DEFINITION THE VIRTUAL FRONTIER
Rising Star:
Cameron Bishop, MARS Volume
We’re delighted to name MARS Volume’s Cameron Bishop as our Rising Star award recipient. Currently the lead Unreal Engine operator and virtual production supervisor at MARS Volume/ Bild Studios, Bishop’s journey into virtual production began with Unreal Engine, crafting virtual environments before moving into a support role on Masters of the Air . From there he rose through the ranks, bringing a variety of projects to life, with credits including Dinosaurs: The Final Day with David Attenborough , Gangs of London and Culprits .
As virtual production supervisor, Bishop oversees 2D and 3D shoots which require camera tracking and LED lighting systems, employing a creative approach to problem-solving to ensure success every time. He also serves as MARS Academy’s Unreal Engine lead tutor, sharing his expertise and designing curriculum for eager-to-learn students. “He has proven himself as a clear and considerate communicator who generously shares his knowledge,” expresses MARS Volume’s co-founder and director Rowan Pitts. “In feedback
forms, Cameron comes out time and time again as a student favourite.” Congratulations, Cameron!
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Excellence in LED technology: ROE Visual A luminary in the world of lighting, ROE Visual has earned its reputation as the industry gold standard for state-of-the- art LED products. In virtual production, it continues to light the way – standing out as a beacon of innovation and excellence. ROE’s LED panels have proven themselves an ideal partner in creating immersive, dynamic settings thanks to the team’s relentless testing, tweaking and pursuit of perfection. The panels blend top-end components and state-of-the-art driver ICs, which make all the difference for the on-camera performance. From the Black Pearl (famously used on The Mandalorian ) to the Diamond – a lightweight, affordable solution – all meet the company’s exacting standards, displaying visuals in either 10-bit or 12-bit HDR and reaching more than 90% of the colour gamut on a Rec. 2020 target. They are also capable of working in higher frame rates of up to 144 per second. Excellence in LED processing: Brompton Technology A pioneer in the world of LED processing, Brompton Technology is renowned for
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