I n another step forward for Bristol’s burgeoning creative scene, Distortion Studios and MyWorld are collaborating on The Sheds – a research and development hub owned by the University of Bristol. Bringing together the combined creative powers of Distortion, the city’s first virtual production studio, and MyWorld, a creative technology programme, the project is looking to ‘grow Bristol’s vibrant ecosystem and challenge the dominance of London’s production studios’, according to the duo. “This partnership is an exciting step for us – it’s about showing what can happen when two brilliant Bristol teams join forces,” said Jonathan Brigden, MD at Distortion Studios. “Bristol is an important regional hub for the film and TV industry, and we are building a centre of excellence for creative technology here in the south-west. There’s so much talent, energy and creativity right here in Bristol. It’s been a joy working with the [ SOUTH-WESTERLY WINDS ] DISTORTION & MYWORLD TEAM UP FOR NEW BRISTOL R&D HUB
MyWorld team already, so making it official just feels right. We’re proud to be part of something that’s helping our city shine even brighter.” In addition to supporting The Sheds’ VP space, Distortion is working with MyWorld as part of a groundbreaking R&D programme exploring the use of
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A s we’re all aware, reliable internet connectivity can make or break a shoot. Fortunately, workflow solutions company Mission Digital has been working to solve this challenge with a brand-new, high-speed internet service designed for the film and TV industry. Promising seamless support for productions large and small, Mission Gateway brings secure, stable 4G, 5G and satellite connectivity – even in the most
3 Particle has launched VP research and innovation centre located in Malaysia. The impressive tech stack includes Brompton Technology’s LED video processing with PIXREAL’s LED panels, using Macroblock XyperReal Stage, a top-end
remote locations. A plug- and-play set-up with a battery-powered design, it needs barely any power infrastructure and comes with full support and remote access to kit.
driver ICs, Mo-Sys camera tracking and more – powering film, TV, live events, broadcast media, fixed installations, immersive experiences and location-based entertainment (LBE). Brompton’s Tessera LED processing tech plays a key role in the workflow, delivering a full Tessera feature set, while the facility is also working with VFX expert Hussin Khan (EFXCO), a certified Unreal Engine instructor, for a specialised educational pipeline.
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