Welcome to VP Land - your daily update for all things that overlap with video, virtual production, and AI. Happy birthday to Nikolas Tesla.
Roundup of some stories we’ve had in the queue for a while, but tomorrow we’ve got a great original interview coming your way.
In this issue:
📽️ Using a 4K projector for a football hype video
🏪 InfoComm showcase roundup
🧾 Free shot list template
And more! Let’s dive in.
🏈 NextWaveDV gives a BTS breakdown of a promo spot for the Green Bay Blizzards.
Blend of on-location filming for wide shots, VP wall for close-ups
Background generated in Midjourney
👓 Pimax Crystal VR headset is now available for $1599. Stated 5760x2880 pixels vs 3840x1800 on the Meta Quest Pro. This Reddit review says the visuals are amazing but had a few issues.
🖥️ Puget Systems did a series of benchmark testing with Unreal and breaks down their methodology.
🦋 Glassbox is running free live demos of their virtual camera, DragonFly.
📺 Huge roundup of display, server, and event tech showcased at InfoComm.
📑 DP Valentina Vee posted a free link to a Google Sheet shot list template she built.
I Love Gooooold
What's cooler than a $3500 Apple Vision Pro? How about a $40,000 Apple Vision Pro in an 18K gold case with a bespoke leather band? It'll go great with your obsolete $10,000 Gen 1 Gold Apple Watch.
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