If you are a fan of the Disney+ series, The Mandalorian (which has just aired season 3), then maybe you know how it was made. From the early beginning, the creators of the show shot a vast amount of scenes using virtual production. That’s a great example of where filmmaking technology development goes, and an exciting topic to discuss. In this article, we’ll gather some useful tips on how to achieve authentic-looking footage with LED walls in mixed reality. One may think that a high-end LED volume stage is only for big Hollywood productions with a major budget. Well, the team from RDM production, which took part in the ARRI Tech Talk series, disagrees. Greg Robbins, Carol Mazzoni, and Chris Fanning used virtual production for commercials and found it to be a genius solution in many cases. Furthermore, there are other types of advanced technology now that make these kinds of tools available for a broader community of creators. In the video conversation with ARRI Academy, filmmakers share some basic pieces of advice on how to approach a shoot in mixed reality, what mistakes to avoid, and where the power of virtual production really lies. We’ll cover a bunch of their tips below, but if you want to dive more into the technical details – please head over to the ARRI Tech Talk module on MZed.com. Image source: ARRI Tech Talk / MZed Virtual production – what is it? First, let’s get the terms right. When someone speaks about a...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 21 April, 2023