MediaCityUK’s dock10 studio has announced a groundbreaking lighting solution.
- This innovation merges physical and virtual lighting in real-time during live productions.
- A single standard lighting console is used to control both lighting types, enhancing creative potential.
- Lighting directors can now achieve realistic effects with integrated virtual lights.
- The solution offers new possibilities for productions with smaller budgets to achieve high standards.
In a significant advancement for live studio productions, MediaCityUK’s dock10 studio has introduced an innovative lighting solution. This new system enables the seamless integration of physical and virtual lighting, allowing lighting directors unprecedented control during live shoots. The capability to manage both types of lighting using a single, standard lighting console marks a first in the industry.
The introduction of this technology significantly broadens the creative toolkit available to lighting directors. It allows for the addition of virtual lighting to live sets, thereby expanding creative options and enhancing the visual realism of productions. This advancement is particularly beneficial in dock10’s virtual studios, where the interplay of virtual and physical lights can now be managed in real-time.
One of the standout features of this system is its ability to synchronize with any existing studio lighting while incorporating virtual lights designed during pre-production. This is made possible through an industry-standard DMX console, which consolidates control into the lighting gallery. By allowing immediate visualization of lighting impacts, directors can explore creative possibilities more freely.
The facility has also developed an extensive menu of virtual lights, which mimic the effects and behaviors of their physical counterparts. The flexibility to combine various virtual lighting elements, such as focused beams and LED ribbons, gives productions an edge in achieving desired visual effects instantly. This comprehensive control enables directors to tailor lighting intricately, ensuring that each production’s visual storytelling is compelling and precise.
Richard Wormwell, head of innovation at dock10, stated: “Lighting is a fundamental creative element in making great television and our virtual lighting solution significantly expands the creative possibilities for multi-camera virtual production.” This endorsement underscores the transformative potential of the new system, particularly for productions operating on limited budgets, yet aspiring for the visual quality typical of major television broadcasts.
This innovation sets a new benchmark in television production, offering unparalleled creative flexibility.
