Why 'The Mandalorian' Uses Virtual Sets Over Green Screen | Movies Insider

Insider · 7.5M views · 2020-06-11 · 6:39

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Insider explains how The Mandalorian replaced green screens with LED walls that project real-time 3D environments behind actors, with over half the show filmed on such virtual sets.

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Cited as an explanation of LED virtual production and how it solves green-screen lighting problems.

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rcarr · 2023-04 · Recommendation
I watched a video on how they made the mandalorian today and Hollywood is basically moving away from green screens towards gigantic curved lcd screens which have scenes created in a 3d games engine. It produces more natural lighting results and is better for actors and cinematographer to work with. It’s far cheaper than shooting on location but I wonder if there’s going to be a net loss in jobs when when you can just have a couple of prompt engineers and maybe one or two artists to make tweaks to get any shot you want. Video for anyone interested: [VIDEO]
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antiquark · 2023-01 · Reference
This background blur becomes a necessity if the filmmakers are using the "LED wall virtual set" technology. Otherwise, you could see the individual LEDs if the background was in sharp focus. E.G.: "Why 'The Mandalorian' Uses Virtual Sets" [VIDEO]
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open-source-ux · 2021-08 · Reference
I immediately guessed this was a green screen studio or 'virtual studio'. It has that tell-take 'fake' look to it that is easy to spot. Not knocking the effort or the impressive technology that underpins it. A recent development is 'virtual' sets with LED background screens replacing the traditional green screen. The blend of background and actors is seamless and impressive. Here's a behind-the-scenes look of The Mandalorian that uses this new technology. Why 'The Mandalorian' Uses Virtual Sets Over Green Screen : [VIDEO]
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