Undertow
Streaming film — virtual production
Overview
How we approach virtual production
Virtual production moves decisions from post into prep. Environments have to be finished before the shoot, which means the art department, director of photography and VFX team agree on the world much earlier than usual.
We build optimised Unreal Engine environments for LED volumes, run virtual scouts so lenses and blocking are solved in advance, and supply operators on the day.
When a shot needs extra help in post — moiré, wall seams or extended set pieces — the same team handles it, so in-camera and post work match.
Capabilities
What the team covers
Typical deliverables
- Real-time environments ready for the volume
- Virtual scout sessions and lens packages
- Post-shoot clean-up and moiré fixes
- 01Unreal Engine environment builds
- 02LED volume content optimisation
- 03Virtual scouting and tech-vis
- 04On-set real-time operators
- 05Colour calibration for walls and cameras
- 06Post fixes for in-camera VFX shots
Workflow
From first sketch to final pixel
Fixed review points at every stage, so you always know where each shot stands.
- 01
Breakdown
We read the script, bid every shot and agree budget and schedule up front.
- 02
Previs
Sequences are blocked in 3D so camera, lenses and timing are solved early.
- 03
On-set supervision
Our supervisors capture HDRIs, lidar and reference so post runs smoothly.
- 04
Build & comp
Assets, FX and comps move through weekly dailies with your team.
- 05
Delivery
Final EXRs in ACES, conformed and QC'd to studio and streamer specs.
Is virtual production right for every project?
No. It works best for interactive lighting and contained locations. We will tell you honestly when a traditional shoot is the better choice.
Do you supply the LED stage?
We partner with your chosen stage and provide the content, operators and technical support.
Start a project
Need virtual production on your next show?
Send us your script, storyboard or rough cut. We reply within one working day with questions or a first bid.