How we Built an Unreal Engine Volume that competes with Amazon!

A giant Video Wall/Volume that is used to shoot movies and commercials built in as a giant circle with video Wall Ceiling. about 350 degrees around and 21 feet tall with 75 feet in diameter. This might be the biggest Volume on in North America. Full Tour of how it works!
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Tech specs:
500mm panel width / 2.3 mm between pixels = 217 pixels per row per panel.
217x217 = 47,089 pixel per panel
13 panel rows tall x 138 panels wide = 1794 panels total
1794 panels * 47,089 pixels per panel = 84,477,666 total pixels on perimeter wall (not including ceiling)
Total resolution is:
217 * 13 = 2,821 pixels tall
217*138 = 29,946 pixels wide
Standard screen size for TV/monitor is 16x9
This video wall is 138/13 for reference.

[@nighthawk6468]

Having the whole thing break because windows decided it was "time for an update" is too funny. Awesome installation!

[@RJYOUNG396]

I always wonder why people don't set Windows to update at times they aren't using it...

[@ErichToven]

Windows server does that mess in the middle of the work day with exchange and sql services running. Its insane it's like Microsoft doesn't even know what the hell a server is for. Then it crashes in the middle of the workday and it never comes back up again if the update is bad. 😮‍💨

[@Nighthunt01]

It's wild that screens are connected to the internet at all lol, I would figure all they really need is a closed local area network, unless for some odd reason they need to have the most up to date Windows updates all the time, or maybe someone messed up the local Windows Server configuration

[@ErichToven]

@@Nighthunt01 Well up-to-date windows is exactly what you do want. That IT school day 1. Unpatched is a fool's gamble. But you vet your own updates on your schedule. They have whole mangement solutions just for this

[@Nighthunt01]

@@ErichToven why would you want latest update for this specifically? being 1 or 2 versions behind should not matter, unless there is specific fix issues with the software being used, in any case it should not be set to auto update.

[@segment932]

When you accidentally orders a 74' instead of a 74" screen!

[@neon_Nomad]

1st world problems...😅

[@segment932]

@@neon_Nomad Yea. Totally! 🤣👍

[@duncantalksalot]

when you accidentally ordered 65 screens instead of a 65" screen

[@user-je5sc6mq7d]

@@neon_Nomad American mesurement problems

[@TechSid-hn6eg]

Never knew Helium Balloons could be used for sound dampening 😮 thats pretty cool

[@StanleyKubick1]

helium is also one of the fastest disappearing resources we have on earth and Americans waste it on commercial blimps and temporary sound deadening. you really are the absolute worst

[@VopsVops]

A suggestion to stop the echo. If you can exploit the panel's ability to curve, maybe you can corrugate the overhead panels. That way you won't have a completely flat surface above the floor and future set... you could also experiment with the depth of the corrugation so that you can have the best light coverage you want from above, but add curved surfaces to the "ceiling" panels to break up the reflections with the floor. If you standing dead centre, there will be little you can do to stop the sound focusing back to the centre point. Also, you've kind of created a whispering wall... so if someone stands on the end of one side of the wall and talk along the inside edge, the sound might travel all the way around to the other edge of the wall. Amazing setup. The tech is incredible.

[@spazoq]

An array of microphones all around the volume and use AI to single out all echos.

[@wolfelkan8183]

You might even be able to use the whispering wall effect to your advantage. If the talent is at one focus, place a microphone at the other focus, well out of frame, and it will pick up everything they say, no matter how quietly.

[@Vysair]

@@spazoq No need for AI, just noise gate it all but this is not a solution. Prevention is always better than cure

[@lameturtle1170]

@@spazoq you'd need mics and speakers to playback the phase reversed ambient so it will cancel the room sound. This is how airpods and noice canellation in general works. Although you may now be able to tell why it only works on headphones, in our case here you'd have miced up actors and their mic would also record what the speakers would playback.......

[@spazoq]

@@lameturtle1170 I'm pretty sure with a directional mic picking up only the actors voice, an AI could remove any echos without the need for additional equipment. I don't know of anyone developing that AI, but I am sure it would be possible. This isn't an analog counter-signal, it would be a digital cleaning of the small amount of echo the directional mic would pick up. Add a gimbal and tracking camera on the mic to track the person's mouth, I'm sure it would provide a very clean audio recording. Or even more expensive, LOL, a phased array of directional mics and a multi-track recording that an AI would sift through. Then your tracking could be less precise. That video wall can't be cheap.

[@GAB_8888]

Brandon is so easy to understand, and he explains really well! I enjoyed the video.

[@bakto2122]

A brompton sounds like the perfect thing to connect to a turbo encabulator.

[@fortzion]

😂😂😂😂

[@gruselhaus]

Windows running the volume is crazy

[@moe85moe85]

Wow amazing behind the scenes and access to that much equipment

[@geraldricoguevara3340]

Fantastic. Presentation is inspiring. Setup is beyond wow.

