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both the specification and integration of LED displays, scaling them to the desired size and budget. Then comes the kit, with SCAN able to advise on all the best camera and lenses to do the job. Lastly, the company’s partnership with NVIDIA allows it to offer its Omniverse Enterprise, which is a real- time collaboration platform designed specifically for developers. Encouraging accessibility through technical support, SCAN Pro Video has proven an integral piece of the VP puzzle. UNIVERSAL PIXELS Leading the way in LED & virtual sets Recognised for its cutting-edge video solutions – LED screens being a leader among them – Universal Pixels has been making its mark on the audio and visual industries. A BAFTA albert Supplier committed to sustainability, the company adheres to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and works closely with its clients and partners to ensure green practices. Deploying key equipment from ROE Visual, SumoLIGHT, Disguise, Brompton Technology and INFiLED, Universal Pixels offers a complete ecosystem in image- based lighting (IBL), in-camera VFX and virtual production. Having worked on
the likes of The Crown , Masters of the Air , Wicked and Paddington in Peru , the company understands that every project presents a new challenge. That’s why it offers tailored solutions with a blend of technical and conceptual expertise. Universal Pixels’ on-set VP support includes the creation of virtual worlds through real-time video and animation via media engine. Through IBL, the company provides realistic, colour- accurate illumination during virtual shoots, while its ICVFX involves LED screen rentals and full-scale customer support. Its integrated LED volumes and control solutions can aid all kinds of productions; Universal Pixels simply follows the lead on each client’s creative vision. Like its emphasis on the environment, Universal Pixels also puts its people first. With a thriving team that finds purpose through personalised development, Universal Pixels takes a holistic approach to employee wellbeing, offering a living wage at minimum and plenty of opportunities for growth, as well as dedicated Mental Health First Aiders. All things considered, Universal Pixels gives the UK VP industry a good name, demonstrating that technical innovation and social responsibility can – indeed should – go together.
CANON One of the world’s most trusted
camera brands, Canon has also become a key player in virtual production, with products like the EOS C400 VP-ready straight out of the box. Offering real-time metadata outputting and optional plug- ins for Unreal Engine and Adobe After Effects, Canon’s latest cine cameras are the ideal addition to any virtual set. Plus, the company’s commitment to high- quality, colour-accurate images ensures authenticity, keeping stories visually grounded in reality, no matter what their scope is. DIMENSION Dimension is one of a few studios at the forefront of virtual production. Dedicated to immersive entertainment, the studio specialises in previsualisation, motion capture, in-camera VFX and more, leaning on its extensive cohort of industry contacts to take VP projects all the way from prep through to post. With recent VP credits including Here , Time Bandits and Those About to Die ,
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