Meptik

12/12/2024

How do you shoot 5 unique locations in one day?

In our latest interview with ProductionHUB.com, director Andy Vallentine, along with Meptik’s Julianna Marie Mercado and Andrew Amato, unpack how we teamed up with The Audio\Visual Crew to bring a powerful Veterans’ mental health PSA to life.

Learn how virtual production helped us solve creative challenges, master technical complexities, and produce a story with impact: https://www.productionhub.com/blog/post/meptik-takes-the-audiovisual-crew-through-five-locations-in-one-day-with-seamless-virtual-production

Explore the full team behind the project and dive into more project details on our website.

Discover how Meptik's innovative virtual production techniques enabled the Audio\Visual crew to shoot five distinct locations in one day. Insights from director Andy Vallentine, environment artist Julianna Mercado, and VAD producer Andrew Amato reveal the future of storytelling.

11/22/2024

Gone are the days of green screen. Step behind the scenes of The Studios at WWE and their state-of-the-art virtual production stage.

See the collaboration between WWE, AbelCine, and Meptik to create a space powered by innovation featuring powerful Disguise technology and Sony Cine's LED VERONA panels.

Big thanks to Abelcine for producing the behind-the-scenes video and collaborating with us on this project alongside our trusted vendors.

Watch the full video and learn more about this project on our website: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-22/f4tps1

11/20/2024

Audio-reactive installations take immersive experiences to the next level, syncing your real-time visuals with sound to create a multi-sensory experience.

Want to elevate your brand experiences? Explore our blog, 10 Ways to Create Unforgettable Brand Experiences, for fresh insights: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-20/f4tgn1

11/14/2024

Ready to rethink what broadcast tech can do?

With real-time graphics, motion capture, and AI in the mix, sports production is getting a serious upgrade—capturing younger audiences and elevating storytelling.

Using MetaHumans in Large-Scale Sports Productions, dives into how MetaHumans and digital doubles are redefining sports broadcasts, featuring TUDN’s World Cup analysis that captivated over 9.4 million fans.

Discover what this means for the future of match day coverage and fan engagement. https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-14/f4sws5

11/12/2024

Join us at SVG Next tomorrow! Virtual Production Sales Manager for Disguise / Meptik, Jeff Hobbs, will be part of two sessions where we’ll dive into the cutting-edge possibilities of virtual production:

Broadcast Reimagined: Crafting Immersive Fan Experiences
Virtual Production and AR Graphics: Demystifying the Latest Tools, Technologies, and Trends

Interested in chatting one-on-one? Schedule a time to meet with our team at SVG Next: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-12/f4smqr

11/08/2024

From distant worlds to replicas of real locations - working with a Virtual Art Department redefines creative possibilities.

Learn all there is to know about the inner workings of a VAD and how they can help elevate your next production in our Ultimate Guide to Working With the Virtual Art Department.

Download now: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-06/f4rycm

11/07/2024

Before content hits the big screen and lights up an LED wall, it goes through a crucial final step: optimization.

Curious about how we maximize digital content performance? Check out our latest blog post as we dive into the intricacies of content optimization for virtual production! https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-11-07/f4s4pf

10/24/2024

Ready to optimize your creative workflow? Our Ultimate Guide to Working with the Virtual Art Department (VAD) is now out and has everything you need to work smarter, not harder.

Whether you're a director, production designer, or VFX supervisor, this guide is packed with practical tips to maximize your virtual production experience.

Download it now for free: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-10-24/f4qt1c

10/22/2024

Take a peek behind the curtain of our latest project working on a public service announcement with The Audio\Visual Crew for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

From a backyard birthday party to the Grand Canyon in a day, watch how our collaboration with The Audio\Visual Crew and Meptik’s virtual art department delivered a photoreal, impactful message for veterans’ mental health. All in-engine, with minimal post-VFX, shot in one day—efficiency meets impact!

Watch the full behind-the-scenes video and learn more about the project here: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-10-17/f4q6nc

10/16/2024

Introducing new and improved virtual production, VP 2.0, from Disguise.

Featuring three key areas of improvement — stage modularity, content flexibility, advanced workflows — this new era of virtual production will take your projects to the next level.

Learn more: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-10-16/f4q1ny

10/15/2024

We were honored to work on a public service announcement for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs alongside The Audio\Visual Crew, focused on encouraging veterans to explore mental health treatments available at the VA.

For this spot, we were able to capture five locations within a day - from a battleground to the Grand Canyon - all within the comfort and safety of the studio environment at XR Stage in LA.

Working closely with the director, DP, and production designer, our virtual art department crafted all virtual environments in Unreal Engine and began testing early on, collaborating with our in-house technical team to ensure all scenes were optimized for shoot day.

Read the full story here: https://www2.meptik.com/l/660003/2024-10-15/f4py9v

Credits:
Production company: The Audio\Visual Crew
Virtual Art Department & Volume Operations: Meptik
Virtual Production Stage: XR Stage
Director (The Audio\Visual Crew): Andy Vallentine
Director of Photography: Oren Soffer
Production Designer: Brendan O’Connor
Producer (The Audio\Visual Crew): Emily Nichols
Creative Producer (The Audio\Visual Crew): Andrew Richards
Line Producer (The Audio\Visual Crew): Connor Panse
VAD/VFX Supervisor: Carlos Fueyo
VAD/VP Producer: Andrew Amato
VAD/VP Producer: Gemma Campbell
Environment Artist, Disguise Operator: Carlos Perez
Environment Artist: Julianna Mercado
VFX: Nexodus Studios
Agency: Reingold

1st AC: Joe Cheung
2nd AC: Brendan Devanie
DIT: Charles Alexander
Colorist: Matt Osborne, Company 3

G&E: Cam Lighting and Grip Inc
Chief Lighting Technician: Chris Galdamez
ACLT: Albert Gonzalez
Board Op: Franklin Melendez
SLT: Johnny Casillas
SLT: Jorge Martinez
Rigging CLT: Ryan Rodgers
Rigging ACLT: Syon Yeremian
Rigging ELT: Daniel Dorowsky
Rigging ELT: Dave Melhron
Rigging ELT: Mike Markquez

Key Grip: Michael Galdamez, Junior Paz
BBG: Michael Moore
Dolly Grip: Joel Bezemer
Grip: Silver Hernandez
Rigging Key Grip: Marco Gonzalez
Rigging Grip: Hank Bolton
Rigging Grip: Randy Rodi

Production Designer: Brendan O'Connor
Leadperson: Jason Chadwick
Key Costumer: Desi Aguilar
HMUA head: Edder Sandoval
HMUA Key: Angel Garcia
Prod. Manager: Jose M Verdejo
Prod. Coord: Adam Rozenberg

Editor: Tony Gomez
Sound Design: MelodyGun Sound Studios
Music: Chris Ryan..and many more