TRG Multimedia has expanded its Ohio-based facility with an 8,000 sq. ft. virtual production studio featuring a premium-grade LED stage powered by Disguise's Studio Pro technology. The expansion represents a significant shift for the Midwest production landscape, enabling brands and filmmakers to create content with Hollywood-caliber virtual production capabilities without the typical coastal studio costs.

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Beyond the Fourth Wall: The technical specifications elevate this facility beyond standard production studios

TRG's new virtual production environment delivers impressive technical capabilities that position it as a significant new player in the virtual production ecosystem:

• A massive 50' wide by 16' tall LED volume utilizing premium ROE Obsidian panels with a 2.5-degree curve

• High-end camera package including a RED V-Raptor XL 8K paired with a Fuji Premista 28-100mm lens

• Additional 10'x10' mobile auxiliary LED wall that provides supplementary lighting options

• Complete Disguise technical package with VX4+ media servers and RX3 render nodes

• stYpe RedSpy V3 camera tracking system for precise real-time camera movement

Location Liberation: This technology eliminates geographic and logistical constraints that traditionally limit production possibilities

The new virtual production stage significantly expands what TRG can offer clients, transforming how productions approach location shooting and set design:

• Productions can now capture multiple locations in a single day without physically relocating

• Time-of-day changes can be executed instantly rather than waiting for specific lighting conditions

• Weather-dependent shoots become weather-controlled, eliminating costly delays and uncertainties

• Custom-built digital environments can replace prohibitively expensive practical sets

• TRG's physical set-building capabilities can integrate with virtual environments for hybrid solutions

Director's Vision: The facility represents TRG's strategic expansion from commercial production to broader content creation capabilities

TRG's investment signals a deliberate evolution in their business model:

• After evaluating multiple virtual production platforms, TRG selected Disguise's Studio Pro for its reliability and comprehensive support

• Implementation included not just technology but extensive training through Disguise's Virtual Production Accelerator program

• The system features 24/7 support, critical for professional production environments where downtime means significant cost

• TRG partnered with cinematic integrator AbelCine to ensure the technical specifications met professional standards

• The expansion complements TRG's existing 40 semi-permanent physical sets, creating a hybrid production ecosystem

Final Cut: This Midwest virtual production facility signals a geographic democratization of high-end production technology

The establishment of a Hollywood-caliber virtual production facility in the Midwest represents a significant industry development that extends beyond TRG's individual business growth. The studio addresses the ongoing decentralization of production capabilities from traditional coastal hubs:

• Regional production companies can now offer services previously available only in major production centers

• Brands seeking to produce high-end content have new geographic options that may offer cost advantages

• The technology investment signals confidence in continued growth of virtual production beyond early adoption

• TRG's positioning of the stage as part of a comprehensive 160,000-square-foot facility creates a production ecosystem rather than just a technical offering

• With established relationships with major brands, TRG is positioned to introduce virtual production to clients who may not have previously considered the technology

As virtual production technology continues to mature and become more accessible, facilities like TRG's new studio will play a crucial role in expanding adoption beyond specialized VFX-heavy productions to broader commercial and narrative applications.