Notes on virtual production, CastleVision, new virtual sets, production news, and what we are learning from inside the L.A. and Albuquerque stages.https://www.lacastlestudios.com/en-us© 2026 L.A. Castle StudiosAstrohttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-mexico-film-office-levi-lobo-mr-spaceship/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-mexico-film-office-levi-lobo-mr-spaceship/The New Mexico Film Office has published a feature on Albuquerque-born director Levi Lobo and Mr. Spaceship, filmed at ABQ Castle Studios. Read it on nmfilm.com.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlbuquerqueNew MexicoFeature FilmMr. SpaceshipABQ Castle StudiosNew Mexico Film OfficePressL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-to-start-a-talk-show-podcast/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-to-start-a-talk-show-podcast/How to start a talk show podcast. Format and host model, episode length, gear tiers, home vs. studio, video vs. audio, distribution and growth.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTPodcastTalk ShowsStudio SetupVideo ProductionVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/talk-show-set-design-guide/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/talk-show-set-design-guide/What a talk show set includes, desk, backdrop, lighting, stage layout, and how virtual sets change the cost. From the Burbank stage that hosts them.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTTalk ShowsSet DesignStudio SetupTV ProductionVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/mr-spaceship-feature-film-shot-at-abq-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/mr-spaceship-feature-film-shot-at-abq-castle-studios/A feature film shot on one stage: Mr. Spaceship wraps at ABQ Castle Studios, the New Mexico feature film studio where deep space is shot live, in camera.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlbuquerqueNew MexicoFeature FilmVirtual ProductionABQ Castle StudiosMr. SpaceshipL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-is-virtual-production/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-is-virtual-production/Virtual production explained in plain English by the studio that pioneered the real-time method in 2007. How LED volumes and green screen differ.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTVirtual ProductionLED VolumeGreen ScreenUnreal EngineCastleVisionProducer GuidesL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/game-show-stage-design-guide/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/game-show-stage-design-guide/The anatomy of a game show stage, set design from contestant podiums to the money wall, lighting, audience seating, and how to rent a game show set.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTGame ShowsSet DesignStage RentalVirtual ProductionTV ProductionProducer GuidesL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-celebrity-crime-scene-princess-diana-filmed/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-celebrity-crime-scene-princess-diana-filmed/FOX's new special Celebrity Crime Scene: Princess Diana, premiering Aug 20, streaming next day on Hulu, was shot entirely at L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTCelebrity Crime ScenePrincess DianaFOXVirtual ProductionUnreal EngineCastleVisionForensic RecreationShot HereFilm & TVL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/filming-at-a-castle-in-los-angeles/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/filming-at-a-castle-in-los-angeles/There's a real castle building in Burbank. And you can film a castle scene in Los Angeles without renting one. The building, its story, and the sets.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTCastle SetsBurbankFilming LocationsVirtual ProductionSet LibraryL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/micro-drama-production-companies-guide/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/micro-drama-production-companies-guide/Who makes vertical micro dramas, the platforms, the production companies serving them, and what a 60–100-episode, eight-day shoot demands from a stage.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMicro DramaVertical DramaMicro SeriesVirtual ProductionProducer GuidesL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/whats-filmed-in-albuquerque/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/whats-filmed-in-albuquerque/What films in Albuquerque, from Breaking Bad to Netflix's ABQ Studios, why productions choose New Mexico's 30% credit, and where to rent a studio.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTAlbuquerqueNew MexicoFilm StudiosVirtual ProductionABQ Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/diarra-from-detroit-cast-reunion-where-filmed/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/diarra-from-detroit-cast-reunion-where-filmed/Where BET+'s Diarra from Detroit was actually filmed, reportedly New Jersey, not Detroit, and how the cast reunion special was shot at L.A. Castle Studios.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiarra from DetroitWhere FilmedTalk Show SetsVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-to-produce-a-talk-show/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-to-produce-a-talk-show/How to start a talk show, step by step. Format and rundown, the set (and how to skip building one), three-camera coverage, teleprompter, crew and venue.