The Lee Caplin Immersive Studio for Altered Reality (iSTAR) is now open at FIU Modesto Maidique Campus. iSTAR, Powered by the Division of IT and #FIUCARTA, brings volumetric capture— a 3D technology that is used to create holograms and other three-dimensional models that can be used for lifelike augmented and virtual reality applications— to FIU. With the development of iSTAR, FIU students are poised to become future leaders and innovators in the world of immersive and interactive technologies. As global, tech entrepreneurs are zeroing in on South Florida, #FIUCARTA is uniquely positioned to prepare the creative tech workforce of today— and of the future. #volumetricvideo #digitalhumans #holograms #3D #metaverse #fiu