The creators of ‘1899’ reveal some of the secrets
The show is the first from Netflix shot entirely in a virtual studio, using cutting-edge LED-Volume technology with a video game engine.
The show is the first from Netflix shot entirely in a virtual studio, using cutting-edge LED-Volume technology with a video game engine.
In the 21st century, virtual film sets are now beaming into B.C. studios coated in LED screens to create the illusion of strange new worlds materializing around actors and physical sets.
Utilizing the latest VP technology and in-camera VFX, the entire short film was shot in 5 days on 1 VP stage and features over 15 virtual environments created in UE5.
Shining a light on virtual production, a cutting-edge filmmaking tool creating a buzz in the industry.
Having successfully enhanced the quality of Sweet Home, another Netflix series produced using Unreal Engine’s VP features, Westworld was fully aware of the power of the engine and decided to leverage it for this challenging project.
“Light control, colour matching, and close inter-departmental collaboration are the keys to lighting for VP. Be ready to integrate with a lot more departments than you were expecting,” advises Jeff Webster.
As folks who work in production know, company moves take time. One move can take a whole day. With VP, all the people and all the equipment are staying put.
A violent car crash after a bickering couple drive their car off a cliff. Filmed in half a day using VP on an LED stage synchronized with robot technology.
Stage 22 is one of the most advanced virtual production facilities in the world, featuring a fully enclosed 80’ x 90’ x 29’6 virtual production volume in an 18,000 square foot purpose-built sound stage.