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by Zack Young · Posted
On-set virtual production (OSVP) is the real-time mixing of live-action footage with computer-generated imagery to create amazing in-camera visual effects (ICVFX). These days, most OSVP happens on a volume, a studio space with seamless LED panels (or cabinets, as they’re known in OSVP) grouped together to display rendered images that are then captured live in-camera alongside human talent. These cabinet configurations can be as simple as a flat backdrop stacked from the ground up, and as complicated as a full curved 360° wrap hung from trusses
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Your virtual production (VP) system isn't just playing back high-resolution video in the background. To work as believable 3D your system must be able to render in real-time and in high frame rate realistic 3D environments. To create and playback these environments you need creation software.
What Is Unreal Engine?
Simply put, it is an advanced real-time creation tool that powers your virtual production. It is based on 3D computer graphics gaming engine, and I remember playing Unreal as a multiplayer first-person shooter game, way back in the
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
This article is an introduction to virtual production using photogrammetry and lidar. In this article I will discuss what photogrammetry is, and how advances in lidar scanning allow you to use it in pre-viz as well as production.
What Is Photogrammetry?
Simply put photogrammetry is the process of creating a 3D image, or gleaning 3D information about a location from 2D images. Essentially you use a series of 2D images to create a 3D “map” of a surface, area, or room.
Why Use Photogrammetry?
Photogrammetry enables you to make realistic and
by Mathew Malwitz · Posted
Who doesn’t want to capture fun and creative portraits of our four-legged friends? We know we love it. In fact, pet photography may just be the most popular form of photography there is. Think of all the smartphone snaps of yawns, big stretches, and funny moments we all take of our cats, dogs, chinchillas, and beyond.
Quick snaps aside, you know what really ups the quality of our pet portraits? Lighting. Just as with any form of portrait, lighting unlocks possibilities that can be impossible without it. But what lighting system should we use?
by Richard Stevens · Posted
It’s been a great year for consumer tech, with some standout releases from some of our favorite brands. With new releases just around the corner, we’re excited to see what’s on the horizon. For now, I wanted to highlight a few products that caught my attention this past year. I’ll even showcase a couple of products that have been around for a while but deserve to be mentioned among the very best home entertainment gear available.
My Favorite OLED TV: Samsung S95F
Regardless of the display technology used, Samsung is a TV powerhouse. Samsung is
by Steven Gladstone · Posted
Whether you’re a student or a seasoned veteran, selecting the right camera can make your head spin with questions. Does sensor size matter? What’s the difference between 4:2:0 and 4:2:2? Do I really need a camera that can record 8K? What about raw? We’ll explain the key components that help a camera produce cinematic images, and in doing so, hopefully help you make that all-important decision.
Evaluate Your Needs and Your Budget
Before considering certain cameras, you must know your needs and your budget. And be realistic. If you are a student
by Steven Esposito · Posted
2025 was a great year for consumer tech, though some of it may have flown under your radar. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the game-changing gear you might have missed. From productivity-boosting laptops to workflow-enhancing peripherals, here are some of our favorite devices.
Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC
Finding a compact yet capable laptop can be challenging, but the Microsoft Surface Laptop
by Steven Esposito · Posted
When it comes to delivering amazing graphical experiences across the board, no one does it quite like NVIDIA. With the 50 Series of GPUs now fully out into the market, users have plenty of options when it comes to completing their gaming rig with one of the most powerful platforms to date. By leveraging the power of NVIDIA’s Blackwell technology, users can experience greater speed and performance when it comes to gaming. But it can do so much more, and I am here to test it. Taking a special hands-on approach, I will see exactly how NVIDIA is
by Steven Esposito · Posted
So, you are looking to livestream but don’t know exactly where to get started when it comes to equipment and gear. Luckily for you, we have you covered! No matter what your budget is, you can easily get started! So, come take a look at a couple of different kits to help take your creativity to new levels! Assuming you already have a solid computer for streaming and overall creativity,
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Summertime is the season for travel. With that theme in mind, in today’s show, we’re taking you on a short trip around the block to revisit a few of our favorite encounters from B&H’s 2025 Bild Expo.
Above Photograph © Matt Emond
During two days in June, we engaged with the many thousands of Expo attendees who converged at New York’s Jacob Javits Center for the show. From our sleek podcast
by Luke Rollins · Posted
All the world’s a soundstage for today’s content creators. And yes, while you carry an effective production multitool in your pocket already (your smartphone), its shortcomings will eventually outweigh its convenience. The contemporary class of point-and-shoot cameras offers significant upgrades in sensor size, lens quality, video performance, and audio inputs, all within a (relatively) pocketable form factor. Wireless connectivity options ensure your content can be quickly posted on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and more.
We’ll briefly go over
by Zack Young · Posted
While you might think of podcasting as an audio-based medium, video is what has helped the form reach a much wider audience, especially in the last decade. It’s rare now to see a popular podcast that doesn’t have a video component, whether that be full episodes posted on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo, or shorter clips meant to circulate on Instagram and TikTok. Video not only keeps your viewers more engaged, it also can create a deeper, more connected relationship between you and your fans. When fans can see body language and facial
by Steven Wong · Posted
When choosing between a new gaming PC, users often ask whether it's more worthwhile to get a laptop or desktop system. Don't worry, we're here to help with a range of computers that make the most of Windows 11 gaming features such as DirectStorage, which can load complex levels from SSDs in a flash, and Auto HDR for rich color when exploring open worlds with DirectX 11 or higher titles. All the following systems take of DirectX 12 Ultimate, which supports immersive features like real-time ray tracing for realistic lighting, variable rate
by Gabby Bloch · Posted
These days, most people know what podcasts are. But for various reasons, the process of streaming can be a more elusive concept for many. So, we’ll briefly unpack what streaming means and talk about its significance with respect to content creation. We’ll also outline the kinds of equipment you may need to get a live stream started.
Streaming as a General Term
Streaming, in its broadest terms, means delivering content, such as music, video, and live broadcasts over the internet in real time. Many people are used to thinking of streaming with
by John Foldi · Posted
At CES 2025, Hisense unveiled a new 116” TriChroma LED TV, which utilizes Hisense’s proprietary RGB Mini-LED technology to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the category. The groundbreaking TV boasts a flagship Hi-View AI Engine X processor, which will adjust settings in real time. Audio performance is equally impressive thanks to the TV’s top-of-the-line 6.2.2 multi-channel surround system with AI Sound Optimization.
Conventional Mini-LED technology uses a quantum dot