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Who is your product aimed at specifically, and what does it do that others cannot? TK: We designed Quasar Science product lines to be the most versatile, dependable building block for OS-IBL arrays and build-outs. One can line stage walls and ceilings with ladder arrays, use Ossium frames as windows letting in virtual- world lighting or create 3D backdrops because of the fixture’s modularity. We have the most advanced colour calibration system for this and have inspired others to follow our lead. Our fixtures can change the spectrum on the fly and support direct output of broadcast video-standard colour without complicated colour management. They can white-balance footage to make sure the last colour is what the camera needs. They have the most robust signal and data system that allows for all Ethernet- based lighting protocols via wire for the lowest latency and highest dependability. The Nato rail mounting system with industry-standard screw holes and Ossium sliders with mounting pins or rotator blocks allow for any elaborate visual rigging concept with minimal fuss. DL: Arri products are, and always have been, designed for creative teams looking to achieve the highest possible image quality. When it comes to virtual production, teams are also looking for proven integration of camera, grip, and lighting systems into workflows. From the camera side, Arri has achieved solid and simplified synchronisation through genlock and timecode. Reliable colour pipelines for volumes can be achieved via our colour management solution. Metadata
“The larger an LED volume stage, the more reliably it is going to simulate the lighting of a scene – and the more creative possibilities it affords”
the lighting of a scene – and the more creative possibilities it affords. However, this scale comes with added complexity, and requires specialised hardware and software to manage video and real- time content on the wall. Pixera is the solution to this complexity. By offering an advanced 3D project visualiser, an elegant and simple content timeline and a flexible, powerful node-based show control programming system, Pixera puts these advanced workflows in reach of anyone! CC: Our Brompton processors are designed for anyone in the industry and offer the most reliable devices in the market. Our processors enhance the quality of any LED panel and provide features that ensure excellent results for in-camera set-ups, including synchronising the LED with the shutter and several other functions to eliminate any artefacts. JTR: Our product is a service-based production model that ensures the highest quality and smoothest workflow for production companies entering the virtual production and extended reality space. More specifically, XR Studios’ goal is to bridge the gap between traditional production workflow processes and XR’s ever-evolving technological approach. We see our services as being beneficial to multiple markets within production. XR Studios recognises that many of our
integration is key for elevated virtual production, so we are able to offer real- time transmission of FIZ data into the game engine via our Arri Live Link Metadata Plug-in. In terms of lighting, we’ve developed real-time control and monitoring of Arri lighting fixtures via multiple control options; whether that’s a conventional lighting board or one of various available playback systems. Arri’s early understanding of the importance of IP interfaces and control protocols such as sACN and Art-Net was critical in enabling time-synchronised lighting control. In addition, Arri Solutions developed Arri Lightnet, a centralised monitoring software, which offers real-time reporting and device management across an entire lighting network. Finally, Arri Academy is developing a number of courses to support the growing demand and need for validated training in our latest virtual production workflows and technology. CM: The Pixera media server is the centralised hub for all video, lighting and control data in an LED volume stage. Our broad scope of production-specific features combined with an interface that is easy to learn, use and remember is unlocking LED-based in-camera VFX workflows for more interested companies. The larger an LED volume stage, the more reliably it is going to simulate
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