: Utilizing the same technology found in advanced video games, Unreal Engine allows the background visuals to change perspective and lighting instantly to match the camera's movement.
: Directors and cinematographers can use VR headsets to "walk through" digital sets before they are even built, planning shots with precision. Why It Matters
In the fourth episode of the 2020 documentary series , titled "Technology," the filmmakers pull back the curtain on StageCraft (colloquially known as "The Volume"). This revolutionary production method uses a massive, wrap-around LED video wall to display high-resolution, real-time backgrounds rendered by Unreal Engine . Key Technological Highlights
: An immersive LED soundstage that provides high-fidelity, real-time backgrounds, effectively replacing traditional green screens.
This tech allows the crew to shoot in "exotic locations" (like a desert or ice planet) all from a single soundstage in Manhattan Beach, CA, without having to wait for the perfect "golden hour" light—it can simply be programmed to stay sunset all day. (PDF) Empirical insights into AI-assisted game development
: Utilizing the same technology found in advanced video games, Unreal Engine allows the background visuals to change perspective and lighting instantly to match the camera's movement.
: Directors and cinematographers can use VR headsets to "walk through" digital sets before they are even built, planning shots with precision. Why It Matters
In the fourth episode of the 2020 documentary series , titled "Technology," the filmmakers pull back the curtain on StageCraft (colloquially known as "The Volume"). This revolutionary production method uses a massive, wrap-around LED video wall to display high-resolution, real-time backgrounds rendered by Unreal Engine . Key Technological Highlights
: An immersive LED soundstage that provides high-fidelity, real-time backgrounds, effectively replacing traditional green screens.
This tech allows the crew to shoot in "exotic locations" (like a desert or ice planet) all from a single soundstage in Manhattan Beach, CA, without having to wait for the perfect "golden hour" light—it can simply be programmed to stay sunset all day. (PDF) Empirical insights into AI-assisted game development