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTalk ShowsTV ProductionStudio SetupVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-are-talk-shows-and-game-shows-filmed-in-los-angeles/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-are-talk-shows-and-game-shows-filmed-in-los-angeles/Where talk and game shows really tape in L.A., Sony, Television City, Haven Studios, and how virtual production stages now host the same formats.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTTalk ShowsGame ShowsLos AngelesVirtual ProductionTV ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-aquaman-2-filmed/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-aquaman-2-filmed/Nearly all of Aquaman 2 was shot in the UK. But one set of scenes was filmed in Burbank. The full location list, and which scenes never left a stage.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTAquaman 2Filming LocationsNews SetsVirtual ProductionFilm & TVL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-discontinued-filmed/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/where-was-discontinued-filmed/Discontinued with Bruce Campbell shot its host segments at L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank, one virtual production stage, a different world every scene.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTDiscontinuedBruce CampbellFilm & TVVirtual ProductionShot HereL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/capture-your-sets-before-you-strike/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/capture-your-sets-before-you-strike/A PSA for producers: capture your sets with CastleVision during production, and your press junket, pickups and reshoots can happen inside the film's own world: months later, no rebuild.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTVirtual ProductionCastleVisionPress JunketsProductionFilmmakingL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-is-a-press-junket/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-is-a-press-junket/A press junket is a concentrated press day: talent gives back-to-back interviews to dozens of outlets. The schedule, who attends, and how the day runs.Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPress JunketsFilm & TVProductionL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/filming-on-an-unreal-engine-stage-producers-guide/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/filming-on-an-unreal-engine-stage-producers-guide/A producer's guide to filming on an Unreal Engine stage. How a shoot day works, what to prepare, and what it costs vs building sets or going on location.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTunreal enginevirtual productionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/marilyn-monroe-home-recreated-in-unreal-engine/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/marilyn-monroe-home-recreated-in-unreal-engine/L.A. Castle Studios helped recreate the Brentwood home where Marilyn Monroe died in Unreal Engine: a navigable digital twin for investigators. A new FOX & TMZ special, premiering on FOX June 21.Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMTMarilyn MonroeUnreal EngineVirtual ProductionCastleVisionFOXTMZForensic RecreationDigital TwinL.A. Castle StudiosFilm & TVL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/ai-filmmaking/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/ai-filmmaking/Inside our AI film studio in Burbank & Albuquerque: AI generates photoreal virtual sets faster and cheaper, while your principal cast, crew, and creative decisions stay human.Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTAI FilmmakingAI Film StudioVirtual ProductionCastleVisionL.A. Castle StudiosABQ Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-website-launch/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-website-launch/We've rebuilt lacastlestudios.com from the ground up, explore both stages, browse 250+ virtual sets, see how CastleVision works, and plan your production faster.Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTStudio UpdateVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle StudiosABQ Castle StudiosCastleVisionBurbankAlbuquerqueL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/abq-castle-studios-featured-in-oscars-night-koat-story/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/abq-castle-studios-featured-in-oscars-night-koat-story/ABQ Castle Studios has been featured in a KOAT article highlighting the innovative virtual production facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewsabq castle studiosalbuquerquevirtual productionunreal engineBrooks Pipherhttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/why-producers-are-moving-to-virtual-production/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/why-producers-are-moving-to-virtual-production/Budgets are tighter than ever. Studios and clients everywhere are looking for ways to make their content as cheaply and quickly as possible while maintaining quality.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTvirtual productionfilmmakingUnreal Enginefilm technologymulti-cameravirtual setsindependent filmsustainabilityfilm studiosfilm productioncinematographyinnovationL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/sets-added-this-week-9-1-24/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/sets-added-this-week-9-1-24/L.A. Castle Studios announces Lisbon Square: Sunlit Serenity, a detailed European square Unreal Engine virtual set featuring cobblestone streets, historic architecture, and versatile cinematic elements.