In this episode, we talk with Final Pixel CEO Michael McKenna and Global Head of Production Hanah Draper about the future of virtual production.We cover:‣ Final Pixel's Virtual Production Academy‣ Creating the Oracle Red Bull RB19 launch video‣ Where AI fits into filmmaking in the future‣ How virtual production reduces production time, costs, and plays into risk mitigationAnd a whole lot more📧 Be sure to subscribe to the free VP Land newsletter to get the latest news and BTS insights 2-3x a weekConnect with Michael and Hannah @ Final Pixel:

#############📝 SHOW NOTESFinal Pixel Academyhttps://finalpixelacademy.comCuebrichttps://cuebric.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@seyhanlee9735Red Bull Racing RB19https://www.redbullracing.com/int-en/cars/rb19Sphere Fever, Peachy Bottas, and The Weekend So Far! | 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAjHbOCUl84&t=28sThe Virtual Production of The Mandalorian Season 1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUnxzVOs3rk#############Final Pixel is pioneering innovation in virtual filmmaking—from concept to final pixel. We chatted with CEO Michael McKenna and Head of Production Hanah Draper about pushing creative boundaries.🏎️ They helped Red Bull pull off its RB19 reveal with just 6 weeks of lead time. Using photoreal CG environments and drone footage, they built a fictional story of the racecar getting lost on its way to the New York launch event.🛡️ Risk mitigation is key. Buttoned-up planning prevents common virtual production pitfalls and helps build client trust. Warner Bros relies on Final Pixel's tight production management.⏱️ Virtual production compresses timelines. By reconceptualizing campaigns around dynamic CG scenes, clients can create content 50% faster than traditional methods. This also reduces costs by up to 20%.🤖 AI will become another filmmaking tool, slotted into existing pipelines once iterative workflows improve. The tech is not the focus—it's the experiences it enables.👏 The live action aspect uniquely expands creative possibilities, unlike purely animated CG or visual effects. It also breeds spontaneity on set as scenes can be reviewed and shifted in real-time.The future of the craft will leverage tech while preserving the human artistry of cinematography and set design that makes viewers feel emotion. Virtual production will transform filmmaking, not replace it.#############⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Overview01:32 The Challenges of Virtual Production04:39 What is Final Pixel04:39 Final Pixel's Global Reach07:56 The Origin of Final Pixel10:54 Final Pixel's Educational Programs19:35 The Role of AI in Filmmaking24:56 The Red Bull RB19 Reveal Project27:42 Drone Footage and Car Plates28:25 The Carbon Footprint of the Production29:13 The Shoot and Challenges32:45 The Impact of Virtual Production33:39 The Speed of Content Creation33:59 The Potential of Unreal Engine Environment34:36 The Future of Filmmaking48:45 Immersive Experiences & Las Vegas Sphere51:18 Closing Remarks#############New Territory Media ► https://ntm.link/home