Scots language digital resource brought to life at world‑class CoSTAR Realtime Lab
A groundbreaking new Scots language learning resource has been brought to life at the CoSTAR Realtime Lab, where the Scots Hoose Yaldi team filmed two ambitious productions using the lab’s cutting‑edge virtual production technology.
International creative technology company joins forces with CoSTAR Realtime Lab
The CoSTAR Realtime Lab is launching a new collaboration to develop pioneering technologies and production practices for virtual film environments - representing a major leap forward for Scotland’s screen and immersive media industries.
Immersive Forensics Unveiled: Tay5G and CoSTAR Realtime Lab Demonstrate 5G Innovation
On Friday 26 September, the Tay5G programme held its final demonstration event at the CoSTAR Realtime Lab, showcasing pioneering research in forensic science.
Breaking Boundaries: 5G and the Next Generation of Live Experiences
On Saturday 8 March 2025 a first-of-its-kind event brought fans together across Dundee, Salford, Cardiff and Belfast to experience the Scotland vs. Wales Six Nations rugby match in by using immersive technology to create a sense of connection and presence across multiple locations.
Our Partners
Meet the team
Gaz Robinson
Co-Investigator
Amit Dev
R&D Fellow
Dr Xin Feng
PDRA
Tay Cities Region backed by up to £20 million from UK Government to grow its thriving creative tech sector
Innovators from the Tay Cities Region who are revolutionising creative technologies from computer games to virtual reality (VR) will be backed by up to £20 million from the UK Government – turbocharging the potential of local innovators.
Posted: 25 March 2026
Scots language digital resource brought to life at world‑class CoSTAR Realtime Lab
A groundbreaking new Scots language learning resource has been brought to life at the CoSTAR Realtime Lab, where the Scots Hoose Yaldi team filmed two ambitious productions using the lab’s cutting‑edge virtual production technology.
Posted: 02 February 2026
International creative technology company joins forces with CoSTAR Realtime Lab
The CoSTAR Realtime Lab is launching a new collaboration to develop pioneering technologies and production practices for virtual film environments - representing a major leap forward for Scotland’s screen and immersive media industries.
Posted: 20 October 2025
Immersive Forensics Unveiled: Tay5G and CoSTAR Realtime Lab Demonstrate 5G Innovation
On Friday 26 September 2025, the Tay5G programme held its final demonstration event at the CoSTAR Realtime Lab, showcasing pioneering research in forensic science.
Posted: 29 September 2025
Watch the CoSTAR Realtime Call Webinar
Meet the team behind CoSTAR Realtime Lab's call - Virtual Production Tool Box.
Posted: 30 April 2025
Join the CoSTAR Realtime Lab - Project Manager
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Posted: 06 April 2025
Breaking Boundaries: 5G and the Next Generation of Live Experiences
A first-of-its-kind event bringing Six Nations fans together using 5G and immersive technology across Dundee, Salford, Cardiff and Belfast.
Posted: 24 March 2025
CoSTAR Realtime Lab film showcases pioneering VP and VFX technology
Follow a biker's journey from the Scottish Highlands to Dundee's Water's Edge shown through the latest virtual production and VFX techniques from the CoSTAR Realtime Lab.
Posted: 11 March 2025
CoSTAR Realtime Lab launches Scotland's breakthrough virtual production studios
Scotland is set to become a global hub for innovation in virtual production
Posted: 19 February 2025