MARS Volume hosted a “fantastic evening” of filmmaker networking at UK House during SXSW London, in partnership with British Cinematographer. CCO Joanna Alpe welcomed an “incredible mix” of world-class producers, DPs, production companies, studios, and industry partners for an evening of connection, collaboration, and celebration. “It was inspiring to bring together so many leaders from … Read more
BOOM IN GLOOM Studios in the UK are thriving and new facilities keep opening, yet production teams are still feeling the squeeze. What’s behind the paradox? The UK film and TV industry generates £12 billion annually and supports 90,000 jobs nationwide, making it a major economic force and a magnet for international filmmakers. Yet for many UK crews and … Read more
SOARING SHOTS Challenged to create a deeply immersive environment that not only enhanced the actors’ performances but also remained true to the historical context of the series, Lux Machina collaborated with the team at MARS to develop bespoke solutions to bring the harrowing aerial combats of WWII to life. Apple TV+’s definitive account of US … Read more
Virtual production technology has made waves in the European film and TV sector. New studios are opening in the UK and on the Continent every year, so our handy directory will help you keep track of what is available, whatever the size of your project. Is your European virtual production studio missing from the list? … Read more
Turf wars As Gangs of London season two explodes onto screens, VFX supervisor and producer James Jordan and DP Björn Charpentier SBC reveals how virtual production helped to bring some of the show’s most jaw-dropping scenes to life. If you haven’t seen Gangs of London, think Peaky Blinders on steroids: blood-soaked power struggles rip through the … Read more
MARS Volume, Europe’s most ambitious purpose-built, permanent virtual production (VP) facility, announces the launch of MARS Academy, designed to deliver the latest VP techniques and skills in vocational training. MARS Academy offers film and TV production professionals a unique range of courses, specifically designed to arm participants with the knowledge, know-how and abilities to confidently … Read more
MARS Volume, a permanent virtual production (VP) facility, has opened its doors at a new site in Ruislip in West London. MARS is the UK’s foremost dedicated commercial facility for virtual productions and a centre of excellence for research and development into VP technologies and workflows. MARS has been designed and built from the ground … Read more
Ahead of the grand opening of its premier Virtual Production (VP) facility in London next month – the MARS Volume website has now officially launched. The new site features a sneak preview of what’s to come for the UK’s film and TV production industry, when MARS Volume opens its doors later this summer; modern design, access to … Read more