[@MaPla1234]

Very nice Video! when you were talking about the connection management (7:54) it reminded me of how the plumbus is made.

[@sunlaser6587]

Absolutely insane man! I just remeber watching the home streaming setup months ago and just now found your channel again. What a wonderful suprise seeing that insane setup and how you've set it up. Keep it up dude!!

[@mauisam1]

Thank you very much! That is an incredible amount of engineering but mechanical and computer. Fantastic job!

[@user-vc3dh9jp6v]

A lot of detailes, numbers and interesting solutions. Great video.

[@kneel1]

Never cease to amaze. My lord its huge!

[@djsupafly1]

That moire pattern is noticeable on the ceiling but you did mention you are using different frame rates and processor for that. Loving the set up. Good job!

[@Its_Quash]

I’m pretty sure it’s mostly used for the immersion factor instead of actually filming because there is a huge gap between the wall and the ceiling

[@besknighter]

@@Its_Quash It's more for reflections. Everything is reflective, what changes between a chrome sphere's reflection and our hands' reflection is its "blurriness".

[@BlackEagle352]

Also it was filmed at a extreme angle

[@aethermass]

I just wandered into this. Really interesting to see some of the equipment that shows like the Mandalorian use. Thanks for the tour.

[@ilyaselmegarbi174]

Great video. I love the way you explain things. I can't believe I understood the whole industry in 15 min 😄

[@djspecialpaul]

Crazy and nice setup - and that what i LOVE ....

[@Kobra8220]

crazy setup! 😍

[@glennalexon1530]

Cool volume; good tour.

[@liveproductionmastery]

I respect the corrections you stated because they are more so facts you stated than opinions and it wasn’t in a rude manner so I genuinely appreciate the feedback! Thanks!

[@MANIAKRA]

This is way too cool, great video

[@SirHackaL0t.]

This is insane! I love it!

[@Justin_Allen]

Great tour, thanks for sharing. #goals

[@MikeHarris1984]

What is this setup like this used for?!?!?! Holy crap thats amazing!!!!

[@mitchellfolbe8729]

It would be great to have a winter pool party inside one of these with the "virtual sun" moving overhead.

[@EWO_podcast]

Brandon, the Mozart of Live Production

[@alex-mj2lo]

great job

[@VRDivision]

Great video!

[@incredifall]

Needs some Incredifall vids playing on it. You will be on another planet watching these!!

[@BlackMath69]

very cool.. thanks for the bts

[@TheCoolStuffHD]

I love Scion colored lights ☺️

[@DanielGarciaBlessure]

Quite interesting that for a volume that big you guys are using UE's NDisplay. A solution like Disguise (I know it is terribly expensive, I use it) would take this to a whole new level, easier to setup, run, calibrations and even augmented reality.

[@ClutchCobraKID1]

Even if you did throw a baseball across the whole place and it broke something, youd prolly only have to replace one panel lol thats the beauty of that setup. Prolly could use a bunch of fire extinguishers in ther lol unless theirs already a fire system of some kind.

[@rekad8181]

I wonder if you guys could blast a thin wall of air from the top over the screens to mitigate the echo. I'm thinking the audio just won't bounce off of a thin column of fast moving air?

[@KyleMurphey]

Where is that stage? Also, creating the volume in a less circular shape can help quite a bit with audio, however with the hard ceiling and floor being parallel you will always be fighting that. I usually prefer to keep the walls open in more of a bell shape or a "J" shape, unless I'm shooting something that requires full enclosure.

[@subspark]

Nice shed

[@watchoutmedia311]

Wow!! Live production mastery is the best!! 😀👌 Can’t wait to learn more about what camera tracking system you guys used and the Genlock cameras you partnered with our Blackmagic constelllaiton Genlock switcher as well as Genlock NovaStars 😊❤ 136 panels wide! Wow! And all amazingly curved at 2.5degrees! 😀👌 Wonderful 2.3mm pixel pitch, big difference from the usual regular 3.9s… Interesting to see some are P4.81? For the ceiling I guess? Wow helium balloons to help with the audio sounds so interesting - was thinking would Holoplot technology used at the MGM Sphere be of value here? 😅

[@jirahloewen9457]

Looks sweet, are y’all planning to rent out the space once it is complete, or are you using it for your in house productions?

[@ericlautanen6750]

Looks cool! What's it for?

[@sky173]

i need that screen for my Flight Sim set up. 😁

[@Sweenus987]

I wonder if the panels themselves could be made in a way where each pixel sits atop a cone shape with a little bit of foam padding behind. It would make the panels thicker and heavier but could help absorb sound

[@jjmcook]

Imagine deploying a windows system without a GPO that prevents updates while in use for a time critical system like this.

