American Cinematographer - August 2021 - 50

VIRTUAL EXPANSION
In-camera visual effects are captured on the
outskirts of Paris at Virtual Production StudioxR,
a partnership between PRG and MADO XR.
This scale is well suited to the projection of 2D plates for driving and
flying POV shots - with possible options for virtual-production work
with real-time camera tracking and interactive imagery, as was the case
on Station 19, whose LED-wall scenes were shot on a stage in downtown
Los Angeles with a custom LED setup provided by Sam Nicholson, ASC's
Stargate Studios (AC July '21).
Some smaller stages have been constructed for proofs of concept
and experimentation, and then have evolved into larger installations as
creatives have mastered the workflow - an example being XR Stage's
LED-wall installation at Line 204 in Los Angeles. As a result, the technology
can be scaled down to support lower-budget productions when
necessary.
Many XR stages shown on our map were constructed for a specific
production, and were then left standing for further use pending demand.
One is Studio Babelsberg's 75'x23' Dark Studios volume, which
was built for the first season of 1899. Another is Pixomondo's XR stage
Immersive Environment
LED volumes for virtual production - or " XR
stages " as they're now often called - combine
3D real-time virtual assets with live actors and
practical set pieces to create an immersive
environment with extensive emitted light. " When
in Toronto, built to support Star Trek.
Careful consideration is given to determining which screens in the
volume will be used on-camera. The pixel pitch, or the amount of space
between individual pixels on the screens, is typically the determining
factor. Most XR stages will integrate panels of at least 2.8mm pixel pitch
to read correctly on-camera. Lower-density and repurposed event-venue
screens can be used off-camera for ceilings and reflected light. As the
quality of the LED screen's appearance on-camera is the key determining
factor of a stage's efficacy for a given production, it's important to
research and make inquiries about LED-wall specs when first exploring
XR stages for potential projects - as each stage is unique.
Given that LED panels are modular and designed for swift installation
and reconfiguration, these facilities are quickly multiplying, and
will surely continue to, as fast as necessary to meet demand - as evidenced
by our well-populated map and our substantial facility-listing
on the facing page.
you're in an open daylight situation within a virtual
volume, everything works to your advantage
to create believable atmospheric lighting, " says
Daryn Okada, ASC, who has served as producer,
director and cinematographer on Station 19.
" You can use photographic lighting principles to
create an authentic ambience, or you can manipulate
those elements to reflect what a scene
is really about - make them cooler, warmer,
darker, brighter, etc. "
50 / AUGUST 2021
PHOTO COURTESY OF MADO XR.

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