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VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Since productions like the "The Mandalorian" have redefined modern filmmaking, LED walls and virtual production environments have become an integral part of the industry.
Using Unreal Engine by Epic Games, real-time parallax is achieved through precise camera tracking, allowing actors to perform within fully immersive digital environments projected on large-scale LED walls.
In collaboration with rent-Event tec, we offer access to their LEDcave facilities across three main locations in Germany. The largest setup features an LED wall measuring up to 44 by 7.5 meters (144 × 24 ft), providing ample space for complex scenes and large-scale set constructions.
What are the advantages of shooting on an LED stage?
When shooting on an LED stage, you are working with a highly accurate real-time representation of the final image. While subtle refinements in post-production are still required due to contrast and exposure differences, the interaction between foreground and background is already fully visible on set.
This creates a clear advantage over traditional greenscreen workflows: instead of imagining the final environment, everyone on set—from director to actors—can see and respond to it in real time. The result is more natural performances and a more cohesive visual outcome, particularly in terms of lighting and reflections.
A key strength of virtual production lies in the precise control over light and mood. Lighting conditions can be adjusted instantly and with high accuracy, allowing for efficient fine-tuning of the atmosphere directly on set. Combined with practical atmospheric effects such as haze or fog, this enables a level of realism that is difficult to achieve in greenscreen environments.
Virtual Production –
What to Consider on Set?
When working with virtual production, it’s important to understand what an LED wall actually provides: a dynamic background that behaves according to the principles of real-world parallax—rendered in real time.
However, virtual production does not replace physical set design. A well-crafted foreground remains essential, as it brings depth, interaction, and realism to the scene. It is the combination of physical and virtual elements that makes a VP setup truly come alive.
Equally important is the alignment between the real and virtual environment. Color, brightness, and overall lighting need to be carefully matched to achieve a seamless result. For this reason, a dedicated pre-lighting day should always be scheduled—a full-scale rehearsal under real shooting conditions to fine-tune the setup before production begins.
How do you approach a virtual production shoot?
Unlike traditional screen replacement techniques—where much of the image is created in post—virtual production shifts a large part of this process into pre-production and live execution on set. At the same time, it remains an iterative workflow, where creative and technical decisions continuously inform each other.The process typically begins with a design briefing. In some cases, initial concepts already exist in the form of sketches, references, or photography. Based on this material, we develop a first draft—a starting point to explore direction and establish a visual foundation. From there, the project evolves through focused iterations and aligned decision-making.Defining the core design early on is essential. Last-minute changes on a VP stage are both time- and cost-intensive, so a solid visual direction should be locked before moving into production.
Once the design is approved, we move into optimization—preparing the project for real-time performance and ensuring a clean, efficient setup for the VP operator and the LED stage environment.In parallel, physical set construction can begin, typically handled by traditional set builders. The integration of physical and virtual elements is key to achieving a believable result.Finally, the pre-lighting day brings all components together. It serves as a full-scale rehearsal under real conditions—allowing for final adjustments and ensuring everything is aligned before the actual shoot.
