Virtual Production
France’s VFX Industry Expanding to Meet Growing Demand (Variety)
France’s VFX workforce has grown by leaps and bounds over the past three years, with much credit due to a 10% across-the-board tax rebate bonus for international productions that... More
ESPN Raises the AR/XR Bar In Bristol (TVNewsCheck)
A new ESPN facility in Bristol, Conn., has introduced dramatic new virtual set capabilities for the sports network, taking its production game to the next level.... More
ICVFX: Virtual Production Enters 2.0 (IBC 365)
LED volumes for the production of in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) are now a maturing technology, according to a post-IBC show report. The report also concludes that virtual produc... More
How Writing for Virtual Production Has Flipped the Script (VFX Voice)
The cutting-edge technology has not only become an alternative to on-location filming, but it has opened up endless possibilities for filmmakers, as well as offering a more immersi... More
Technicolor Unveils State-of-the-Art Studio in Mumbai
The new state-of-the-art facility provides more than just workspaces; it’s an opportunity to experience creativity and innovation like never before as we combine new-age technolo... More
Sony Doubles Down on Virtual Production Business Using its Hardware Muscle (Reuters)
Sony is increasing its focus on the virtual production business where it is seeing market-beating growth, a company executive said, riding on the strength of the Japanese entertain... More
BeBop Technology and Parsec Partner to Simplify Virtual Post-Production
BeBop has integrated Parsec into its cloud brokering technology, so that you can access a high-powered editing workstation from anywhere, at any time. BeBop’s platform takes care... More
NYU Tisch School of the Arts Introduces a Master’s Degree in Virtual Production
NYU Tisch School of the Arts announced the opening of applications for its new Master’s of Professional Studies degree in Virtual Production, a one-year, intensive course of stud... More
What is Virtual Production: The Comprehensive Guide (LucidLink Blog)
Instead of flying actors and full production teams on location to execute a feature film, Hollywood is turning to virtual production to set the scene. After the global pandemic dem... More
Sony Electronics Announces New Crystal LED VERONA Virtual Production Focused LED Displays
Sony Electronics has announced four new Crystal LED displays under the product name VERONA, purpose-built to meet the needs of virtual production applications. Each new panel benef... More
ICVR, Perforce Software Partner to Launch Perforce U: On-Demand Virtual Production Courses
Perforce U is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering 3D artists, designers, and technical directors in the virtual production industry. The program offers a comprehensive ... More
Virtual Production and the Cutting Edge
Today, LED volumes are springing up in studios around the world. What does it take to incorporate this way of storytelling with your own films?... More
Sony Tests Cameraless Virtual Production for ‘Ghostbusters’ (NFS)
Showcased at this year’s Sony Creators Conference and developed in collaboration with Ghost Corps, Pixomondo, PlayStation Studios, and Epic Games, Sony Pictures Technologies has ... More
Upping the Virtual Production Ante in ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (AWN)
Production VFX supervisor Grady Cofer and Co-Production Animation Supervisor Hal Hickel discuss how the most recent season of Lucasfilm and Disney+’s hit series – nominated for... More
Is Virtual Production the Holy Grail of Advertising? (MTA)
This innovative technology, once reserved for big-budget Hollywood films and video game development, is now gaining significant momentum in the world of advertising. We’re seeing... More
Steven Soderbergh Goes Full Circle With Virtual Production (TVBEurope)
Soderbergh's new TV series is the first to use the RDX LAB System from Rosco, which enables users to manipulate background imagery instantly, via an app.... More
Annapurna Studios, Qube Cinema Launch State-of-the-Art Virtual Production Stage in Hyderabad
This state-of-the-art ICVFX facility promises to revolutionize the production process for filmmakers. The ANR Virtual Production Stage has been conducting tests since October 2022 ... More
Companies Launch LED Screen to Revive Miami Film Industry (Miami Herald)
Two South Florida media companies are betting on a massive LED screen wall to help return Miami to its film production glory days, back when Florida was the No. 3 state in the coun... More
Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Performance is a Virtual-Only Engagement (Wired)
The Oscar-winning composer died earlier this year at 71, but you can watch him play his piano once again by slipping on a Magic Leap headset.... More
Disney, ESPN Send Virtual-Production Tech Into Sports Stratosphere With New ‘Catalyst Stage’ in Bristol (SVG)
XR studio builds on concepts and technologies pioneered in Disney+’s The Mandalorian.... More