[@rotors_taker_0h]

I'm still in awe that there exists whole industry providing and supplying such systems. Which means there exists such demand and a high number of paying customers. Mind blowing.

[@Classech]

What are those black office chairs you are using?

[@danbiohack5353]

The distant future of wallpaper

[@BAdams138]

You are close to matching The Sphere. What is the volume going to be used for? Or what it the challenge? Is there some type of acoustical tile for the flooring that could help? Would sound panels work BEHIND the LED panels in the walls and ceiling? Not only would this be great for movie-making, but any type of recording of choirs, theatre, videos, etc. You could make that a very high-end club, as long as patrons kept the drinks away from the walls. How long Was the build? Great layout of the various components and its design. Thank you Brandon for the video!

[@tomblanckaert4089]

just what i need for my simrig =)

[@cptairwolf]

This would be absolutely insane for flight sims. Even better... a spherical version where all the panels are part of the sphere with a slight curvature in the horizontal and vertical axis.

[@samshennan]

How do I get involved in working in this industry. I've been a product manager for a 3D VR company in the media industry for a few years and I love the virtual production possibilities. What are the skills most in demand for a volume studio like this?

[@ntt1713]

What brand sweatpants are you wearing?

[@prettyboyjesse]

When I start building volumes like this I will definitely remember the tip about the brightness 🔅 🥵

[@AuthenTech]

That’s pretty epic. I wonder if it’s big enough to film my TikTok’s though…

[@guilhermerossafa2187]

Hey Brandon, how are you? Recently I'm having a lot of delay when doing IMAG in the events I broadcast. What approach do you use when doing IMAG at events? I tried using the direct outputs from the ATEM 1 M/E Constellation 4K that I currently use and nothing. I remember you talking about this in some video on A2Z but I don't remember which one. Thank you and take care.

[@liveproductionmastery]

Hey yeah the atem’s with direct SDI out do very well with low latency signal for imag. What cameras are you using? What projectors or video walls are you using? Trying to determine where your delay or lag is coming from? Also are you doing a bunch of conversions in signal after the atem or direct to your screens via SDI/fiber?

[@MasterChiefKamps]

some suggestion: combine your set up with the Disney moving Tiles. would make everything smaller! you could do a lot of more moving acting, also with more people.

[@Fettsaeure]

can you connect all pcs´ via spacedesk and set to extend? just as an experiment?

[@Space-boi-]

Do you guys offer internships or anything along those lines to get first hand experience with these technologies I have experience with networking but this seems like a whole different ball park?

[@poucedeleon]

Can you share some information on the building/Studio size?

[@liveproductionmastery]

www.creativesask.ca/film-commission/john-hopkins-regina-soundstage/

[@lllllREDACTEDlllll]

Can you set this up to play a light gun game? You can put in actual cover and concealment...

[@HiUnidentified]

how about scooping out the floor, putting diffusion in and replacing the floor with basically metal grates? provides stability, lets through enough sound to kill off a surface of reflection. cant do much about the paralleling walls but if youd account for the perspective angle and turn it more into a cone itd be cleaning up a lot while the middle would barely get used anyway.

[@Kaboom1212Gaming]

Wouldn't be useful for long. The floor becomes the set, so dirt, sand, etc. It needs to be flat to be set ready. Those objects also help with sound dispersion.

[@HiUnidentified]

@@Kaboom1212Gaming its crazy but i heard about those things called tarps.

[@BillyTheSKID]

Why not do the floor aswell with glass ontop of the screens?

[@girrrrrrr2]

how many stuck pixels are there? Id have to imagine that there is a couple when there are that many pixels.

[@James-op6ls]

Are those Rawr XD's?

[@kbms876]

Cost breakdown?

[@rollbacked]

consider getting the LTSC version of Windows to avoid updating frequently (the Windows 11 version came out not too long ago)

[@Terry-cw9ty]

What would something like this be used for movie or news studio production, art installations?

[@jbaguetta]

Triple A movie

[@pa0lo0_]

The Mandalorian used something like this

[@AUGMENTED_-mh6jb]

How do you get into a Live Production career like this?

[@blitzar8443]

They made the holodeck 😲

[@SJR_Media_Group]

We are working on a 3 part multimedia system; (A) 10x10 switching matrix with 100 channels x 100 frequencies, including IS / AS / US (Infrasonic Sound, Audible Sound, and Ultrasonic Sound. Dedicated DSP's / GPU's, and CPU's deliver power unavailable in any other system today. Mix and match video and audio processing with 100 GB throughput per blade. 10 blade processors per server, 10 servers per rack, and 10 racks per cluster. (B) Rack Amps connected with high speed data cables from mixers, or high speed wireless signals. Arrays of IS, AS, US speakers delivering 5 hz - 500 KhZ that cover walls, floor, and ceiling. Video resolution is12K at 300 fps.

