When Floating Points brought his new album Cascade to London for three nights at HERE at Outernet, his electronic dance music was complemented by a world-first visual spectacle thanks to realtime services from Dimension Live.

Alongside the visuals from Hamill Industries and artist Akiko Nakayama, for the first time in a live show, we provided audiences with realtime virtual lighting and a set extension on the stage’s LED screen.

This performance is the first demonstration of a long-term partnership between Dimension Live and HERE at Outernet. We’ve created a virtual venue of the space to create incredibly immersive live experiences in the new Outernet district in London.

The Guardian gave the show a five-star review, calling it “an unclassifiable triumph” and described the performance as “a transcendent set that’s equal parts body-jacking rave and harp-laced, retina-melting art show”.

Floating Points Live at HERE at Outernet

Floating Points Live in London HERE, Outernet 

Introducing Evergreen — a Dimension motion capture demo driving live MetaHumans for in-camera VFX via an LED volume. Watch the behind the scenes below.

Set on a forested riverbed, the demo features two physical actors performing live against an LED volume. At the same time, directable mid-ground MetaHuman characters are puppeteered in realtime on a neighbouring performance capture stage.

The MetaHuman characters are driven by data generated from motion capture actors next door, captured using Vicon cameras. This realtime animation is played out on the LED volume for the physical actors to see and interact with.

The demo highlights a new way of using directable mid-ground MetaHuman characters. Because they're puppeteered in realtime, it allows for more dynamic and authentic interactions, such as characters helping each other traverse rocks.

See the in-camera edit below to watch the positive impact of the LED volume on the actors with realistic lighting and interaction with the MetaHuman characters.

Evergreen

Motion Capture Driving MetaHumans for ICVFX

Dimension and DNEG 360 supported the Venom VFX team by providing precise motion capture data in Unreal Engine to visualise every twirl in Venom’s dance with Mrs. Chen – showcased in the breakdown below.

We created a performance capture stage at a 1:1 scale to the practical shoot’s set. We took a LiDAR scan in Unreal Engine and recreated key structures in our mocap stage – like the staircase and jukebox that Venom interacts with.

Our stage featured 44 Vicon V26 Valkyrie motion capture cameras, full body and hand tracking, and two Blackmagic reference cameras. We retargeted the data onto a 7-foot Venom VFX asset and streamed it directly into Unreal Engine

By visualising the scene in Unreal Engine, the VFX team could see how Venom and Mrs Chen interacted in the final composition – offering invaluable realtime feedback to VFX Supervisor John Moffatt and the VFX team.

Venom: The Last Dance

Based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel, Robert Zemeckis’ “Here” tells the story of a single location across time, from prehistoric landscapes to a modern living room — all captured from a single, fixed camera angle.

The film required close collaboration of DNEG for visual effects, Metaphysic for the de-aging of stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, and Dimension and DNEG 360 for virtual production. 

The production used a 30-foot by 15-foot LED wall visible through the living room window, showcasing 85 different periods built by our team in Unreal Engine. 

Dimension and DNEG 360 created a significant library of assets, in particular vehicles, to add authenticity to the many periods. The team developed a realtime vehicle system in Unreal Engine, alongside trees, foliage, and seasonal weather systems.

Here

Sony Pictures Here

A story of two unlikely friends, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), ‘Wicked’ is directed by Jon M. Chu and is the epic retelling of the beloved broadway musical.

Making its highly-anticipated debut onto the big screen, ‘Wicked’ is flying into theatres from 27 November 2024.

Dimension has delivered virtual human services for 'Wicked'. Find out more about our virtual humans offering.

Wicked

Universal's Wicked

Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” creators Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz have revived the family series featuring new host Kammy Kam on AppleTV+.

The team worked to build the fantastical world of Yo Gabba GabbaLand! to life in 3D, with Unreal content creation and on-set LED volume operation services.

 DNEG 360, a joint venture between Dimension and DNEG, is proud to have worked on bringing this fantastical world to life with content creation and virtual production. 

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

AppleTV+ Yo Gabba Gabbaland!

Embark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with Time Bandits, an Apple TV+ adaptation of the 1981 cult classic film directed by Terry Gilliam.

The show’s premise, with bandits time-hopping through eras and locations as diverse as 1920s New York and Ice Age, was a perfect fit for virtual production.

