Virtual Production

 

Live-Action ‘Pinocchio’ Leverages Blackmagic Design, Unreal For Massive Virtual Production (TV Tech)

Disney employed Blackmagic Design’s Ultimatte 12 real-time compositing processors and HyperDeck Studio 4K Pro broadcast decks as part of its massive virtual production workflow f... More

How is Virtual Production Impacting Editors? (TVBEurope)

Virtual production is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating technology developments shaping the future of post production. It brings a huge number of efficiencies to VFX workflow... More

How the Finnish National Opera Used VR to Stage a Century-Old Production (Fast Company)

As audiences come to see the Finnish National Opera’s staging of Puccini’s Turandot, they may not realize that this latest iteration of the century-old production was created w... More

Sweden’s Studio Fares Unveils Europe’s Largest Projector-Based Virtual Production Wall (Screen Daily)

Based in Trollhättan, Studio Fares is already the second largest sound-stage in Scandinavia with an area of 1,100 sq m.The studio says the new wall “makes it easy to project dif... More

James Knight Talks the Exploding World of Digital Filmmaking Technology (AWN)

The veteran visual effects and performance-capture expert talks about exciting, seismic changes taking place in visual effects and virtual production.... More

U2 to Launch World’s Largest 16K LED Screen at MSG Sphere (AV)

The audience at U2:UV Achtung Baby Live At The Sphere will enjoy the world’s largest 16K LED screen, which wraps around the venue’s 17,500 seats. ‘Sphere immersive sound’ w... More

Virtual Production Hub and Research Facility to Open In Cardiff (TVBEurope)

The new facility, dubbed Seren Virtual Productions, will offer a one-stop, end-to-end solution supporting all aspects of virtual (and physical) production.... More

The Reality of Virtual Production (TV Tech)

Making the unreal look real while delivering cost and time savings.... More

EBU: Artificial Intelligence Will Drive the Future of Production (TVB)

Technologies such as 5G, AI and remote production will drive the future of production for public service broadcasters, according to the EBU’s head of strategy. He suggests AI wil... More

First Virtual Studio With Sony Crystal LED Display Completed (AV)

The first virtual studio with a Sony Crystal LED screen has been completed in France. Sony joined forces with Plateau Virtuel and Studios de France (the leading set provider for br... More

VFX Companies Look to the Metaverse For New Virtual Worlds to Conquer (VFX Voice)

Visual effects companies are positioned to take advantage of the Metaverse.... More

Virtual Production Is Going Great, But… We Have Some Talent, Tech Challenges (NAB Amplify)

Virtual production is still in its early days, with widespread adoption limited to specific projects where it’s easily applicable. However, there are emerging trends around how V... More

The UK Invests In Virtual Production as Content Boom Continues (EP Blog)

The UK is doubling down on Virtual Production infrastructure; learn how and why they’re leading the charge to bring this new industry pillar to the forefront.... More

Paris Welcomes Largest Crystal LED Studio In Europe (TVBEurope)

The largest Crystal LED studio in Europe is set to open its doors next month, with a 90m² Sony Crystal LED B-series screen (18m wide x 5m high). Sony has worked with virtual produ... More

‘South Park’ Creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone Land $20M In Funding for Their Deepfake VFX Studio (Variety)

Stone and Parker plan to use the new funding to “accelerate Deep Voodoo’s development of its leading deepfake technology, cost-effective visual effects services and original sy... More

Thought Leaders on the VFX and Animation Superhighway (VFX Voice)

What does the road ahead look like for the VFX and animation industries? The subjects that are most top of mind for those at the nexus of VFX and animation include: real-time, virt... More

A New Film Festival Will Only Show Movies Made Using AI (Fast Company)

AI tools are increasingly being used to create movies, music, and images. A new film festival plans to put such works front and center.... More

Netflix Unveils Plans to Build Film Studio in New Jersey (Señal News)

Over the course of several years, the company plans to construct 12 soundstages for the facility and other features to support film production, including studio backlots, office sp... More

Singapore Reveals $3.6M Virtual Production Innovation Fund, Partnerships with U.K.’s NFTS, Epic Games

It is designed to support the local media industry to develop capabilities needed to harness virtual production technology. The technology uses LED screens to display realistic bac... More

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