Virtual Production Studios by 80six
An 11,743 sq ft. purpose-built virtual production & mixed reality studio with bespoke LED stages and the latest real-time technologies (camera tracking, game engines, media servers) for delivering in-camera VFX (ICVFX) or xR (extended reality).
80six is a leading creative production technology company working directly with renowned industry partners to push creative boundaries and promote digital innovation in video production in film, TV and broadcast.
With a vast amount of knowledge around LED technology, video system integration and real-time engines, 80six supports the world’s leading content providers, production houses, creative agencies and content creators to explore the latest technical innovations and sustainable production techniques in global entertainment.
Virtual Production Studios provides an ideal platform for filmmakers, cinematographers, directors, producers and creatives to shoot in-camera VFX using LED technology whilst exploring the technological landscape that’s revolutionising the visual effects industry.
Located just outside the M25, the studio is ideal for everything from virtual production tests to shooting feature films, episodic series, commercial/advertising, live broadcasts, R&D and much more.
The UK's Most Versatile Virtual Production Studio With Scalable & Bespoke LED Stages
From size to curvature, we tailor the specifications of each LED stage according to the production needs to introduce a cost-effective & more sustainable approach to virtual production.
Shot at Virtual Production Studios by 80six
Creative.
Production.
Technology.
We provide a full technical and production service to support our clients with complex productions using the xR workflow and in-camera VFX.
Whether you need to discuss the technology, wish to utilise one of our LED stages or require us to build a permanent or temporary LED volume on-site, our team can guide you through the technological minefield.
LED Stages
Virtual Production Stage
Adaptable & bespoke LED Volumes for in-camera VFX (ICVFX)
11,743 sq ft space
Ideal for film and tv productions, commercials, test shoots and R&D using the virtual production pipeline,
xR Stage (Extended Reality)
Built to spec xR stages
11,743 sq ft space
Ideal for immersive experiences, virtual conferences, corporate events and music videos
Our Virtual Production Pipeline
Customizable LED Stages with award-winning ROE Visual LED panels
ROE Visual Diamond with its 2.6-pixel pitch is one of industry’s leading LED panel providing exceptional visual imagery for dynamic digital sets for film and TV productions using LED screens for in-camera VFX.
Being one the largest stockiest of award-winning ROE Visual products in the UK gives us the flexibility to experiment against the norm by designing custom build LED Volumes that trial a large variety of stock, in response to the production needs.
Pixel-Perfect Image Processing by Brompton Technology
Our Tessera system from specialist British manufacturer Brompton Technology provides ultra-low latency and dynamic colour calibration for the highest quality in image processing for filmmaking. Brompton’s high frame rate capabilities allow for smoother fast play-back of content, particularly for slow-motion for film and TV esports, reducing the lag considerably.
While most studios calibrate for 8-bit, using Brompton’s latest Tessera SX4 3.1 software, 80six can calibrate the LED panels for 10-bit HDR using the Hydra Camera.
Real-time Photorealistic Virtual Environments with Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine is best known for its unrivalled visual output, toolsets and performance. Its open and advanced real-time 3D platform enables users to create photorealistic and interactive content which makes it an ideal tool for virtual productions for film, TV, broadcast and live events.
Seamless Virtual Production Workflow Driven by Disguise Media Servers
The latest generation of Disguise media servers power the virtual production studios. Complex real-time scenes run on RX render nodes all managed by VX machines. This advanced scalable solution has been specifically engineered for virtual production providing our clients with reliable hardware and software solution that integrates across both stages.
High-Fidelity Optical Camera Tracking with
MO-SYS
Holding multiple awards in innovation, Mo-sys StarTracker is a patented optical camera tracking system that uses retro-reflective dots or stars attached to the studio ceiling. Mo-sys StartTracker is specifically designed for in-studio camera tracking making it one of the most reliable camera tracking technologies to enable the content on the LED screens to be generated in real-time, rendered from the point of view of the camera.
Expert Custom-Built LED Stages At Any Location
Not only at our studios..Have your virtual production stage integrated at any location, whether that’s off-site or another studio location.
Our team of like-minded experts are video technology specialists, building vast LED screens at any location, designing complex video systems tailored to each individual production while managing real-time workflows that meet the high demands of virtual production.
Our custom-build approach means you can have the same configuration as our studio or scale up to whatever extension size and design you require.
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