In this episode, we dive deep into the making of Project Chimera with Snehal Patel, a music video project that blends classical Indian dance with high-tech filmmaking.

We dive into:
‣ Working backward to figure out when virtual production is the right approach...and when it isn't
‣ Snehal's approach to integrating AI in storyboarding and 3D element generation for a futuristic cyberpunk Mumbai (and when AI didn't work out so well)
‣ The limitations and breakthroughs encountered during the film's production, like speeding up lens calibration to get over 100 setups in 2 days
‣ Using Kino Flo MIMIK lights, SISU camera robot, and more

And a whole lot more!


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Connect with Snehal and Project Chimera:

Project Chimera - https://www.fearlessproductions.tv/project-chimera
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fearlessproductionstv
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fearlessproductions.tv
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fearlessproductions.tv
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fearlessproductions.tv
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fearless-productions

Snehal @ Twitter - https://twitter.com/snehalmp
Snehal @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/snehalmp

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📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCES

Music Video: Janaka Selekta - Piya (DnB Remix) ft. Alam Khan, Shrii, Sheela Bringi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxN3xrGlAnc

Check out vp-land.com for all the show notes for this episode.


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⏱ CHAPTERS

0:00 Intro
01:39 What is Project Chimera
02:56 Virtual production and AI in Project Chimera
04:10 The importance of planning and preparation
05:15 Collaborations and partnerships
07:02 Lighting in virtual production with Kino Flo MIMIK lights
09:31 Role of AI in Pre-production
10:00 ShotDeck
11:00 Concept and storyline of the video
13:20 Calibrating lenses and lens tracking with Fujinon Premista Zooms
15:15 Staging and lighting
17:15 Camera works with stYpe using Premista Zooms and RED Komodo
19:30 Lens calibration process with ZEISS and Ncam
21:15 Learning the principles of virtual production
24:25 Utilizing AI for mood boarding and world building
28:00 Collaborating with storyboard artists to create detailed storyboards
30:48 The Challenges of creating 3D environments
33:45 The Use of AI in meetings and communication with Fathom
35:15 Reflections on AI's Impact on filmmaking
36:40 Introduction and challenges with 3D scanning processes
37:30 Exploring scanning processes and technologies with DNE and Dengenuity Labs 
39:55 16 Komodo Cameras in the shoot
42:38 Volumetric 3D in the Shoot
44:00 Utilizing the SISU Cinema Robot
47:18 Post-production process with AI
52:50 Reflections on the budget and cost-saving measures
58:02 Final thoughts and acknowledgements
59:48 The potential for future cost reductions
01:04:38 Outro