Project Team: Alex Li, Christina Yin, Alivia Park, Grace Rodriguez Gomez, Hazel Li, Oliver Zhu
Instructors: John Dessler, Moshe Mahler
Spring 2026
Dots to Depth Studios explores the creative and cinematic potential of 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) in virtual production. We’re pushing 3DGS into expressive territory—experimenting with scale, morphing, visual effects, and blending scanned reality with virtual sets and animation.
Our deliverables include a fully documented, replicable production pipeline, an Unreal Engine integration toolkit, and a showcase short that demonstrates the artistic and technical possibilities of the workflow.
At its core, this is both a research and artistic endeavor: advancing the creative vocabulary of 3DGS while crafting an emotionally compelling digital experience.