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Disguise Outlines Virtual Production 2.0

Disguise Outlines Virtual Production 2.0

Wonder Dynamics Animation, $23K Platinum Leica Camera

November 03, 2024

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Over on YouTube we’ve got a big, in-depth studio tour with Steve Giralt at The Garage, diving into his high-speed virtual production setup for food and beverage commercials (and his arsenal of camera robots).

In this edition, we’re diving into Disguise’s vision for VP 2.0. Plus an exciting update from Wonder Dynamics. And a $23K platinum camera from Leica.

Let’s dive into it!

In a recent video from Disguise, VP of Virtual Production Addy Ghani outlined the next stage of VP, what they’re calling VP 2.0.

The three pillars of this new stage of maturity include modular stages, versatile content options, and streamlined workflows, making it more accessible to productions of all sizes.

The Breakdown of VP 2.0

1. The Evolution of Stages

The first major advancement is in stage design and functionality. Early virtual production stages were monolithic structures that required productions to adapt to their limitations. Today's stages feature complete modularity, allowing for rapid reconfiguration based on specific production needs.

These modern volumes can transform from huge screens to smaller setups, shift between flat and curved configurations, and adapt to various shapes (90°, 180°, or horseshoe formations) to capture optimal shots.

This flexibility has given rise to "pop-up" LED volumes, enabling productions to bring virtual production capabilities directly to their filming locations rather than being tethered to permanent facilities.

2. Content Versatility

The second key development is in content deployment options. While VP 1.0 primarily served big-budget productions with real-time 3D rendered scenes, VP 2.0 offers a broader range of content choices:

Video playback
Still images
Generative AI content
2.5D environments
Real-time 3D rendering
Creative combinations of multiple formats

This versatility allows productions to select the most appropriate and cost-effective content type for each specific shot. Switching between different content types now takes seconds rather than hours, putting creative needs ahead of technical limitations.

3. Workflow Integration

The third advancement is in system integration and workflow efficiency. Virtual Production 2.0 has evolved from its experimental origins into a streamlined, intelligent ecosystem.

Key improvements include:
Enhanced color management with OCI and ASIS support
Multi-server rendering capabilities through RenderStream
Improved perspective mapping for driving plates
Minimal latency in real-time rendering

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Wonder Dynamics Goes Full Animation

Wonder Dynamics has launched the beta version of Wonder Animation, a new AI-powered tool that converts video sequences into 3D-animated scenes.

This addition to the Wonder Studio toolset aims to accelerate animated film production while maintaining artists' creative control.

Behind the Scenes

Wonder Animation uses Video to 3D scene technology to reconstruct filmed sequences in a 3D space, including multiple cuts and various shot types.
The tool matches camera positions and movements relative to characters and environments, creating a virtual representation of live-action scenes.
Artists can edit all elements (animation, character, environment, lighting, and camera tracking data) in software like Maya, Blender, or Unreal.
The beta version is now available to all Wonder Studio users.

Editor’s note: We used Wonder Dynamics extensively in our Culver Cup AI short; we broke down the process here.

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🗃️ Box now integrates with Amazon Bedrock and Q Business, allowing film production professionals to leverage powerful generative AI models for content management and analysis

📸 Leica unveils a limited-edition, platinum-plated film camera set priced at $23,000 to commemorate 70 years of the M rangefinder system.

⛔ Greenwich Council halts Mo-Sys' plans for a virtual production hub at Plumstead Power Station, prompting the company to explore new locations and partnerships.

🎞 LA Tech Week showcased various AI-powered filmmaking technologies, demonstrating their potential to transform traditional production processes and allow new storytelling techniques.

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