Officially launched in June, X3D Studio is an ICVFX virtual production stage and one of the largest facilities of its kind in Southeast Asia.
The state-of-the-art multipurpose studio, housed in the historic site of Singapore’s old power station, features pioneering technology such as Brompton Technology LED processing, selected for its unparalleled video processing capabilities and colour accuracy.
“We are very proud to launch an exciting new industry for Singapore and provide filmmakers with the technology, tools, and creative support to enable their vision to be realised,” says Karen Seah, co-founder and CEO of X3D Studio. “Singapore, being a place with fewer filming spaces, is the ideal city to support, and be one of the leaders for, Virtual Production.”
As veterans of the film and TV industry and storytellers at heart, Myke Brown, co-founder and VP technical designer of X3D Studio, emphasises their mission to support other creatives by providing innovative solutions. “X3D Studio is the world’s first virtual ICVFX production stage accredited by ARRI, poised to propel Singapore and the greater Southeast Asian region’s emerging industry forward,” he says.
X3D Studio utilises INFiLED DB1.9 Mark 2 panels equipped with CBSF technology for the LED wall, measuring 14.4m wide by 4.8m high, and offering a screen resolution of 9216 x 3072 pixels. The LED ceiling comprises INFiLED AR3.9 VSS panels with a screen resolution of 2048 x 2048 pixels. Driving this impressive LED setup are seven 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors and 11 Tessera 10G data distribution units, providing a flexible and sophisticated single-box solution designed specifically for the challenges of large LED volumes. All INFiLED panels have been calibrated with Brompton’s Hydra advanced measurement system to enable Dynamic Calibration features, taking full advantage of Brompton HDR.
“We chose Brompton’s Tessera SX40 processors for their reliable performance and exceptional colour accuracy, providing the necessary processing power to meet our ICVFX demands,” says Brown.
In addition to already releasing two virtual production short films, Trap and Dead End, starring Qi Yuwu, Oon Shu An and Andrew Lua, several regional productions are due to be announced. “We’re also planning to co-host Virtual Production courses with institutions like Nanyang Polytechnic, and launch our own X3D Academy ICVFX Accelerator course,” Brown adds.
Ivan Tymoshenko, X3D Studio’s Head of VP Operations, highlights that their team’s decades of experience in successful long-form content filmmaking sets them apart. “We understand the challenges filmmakers face, and we develop solutions to address them directly. This is why our motto is ‘Creativity Leading Tech’,” he explains.
“We’re very proud to be selected as the LED processing solution for X3D Studio in Singapore, with this new facility offering filmmakers considerable expertise and the very best technologies to bring their vision to reality,” concludes Luke Hurford, Business Development Manager APAC at Brompton Technology. “Beyond fostering creative collaborations, X3D Studio will undoubtedly accelerate the adoption of virtual production technology in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. This is very exciting, and we’re thrilled to embark on this journey with the X3D Studio team!”
