LightSpeed Studios, a leading global game developer with teams across the world, has officially announced the launch of its brand-new state-of-the-art performance capture and virtual production facility, which is expected to set a whole new benchmark for the entertainment industry. According to certain reports, this particular facility brings forth the necessary infrastructure to serve the global and local entertainment community, and at the same time, support jobs related to motion capture, audio recording, video editing, virtual and post-production. More on the same would reveal how it features more than 38,000 cubic feet across two floors to ensure innovation at scale. Owing to this size, the facility can also house well over 35 staff members, thus providing the setup to deliver advanced production environment. As for what the environment in question is likely to provide from a more practical standpoint, we begin from an Outsized Stage for Flexible, Faithful Capture which will offer one of the largest working volumes in the world. In essence, this stage will deliver at your disposal specialized stunt trust, along with an ecosystem designed to ensure uniform light and clean acoustics for supporting vocal performance capture. Markedly, the stage does that while simultaneously minimizing the need for extensive dialogue replacement. Furthermore, LightSpeed’s new facility is understood to be equipped with the latest advancements in motion capture technology. This translates to how it can deliver the highest levels of detail, accuracy, and realism. Complimenting that would be the availability of enhanced creative freedom, where innovative production workflows and collaborative environment again make a point to conceive the most comprehensive of details. Hence, creators can come hoping to get the breathing room to explore new storytelling possibilities and realize their artistic visions to the fullest.
“This new facility is a significant milestone in our commitment to push the boundaries of creativity at LightSpeed Studios, and Lightspeed L.A. and it is a perfect match for Last Sentinel (the facility’s first production), a game of immense narrative ambition, technical prowess, and visual fidelity,” said Steve C. Martin, Vice President of LightSpeed Studios and General Manager of Lightspeed L.A.. “Meeting the vision of Last Sentinel required us to build a facility that could push the boundaries of storytelling while delivering the greatest realism and immersion. The stage has already exceeded our expectations.”
Another detail worth a mention here is rooted in the facility’s inspired design, which by the way, seamlessly integrates with existing and future production pipelines to conceive a smooth and efficient workflow for creators. At launch, the stated design packs together for you a voice recording facility, dedicated edit suite, on-site workshop for prop building, on-site 3D printing, as well as numerous offices and conference rooms to support on-site and remote production. In case its technological prowess didn’t sound impressive enough, then we must mention how the facility will be supported by what is going to be a world class team. This covers a team of industry-leading experts and artists who will work in conjunction to produce the best possible product.
Coming back facility’s first production in Last Sentinel, it is basically a AAA open world experience set in a futuristic Tokyo. Created by Lightspeed L.A., a division under LightSpeed Studios, the production brings forth an utterly unique environment, cast, narrative, and gameplay experience, an experience which will boast written, graphic, and theatrical history of dystopian science fiction.
“Working with LightSpeed Studios and the outstanding team at this facility is nothing short of thrilling,” said Troy Baker, Performance Director for Last Sentinel. “And I’m honored. The amount of skill, talent, thoughtfulness, experience and care that went into the making of this studio is remarkable. The flow of the space, every minute detail is designed not only to support actors in crafting memorable performances but also fully equips every member of this creative team to get it done and get it done right. And that’s what LightSpeed Studios did from the jump; they got it right.”
