International. Nottingham Trent University (NTU), a premier educational institution renowned for its cutting-edge programmes in media and digital production, has taken a significant step in preparing its students for the changing landscape of virtual production.
With the recent installation of a state-of-the-art virtual production studio, including ROE Visuals' latest full-spectrum LED technology, powered by Brompton LED processing, and, for the first time, its innovative TrueLight technology, NTU offers a hands-on learning environment to train future professionals in the skills our industry increasingly demands.
The Virtual Production Studio (VP) marks a milestone in the university's £1.3 million investment in cutting-edge multimedia technology for its School of Art and Design. This state-of-the-art facility is designed for academic and commercial purposes, providing students with access to industry-leading tools and also catering to external customers looking for high-quality production facilities.
The project has four key spaces: the Green Screen, Foley/ADR, Black Box and Virtual Production studios. This latest study integrates live-action sequences with real-time computer-generated environments, highlighting the transformative potential of virtual production technology for ICVFX. The other studios also offer students and clients access to motion capture technology and high-end sound production facilities.
These installations are the result of a collaboration between Creative Technology Systems Integration (CT SI), Arri and the consulting firm Drama by Design, who have created a space that combines advanced hardware with innovative workflows, in line with NTU's vision of combining educational and commercial excellence.
A key feature of the new NTU study is the debut of ROE Visual's latest LED technology: the Carbon CB5 MKII RGBW panels. Based on the Carbon Series CB5 panel, these full-spectrum LED panels offer superior color reproduction accuracy, optimized for in-camera use, ensuring lifelike images in demanding environments such as broadcasting and cinematography.
To maintain a smooth and seamless LED processing system, Brompton's Tessera SX40 4K LED video processors were deployed alongside Tessera XD 10G data distribution units, with Brompton's TrueLight technology as a key feature.
With high-speed data distribution, redundancy features and accurate calibration, Brompton's LED processing technology plays a crucial role in delivering a professional-quality virtual production environment.
The NTU studio is the first of its kind to implement these full-spectrum LED panels, designed to deliver unmatched color accuracy, especially in skin tones. With the installation of the full-spectrum LED panels, NTU students will have access to cutting-edge technology in the field of virtual production, allowing them to enjoy a unique and realistic production experience, fully at the forefront of developments and uses in the sector.