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Dimension and DNEG 360’s team was responsible for content creation (for previsualisation and in-camera VFX) and on-set operation of the LED volume.

Our content creation team used a combination of scanning and Unreal Engine to create stunning scenes such as the Ice Age, a Mayan village, and a recreation of Stonehenge.

Virtual production proved to be a creatively empowering tool for Waititi, Morris, and Clement, providing the flexibility and adaptability essential to the project’s evolving script and story. Time Bandits is available to watch on Apple TV+ now.

Time Bandits

Set in Ancient Rome, Those About to Die is a gladiatorial episodic packed with swords, sport, and entertaining of the masses, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, developed by Robert Rodat, and directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner.

The show was made using a mix of on-location shooting and a virtual production setup co-curated by Dimension and DNEG 360 at Cinecittà Studios, Italy. The setup features a 24-metre revolving stage and an 8-metre tall, 51-metre U-shaped LED volume.

Emmerich and VFX Supervisor Pete Travers fully embraced the technology, and as a result, our team delivered 1,800 final pixel shots, with fewer than 40 shots requiring any post-production.

Dimension supplied a volumetric virtual crowd, with 32,000 animated characters generated from 500 performances by 90 actors, captured using the Polymotion Truck (a mobile studio) - a partnership between Dimension and MRMC.

‘Those About to Die,’ is a showcase of realtime technologies bringing ancient stories to life with authenticity.  All ten episodes are available to watch on Peacock and Amazon Prime.

Those About to Die

Peacock Those About to Die

Coldplay and BTS sought celestial heights for their collaboration and otherworldly video "My Universe".

Both Coldplay and BTS were volumetrically captured on opposite ends of the planet, before their holograms were seamlessly intertwined - not only for the music video, but live on the finale of The Voice USA and onstage at Glastonbury 2024.

Holograms, spaceships, and two of the world's biggest bands are a hit. Eight million viewers were captivated by the performance on The Voice, while the music video sits at 288 million hits.

For Coldplay's headline show at Glastonbury 2024, BTS were projected onto the Pyramid Stage during "My Universe". This mixed-reality performance showcased volumetric capture on an epic scale, both for live and broadcast audiences.

Coldplay x BTS: "My Universe"

Coldplay x BTS: "My Universe" Holograms

Dimension and DNEG 360 showcase ‘The Evolution of Virtual Production,’ a documentary short made in association with Luno and Panalight.

This virtual production feature demonstrates the endless possibilities awaiting filmmakers, efficiently shooting various genres and eras across five days.

From a Revenant-style, post eco-disaster drama, to a gladiatorial battle to the death in the Colosseum and an intimate Edwardian period piece, we set out to show how virtual production is empowering filmmakers to craft brilliant cinematic stories.

With each day, we demonstrated new ways virtual production empowers filmmakers and enables creative control. From period drama and wide-lens, to improved raytracing and realtime caustics – watch and get in touch to learn more. 

The Evolution of Virtual Production, at Cinecittà Studios

The Evolution of Virtual Production at Cinecittà Studios

Created in Unreal Engine, this adrenaline pumping campaign film was shot at ARRI Stage London using their LED volume to showcase the vision for the City Speed Park at Qiddiya City – an incredible new entertainment, sports, and culture capital.

Commissioned by Squint/Opera, the film visualises the forthcoming 21-corner race track, which is set against the Tuwaiq Mountains and will seamlessly blend into its environment. 

This campaign film engaged a global audience, with millions of viewers across platforms, 653 press articles across 50 countries, and 363.9 million reached on social media.

Qiddiya - City Speed Park 

Qiddiya City

A live-action/animation hybrid, road trip comedy-adventure directed by Peter Atencio, starring Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy and Addison Rae.

Scheduled for release August 15th 2025, Animal Friends is a co-production from Dimension and DNEG 360.

Animal Friends

In Production: Animal Friends

"2040" is in production and begins shooting in summer 2024.  The feature film is an adaptation of the novel “2040”. It is a co-production for Dimension and DNEG 360, as part of a script-to-screen partnership Virtual Circle.

2040

In Production: 2040

“Campbeltown ‘69” is currently in production and begins shooting in summer 2024.   The feature film is a co-production for Dimension and DNEG 360, as part of script-to-screen partnership Virtual Circle. 