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMTVirtual SetsUnreal EngineLisbon SquareFilm ProductionEuropean SetsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/us-capitol-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/us-capitol-set/L.A. Castle Studios announces a new virtual production set featuring the US Capitol, built with Unreal Engine technology for film and television productions.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTcapitolus capitolvirtual setvirtual productionUnreal EngineL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/la-castle-studios-virtual-fast-food-set-ayffj/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/la-castle-studios-virtual-fast-food-set-ayffj/L.A. Castle Studios now has a highly detailed and versatile Fast Food Restaurant virtual production set, powered by Unreal Engine technology.Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTVirtual ProductionUnreal EngineSet DesignFilm & TelevisionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/step-into-the-spotlight-with-la-castle-studios-newest-bar-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/step-into-the-spotlight-with-la-castle-studios-newest-bar-set/L.A. Castle Studios unveils an immersive, customizable bar set designed for film, television, dramas, sitcoms, and talk shows with classic dim lighting and neon signage.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTVirtual SetsBar SetFilm ProductionTelevision ProductionUnreal EngineStudio NewsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-one-production-company-worked-with-la-castle-studios-to-produce-top-quality-content-fast/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-one-production-company-worked-with-la-castle-studios-to-produce-top-quality-content-fast/Diablo IV achieved ambitious production goals using L.A. Castle Studios' Unreal Engine virtual production capabilities, completing a haunted house scene with Sarah Michelle Gellar in just one week.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineVirtual ProductionDiablo IVFilmTelevisionXR StudioProduction SpeedContent CreationL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/classic-motel-set-now-available-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/classic-motel-set-now-available-at-la-castle-studios/Journey through the timeless "Classic Motel" virtual set at L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank, where mid-century charm meets digital artistry powered by Unreal Engine.Wed, 20 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTUnreal Enginemotelhotelvintagenostalgiaroad tripmid-centurypoolroomlobbyvacationnoirfilmtelevisionstanding setL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-set-available-at-la-castle-studios-architect-office/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-set-available-at-la-castle-studios-architect-office/Explore L.A. Castle Studios' new Architect Office Set in Burbank, featuring contemporary design across multiple levels ideal for film and television production.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTArchitect Office SetBurbank FilmingSet LifeFilm ProductionStudio TourBehind the ScenesL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/tour-of-the-upscale-a-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/tour-of-the-upscale-a-set/L.A. Castle Studios presents Upscale A, a versatile and fully customizable set perfect for sports shows, news broadcasts, and more.Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosUpscale AUnreal EngineVirtual SetsFilmTelevisionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/journey-on-the-rails-a-cinematic-ride-through-la-castle-studios-subway-train-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/journey-on-the-rails-a-cinematic-ride-through-la-castle-studios-subway-train-set/Explore L.A. Castle Studios' striking Subway Train set in Burbank, California, a meticulously designed, versatile backdrop perfect for film and television productions.Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosSubwaySetstanding setL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/title-into-the-neon-glow-a-glimpse-of-the-la-castle-studios-city-alley-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/title-into-the-neon-glow-a-glimpse-of-the-la-castle-studios-city-alley-set/In the heart of Burbank, California, a mysterious urban landscape comes alive inside L.A. Castle Studios. Unveiling the City Alley standing set, a striking set steeped in futuristic allure.Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTCity Alley SetUnreal EngineL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/experience-la-castle-studios-the-ultimate-destination-for-futuristic-film-production/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/experience-la-castle-studios-the-ultimate-destination-for-futuristic-film-production/Welcome to L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank, where customizable sets cater to various film and television production needs, featuring the versatile Space Burgers futuristic desert set.Wed, 29 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTFilm ProductionVirtual SetsSpace BurgersFuturisticSet DesignBurbankL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-la-castle-studios-airport-set-now-available-for-film-television-and-media-projects/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-la-castle-studios-airport-set-now-available-for-film-television-and-media-projects/L.A. Castle Studios announces launch of new airport set with terminal, check-in, baggage claim, security, and gate facilities available for rent.Sun, 03 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTAirport SetUnreal EngineL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-volumetric-led-wall/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-volumetric-led-wall/L.A. & ABQ Castle Studios explains why virtual LED screens outperform physical LED stages for production, offering better camera flexibility and significant cost savings.