Changing the Game with LED Video Walls

There will probably always be a place in this world for green screen, but that methodology is becoming outdated as LED video walls become more prevalent in VFX production.  We recently had a local client install a 40X18 back wall with 2 side walls and a ceiling, all built out of monitors that displayed content seamlessly throughout the entire set. As the camera moved and changed perspective, the content displayed on the walls itself would move relative to the camera position. While there are lots of different types and sizes on the market, most models use a real-time game engine to represent dynamic, digital landscapes on LED screens.

BTS footage from The Mandalorian has famously shown us what the technology can do on a large scale. Actors can say goodbye to goofy motion capture suits, allowing their performances to become more authentic in an environment that feels real.  In addition, scene changes on set take a fraction of the time, all of which can be done from the comfort of a controlled studio environment.  

Check this video for more info on how this technology is changing the game: BTS The Mandalorian