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Dimension continues to establish itself as a reliable provider and collaborative partner, pushing the bounds of what’s technically possible. DNEG With The Dark Knight , Inception and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 all part of its early work, DNEG didn’t come from humble beginnings per se. Starting out strong as a VFX company, DNEG has evolved to incorporate virtual production, animation and other creative content. Its VP unit, DNEG 360, is half of a collaborative project with Dimension, and with a few awards already under its belt, DNEG 360 is only heading further towards a successful future. DOCK10 A key player in Manchester’s fast- growing Media City, dock10 specialises in virtual television production. Housing hundreds of programmes across multiple genres, the company is living proof that VP can have a place on any project. One of the UK’s first studios to put VP tech through its paces, dock10 has been reaping the rewards ever since, being recognised for its excellence and innovation for five years and counting. MARS The VP leg of Bild Studios, MARS Volume is an end-to-end production environment that combines camera tracking tech, media engines, graphics servers and LED screens. MARS’ speciality is simulated travel, having delivered content for car commercials and scripted dramas like Black Doves and Gangs of London . When the team aren’t immersed in client work, they’re running MARS Academy, which offers both introductory and advanced courses for those wanting to gain an upper hand in the world of VP. MO-SYS Known for its best-selling StarTracker technology, Mo-Sys manufactures VP solutions for film, HETV and broadcast. Its next-gen StarTracker Max optically tracks cameras through set-and-forget mapping and calibration. Thanks to an improved algorithm, it’s Mo-Sys’ most accurate tracking solution to date. Mo- Sys also offers a VP training academy, giving students ample opportunity to
dock10 IS LIVING PROOF THAT VP CAN HAVE A PLACE on any project ”
ROE VISUAL There’s a reason why ROE Visual’s Black Pearl LED panels are currently the gold standard in virtual production; they offer cinema-grade visuals, rich colour accuracy, anti-reflective surfaces and an in-camera quality that’s nearly impossible to beat. The Black Pearl 2 series recently hit a major milestone, with 100,000 panels now being used in virtual production around the world – a testament to ROE’s VP prowess and the outstanding value of its LED products. STYPE Excelling in camera-tracking tech, Stype designs production solutions that are able to perfectly blend the real with the virtual. Its flagship products, StypeKit and RedSpy (which works with any camera and requires no calibration), are just the tip of the iceberg; Stype also offers the HumanCrane, which is engineered to deliver unbeatable immersive visual experiences. Built for use with both green- and blue-screen set-ups, as well as LED walls, Stype’s products have been integral to the production of hundreds of successful projects.
get their hands on the latest tech while experiencing a virtual set. PIXERA A subset of AV Stumpfl, PIXERA leads in virtual production software and media servers. Having received one of Epic Games’ MegaGrants, the company and its solutions are able to integrate seamlessly with Unreal Engine, allowing developers to create and edit their 3D objects and virtual worlds within PIXERA’s digital workflows. Its target is to provide usability with an intuitive graphical interface so developers can plan, map and composite in one single system. QUITE BRILLIANT Focusing on filmmaking, advertising and gaming, London-based Quite Brilliant offers full services from prep to post. Claiming to have been the first to market, the studio has since produced over 120 projects, supporting each one with its in-house expertise, virtual art department and cost-effective package aimed at improving accessibility. The company’s commitment to carbon neutrality also sets it apart, upholding sustainable practices in all endeavours.
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