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LED Wall Virtual Production
In-camera visual effects for your Japanese production.
Here is how this works in practice. LED wall virtual production uses large LED display volumes to project real-time rendered environments behind performers, replacing traditional green screen with photorealistic in-camera backgrounds. Japan's major studios are investing aggressively in virtual production: Toei is committing ¥2bn to LED stages, Toho Studios in Tokyo runs eight stages from 319 to 1,415m² (Netflix leases Stages 7 and 10), and Toei Kyoto Studios give 11 stages including the country's third-largest plus the largest outdoor backlot.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with LED wall facilities and Unreal Engine teams across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, supported by post houses including OMNIBUS JAPAN, THE SEVEN, Imagica Entertainment and vfxNova. Our team sets up stage booking, virtual art department resources and the J-LOC subsidy program (up to 50%) so your production has a complete ICVFX pipeline backed by skilled Japanese crews.
Capabilities
Virtual Production Services
Complete LED wall production from environment creation to shooting.
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LED Stages
- Partner studio access
- Custom configurations
- High-resolution walls
- Curved displays
- Ceiling integration
Premium Facilities
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Real-Time Engine
- Unreal Engine
- Custom environments
- Asset creation
- Live tracking
- Interactive control
Real-Time Content
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Production Support
- Virtual art department
- Technical supervision
- Camera tracking
- Color science
- Lighting integration
Full Service
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Applications
- Location replacement
- Driving scenes
- Sci-fi environments
- Period recreations
- Impossible locations
Any World
Next-Generation Filmmaking
Capabilities
Our Process
Pre-Visualization
Developing virtual environments and planning camera moves with real-time visualization.
Asset Creation
Building detailed 3D environments optimized for LED wall display and camera capture.
Stage Setup
Configuring LED wall, camera tracking, and lighting for your specific needs.
Production
Shooting with real-time environment control and on-set adjustments for perfect results.
On Location
LED Volume Virtual Production Across Japan
Japan's virtual production capacity has moved past pilot stage.
Here is how this works in practice. Toei is committing roughly two billion yen to dedicated LED stages at Toei Kyoto Studios. Toho Studios in Tokyo runs ICVFX-capable volumes within its eight-stage footprint (Netflix holds Stages 7 and 10 long-term). NHK has built its own virtual production setting that doubles as a R&D site for broadcast flows. Add pro VAD partners including Sublimation, Marza Animation Planet, and OLM Digital, and you have a real-time chain strong enough to host global features as readily as local drama and commercials.
Here is the short of it. Our role is to make that ecosystem work as one shoot chain. We book stage time, line up Unreal Engine teams in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, run virtual art department asset build, sync camera tracking with the wall, and align in-camera lighting and colour science. The final plate holds up in post.
Here is the breakdown. Photogrammetry of Kyoto temples, Hokkaido landscapes, Shibuya backstreets, or fully built sci-fi settings are all viable start points. Finishing lands at OMNIBUS JAPAN, THE SEVEN, Imagica Entertainment, or vfxNova. The J-LOC subsidy of up to 50% sits behind eligible shoot spend.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LED wall virtual production?
LED wall virtual production (also called ICVFX - In-Camera Visual Effects) uses large LED displays to show real-time rendered environments behind actors. The camera captures both performers and background in-camera, giving realistic lighting and reflections.
What are the advantages over green screen?
LED walls give realistic lighting that illuminates actors naturally, capture accurate reflections in eyes and surfaces, and allow actors to see the environment they're performing in. Results are captured in-camera, reducing post-prod VFX work.
What kind of environments can you create?
Here is the breakdown. Virtually any environment—from authentic Japanese locations such as Kyoto temples, Mount Fuji, the neon streets of Shibuya, Hokkaido wilderness and Okinawa beaches to sci-fi worlds and historical periods. Environments can be built from photogrammetry of real Japanese sites or designed from scratch in Unreal Engine.
Do you have LED stages in Japan?
Yes. Toei Kyoto Studios is investing ¥2bn in dedicated virtual production infrastructure. Toho Studios in Tokyo hosts ICVFX-capable stages (Netflix leases Stages 7 and 10). We can also set up short-term LED volume installations for specific projects.
How does camera tracking work?
Camera tracking systems measure the camera's exact position and rotation in real-time, allowing the virtual environment to respond with correct parallax as the camera moves. This creates convincing perspective shifts.
What's involved in pre-production?
Virtual production needs major pre-production—building digital environments, planning camera moves, and tech setup. Starting early allows time to develop assets and iterate on creative decisions.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with Virtual Production, AR Production, and Motion Control Filming for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Cinema Lens Kits and TV & Film Production Services.
On Set
Ready for Virtual Production?
Tell us about your project and discover what's possible with LED wall production.