NantStudios

08/31/2022

NantStudios.com just got a fresh new look! Check out some of our latest projects, content and services. See you soon!
www.nantstudios.com

05/03/2022

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The good folks at and visited our in-camera visual effects LED stage in El Segundo, CA for their latest project. We ran the onset virtual production and worked with (based in Taiwan) to help realize their incredible vision. More content coming soon!
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03/11/2022

Our very own Gary Marshall will be speaking on the future of entertainment at SXSW on March 14 at 1pm CT. We are excited to join the panel with some amazing guest speakers. Tune in!

02/28/2022

We were pleased to host our friends for the first installment of their series with musical artist, songwriter and dancer, . The teams at Sony, , , and NantStudios, collaborated to bring you an exclusive live performance of Tate’s catchy new song, “she’s all i wanna be.” Shot entirely in one take on our largest LED stage in El Segundo, CA. Directed by Max Gutierrez.

Stay posted for some more updates coming this week!
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Associate Prod: Stanley Morse
Creative Dir: Gregor Stevenson
EP: Mike Begovich
Producer: Joseph Soutullo
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1st AD: Matt Kiddie
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Coordinator: Bronwyn Adams-Cohen
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Prod Designer: Johnny Flannagan
Gaffer: Arjun Prakash
Best Boy: Ryan Hueter
VTR: Anthony Perkins
Sound Mixer: Adam Young
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01/05/2022

NantStudios Showreel

The New Year is all about reflecting, so let’s take a minute to celebrate the incredible creators that have shot with us across our stages!

07/22/2021

We can’t get enough of the Resorts World Las Vegas spot! Cheers to our good friends Psyop for this incredible behind the scenes look at our virtual production stage in El Segundo. We ran the onset virtual production and worked with Psyop early on to help realize their incredible vision, guide and optimize the content to ensure a smooth production. An incredible example of what’s possible for anyone who wants to utilIze this workflow! A special shout out to the incredible team Epic Games for making it all possible :)

Thank you Epic Games Hooray Agency Resorts World Las Vegas and Extended Reality Group. Can’t wait for the next one!

04/22/2021

Resorts World Las Vegas, Psyop, and Hooray Agency visited our Unreal Engine-powered innovation campus in El Segundo, CA to utilize our new state-of-the-art in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) volume and services for their latest promotional campaign, featuring the talents of , , , , , and . Filmed entirely in-camera utilizing real-time LED backgrounds, the NantStudios team pioneered and leveraged new techniques to accomplish some of the production challenges. Lookout for some case studies coming soon! In the meantime, stay fabulous!

Partners: Psyop, Hooray Agency, Epic Games, Extended Reality Group, Resorts World Las Vegas

03/19/2021

Juan Nader is a pioneer in innovation and developing technologies who has spent over nine years in the entertainment industry, both in the United Kingdom and the United States.

He’s had the opportunity to work in movies like Star Wars Episode VII and work multiple times with actors like Andy Serkis and Benedict Cumberbatch. In the last few years, Nader has focused on integrating hardware and software in complex scenarios for use in Virtual production. As part of his journey, he has worked in Virtual Production stages that have seen the likes of The Mandalorian (Season 2) and currently unreleased productions.

As the Supervisor of Virtual Production Engineering at NantStudios, he oversees the seamless integration of all equipment in a cohesive workflow, so that our customers can focus on creating without letting technology get in the way.

03/18/2021

Julia Lou is an R&D software engineer for virtual production and visual effects, focused on innovating intuitive, cutting-edge filmmaking tools leveraging real-time technology.

Lou has a diverse range of experience as both a developer and TD at studios across Los Angeles and London, including being part of the virtual production team on Ready Player One, creating AR simulcam apps for The Mandalorian: Season 2, and developing fur and groom tools for Avengers: Endgame.

With a background in computer science, film, and simulation, Lou aims to help build the next generation of virtual production tools, bridging the physical and virtual worlds as seamlessly as possible.

02/24/2021

We're so thrilled to share with everyone the unveiling of our new state-of-the-art, Unreal Engine-powered virtual production campus, LED ICVFX sound stage and services team in El Segundo, California—and new home to Epic Games’ latest Los Angeles Lab.

Designed and innovated in collaboration with Lux Machina Consulting, our new stage houses the most advanced independent volume and suite of services designed to work directly with productions of all types.

Feel free to hit us up if you're interested in shooting with us! More info about our new campus here! ⬇️

http://nantstudios.com/news

02/23/2021

In our new seven-acre plus campus, we’re unveiling our brand new 24,000 sq. ft sound stage housing the most advanced independent in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) volume and suite of services designed from the ground up to work directly with productions of all types, from high-end feature films to independent video projects.

nantstudios.com/news

02/23/2021

We’re pleased to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art, Unreal Engine-powered virtual production campus, LED ICVFX sound stage and services team in El Segundo, California—and new home to Epic Games’ latest Los Angeles Lab. https://www.nantstudios.com/news

02/23/2021

NantStudios updated their website address.

