Written by Kianna Best on Nov 6, 2024. Posted in General Interest

fivefold studios brings virtual production to Wales

Wales has welcomed new state of the art virtual production facility fivefold studios situated at the infamous Dragon Studios. Launched to elevate the fil and TV infrastructure of the region, the site boats studio and office space measuring in at 12,000 sq. ft, as well as a 5000 sq. ft fixed green screen cove, Europe’s largest.

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“Here at fivefold studios, we are proud to be establishing a sustainable, technology-led enterprise that champions the values shaping the future of Media & Entertainment,” commented David Levy, managing director of fivefold studios. “Our inhouse team has been part of the virtual production revolution from the very start and are dedicated to building in Wales a centre of excellence for advanced media production. Our team of industry veterans have serviced jobs for Netflix, Apple, Paramount, and Amazon MGM studios. fivefold studios are ready to deliver best in class VP solutions for your projects.”

Virtual production studios are a key element for many local industries to have in their back pocket. Whether it be for creative enhancements or for efficiency, these facilities provide filmmakers with extensive possibility when travelling to filming locations. Wales has long been known as a sought after destination, flaunting experienced crews and awe-worthy landscapes that have contributed to projects such as Disney’s Willow and Netflix’s The Crown. Now with the new studio, the country’s production capabilities will be enhanced by the comprehensive production services offered by studios with the use of in-camera visual effects, performance capture solutions and advanced AI production tools.

“Virtual production continues to make waves across the media sector enabling significant business benefits through greater flexibility during production including the ability to make real-time adjustments and enhancements and more streamlined production,” said professor Sara Pepper OBE, media Cymru’s co-director. “For these reasons, fivefold opening in Wales will be a game changer for the Cardiff Capital Region’s media cluster, for Wales and for the UK. The region is already on the map as one of the leading media clusters in the UK and this facility will enable further opportunities for the cluster and those currently or looking to work in it. It also further commits to our ambitions of building a greener, fairer, globally connected media sector fit for the future.”

In addition to the new facility, fivefold will lead a series of training programmes in partnership with Media Cymru, providing participants with crucial industry based teaching, equipping the next generation of professionals with specialist knowledge and skills. fivefold studios are one of Media Cymru’s 23 consortium partners. Media Cymru is a collaboration tasked with developing Wales media sector into a global hub for innovation with a focus on green and fair economic growth.