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Post Production

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A high-tech virtual production studio featuring a large LED volume screen displaying a detailed digital environment, with crew members monitoring the scene.
Behind the Scenes

How Do Virtual Production Workflow Stages Actually Work?

Building an 80 ft. diameter, 30 ft. height LED volume with rendering equipment could cost $8-16 million, excluding labor, according to Copilotco . Virtual production promises unprecedented creative fr

Victor Ren·May 20, 2026
A filmmaker working late in a post-production suite, surrounded by glowing monitors displaying editing software and visual effects.
Production

Top 7 Best Indie Film Post-Production Software Tools for 2026

To run After Effects smoothly in 2026, a realistic baseline of 16GB of RAM is required, a significant hardware consideration for indie filmmakers, according to pluginplay .

Victor Ren·May 11, 2026
A state-of-the-art virtual production stage featuring a colossal LED volume screen showcasing a vibrant, detailed alien world, with actors engaging with the digital scenery.
Behind the Scenes

What Are Virtual Production Stages and LED Volumes?

In just three months, Netflix's Product Innovation team guided the setup of the massive 180-foot-long DARK BAY LED wall facility, fundamentally changing how scenes are shot.

Victor Ren·May 10, 2026