Campbeltown '69

In Production: Campbeltown '69

"HUMANOID", a sci-fi thriller about the lines we cross and the price we pay, is slated to begin production this summer. 

“HUMANOID” is the first co-production for DNEG 360, a partnership between Dimension and DNEG, made in collaboration with Cambridge Picture Company.

HUMANOID

In Production: HUMANOID

Dimension and DNEG 360 were part of a team of studios providing virtual production for the epic aerial sequences of WWII bombing crews for AppleTV+’s series “Masters of the Air”. 

The show’s cast were filmed in a B17 cockpit attached to motion rigs within an LED volume, displaying pre-rendered flying and battle scenes. This meant actors were immersed in the scene, had accurate sightlines, as well as interactive lighting.

We’re proud to have created all virtual environments for the air and ground LED sequences in Unreal Engine, including volumetric clouds, lighting, and look development, contributing to the epic visuals of this show.

Kelle Long, Writer, The Credits

“Virtual Production LED walls, like those used on Masters of the Air, are changing how VFX scenes are filmed by immersing the performers in simulated environments.”

Masters of the Air 

Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air 

Based on the global anime sensation, Sony Pictures’ Knights of the Zodiac brought the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live action. Dimension employed  visualisation and virtual production techniques to craft a central car chase.

We created a high concept test film in Unreal, visualising a car chase and tunnel scenes. We then delivered concept visualisation, VAD, techvis, on-set services and content management, building and shooting on a car stage within an LED volume. 

The virtual production techniques employed delivered epic car scenes, made highly realistic using wind, smoke, water, lighting and motion blur, ultimately delivering in-camera VFX that was featured in the final film. 

Knights of the Zodiac

Aang, Suko, and Katara return in this live-action Netflix series based on the original Nickelodeon animated show. 

Dimension and DNEG 360 provided virtual production support and environment builds in the retelling of the world divided into four nations. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Bending Reality – Avatar: The Last Airbender

Made with Missing Pieces and Critical Mass, ARIYA VR transports users into the all-electric Nissan model.

Created in super high fidelity for Meta Quest 2, the interactive experience brings you up close and personal with the SUV. Step inside to experience the design, feel the powerful performance, and explore the interior and exterior features.

The Nissan ARIYA VR experience takes realistic virtual reality marketing to new levels, and sets a precedent for showcasing innovation in the automotive industry.

Nissan ARIYA

Nissan Ariya

Virtual Humans

Last year beauty brand NARS unleashed the Power Players – a trio of branded MetaHuman avatars, living in a virtual world made in Unreal Engine. Last month, the avatar ambassadors stepped out in style at SEPHORiA in NYC.

The SEPHORiA beauty conference saw the Power Players host guests and share Powermatte lipstick recommendations through an immersive portal.

Crafted by a team of skilled Unreal Artists and brought to life using magical motion capture, this first-of-its-kind live experience dazzled visitors with a natural, lifelike interaction.

NARS Power Players

NARS’ Power Players: Realtime Avatars with a Human Touch

No Way Up is a disaster movie and survival thriller that embraced previs and virtual production techniques for the telling of the stricken plane that crashes into the Pacific Ocean, teetering dangerously close to a deep ravine. 

Our DNEG 360 team crafted a seamless underwater survival sequence in a single take. Leveraging Unreal Engine, we previsualised every technical detail, from the plane's scale to its sinking physics. This empowered the director to fine-tune from LA.

During the physical shoot, the sequence was shot dry-for-wet within an LED volume. The lead actress was suspended in the air inside the volume, supported by a swim harness, while the visualised plane sank alongside her.

Directed by Claudio Fäh and presented by Altitude Film Entertainment and Dimension, No Way Up is available to stream in the US and coming soon for the UK.

No Way Up: Stricken Airliner Dives into Virtual Production

Virtual Production in 'No Way Up' 

From the first visual concept to extensive storyworlds, our team brings the biggest ideas to life. Our Production Visualisation Demo explores Dimension's visualisation capabilities.

Visualisation helps directors, producers, DPs and production designers make informed decisions about camera angles, lighting, set design and aesthetics, in the first steps of the filmmaking process.

Look out for our Production Visualisation Demo, set to be released in early 2024.

Production Visualisation Demo

Initially unveiled at the exhilarating 2023 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, fans could interact with a fully 3D, Sir Lewis Hamilton in an immersive Snapdragon-powered VR experience.

