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Virtual Production News

PLSN’s April 2023 “In the Volume” section starts off with news about disguise and XPLOR’s new partnership to tackle the skills gap in virtual production in the UK; how EMN Tech is teaming up with AOTO to build a virtual studio in Turkey; how Reno Studios is launching Taiwan’s highest-res virtual production movie studio in Taiwan, and how Vectorworks’ connection to NVIDIA Omniverse expands designers’ opportunities in the Metaverse.

‘Wu-Tang: An American Saga’ Takes a Tour Bus Ride Without Leaving the Stage

When the production team of the Hulu series’ “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” had an episode that took place primarily on a tour bus, they brought Carstage, an In-Camera Virtual Effects (ICVFX) specialist, onboard. While dealing with ICVFX for such a large vehicle like a bus may seem daunting, it was something Carstage had already tackled. They also got a big assist from Nationwide Video’s Secaucus, NJ location, which was just a five-minute drive from the filming stage.

Making the Evening Happen: The Sponsors

The annual Parnelli Awards ceremony is the one night a year we shine the spotlight on those who spend their careers away from it, toiling backstage. And the evening wouldn’t be possible without our forward-thinking, industry-supporting sponsors. Here’s a brief introduction to who they are and what they do for our industry.

Don’t Be Like Pine Box

Chris Lose takes a fun look at how to avoid being efficient, responsive and client-centric as he recounts a recent rehearsal studio experience that left him bemused why others don’t offer similar accommodations.

Master FX and Volt Lites Announce New Partnership

Master FX and Volt Lites, a premier lighting and production rental company in Burbank, CA, have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the accessibility of Master FX Fluids on the West Coast. The partnership creates a more efficient shipping network that will reduce delivery times and costs for customers in the region. By leveraging each other’s expertise and resources, Master FX and Volt Lites will be able to provide customers with exceptional service and support.Read More »Master FX and Volt Lites Announce New Partnership

Robe in the Spot-Light

Left to right: Lighting Technician Asbjorn Hemmingsen, Project Manager Ben Cooper, Workshop Manager Mike Skinner and Head of Lighting Production, Matthew Tong. Photo by Louise Stickland

Auckland based Spot-Light Systems – now part of the NEP Live Group – is among New Zealand’s leading lighting live show and event rental companies, and one that has continued to invest in Robe moving lights as the country emerged from the pandemic, adding 24 MegaPointes, 12 Tarrantulas to their existing fleets, and for the first time, 20 ESPRITES joined the inventory.Read More »Robe in the Spot-Light

Reno Studios Launches Brompton-powered VP Movie Studio in Taiwan

Helping Reno Studios bring clients’ stories to the screen is Brompton Technology LED processing, seamlessly blending live and digital content.

With offices in Taiwan and Australia, award-winning production house for film and television, Reno Studios, has created Taiwan’s finest pixel pitch virtual production facility. Opened at the end of last year, it is located at the longest-running Taiwanese movie studio, Central Motion Picture Corporation (CMPC). Helping bring clients’ stories to the screen is Brompton Technology LED processing, which delivers exceptional image quality and color accuracy, creating the most ‘close-to-reality’ environment, seamlessly blending live and digital content.Read More »Reno Studios Launches Brompton-powered VP Movie Studio in Taiwan

Absen New Category Brands and Innovations Blossom at Spring Launch 2023

Absen, one of the world’s leading LED display brands, held its Spring Launch Event 2023 on March 21st, showcasing the brand-new category brands and a range of new LED technologies, solutions, and products. Industry professionals and media representatives worldwide gathered to witness Absen’s unveiling of its featured category brands – AbsenLive, Absenicon, and AbsenCP.Read More »Absen New Category Brands and Innovations Blossom at Spring Launch 2023