Unreal Engine: The Future of TV & Film at L.A. Castle Studios
No one is asking the questions “Why Unreal?” or “Why virtual?” because hit shows and films like Disney’s The Mandalorian and L.A. Castle Studios’ productions have demonstrated the power and flexibility of Unreal and virtual set production for filming any and all types of content.
The question being asked now is “How can production companies utilize the Unreal Engine and virtual sets in a way that is safe, easy, and at the leading edge of technology?” The answer is: Shoot at L.A. Castle Studios, on our sound stage in Burbank.
Production companies, directors, and filmmakers choose L.A. Castle Studios because the facility makes a production’s vision come to life safely and sustainably, with crews as small as needed, no environmental impact from set construction, and no emissions from travel.
Multi-Camera Filming
L.A. Castle Studios is multi-camera, meaning teams get every angle simultaneously. Multiple cameras move freely without restriction as on practical locations, without million-dollar costs. Multi-camera enables faster productions and is easier on actors, requiring only one take per scene for all angles. One camera features a crane for stunning sweeping shots.
Multi-Feed Production
Multiple feeds provide post-production with incredible creative control:
- Live composite - Talent, environment, and practical elements together; the top-class offering most clients use for final products
- Background only - Moving background tracked with each camera, enabling set modifications without affecting talent
- Foreground only - Production without live-composited set, allowing color adjustments to talent independently
- Matte and tracking data - White for composited elements, black for non-composited; corrects rare imperfections
Twelve total feeds (four per camera) provide unprecedented production control.
Advanced Technology
L.A. Castle Studios utilizes the latest software and hardware. Recent upgrades include high-end graphics cards enabling RTX ray tracing for ultra-realistic digital sets, and the newest LED RGBW lighting technology.
Shadow Mastery
Shadows are vital for realism. The studio masters actual shadows of talent and props rather than digital ones, creating scenes indistinguishable from on-location filming.
Total Scene Immersion
Unreal isn’t limited to backgrounds alone. Practical elements (real tables, beds, dressers, lamp posts) combine with virtual environments for endless creative possibilities.
Experience & Safety
Pioneering real-time virtual production since 2007, L.A. Castle Studios has worked with major networks and filmmakers on projects of all sizes. The facility supports safe production with smaller crews, comfortable dressing rooms, and sanitized spaces. A movie-theater-sized display provides live feeds with multiple angle options.
The Future of Cinema
Filming with Unreal Engine offers limitless possibilities: any imaginable set configuration without construction costs or travel time. Dreams come true at L.A. Castle Studios, our Unreal Engine filming studio in Burbank. Get in touch to tour the stage and see the pipeline run live.
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