Why Are Virtual Production Studios Replacing Green Screens As World’s Largest Opens In Melbourne?


Virtual production brings the graphics rendering power of computer games to the production stage of filmmaking. A new kind of film studio was unveiled in Melbourne recently which is called a virtual production stage. It’s a type of facility that has been dubbed the next big thing in film and TV. The new one at Docklands is the largest in the world. Imagine a wall of LED screens three storeys high, as long as a soccer field. This bank of screens is connected to powerful computers driven by gaming software, able to create high-resolution animated backdrops that respond to the perspective of the camera. What are your thoughts LiveTribers? Why are virtual production studios replacing green screens as world’s largest opens in Melbourne?

Posted by on 20 Apr 2023

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    Miro

    The Mandalorian uses this and it looks more realistic, moves better and less of a line around the actors. They can also act and respond better when they see their surroundings, as opposed to a background that is added in post production.

    Posted by Miro on 26 Jun 2023
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    yelsha42

    New technology, bigger and better

    Posted by yelsha42 on 20 Jun 2023
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    kendallx3

    The latest and greatest

    Posted by kendallx3 on 20 Jun 2023
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    Rossrooster

    Progress, Baby!! So much more versatile than the old green screens. have you noticed how many people in films and on screen are wearing green? heaps, because they can, you'll notice now.....

    Posted by Rossrooster on 24 Apr 2023
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    Vie88

    It is a way of embracing a new technology

    Posted by Vie88 on 23 Apr 2023
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    Kaede

    It's a shame because there is something special about non-CGI movies but it is probably more cost efficient and quicker to release movies.

    Posted by Kaede on 23 Apr 2023
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    CILLY0

    Sounds like an even better way of never having to go on a site set again. Must save money in the long run, but it's a pity for those of us who like to see the real thing not just a backdrop.

    Posted by CILLY0 on 23 Apr 2023
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    Emma

    It is the future of our society and it is easier to use green screens

    Posted by Emma on 23 Apr 2023
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    Alex!20

    Just another step away from a real scene weather we like it or not.

    Posted by Alex!20 on 23 Apr 2023
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    Helen

    In a hundred years a lot of the world will be like this - very virtual. In a million years who knows?

    Posted by Helen on 23 Apr 2023
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    heatherhenny

    probably cheaper, easier to get the effects and better resolution

    Posted by heatherhenny on 23 Apr 2023
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    Megan

    im hearing it for the first time here but its probably to allow more creativity in film making and save money. things are always advancing, i dont know much about this stuff, but its interesting.

    Posted by Megan on 23 Apr 2023
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    Rachel

    This is the first I have heard of this new technology. I’m guessing it’s more advanced than what we have now and better to use…

    Posted by Rachel on 23 Apr 2023
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    Daniel

    it should be the future way

    Posted by Daniel on 23 Apr 2023
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    SagoLeo

    Another way to save money. Please don’t subscribe to film piracy. This is the result of criminal behaviour. Cheap nasty fake films.

    Posted by SagoLeo on 23 Apr 2023
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    Momoke

    This is the way the future is heading!

    Posted by Momoke on 23 Apr 2023
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    Suit

    If the background scene is produced on set that is one step less in production. Just another step away from a real scene weather we like it or not.

    Posted by Suit on 23 Apr 2023
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    Guntis

    Professionals will lose their jobs. And production quality will continue to go down. More and more commercial garbage and ads.

    Posted by Guntis on 23 Apr 2023
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    Tara Rata

    This might be the way of the future

    Posted by Tara Rata on 23 Apr 2023
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    Ana

    I imagine it would make CGI film making a lot easier since the actors will be able to actually see what's on these screens and react to a real image rather than an imaginary one.

    Posted by Ana on 23 Apr 2023
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    Jigsaw

    Maybe save money?

    Posted by Jigsaw on 23 Apr 2023
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    possum71

    Sounds very interesting, have we not seen videos of huge animated animals on the side of a building using lights. One was a tiger and it looked so real people were ducking for cover as it pounced. It sounds cool and the imagination goes a little crazy when thinking about the possibilities.

    Posted by possum71 on 23 Apr 2023
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    Kittykato

    It's just the latest technology. Why wouldn't they use it?

    Posted by Kittykato on 23 Apr 2023
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    Michelle

    No idea but I have zero interest in it.

    Posted by Michelle on 23 Apr 2023
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    wrestling collector

    not surprising,everything seems to be changed these days.Time will tell for better or worse

    Posted by wrestling collector on 23 Apr 2023
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    Mark

    I think i is cost effective for the businesses involved. They wouldn't do otherwise.

    Posted by Mark on 23 Apr 2023
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    Jibberman

    It's the way of the future in movie making. Soon we won't need actors either.

    Posted by Jibberman on 23 Apr 2023
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    merryl

    These screens would probably save time. There would be less post-production required to change the green screen backgrounds into "real" backgrounds.

    Posted by merryl on 23 Apr 2023
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    Jay

    It is going to bring new experiences when we watch movies and other programs. But I assume it is a long way to go until it can be widely spread since it is expensive and new technology would replace it quickly.

    Posted by Jay on 20 Apr 2023
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    allandiana

    I guess they are becoming more popular because of increased cost effectiveness and the virtually endless creativity that they provide

    Posted by allandiana on 20 Apr 2023
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    sulter

    They must have something exciting in mind for this to be built. Wonder what it will be?

    Posted by sulter on 20 Apr 2023
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    Lacie

    Green screens were the industry benchmark for realist backdrops for actors to play against. Virtual production with provide even better realism, less need to wear specific colours that don't clash with a green - or blue - screen and greater computer generated scenarios.

    Posted by Lacie on 20 Apr 2023
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    Market guru

    to provide a better graphic visual experience.

    Posted by Market guru on 20 Apr 2023
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    Megan

    i have no idea what this it, ive never heard of it! but sounds like it means you can be more creative in film making, and maybe save time and money.

    Posted by Megan on 20 Apr 2023
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    Elandra

    Using this Technology in film making means fewer buliding materials required for constucting sets along with the accociated staff wages. Also disruptions to traffic flow & local neighbourhoods for real life situations wouldn't be impacted.

    Posted by Elandra on 20 Apr 2023
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    Alex!20

    Today, with the advancement of real-time technology, a new option has emerged: virtual production LED walls. LED walls offer some unique benefits over traditional green screens. However, green screens still have a place in the industry.

    Posted by Alex!20 on 20 Apr 2023
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