NantStudios updated their website address.

08/06/2020

Roc Nation’s R&B/Hip Hop Duo Ceraadi Shares 5 Secrets To Their Success As They Prepare For The Biggest Performance Of Their Career

We had a blast hosting Amaze VR at our studio for their new "Immersive Concert" experience - featuring Rocnation duo Ceraadi. Check out their exposé in Forbes! https://www.forbes.com/sites/njfalk/2020/08/05/roc-nations-rbhip-hop-duo-ceraadi-shares-5-secrets-to-their-success-as-they-prepare-for-the-biggest-performance-of-their-career/
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Jay-Z's infectious Roc Nation R&B / Hip Hop sister duo Ceraadi, have been called by BET “One of the hottest things this summer.” The timing couldn't be better as they head into their breakthrough virtual concert tour with AmazeVR and share their secrets to success.

07/09/2020

Virtual Production Can be Real for Everybody—Here’s How

A fascinating look at how virtual production is changing and innovating the entertainment industry: https://tvtechnology.com/opinion/virtual-production-can-be-real-for-everybodyheres-how

Virtual production helps break down silos of production

07/07/2020

Body of Work: Scanline's latest adventures in fluid sims - befores & afters

Our friends at Scanline VFX were featured on
Ian Failes's prominent VFX website today in an exposé covering their groundbreaking fluid simulations. Check out their work in and other renowned blockbusters: https://beforesandafters.com/2020/07/07/body-of-work-scanlines-latest-adventures-in-fluid-sims/
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Fluid simulation effects by Scanline VFX.

06/18/2020

Excited to share the latest Nationwide commercial starring and . We had the great pleasure of offering our pre-lit green screen stage to Biscuit Filmworks to help transport these stars to "Peytonville."

06/05/2020

Paper Scripts Will Go Away in Hollywood Plan to Restart Production

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/06/hollywood-reopen-coronavirus-plan?fbclid=IwAR374YVp1EYEm2lyteP52Lf8ZL_YT71rYRe-iCY460SRQdn4dhAqdY7Kego

That’s just one surprise in the new proposal to resume shooting movies and TV shows in the coronavirus era.

06/04/2020

Gears of War 5 - Behind the Scenes - Motion Capture

Here is an incredible inside look at the making of
’s . , , and utilized our stage to add new dimensions to their cut scenes and gameplay.
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05/30/2020

Presso shifts focus to clothing disinfecting for film studios amid COVID-19 concerns – TechCrunch

, a company that provides robotic dry-cleaning kiosks for hotels, is shifting focus to creating machines that can instantly disinfect wardrobes on sets https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/28/presso-shifts-focus-to-clothing-disinfecting-for-film-studios-amid-covid-19-concerns/

The Presso team first piqued my interest in a trip to Hong Kong last summer. The startup promised a clever approach to dry cleaning that involved setting up robotic kiosks in hotel hallways. The product is aimed at traveling business people looking for a quick clean of rumpled clothing ahead of an ....

05/29/2020

We Are One: Film Festivals Come Together in Time of Crisis

As the COVID-19 outbreak causes a wave of entertainment industry cancellations, film festivals across the globe are joining forces in unprecedented ways to support filmmakers and one another: https://variety.com/2020/film/spotlight/we-are-one-film-festival-tribeca-youtube-virtual-film-fest-1234610163/

Under normal circumstances, film festivals are fiercely competitive. Their reputations rise and fall by the caliber of world premieres they’re able to secure each year, and savvy sales reps and pro…

05/27/2020

visited NantStudio to shoot this commercial for ’s skin care lotion with SUPERPRIME. Get an insider tip from none other than James Corden himself as he walks you through his skin care regimen! Produced by Carisa Barah and Gabi Besevic Simpson.
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Agency: Marcel Worldwide
DP: Peter Szollosi
1st AC: Jared Wennberg
2nd AC: Colleen Hayley
Lead Stills Photographer: Liz Collins
Photo Assistants: Kate Adams, Colin Jacob, Dominic Rawle
Hair: Paula Ashby
Make-up: Melvone Farrell
DIT: Sam Petrov
Props: Aaron Hammond
PA: Nicolo Carlson
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05/21/2020

California to Issue Film and TV Production Guidelines on Monday

CA Gov. plans to issue guidelines this Monday that would allow film and TV to start up in some counties in the state, perhaps even as soon as next week. https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/california-film-tv-production-guidelines-1234612469/

