Academy of Motion Pictures Sciences What We Do

Produced by the Academy’s Science and Technology Council, this program presents some of the most current Virtual Production filmmaking practices and related technological innovations. Academy members from a variety of branches shared their experiences and demonstrate how they are innovating and working in this space. Many of the sequences for the presentation were shot at NantStudios.

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These industry leaders, joined by others, take viewers on a tour through the latest Virtual Production techniques and technologies, offering a rare view into their practical applications and insights that can be applied to a wide variety of productions. There is a common misconception that LED virtual production are only for large features and Television. This is simply not the case.

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The piece also highlights a look back at the history of onscreen trickeries.

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