If you're thinking about making the leap to virtual production for your next audiovisual project, it's normal to have questions. This innovative technology is revolutionizing the industry, but what exactly does it involve to shoot in a virtual production studio? At Cacodelphia Studios, we'll guide you through your first experience to make it successful and seamless.
Pre-production: Your plan, our virtual world
Before stepping onto the set, the pre-production phase is key. This is where your vision meets virtual production technology.
- Scenario Definition: We'll work with you to import or create the 3D scenarios that will be projected onto our high-definition LED screens. This can range from a futuristic city to the interior of an airplane.
- `Real-time Visualization:`` One of the big advantages is pre-visualization. You'll be able to see how actors and physical elements will interact with virtual backgrounds before filming. This minimizes errors and saves valuable time.
- `Movement Planning:`` Think about how the camera and actors will move. Virtual production allows for complex camera movements synchronized with digital backgrounds, creating total immersion.
2. On Set: The magic happens before your eyes
When you arrive at our film studio, the experience will be different from a traditional set, but intuitive and surprising.
- The “LED Volume”: You’ll find yourself in a large set surrounded by our LED screens. Unlike chroma key, the virtual background is present and emits real light, which results in more natural illumination on the actors and physical elements.
- Live Interaction: Actors and crew can interact directly with the virtual environment they see projected. This enhances the performance and immersion for everyone on set.
- Instant Adjustments: Do you need to change the time of day on the set? Or the lighting? Our technical team can make adjustments in real time, allowing for unprecedented creative flexibility. What you see on the camera monitor is almost the final result, minimizing post-production.
3. After the shoot: Impressive results with less post-production
One of the greatest efficiencies of shooting with virtual production is what happens once the camera stops rolling.
- Post-production Reduction: By capturing visual effects directly in-camera (in-camera VFX), the need for extensive chroma key work or element integration in post-production is drastically reduced. This means less time and lower costs.
- Edit-Ready Files: You'll get much more "finished" material directly from the set, which speeds up editing and assembly times, allowing you to reach your audience faster.
- Superior Visual Quality: The real lighting and reflections generated by the LED screens result in a much more organic and believable integration of physical and virtual elements.
At Cacodelphia Studios, our expert team will accompany you every step of the way, ensuring your first experience in a virtual production studio is not only successful but also a revelation in terms of efficiency and creative freedom.