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state will issue guidelines next Monday that would allow film and TV production to start up in some counties in the state, perhaps even as soon as next week. N…

05/19/2020

Coronavirus Shutdown Will Delay 60% Of U.S. & Global Drama As Scripted Hangover Set To Extend Well In 2021, Data Shows

According to , “up to 60% of scripted titles around the world that were set to air later in 2020 are expected to be delayed.” However, even though the industry will feel the effects of the COVID-19 shutdown well into 2021, Ampere predicts that unscripted programming will bounce back by the end of the year: https://deadline.com/2020/05/covid-19-shutdown-delay-international-drama-1202938005/

The scale of the COVID-19 commissioning hangover has been laid bare in a new report. Up to 60% of scripted titles around the world that were set to air later this year are set to be delayed with up…

05/16/2020

The Speedy Recovery of SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

With an intense time limit of only 3 months before the release date of , director and all the talented artists
at Paramount Pictures managed to completely redesign 800/1,300 vfx shots: https://vfxvoice.com/the-speedy-recovery-of-sonic-the-hedgehog/

SONIC THE HEDGEHOG VFX Supervisor Ged Wright on the extensive visual effects redesign of the title character

05/15/2020

100 years of motion-capture technology

A fascinating article on the history of technology: https://engadget.com/2018-05-25-motion-capture-history-video-vicon-siren.html

Modern motion-capture systems are the product of a century of tinkering, innovation and computational advances. Mocap was born a lifetime before Gollum hit the big screen in The Lord of the Rings, and ages before the Cold War, Vietnam War or World War II. It was 1915, in the midst of the First World...

05/14/2020

As Hollywood Maps Out Its Return, New On-Set Protocols Take Center Stage

With the ultimate goal of safely returning to production, studios and guilds across the entertainment industry are debating a phased approach that includes pretesting for antibodies, quarantining sets, and consuming airline-style packaged meals: https://hollywoodreporter.com/news/as-hollywood-maps-return-new-set-protocols-take-center-stage-1292071

Studios and guilds are debating a phased approach that includes pretesting for antibodies, quarantining sets and airline-style packaged meals: "The days of doing an eight-episode show and traveling to five countries are done."

05/14/2020

Kim Libreri - Hollywood's Top Innovators: 15 People Shaping the Future of Entertainment

has compiled a list of the Top 15 Innovators in Hollywood, spotlighting the boundary-pushers who are reinventing how content is created, developed and distributed across the entertainment industry. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywoods-top-innovators-15-people-shaping-future-entertainment-1292439/item/innovators-2020-list-kim-libreri-1292456

CTO, Epic

05/12/2020

King Kong & 9 Other Of The Best Motion Capture Performances

ScreenRant put together a list of the top 10 performances of all time, and Mark Ruffalo’s + Josh Brolin’s (both of which were shot at NantStudio) made the list! A HUGE congrats goes out to these actors as well as the VFX artists who assisted in making these MOCAP performances so memorable!
https://screenrant.com/king-kong-best-motion-capture-performances/

Motion capture allowed actors to appear on the big screen as dragons, monsters, and everything in between. Here are the best performances!

05/11/2020

NantStudio was the proud home of the Hooli-Nucleus set for 's . We had the pleasure of welcoming the likes of directors Mike Judge and Alec Berg, cinematographers Jim Denault and Tim Suhrstedt, and actors Patrick Fischler, Matt Ross, and Josh Brener to our stage-of-the art production facility throughout the first 3 seasons of this hit show.
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1st AD: James William Burton
Set Decorator: Jennifer Mueller
Production Designer: Richard Toyon
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05/08/2020

Snapple Commercial - Shot at NantStudio

Our friends at Hungry Man visited our pre-lit 360° green screen stage to make this hilarious commercial for . Watch as a group of fruit come to life and contemplate if they are drinking...their own kind. Directed by Dave Laden.

05/07/2020

Here’s an awesome inside look at the making of the latest trailer, shot right here at NantStudio! Shoutout to everyone The Mill, Respawn and Animatrik for their amazing work.

05/07/2020

World's biggest film festivals unite for 10-day global streaming event

After this pandemic has forced movie theaters to shut down and film festivals to cancel, the Berlin, , Venice, Sundance, Toronto, and film festivals have joined together to stream movies for free on . The 10-day “We Are One: A Global Film Festival” will start on May 29th and will showcase films, documentaries, and conversations from these esteemed organizations. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-film-festivals-youtube/worlds-biggest-film-festivals-unite-for-10-day-global-streaming-event-idUSKCN2292HH

More than 20 film festivals around the world have joined together to stream movies free on YouTube after the coronavirus pandemic shuttered movie theaters and forced the cancellation of annual showcases in Cannes and New York.