SCENE 01 / VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Virtual Production
LED volume and real-time VFX for your Japanese production.
Here is how this works in practice. Virtual production merges physical filmmaking with real-time digital environments, using LED volumes, motion capture, and game engine technology to create in-camera visual effects. This way gives directors and cinematographers immediate visual feedback, reduces post-prod timelines, and enables creative flexibility on set.
Here is the short of it. We connect you with virtual production stages and tech teams equipped to deliver real-time rendered environments for your project. Our team sets up facility booking, content pipeline setup, and on-set tech support to make sure your virtual production workflow operates smoothly from pre-visualization through final capture.
Capabilities
Virtual Production Services
In-camera visual effects with LED volume technology.
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LED Volume
- Large-scale LED walls
- Curved configurations
- Ceiling panels
- High-resolution displays
- HDR capability
Immersive Stages
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Real-Time
- Unreal Engine
- Live rendering
- Camera tracking
- Perspective correction
- Interactive lighting
In-Camera VFX
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Production
- Virtual art department
- Asset creation
- On-set supervision
- Technical direction
- Color science
Full Support
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Environments
- Virtual locations
- Sci-fi worlds
- Historical settings
- Impossible shots
- Vehicle interiors
Any World
The Future of Filmmaking
Capabilities
Our Process
Pre-Visualization
Planning shots and creating virtual environments in advance of production.
Asset Creation
Building detailed 3D environments optimized for real-time rendering.
Stage Production
Shooting on the LED volume with real-time environment playback.
Finishing
Final compositing, grading, and any extra VFX refinement.
On Location
LED Volume and Real-Time VFX in Japan
Our virtual production access runs through the country's top LED volume sites. Names have Toho Studios' virtual stage in Tokyo, Toei's ¥2bn virtual production build-out, Sublimation in Shibuya, Marza Animation Planet, and OLM Digital.
Here is how this works in practice. Unreal Engine pipelines feed curved walls, ceiling panels, and HDR-ready displays. Real-time render swaps out green spill and key-pull for in-camera VFX, real lighting on talent, and reflective play in eyes and on surfaces. That gives directors and DPs instant creative feedback on tight Tokyo or Osaka schedules.
Here is the short of it. We run the full virtual production stack. That has virtual art department assets built for real-time playback. It also covers pro camera tracking that locks perspective and parallax to lens moves, plus on-set tech direction.
Here is the breakdown. Colour science is aligned between LED panel output and the cinema body in use. Previs, asset build, stage day, and finishing — any final comp, grade, or VFX work — fold into one chain. The result suits sci-fi worlds, period sets, car interiors, and plates the shoot cannot otherwise stage in Japan.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is virtual production?
Virtual production uses LED walls displaying real-time rendered environments instead of green screens. The camera sees a finished background on set, allowing immediate creative decisions and in-camera visual effects that interact with lighting.
What are the benefits over green screen?
LED volumes give realistic reflections in eyes and surfaces, accurate interactive lighting on actors, immediate creative feedback, reduced post-prod time, and no green spill or complex keying needs.
What software do you use?
We primarily use Unreal Engine for real-time rendering, along with industry-standard tools for tracking, color science, and asset management. The system integrates with standard cinema cameras and workflows.
Can you create custom environments?
Yes, our virtual art department creates custom 3D environments optimized for LED volume display. These can be photorealistic locations, fantastical worlds, or anything in between—delivered ready for real-time playback.
What about camera tracking?
Camera tracking is key for perspective-correct backgrounds. We use pro tracking systems that sync camera position with virtual environment rendering, keeping parallax and perspective as the camera moves.
Where are LED volumes in Japan?
Japan has access to LED volume facilities through partnerships with regional studios. We can advise on the best stage for your needs and set up all tech aspects of virtual production including crew and gear.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with AR Production, LED Wall Virtual Production, and Green Screen Filming for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Camera & Cinematography and Production Services.
On Set
Ready for Virtual Production?
Tell us about your project and we'll bring any world to your set.