The University of Bristol has joined forces with Lux Machina Consulting, whose world-leading technology brings dragon flight to life in the successful Game of Thrones spin-off, to create a virtual production stage, as part of a unique multi-million pound facility in Bristol’s Temple Quarter.
Where once green screens would have been used, now actors and directors can see dynamic LED backdrops where stories take place, further igniting their performances.
The new facility, comprising a comprising a 35 seat Smart Cinema equipped with a range of monitoring technology, alongside an experimental studio, is due to open in Autumn 2024. It has been designed to allow those in the creative industries to experiment and innovate alongside internationally renowned academics, to change the way the film, TV and games are created, broadcast and experienced by everyone.