[@ryanshea5221]

Imagine programming an EDM light show on these

[@Miketime969]

Whats the hardware cost on this project roughly

[@DejaVuDejaVuDejaVu]

Wow, nice, but can it run Crysis ?

[@MikeKobb]

900A at what voltage?

[@phpn99]

You need to paint the floor black, otherwise you have zero contrast. Technically it would be 18% grey, but that would be too bright for most scenes. 2 or 3 EV below middle grey would bounce back a realistic amount of light for a natural scene. The floor should be matte.

[@lvdon4415]

This is literally realtime becoming Truman show like technology

[@Dodgecoin]

show the back of the rack and also the unreal engine computers outputs.

[@MrFaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

I wonder if the floor should be a raised composite mesh/grid that has sound insulation below it. you could use an irregular grid pattern. sound reflection aint no joke and sometimes a high density foam mat doesnt cut it. you could also duct AC in from below because I'm sure this thing runs HOTTTTT (probably equivalent to a 10kw heater or more). you shouldnt try to cool the whole room when you only need to cool the people

[@davidallen5146]

You need active noise cancelling built into the panels.

[@BikiniDuckCreations]

900 amps, but at what voltage? How many kilowatts does this pull when its on? And does that mean you need that much cooling air conditioning as well?

[@ge2719]

i'd imagine american standard voltage, 120v?

[@LookingForAnswers-kj2ln]

How much is suche set up? 3$mil?

[@bababonzio]

next menacing upgrade: the floor

[@shekiba.646]

This monitor too many but can LCDTV Plastic 150' ?

[@incredifall]

Instead of the Vegas Sphere. The Cylinder VR

[@SHONSL]

WOW.

[@BlackEagle352]

How much in total? Couple of mils?

[@cottsak]

How many kW does those ~900A equate to? Is it in the order of 200kW ? Or am I way off?

[@kernelpanic2887]

I assume this is in the US, so 120V * 900A = 108kW

[@matthewhedge8955]

it’s wild to me. Something as complicated and expensive as this is running windows…

[@Kaboom1212Gaming]

That's because the latest builds of unreal with the current features like Nanite are currently only available in the Windows build. The Linux build does not have all of those (yet)

[@tomaszkarwik6357]

​​@@Kaboom1212Gamingso that is why I couldn't get nanite to work on my dev system

[@Goldviz_]

Can't you use carpet on the floor to dampen the echo?

[@liveproductionmastery]

Yes but that only works if the scene we are shooting for the movie has carpet in it. There is a lot of full body shooting and a new floor is usually painted or built for each scene that is needed.

[@rogersliu1200]

novastar is better tho.. what is the maximum framerate for this setup?

[@ronweber4508]

Full spectrum lighting, live anywhere, in one download. And a snow maker for those colder regions of the world. LOL

[@23dsin]

Whats the cost in total? ;D

[@jess_n_atx]

Disabling automatica updates should have been the first move

[@glennalexon1530]

A "screen saver" is the image that appears on an unused device to protect the pixels. The picture in the background of an OS desktop is called a wallpaper.

[@samio3907]

Cool. What's the purpose?

[@Diskpartitional]

Many high-budget movies have replaced green/blue screens with these video walls because green screening has negative effects. An example of this is green spill, which often shows up on the actors/actresses. It can also be a very manual process to refine, especially for transparent objects. In contrast, a video wall allows them to skip this process, while also making the lighting/shadows realistic and allowing the performers and producers to see their environment (and make adjustments quickly).

[@cccaaa9034]

Imagine walking into that environment as a person from 2000 years ago. Nothing in that space would be recognizable as human created technology. It would be perceived as magic in the trueist sense of the word.

[@larswillsen]

Ok, 8 minutes in I was thinking .. what exactly am I watching? 🙂

[@pixelprovideo3586]

This is absolutely " Unreal " 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheTrumanZoo]

This is how they land on Mars :)

[@johnjoe69]

Gee watching this tutorial for when im rich one day and can afford to build my own.

[@NiffirgkcaJ]

"If you do start building volumes like this." He said it nonchalantly like we have the money or resources to make one. 💀

[@AiMR]

I wonder how many pixels are in those screens?

[@liveproductionmastery]

500mm panel width / 2.3 mm between pixels = 217 pixels per row per panel. 217x217 = 47,089 pixel per panel 13 panel rows tall x 138 panels wide = 1794 panels total 1794 panels * 47,089 pixels per panel = 84,477,666 total pixels on perimeter wall (not including ceiling) Total resolution is: 217 * 13 = 2,821 pixels tall 217*138 = 29,946 pixels wide Standard screen size for TV/monitor is 16x9 This video wall is 138/13 for reference. Hope that helps!

[@AiMR]

@@liveproductionmastery Math checks out 🤣👍