USC School of Cinematic Arts’ Ganek Immersive Studio is set to showcase student projects at its annual Immersive Showcase on April 24.The Studio, established in 2022, focuses on immersive storytelling and world building supported by cutting-edge technology.Projects at the Showcase range from cinematic productions to real-time tools integrating AI and machine learning.Students create immersive experiences using tools like Pixar's Universal Scene Description and Houdini Engine for digital assets.The Showcase aims to highlight students' innovative narratives and blend of traditional storytelling with technology.The Studio, funded by a donation from David and Danielle Ganek, nurtures projects with commercial potential.Projects at the Showcase include a variety of VR, XR, AR, and A.I. experiences like 'A Larger Living Space' and 'In The Wake of the Whale'.The Studio's focus on real-time pipeline development includes projects like 'Phosphorescence' set on Jupiter’s moon Ganymede.Students at the Studio engage in creating narrative-driven immersive content using advanced technologies.Professor Jordan Halsey guides students in using tools for 3D production and encourages exploration of groundbreaking technologies.