BUILD A VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
    STUDIO

    How to create a Virtual Production studio in 11 steps

    CREATING A VIRTUAL PRODUCTION STUDIO INCUR A LOT OF CHALLENGES AT DIFFERENT LEVELS. THIS ARTICLE IS MEANT TO WALK YOU THROUGH THE CREATION OF A VIRTUAL PRODUCTION STUDIO.

    HOW TO CREATE A VIRTUAL PRODUCTION/ XR STUDIO USING LED WALL DISPLAY IN 11 STEPS

    Step 1 : Find a location close to the city centre (Less than 10km away)

    If the intended target market is commercial or music clip video; Those production companies would more often choose a studio based on their geographical location.

    STEP 2: FLOOR ⇒ CEILING DISTANCE SHOULD BE MINIMUM 8M HEIGHT

    Floor ⇒ Ceiling distance should be minimum 8m height in order to enable truss rigging system for the LED ceiling wall display and enable 5=6m LED wall display.

    STEP 3: LED DISPLAY WALL STUDIO

    1. Post production
    2.Unreal Engine computer area – 3D
    3. Realtime VFX Area
    4. VR scouting area
    5. Artists rooms, extra offices,
    6. Lunch area, Canteen
    Step 4 : DECIDE EITHER YOU WILL GO ONLY FOR THE LED WALL OR ADD A FLOOR LED SCREEN AND CEILING LED SCREEN.
    1. Minimum size: Height: 5m x Width: 20m Diameter: 12m
    2. Average size: Height: 5.5m x Width: 40m Diameter: 16m
    3. Big size: Height: 6.5m x Width: 60m Diameter: 21m
    1. Minimum size: Height: 5m x Width: 20m Diameter: 12m
    2. Average size: Height: 5.5m x Width: 40m Diameter: 16m
    3. Big size: Height: 6.5m x Width: 60m Diameter: 21m
    Step 5 : CHOOSE LED
    wall specs based on: Driver IC, LED lamps brand, Refresh rate, HDR ready etc; See articles;
    Step 6 : SET STUDIO’S STANDARDS
    1. Acoustic system
    2. Exterior / Interior thermal insulation
    3. A / C system
    4. Design, Comfortable and cosy finishes for artists room and offices
    Step 7 : STUDY THE FLOOR PLAN
    In order to save every single sqm – Build upper level on the area that doesn’t require 8m height from floor to ceiling.
    Step 8 : STUDY THE ENGINEERING OF THE LED SUPPORT STRUCTURE
    1. Hoist / Lifting system for LED ceiling
    2. Truss system for LED ceiling
    3. Structure to hold the weight of the ceiling LED screen
    4. Truss structure to hold the weight of the wall LED screen
    Step 9 : ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FOR BOTH POWER AND SIGNAL
    1. Control system
    2. Electrical diagram
    3. Main power distributor panel électrique
    1. Control system
    2. Electrical diagram
    3. Main power distributor panel électrique
    Step 10 : MAKE SURE YOUR WAREHOUSE IS SUPPLIED WITH A SUFFICIENT MAIN POWER
    Make sure your warehouse is supplied with a sufficient main power panel to power both your screen and anything else that goes within the studio.

    Step 11 : EXTERIORS REQUESTS

    1. At least 10 car parks
    2. 4 trucks park
    Equipment
    CAMERA TRACKER

    The LED Screens will account for 75% of the budget, so it is essential you know exactly what you require before you purchase. Below you will find a list of equipment you will need.

    LED SCREENS FOR VP

    VP Premium series from Street Co’

    CAMERA TRACKER

    NCAM REALITY,

    MOSYS

    STATTRACKER

    OPTI TRACKER

    PRIMEX

    TRACKING CAMERA TECHNOLOGY

    COMPUTER

    Carte graphique quadro RTX 8000

    CAMERAS

    ARRI

    SONY

    RED

    BLACK MAGIC

    VR SCOUNTING

    VIVA VR

    SCOUNTING 2

    studio sizing options

    Example of structure studio