As Virtual Production continues to rise, real-time workflows and traditional VFX workflows are increasingly converging. Planet X understands how its unique approach to visual content creation can not only leverage but also enhance these workflows by working from the same asset source to build realistic environments and scenes.

We are experts in creating virtual worlds, with a specialized team of 'real-time artists'. Planet X’s core team comes from filmmaking backgrounds, and we are drawn to filmmakers and their storytelling aspirations. We have helped numerous filmmakers realize their vision, delivering on the promise of ‘final pixel’ results.

When do you choose VFX, and when is Virtual Production the best approach to bring an idea from script to screen?

Some factors can be quantified, while others, like control, comfort, and safety, are harder to measure but still add significant value in their own way. For the more tangible aspects, we can calculate when virtual production (VP) becomes more advantageous than the traditional visual effects (VFX) alternative.

Both VP and VFX require a one-off investment in a 2D/3D environment or asset.

• In VP, this asset can be used by the crew in real-time, offering flexibility in angles and unlimited screen time, though at a higher studio cost.
• Conversely, VFX has lower initial studio costs (for instance using green or blue screen) but incurs ‘per shot’ expenses during post-production.

Virtual production can also be a more sustainable option. By reducing or eliminating the need for travel to multiple locations, VP significantly lowers the carbon footprint of a production. Fewer flights, less transportation of equipment, and reduced energy consumption on location all contribute to a greener production process.

Additionally, the ability to reuse virtual sets and assets across different projects further reduces waste and resource consumption, aligning with sustainability goals.

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