CoPilot Publishes Guide to Choosing LED Tiles for Virtual Production

CoPilot, a cutting-edge, global production studio specializing in innovative XR virtual production solutions, released a guide to help production teams choose the right LED tiles for virtual production.

LED walls are crucial for in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) in virtual production, but selecting the appropriate specifications can be challenging and impact the final product quality. CoPilot has put together this spec list.

Key Specifications to Consider

• Pixel pitch: Distance between pixel centers, measured in millimeters. Popular choice for VP is 2.3 - 2.6mm.

• Resolution: Visual dimensions of the display in pixels. Lower pixel pitch means higher resolution.

• Brightness: Measured in nits. Standard is 1500 nits, but most scenes only require 300-700 nits.

• Refresh rate: How often the image updates per second. 7640 Hz is standard for VP, allowing 60 FPS shooting.

• Scan rate: Number of diodes refreshing on a tile in a row. 1/8 is better for VP.

• Viewing angle: Most modern LEDs offer 170-180° angles for flexible filming.

• Color accuracy: RGB tiles are common, but RGBW or RGB with Brompton's TrueLight processor offer better "true" white reproduction.

Cabinet design and mounting options can significantly impact ease of use and maintenance. Square cabinets with serviceable designs are often preferred.

The Bottom Line

Choosing the right LED tiles depends on factors like space size, project needs, and camera equipment. Check out CoPilot's full post for more details.