fivefold studios, located at Dragon Studios in Wales, is launching its virtual production facility.
Launched in part to elevate the region’s film and TV infrastructure, fivefold studios, the studio offers comprehensive production services, utilising the latest In-Camera Visual Effects techniques alongside performance capture solutions and advanced AI production tools.
With studio space and offices over 12,000 sqft, the facility’s state-of-the-art LED volume allows for real-time capture of visual effects. The studio features Europe’s largest fixed green screen cove, spanning 5000 sqft and measuring 33 ft in height.
In addition, fivefold will provide industry led training programmes in partnership with Media Cymru.
David Levy, Managing Director of fivefold studios, said: “Our in-house team has been part of the virtual production revolution from the very start and are dedicated to building in Wales a centre of excellence for advanced media production. Our team of industry veterans have serviced jobs for Netflix, Apple, Paramount, and Amazon MGM studios. fivefold studios are ready to deliver best in class VP solutions for your projects.”
fivefold studios is one of Media Cymru’s 23 consortium partners, tasked with developing Wales media sector into a global hub for innovation with a focus on green and fair economic growth.
Professor Sara Pepper, Media Cymru’s Co-Director said: “Virtual production continues to make waves across the media sector, enabling significant business benefits through greater flexibility during production, including the ability to make real-time adjustments and enhancements and more streamlined production.
“For these reasons, fivefold opening in Wales will be a game changer for the Cardiff Capital Region’s media cluster, for Wales and for the UK. The region is already on the map as one of the leading media clusters in the UK and this facility will enable further opportunities for the cluster and those currently or looking to work in it. It also further commits to our ambitions of building a greener, fairer, globally connected media sector fit for the future.”
Pippa Considine
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