In an enhanced virtual reality tour hosted at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, guests were guided by three motorsport legends: Sir Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Toto Wolff – all captured volumetrically at Dimension.

Racing enthusiasts were guided by a volumetric Sir Lewis, George and Toto with the Lenovo VRX headset in a custom-built “VIP Garage Tour” by Mercedes-AMG and Qualcomm using the Snapdragon Spaces developer platform. 

Metastage and Trigger XR partnered with Dimension to offer Mercedes-AMG’s racing fans this unique chance to immerse themselves with the legendary Formula One Team. 

Qualcomm XR Garage Tour

Trigger XR Garage Tour

The Shepherd is a Disney+ short film that tells the story of a fighter pilot stranded over the Northern Sea who needs a miracle to help him home on Christmas Eve, 1957.

The festive film features virtual production scenes from our team at DNEG 360, a partnership between DNEG and Dimension. 

Based on the original novella by Frederick Forsyth, directed by Iain Softley and produced by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, The Shepherd was released on Disney+ in December 2023.

Disney+ The Shepherd

Disney+: The Shepherd

Dimension presents Metashima – a collection of virtual products designed for a revolutionary Web3 entertainment experience. Uniting real-time and blockchain tech, Metashima are virtual robots for you to collect, customise and interact with.

Every aspect of Metashima has been carefully crafted by our awesome art team in The Factory, using 3dsMax, Maya, and Unreal Engine. Our auto-generative 3D virtual product engine is capable of creating an infinite array of virtual collectables. 

Metashima are designed to be modular and customisable to collect, store, and swap with new equipment. The Metashima live in our specially created 3D virtual space – the MAG.

Metashima are your metaverse companion for extraordinary adventures. Through augmented reality, the metaverse will bleed into the world around us; via virtual reality, we'll step through the picture to explore vast new virtual worlds. 

Metashima & The MAG

Pushing character tools to new levels, we unveiled our MetaAlien at Goodwood Festival of Speed's Future Lab from July 13th to 16th, where visitors had the opportunity to interact with MetaHuman characters in a live demo.

Visitors actively engaged in realtime puppeteering with two MetaHuman characters. 

MetaHuman is an incredible tool for creating high-quality, realistic virtual humans and while it is primarily unmatched in recreating familiar faces, it also opens up remarkable possibilities for creating fantastical and stylised characters.

Future Lab

Future Lab: Stylised MetaHumans

An Emmy winning comedy series following the Muppets’ band The Electric Mayhem on an epic musical journey, as they record their first album in an attempt to go platinum.

The series was developed by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes, for ABC Signature, and The Muppets Studio. All ten episodes of ‘Muppets Mayhem’ are available to stream on Disney+.

The Children's and Family Emmy Award-winning series was brought to life with virtual production services from DNEG 360 – a joint venture between Dimension Studio and DNEG. Click below to learn more.

The Muppets Mayhem

 Season Two of the HBO Armando Iannucci sci-fi series Avenue 5 sees the crew of the interplanetary cruise ship communicate via holoportation, using portals, wrist watches, and more.

The holograms were created by Dimension using volumetric capture on the Polymotion Stage, in partnership with MRMC.

A bespoke pipeline allowed for the seamless 3D projection of characters into TV footage with our 4K volumetric assets supplied into the VFX pipeline handled by UNIT. 

HBO: Avenue 5

We collaborated with Eva Herzigová and her talent agency Unsigned to take a fashion-forward step into virtual worlds - enabling the supermodel to take ownership of her digital identity.

Eva was scanned and her MetaHuman avatar was crafted by our character artists, who styled her virtual clothing, hair, makeup and movement.

As a MetaHuman, Eva is ready for endless real-time possibilities - from modelling digital wearables in virtual fashion shows to immersive VR or 3D browser-based experiences to games and live broadcasts to traditional editorial.

Eva Herzigová

To announce Erling Haaland’s new “Force9” alliance with Nike, OMM created a powerful augmented reality activation, with volumetric capture supplied by Dimension.

The AR piece sees a virtual replica of the player in his signature goal-celebratory pose – complete with levitating boots – sitting on top of NikeTown London.

The promotional post was shared on Nike and Erling Haaland's social media, announcing his long-awaited partnership with the brand.