The Metaverse Production project has launched Studio PX ANZEN, a LED facility located at FACTORY ANZEN STUDIO RED in Tokyo, established by Dentsu Creative Cube Inc. This studio aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve video production efficiency using advanced technology. Powered by Brompton Technology LED processing, Studio PX ANZEN is optimized for virtual production filming and is the first studio in Japan to implement the ‘Carbon Calculator for Movie Production,’ a tool that accurately measures CO₂ emissions during video production.
Studio PX ANZEN’s LED display systems feature Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors, providing outstanding performance and colour accuracy necessary for high-quality virtual production. The main background screen is comprised of ROE Visual’s Ruby 1.5F (1.56mm pitch) panels in a 12m by 4.5m configuration, delivering ultra-high definition at 7,680 pixels wide by 2,880 pixels high. Ambient lighting is provided by ROE Visual Carbon3 Mark II (3.75mm pitch) panels, installed on the ceiling (7.2m by 6m) and sides (1.8m by 3.6m, movable) to provide adaptable, high-brightness illumination.
The studio’s in-camera VFX workflow is supported by disguise vx4+ media servers and rxII rendering servers, as well as stYpe’s RedSpy 3.0 camera tracking, ensuring seamless integration and an immersive production experience. Brompton’s latest Tessera v3.5 software features, such as Dark Time Insertion, build on the company’s patented ShutterSync® technology, allowing users to specify Dark Time within the frame period to reduce motion blur. Additional features like Red Spy Hidden Markers Integration, Custom Markers, Frame Remapping, ChromaTune, and Extended Bit Depth further enhance the studio’s capabilities.
“Collaborating with industry leaders like Brompton Technology allows us to achieve exceptional processing performance and visual quality for virtual production,” says Junichi Imokawa, Director and Managing Executive Officer at Hibino. “By combining their LED video processing technology with our sustainability efforts, including the Carbon Calculator for Movie Production, we are setting a new standard for environmentally conscious video production.”
Elijah Ebo, Brompton’s Director of APAC Operations, adds, “It’s exciting to see Studio PX ANZEN take this important step in measuring CO₂ emissions during video production. Their commitment to sustainability is a significant move for the future of the industry, and we are proud that our LED video processing technology is supporting this innovative facility.”
