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…
With virtual production still in its youth, workflows and jargon can vary from project to project. Four specialists reflect on the importance of clear on-set communication for successful collaboration in the volume. If there’s a single imperative that characterises more…
The rise of virtual production has proven a learning curve for both students and lecturers in academia. Get to know the initiatives futureproofing the next generation’s skills set. Bringing new people up to speed on a technology is tough. When…
DPs, VFX supervisors, and producers discuss the myriad of factors to consider, including shooting schedules, bespoke versus existing LED stage, the needs of the scene, and the hot topic of the year – copyright issues as they relate to AI-generated…
As ever more virtual production studios open their doors, filmmakers are spoiled for choice by the facilities available in the UK and beyond. But narrowing down the perfect stage for your requirements can be tricky. Lots of people will expect…
As virtual production technology matures, the creative freedom it offers opens a world of possibility for filmmakers. Virtual production, most would agree, not a topic that needs a ground-up introduction anymore. The success of several well-known productions has provoked a…
Inside job Director Flora Lopategui and DP Dominic Howlett bring creativity to a three-day music video project, featuring a prison setting, using limited resources for a compelling visual narrative. In the realm of music videos, artists transcend the visual medium,…
Get with the programme Be it through image editing, 3D models, or just written notes, software is a crucial tool with which cinematographers communicate their creative intentions. “Software has become a completely vital part of my prep and shoot today,”…
Igniting a spark Education is a key tenet of the British Society of Cinematographers and its recent workshop programme, in collaboration with London Screen Academy, gave underrepresented communities a hands-on – and in some cases life-changing – insight into the…
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