Richard Mead, Brompton Technology CEO, on achieving better colour rendition for in-camera visual effects. One of the benefits of shooting a scene within a virtual production LED volume is the realistic reflections and lighting from the LED panels themselves. This…
It’s four years since The Mandalorian landed to showcase the possibilities of virtual production. The technology and techniques have matured and are entering a new phase where creatives consider virtual production at the outset rather than adapting existing scripts to…
Discover STS Communication’s cutting-edge Absen LED installation for virtual production. Virtual production (VP) is a filmmaking technique that combines live-action footage with computer-generated imagery (CGI) in real time. VP allows filmmakers to craft immersive and realistic environments without the constraints…
Exploring new realms For teams shooting virtual production with 2D assets, cinematographer, Cathy Ye gives a cursory examination of her experience shooting Osoro at Ramaz Studios in London. What is the project? Osoro is a magical realism, proof of concept…
Virtual production treads the boards for SMPTE spectacular “The meeting of three cultures; theatre, virtual production, and cinema,” is how cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat describes her work at ‘The Biggest Virtual Production Show Ever’, a full day of demos, panel…
Exploring the vast expanse of a desert for a music video holds undeniable allure, but virtual production means braving the elements was no longer a fear, as David Procter BSC explains. The allure of sweeping dunes, stark beauty and endless…
Technological trailblazer Virtual production pioneer project The Mandalorian gets its own spinoff where the technology is equally pivotal. With the arrival of Ahsoka, one of the most influential characters from the animated Star Wars universe gets her own live-action series…
The cinematographer and director of a new short film, End of Infinity, which explores the idea of having a conversation with a deceased loved one, praise the merits of virtual production. Many of us have had that conversation, whether it…
Vehicle interior shoots are right at home on a virtual production stage. DPs Björn Charpentier SBC and Charlie Gruet share their processes when filming in the volume. Of all the applications to which virtual production has been put, the car…
Decisions about light and colour made before the virtual production shoot begins can have a big impact on a production’s success. Notwithstanding the efforts of DITs and playback specialists, the final finishing process is often the first point in the…
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