SCENE 01 / VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Virtual Production
LED volume and real-time VFX for your German 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
Studio Babelsberg VolStage, Pixomondo Frankfurt & Mackevision Stuttgart Unreal Pipelines
Here is how this works in practice. Virtual production across Germany operates from a top-tier ICVFX infrastructure stack: Studio Babelsberg VolStage (NEP Group joint venture, Berlin's top ICVFX volume), Bavaria Film virtual production Munich, MMC Studios Köln virtual production, Vol1 Stage Hamburg, Pixomondo Frankfurt (Sony Pictures Imageworks acquired 2022. Mandalorian Vol Stage alumni who pioneered the global ICVFX type), Mackevision Stuttgart (Mercedes/Porsche/Audi real-time heritage), and Rise Visual Effects Studios Berlin (Marvel + Star Wars credits).
Here is the short of it. LED volumes run ROE Visual Carbon CB5 + Black Pearl BP2v2 + Brompton Tessera SX40 processors driven by Unreal Engine 5 + Niagara + Lumen real-time pipelines, Aximmetry + Disguise media servers, and Mo-Sys StarTracker + Stype RedSpy + ARRI camera tracking. Camera packages run ALEXA 35 + Mini LF + Sony VENICE 2 + RED V-Raptor with frame-sync genlock to Brompton processors and per-frame Lumen lighting handoffs to gaffer DMX-512 + sACN control.
Here is the breakdown. Heritage Babelsberg global shoots (Matrix Resurrections 2021 — built directly into the Babelsberg LED Vol Stage workflow, Wonka 2023, Argylle 2024) plus All Quiet on the Western Front 2022 (Berger, 4 Oscars including Best Cinematography James Friend BSC + Best Production Design) and Babylon Berlin (Tykwer 2017+, most costly German TV series ever) set up the virtual-production workflow now standard on each DFFF + GMPF rebates project (GMPF 25% uncapped since 2023, federal/regional stack to 50%+ effective rebates including Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg + FFF Bayern + Filmstiftung NRW + MFG Baden-Württemberg + MDM + Nordmedia + HessenFilm).
Filmuniversität Babelsberg Konrad Wolf and Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg Ludwigsburg train virtual-production supervisors + Unreal artists + DPs at scale. KSK-registered freelance crews operate under BG ETEM + VBG safety governance. Cross-border supplements arrive same-week from London + Vienna.
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 Germany?
Here is the breakdown. Germany has several LED volume facilities of differing sizes across Berlin and Munich. 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 Germany 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.