A Smarter Way to Produce
L.A. Castle Studios and ABQ Castle Studios are modern production facilities designed for today’s filmmakers — offering fully equipped stages, elite cinema gear, and an expansive virtual backlot that allows productions to shoot anywhere in the world without leaving the stage.
Our mission is simple:
Increase page count. Reduce risk. Deliver premium production value — predictably.
From independent features to vertical dramas, talk shows, and large-scale television productions, Castle Studios provides a streamlined, professional environment built for efficiency and creative control.
Pioneers in Virtual Production Since 2007
Long before “virtual production” became a buzzword, L.A. Castle Studios was already building the future.
We have been operating in full virtual production since 2007 — developing, refining, and perfecting workflows that merge real-time rendering with professional filmmaking.
What many studios are just now adopting, we have been engineering and executing for over a decade.
Patented Real-Time Filmmaking Technology
Castle Studios holds patents covering filming with a video game engine and our proprietary CastleVision system.
This technology allows directors, producers, and cinematographers to see the final composite image live — on stage — while shooting.
Actors perform inside environments that may not physically exist, yet appear fully realized in real time.
Camera movement, lighting, and perspective respond dynamically.
Creative decisions happen instantly.
No guesswork.
No waiting for post.
No disconnect between vision and execution.
A Smarter Production Workflow
Traditional production relies on location moves, weather windows, set construction, and post-production compositing.
Our system eliminates those friction points.
With CastleVision and real-time rendering:
• Environments load instantly
• Lighting remains controlled and repeatable
• Directors see the finished frame while shooting
• Crews remain on one stage
• Page count increases
• Risk decreases
The result is a controlled, scalable workflow built for modern production demands.
Built for Today’s Producers
From independent features and television pilots to high-volume vertical drama, talk shows, game shows, and streaming content, Castle Studios provides infrastructure designed for efficiency and cinematic control.
Our facilities in:
Burbank, California — the Media Capital of the World
Albuquerque, New Mexico — one of the fastest-growing production hubs in America
offer producers flexibility in budget, incentives, and scheduling.
Technology Is Only Part of the Story
What truly defines Castle Studios is not just the tools — it’s the philosophy.
We believe production should be:
Predictable.
Scalable.
Technically advanced.
Creatively empowering.
Our mission is simple:
Increase page count. Reduce risk. Deliver premium production value — predictably.
The Future Has Been Here Since 2007
Virtual production is no longer experimental.
It is the evolution of filmmaking.
And at Castle Studios, it has been our foundation from the beginning.
Whether you are producing a feature film, a television series, or high-volume vertical content, we provide a smarter way to shoot.
Ready to See It in Action?
Schedule a stage tour or technology demo to experience CastleVision and our real-time workflow firsthand.
Schedule a Tour & Demo
or call 818-934-3775
The Studio Facility
State-of-the-Art Production Facilities
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The Most Experienced
We’ve been in full virtual production since 2007. Our clients can have absolute confidence that they’re working with people and crew who know how to make every project match the director’s vision.
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The Best Equipment
We’re always making sure that the equipment we provide is the best possible. We’re constantly acquiring new equipment and the latest offered by the industry.
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Live Motion Capture
Change your talent into any characters imaginable, all live, and all without talent tracking markers or tracking suits.
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Two Incredible Locations
With two convenient state-of-the-art locations, L.A. Castle Studios and ABQ Castle Studios are available wherever makes the most sense for your talent, crew, and budget. Begin a production in Los Angeles and pick it up again in Albuquerque!
Meet the Studio Managment
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Tim Pipher
FOUNDER
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Brett Pipher
VIRTUAL SYSTEM OPERATOR, ALBUQUERQUE STUDIO
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Matthew Lucas
VIRTUAL SYSTEM OPERATOR, BURBANK STUDIO
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Brooks Pipher
EXECUTIVE
BURBANK STUDIO