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTLED WallVolumetricVolumetric StageVolumetric SetL.A. Castle StudiosUnreal Engine FilmingUnreal Engine StageUnreal Engine SetL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-virtual-set-real-doors/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-virtual-set-real-doors/L.A. Castle Studios solved the challenge of filming realistic door scenes in Unreal Engine virtual sets by combining real physical doors with virtual environments.Sun, 18 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosUnreal EngineUnreal Engine FilmingUnreal Engine StageDoorsStanding SetsStudio RentalNarrative ProductionScripted SetsScripted ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/this-will-floor-you-unreal-engine-stage/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/this-will-floor-you-unreal-engine-stage/A producer initially planned five days to install a real floor for their shoot, but discovered L.A. Castle Studios' virtual floors eliminate installation costs and time.Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineFloorStageStudioStudio RentalProduction StudioProduction Studio RentalUnreal Engine StageUnreal Engine StudioL.A. Castle StudiosMusic Video StageMusic Video StudioProduction ValueProductionTVFilmFilmmakingL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/i-was-stumped-by-a-question-unreal-engine/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/i-was-stumped-by-a-question-unreal-engine/A high school group touring L.A. Castle Studios asked why every production doesn't use virtual production technology, a question that left the studio founder searching for answers.Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineUnreal Engine ProductionUnreal Engine FilmingL.A. Castle StudiosburbankLos AngelesLos Angeles Studiotv productionFilm ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-days/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-days/L.A. Castle Studios offers a technology-driven approach to simplify production logistics, replacing traditional location scouting and travel with virtual sets and Unreal Engine capabilities.Sun, 05 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosUnreal EngineProduction StudioBurbankLos AngelesHollywoodLocation ScoutMovie SetMovie StudioFilmFilmmakingTV StudioProducerTV ProducerFilm ProducerL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-sets-are-totally-real/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-sets-are-totally-real/A producer's discovery that Unreal Engine sets are digital, after initially believing them real, proves just how realistic virtual production filming has become.Sat, 05 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineFilm SetBurbankLocation ScoutProductionProduction StudioProducerSetStanding SetsL.A. Castle StudiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-3-unencumbered-camera-movement/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-3-unencumbered-camera-movement/This post continues the series on green screen versus LED walls for Unreal Engine productions, focusing on unencumbered camera movement advantages.Tue, 13 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTXR StudioXR Film StudioXR Production StudioXR FilmingGreen ScreenLED WallUnreal EngineUnreal Engine ProductionUnreal Engine StudioTV ProductionFilm ProductionTV StudioFilm StudioProduction StudioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-2-multi-camera-recording/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-2-multi-camera-recording/This post continues the series on green screen versus LED wall technology for Unreal Engine XR productions, focusing on multi-camera recording capabilities and their advantages.Sat, 10 Sep 2022 00:00:00 GMTXR StudioXR Film StudioXR Production StudioXR FilmingGreen ScreenLED WallUnreal EngineUnreal Engine ProductionUnreal Engine StudioTV ProductionFilm ProductionTV StudioFilm StudioProduction StudioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-1-full-talent-immersion/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/green-screen-vs-led-wall-for-unreal-engine-productions-post-1-full-talent-immersion/Explore the advantages of cyclorama-based Unreal Engine production over LED walls, featuring full talent immersion and virtual environment integration.Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTXRUnreal EngineProduction StudioLED WallCycloramaVirtual SetsVRVirtual ProductionBurbankFilm StudioFilm SetFuture of TV & FilmL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/making-production-easy/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/making-production-easy/L.A. Castle Studios uses Unreal Engine technology to maximize creative potential and protect crew resources by reducing overhead tasks like managing extras.Sat, 20 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineUnreal Engine ProductionUnreal Engine StudioFilm ProductionTV ProductionCrewValueAirport SetStanding SetStanding SetsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/xr-vr-mr-ar/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/xr-vr-mr-ar/Extended Reality (XR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Augmented Reality (AR) solutions empower creatives to bring imagined worlds to life while keeping production safe and efficient.Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineL.A. Castle StudiosXRVRMRARExtended RealityVirtual RealityMixed RealityAugmented RealityFilm StudioProduction StudioTV StudioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/2020-media-highlights/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/2020-media-highlights/Showcasing 2020 media highlights utilizing Unreal Engine in production. L.A. Castle Studios invites visitors to tour and demo their Burbank facility.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTUnreal EngineUnreal Engine StudioUnreal Engine Production StudioUnreal Engine FilmingL.A. Castle StudiosProduction Studio RentalStanding Sets2020 Media HighlightsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/inauguration-celebrating-america-demi-lovato/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/inauguration-celebrating-america-demi-lovato/L.A. Castle Studios participated in the simulcast special Celebrating America following the inauguration, where Demi Lovato performed from their stage.Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMTinaugurationL.A. Castle Studiosla castle studiosLos Angeles studiostudio los angelesproduction studiomusic videomusic performance studioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-one-studio-is-thriving-during-covid-and-why-its-a-big-deal-for-indies-from-no-film-school/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/how-one-studio-is-thriving-during-covid-and-why-its-a-big-deal-for-indies-from-no-film-school/L.A. Castle Studios stayed open during pandemic shutdowns by developing innovative virtual production methods. Owner Tim Pipher discusses how this approach could transform independent filmmaking.Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosNo Film SchoolUnreal EngineUnreal Engine FilmUnreal Engine StudioUnreal Engine Productionvirtual setvirtual productioncovid productionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-hub-article/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-hub-article/Production Hub recently featured L.A. Castle Studios in an article highlighting their high-end virtual production facility and Unreal Engine capabilities for safe, accessible filming.Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTproduction hubpressla castle studiosunreal engineunreal engine filmingunreal engine studiofilm productiontv productionproduction companyL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/variety-magazine-article/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/variety-magazine-article/The L.A. Castle Studios Team shares a Variety article about the studio and content production, highlighting their capabilities for TV, film, and streaming.Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTvariety magazinefilmFilm Studiocovid productioncovid production studioUnreal Engineunreal engine studiounreal engine setunreal engine filmingstreaming studiovirtual setsvirtual productionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/productions-better-easier/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/productions-better-easier/Filming at L.A. Castle Studios makes every production better and easier with incredible technology, turnkey studios, safety measures, and a professional team.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTproduction studioproducertvfilmUnreal EngineL.A. Castle Studioscovid productionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-images-from-game-show-productions/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-images-from-game-show-productions/L.A. Castle Studios has updated their website with new images from game show set productions, featuring interactive sets with tremendous production value.Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTgame showproductionvirtual setsstudio newsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/creative-haven-podcast/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/creative-haven-podcast/Tim Pipher was a recent guest on the Creative Haven podcast, hosted by Mitchel Dumlao. In this 35 minute episode, released October 19, Tim and Mitchel discuss virtual production and the opportunities L.A. Castle Studios provides.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMTL.A. Castle StudiosUnreal Engineunreal engine filmunreal filmingunreal engine tv setunreal engine studiounreal productionproduction studiopodcastCreative HavenVirtual ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/representative-john-lewis/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/representative-john-lewis/L.A. Castle Studios hosted the Unreal Engine recreation of the Edmund Pettus bridge for a TV special remembering Rep. John Lewis featuring Common and John Legend.Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTproduction studio rentalUnreal Engineunreal engine filmunreal engine tvla castle studiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/netflix-bookmarks-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/netflix-bookmarks-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios served as the primary filming studio for Netflix's new show Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices, premiering September 1.Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTNetflixBookmarksBookmarks: Celebrating Black VoicesL.A. Castle StudiosLA Castle StudiosUnreal EngineFilm StudioCovid StudioCovid Film StudioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/safe-filming-covid/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/safe-filming-covid/L.A. Castle Studios released a video detailing advantages of virtual sets and Unreal Engine for safer, faster filming during COVID-19.Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMTla castle studioscovidcovid-19safe filmingcovid precautionfilming covidstudio tourunreal engineL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-the-future-of-tv-amp-film-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-engine-the-future-of-tv-amp-film-at-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios demonstrates why Unreal Engine and virtual production represent the future of filmmaking, offering safe, flexible, and cost-effective solutions for modern content creation.Sun, 18 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMTunreal engineunreal filmingunreal engine filmunreal engine tvunreal engine setvirtual setsvirtual studioproduction studioproduction studio rentalL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/covid-19-social-distancing/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/covid-19-social-distancing/Guide for preparing L.A. Castle Studios productions remotely through digital set design, shot blocking, script preparation, and concept development during social distancing.Sat, 15 May 2021 00:00:00 GMTla castle studiosproduction studiomovie studioproduction studio rentalL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/the-mandalorian-shot-using-unreal-engine/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/the-mandalorian-shot-using-unreal-engine/L.A. Castle Studios is the future of Film & TV. Season 1 of Disney's The Mandalorian utilized Unreal Engine for sets, demonstrating zero construction costs and live-action benefits.Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTthe mandalorianunreal engineepic gamesvirtual setsla castle studiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/spaceship-sets-and-space-station-sets-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/spaceship-sets-and-space-station-sets-at-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios offers advanced spaceship and space station sets powered by Unreal Engine for filming sci-fi scenes with customizable environments.Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMTla castle studiosmovie studioproduction studiospaceship setspace station settv productionstage rentalL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-can-i-film-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/what-can-i-film-at-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios offers versatile production facilities for scripted programs, commercials, talk shows, and host wraps with indoor and outdoor standing sets.Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMTla castle studiosproduction studioproduction companyproduction companiestalk show setsstanding setsscripted setsoutdoor standing setsindoor standing setshost wrap setsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/whats-the-difference-filming-on-one-of-our-virtual-talk-show-sets-vs-a-traditional-talk-show-set/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/whats-the-difference-filming-on-one-of-our-virtual-talk-show-sets-vs-a-traditional-talk-show-set/Virtual talk show sets offer infinite customization, environmental benefits, and consistent visual quality compared to traditional sets.Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 GMTtalk show studiotalk show settalk show setsproduction studio rentalL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-filming/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/unreal-filming/An editor discovered that footage filmed at L.A. Castle Studios using Unreal Engine technology showed no talent footprints in a beach scene, revealing the sophisticated virtual production capabilities.Tue, 21 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMToutdoor filmingoutdoor stageunreal enginefilming unrealunreal filmingla castle studiosfilmmakingL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/one-studio-one-video-seven-very-different-locations/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/one-studio-one-video-seven-very-different-locations/L.A. Castle Studios demonstrated how producers can create high-quality content using Unreal Engine technology to generate virtual standing sets, filming seven different locations on a single stage in hours instead of weeks.Sun, 19 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMTunreal video game engineunreal enginela castle studiosstanding setsairport standing setairplane standing setapartment standing setliving room standing setwarehouse standing setpenthouse apartment standing setfilm shootpromo videoburbankpromotional videocorporate videoL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/tilting-up-amazing-technology-for-standing-sets-rxeyt/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/tilting-up-amazing-technology-for-standing-sets-rxeyt/Traditional talk show and sitcom sets limit camera movement, especially for shots that tilt up. L.A. Castle Studios' standing sets allow full camera movement and reveal virtual environments instead of studio lights.Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTstanding setstalk show studiositcom studiositcom setsvirtual realityvirtual setsvirtual studiola castle studiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/shadows-the-great-equalizer/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/shadows-the-great-equalizer/Shadows are visible everywhere, but studios using green technology lose them. L.A. Castle Studios has unlocked the secret to recording real shadows on stage and in all sets.Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 GMTVirtual ProductionGreen Screen TechnologyStudio InnovationShadowsFilm ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/la-castle-studios-honored-to-host-chinese-new-year-party/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/la-castle-studios-honored-to-host-chinese-new-year-party/Studio owner Tim Pipher hosted a Chinese New Year celebration featuring celebrities, martial arts performances, awards, raffles, and traditional cuisine.Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTproduction studiola castle studiosfilmmakingtalk show studioL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-video-shows-off-the-capabilities-of-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/new-video-shows-off-the-capabilities-of-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios has released a new promo video showcasing the possibilities of its full service production studio.Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:00:00 GMTproduction studio rentalfull service production studiopromo videola castle studiosL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/airport-terminal-film-set-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/airport-terminal-film-set-at-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios has solved filming difficulties with a new Airport Terminal Film Set that can be customized for any locale and includes digital actors.Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMTla castle studiosairport terminal film setairport standing setburbank film setunreal video game engineL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-offices-now-available-for-rent/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/production-offices-now-available-for-rent/L.A. Castle Studios in Burbank is offering gorgeous new production offices for month-to-month rental at the intersection of Olive Ave. and S. Victory Blvd.Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMTOffice RentalProduction OfficesStudio RentalL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/top-ten-virtual/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/top-ten-virtual/Discover why virtual sets offer superior versatility, cost savings, and environmental benefits for film and TV production compared to traditional methods.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTvirtual productionfilm productiontelevision productionvirtual setsUnreal Enginecost savingsproduction tipsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/virtual-standing-sets-a-location-scouts-dream/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/virtual-standing-sets-a-location-scouts-dream/L.A. Castle Studios has pioneered advances in standing sets. Their virtual backlot offers scenes for any era—past, present, or future—all filmed in one studio without relocation.Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTVirtual SetsStanding SetsVirtual ProductionLocation ScoutingFilm ProductionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/live-streaming-changing-production-convenience/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/live-streaming-changing-production-convenience/L.A. Castle Studios has engineered a video linking service allowing productions to be streamed to clients anywhere, with live-composited full set environments.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTlive streamproduction studiostanding setsla castle studiosmovie makingcorporate video productionL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/news-on-news/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/news-on-news/L.A. Castle Studios offers professional news sets with customizable desks, monitors, graphics, and logos for filming news scenes in TV and film productions.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTnews scenenews deskvirtual news setvirtual setsL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/linda-gray-on-hallmark-channel-discussing-hilton-head-island/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/linda-gray-on-hallmark-channel-discussing-hilton-head-island/TV legend Linda Gray appeared on Hallmark Channel to discuss Hilton Head Island, a 32-episode series created at L.A. Castle Studios using Unreal Engine technology.Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTstanding setsHilton Head Islandbacklotla castle studiosproduction studiounreal video game engineL.A. Castle Studioshttps://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/the-art-of-stagecraft-at-la-castle-studios/https://www.lacastlestudios.com/blog/the-art-of-stagecraft-at-la-castle-studios/L.A. Castle Studios hosted a panel on stagecraft where panelists sat on a green stage while virtual backgrounds powered by Unreal Engine rotated behind them in monitors.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMTvirtual studiovirtual setsstagecraftla castle studiosburbankL.A. Castle Studios