![]() Instead, actors in The Mandalorian performed in an immersive and massive 20’ high by 270-degree semicircular LED video wall and ceiling with a 75’-diameter performance space, where the practical set pieces were combined with digital extensions on the screens. Over 50 percent of The Mandalorian Season 1 was filmed using this new methodology, eliminating the need for location shoots entirely. While this technology is producing stunning visuals for the Disney+ The Mandalorian, ILM is making its new end-to-end virtual production solution, ILM StageCraft, available for use by filmmakers, agencies, and showrunners worldwide. To do this the LED stage needs to work in combination with a motion capture volume which is aware of where the camera is and how it is moving. ![]() The process works as the camera films in mono and can dynamically update the background to match the perspectives and parallax a camera would record in real life. This approach allows dynamic photo-real digital landscapes and sets to be live while filming, which dramatically reduces the need for greenscreen and produces the closest thing we have seen to a working ‘Holo-deck’ style of technology. The new virtual production stage and workflow allows filmmakers to capture a significant amount of complex visual effects shots in-camera using real-time game engine technology and surrounding LED screens. In Part 2 of this piece, we will discuss some of the history and key technology required to build such a stage, with the team from Epic Games. ILM along with production technology partners Fuse, Lux Machina, Profile Studios, NVIDIA, and ARRI, the team developed a new real-time surround stage. Here in Part 1, we talk to Richard Bluff, Visual Effects Supervisor, about the lessons learned in mounting The Mandalorian. * Academy Award is a registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.Jon Favreau’s Golem Creations in partnership with Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) collaborated with Epic Games to bring The Mandalorian to life using a new form of virtual production. If you have questions or comments about Motion FX or for technical support please visit the support link from this page. Animated thumbnails allow you to preview each effect.Support for multiple displays lets VJs and performance artists use one display for control and another for projection to an audience.Hook up multiple cameras and switch between them.Support for Windows OS X Lion Full-Screen mode.Save snapshots to your Pictures folder by tapping the spacebar.Video Warp – Warp live video using your mouse or trackpad.Effect Paint – Paint effects using your mouse or trackpad.Color Detect – Choose the color to emit effects from the video feed.Face Detect – Emit effects from all visible faces.Motion Detect – Effects are created based on motion detected by your computer’s camera.Cycle mode lets you dance and play while Motion FX seamlessly transitions from effect to effect, creating an endless swirling masterpiece.Effects can be displayed alone or composited on top of live video from your computer’s camera.Powered by Academy Award®* winning real-time fluid dynamics technology from Autodesk® Maya® software.Over 80 presets from Smoke, to Fire, to Rainbow Plasma, react in real-time to your movements.Lose yourself in the swirling dreamscape of Motion FX! Video Warp mode lets you distort live video using your mouse or trackpad. Color Detection lets you select a color from the live camera feed from which to emit effects, and with Effect Paint you can play with fluids using your trackpad or mouse. If you want more personalization, there are more options you can play with in Motion FX. ![]() You can also use the Face Tracking technology of OS X Lion to emit effects from any faces visible to your camera. A preset cycling mode lets you automatically cycle through effects without lifting a finger. Simply select your favorite preset effect, and create an incredible visual experience by moving in front of your computer’s camera. Motion FX Developer Description: Autodesk® Motion FX lets you create stunning real-time video effects using your computer’s camera. Animated thumbnails for previewing each effect. Multiple camera support and display support for VJs and performance artists Supports Mac OS X Lion Full-Screen mode Save snapshots to your Pictures folder with the spacebar 5 modes: Motion Detect, Face Detect, Color Detect, Effect Paint, and Video Warp Cycle mode allows for seamless transitions between effects Effects can be displayed alone or composited on top of live video from your computer's camera Powered by award-winning real-time fluid dynamics technology from Autodesk Maya software Over 80 presets of real-time video effects that react to your movements
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