Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning series, “Yo Gabba Gabba!” creators Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz have revived the family series featuring new host Kammy Kam on AppleTV+.

The team worked to build the fantastical world of Yo Gabba GabbaLand! to life in 3D, with Unreal content creation and on-set LED volume operation services.

 DNEG 360, a joint venture between Dimension and DNEG, is proud to have worked on bringing this fantastical world to life with content creation and virtual production. 

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

AppleTV+ Yo Gabba Gabbaland!

Embark on a comedic, high-stakes journey through time and space with Time Bandits, an Apple TV+ adaptation of the 1981 cult classic film directed by Terry Gilliam.

The show’s premise, with bandits time-hopping through eras and locations as diverse as 1920s New York and Ice Age, was a perfect fit for virtual production.

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, Dimension and DNEG 360’s team was responsible for content creation (for previsualisation and in-camera VFX) and on-set operation of the LED volume.

Our content creation team used a combination of scanning and Unreal Engine to create stunning scenes such as the Ice Age, a Mayan village, and a recreation of Stonehenge.

Virtual production proved to be a creatively empowering tool for Waititi, Morris, and Clement, providing the flexibility and adaptability essential to the project’s evolving script and story. Time Bandits is available to watch on Apple TV+ now.

Time Bandits

Set in Ancient Rome, Those About to Die is a gladiatorial episodic packed with swords, sport, and entertaining of the masses, starring Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins, developed by Robert Rodat, and directed by Roland Emmerich and Marco Kreuzpaintner.

The show was made using a mix of on-location shooting and a virtual production setup co-curated by Dimension and DNEG 360 at Cinecittà Studios, Italy. The setup features a 24-metre revolving stage and an 8-metre tall, 51-metre U-shaped LED volume.

Emmerich and VFX Supervisor Pete Travers fully embraced the technology, and as a result, our team delivered 1,800 final pixel shots, with fewer than 40 shots requiring any post-production.

Dimension supplied a volumetric virtual crowd, with 32,000 animated characters generated from 500 performances by 90 actors, captured using the Polymotion Truck (a mobile studio) - a partnership between Dimension and MRMC.

‘Those About to Die,’ is a showcase of realtime technologies bringing ancient stories to life with authenticity.  All ten episodes are available to watch on Peacock and Amazon Prime.

Those About to Die

Peacock Those About to Die

 “Here” is based on Richard McGuire’s graphic novel, depicting the lives of people in a single room over thousands of years. The upcoming film is directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Eric Roth, and stars Tom Hanks. 

DNEG 360, a partnership between DNEG and Dimension Studio, has delivered virtual production services for 'Here'. For more details on DNEG 360 click below.

Here

In Production: Here

Dimension and DNEG 360 showcase ‘The Evolution of Virtual Production,’ a documentary short made in association with Luno and Panalight.

This virtual production feature demonstrates the endless possibilities awaiting filmmakers, efficiently shooting various genres and eras across five days.

From a Revenant-style, post eco-disaster drama, to a gladiatorial battle to the death in the Colosseum and an intimate Edwardian period piece, we set out to show how virtual production is empowering filmmakers to craft brilliant cinematic stories.

With each day, we demonstrated new ways virtual production empowers filmmakers and enables creative control. From period drama and wide-lens, to improved raytracing and realtime caustics – watch and get in touch to learn more. 

The Evolution of Virtual Production, at Cinecittà Studios

The Evolution of Virtual Production at Cinecittà Studios

Created in Unreal Engine, this adrenaline pumping campaign film was shot at ARRI Stage London using their LED volume to showcase the vision for the City Speed Park at Qiddiya City – an incredible new entertainment, sports, and culture capital.

Commissioned by Squint/Opera, the film visualises the forthcoming 21-corner race track, which is set against the Tuwaiq Mountains and will seamlessly blend into its environment. 

This campaign film engaged a global audience, with millions of viewers across platforms, 653 press articles across 50 countries, and 363.9 million reached on social media.

Qiddiya - City Speed Park 

Qiddiya City

A live-action/animation hybrid, road trip comedy-adventure directed by Peter Atencio, starring Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Aubrey Plaza, Daniel Levy and Addison Rae.

Scheduled for release August 15th 2025, Animal Friends is a co-production from Dimension and DNEG 360.

Animal Friends

In Production: Animal Friends

"2040" is in production and begins shooting in summer 2024.  The feature film is an adaptation of the novel “2040”. It is a co-production for Dimension and DNEG 360, as part of a script-to-screen partnership Virtual Circle.

2040

In Production: 2040

“Campbeltown ‘69” is currently in production and begins shooting in summer 2024.   The feature film is a co-production for Dimension and DNEG 360, as part of script-to-screen partnership Virtual Circle. 

Campbeltown '69

In Production: Campbeltown '69

"HUMANOID", a sci-fi thriller about the lines we cross and the price we pay, is slated to begin production this summer. 

“HUMANOID” is the first co-production for DNEG 360, a partnership between Dimension and DNEG, made in collaboration with Cambridge Picture Company.

HUMANOID

In Production: HUMANOID

Dimension and DNEG 360 were part of a team of studios providing virtual production for the epic aerial sequences of WWII bombing crews for AppleTV+’s series “Masters of the Air”. 

The show’s cast were filmed in a B17 cockpit attached to motion rigs within an LED volume, displaying pre-rendered flying and battle scenes. This meant actors were immersed in the scene, had accurate sightlines, as well as interactive lighting.

We’re proud to have created all virtual environments for the air and ground LED sequences in Unreal Engine, including volumetric clouds, lighting, and look development, contributing to the epic visuals of this show.

Kelle Long, Writer, The Credits

“Virtual Production LED walls, like those used on Masters of the Air, are changing how VFX scenes are filmed by immersing the performers in simulated environments.”

Masters of the Air 

Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air 

Aang, Suko, and Katara return in this live-action Netflix series based on the original Nickelodeon animated show. 

Dimension and DNEG 360 provided virtual production support and environment builds in the retelling of the world divided into four nations. 

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Bending Reality – Avatar: The Last Airbender

No Way Up is a disaster movie and survival thriller that embraced previs and virtual production techniques for the telling of the stricken plane that crashes into the Pacific Ocean, teetering dangerously close to a deep ravine. 

Our DNEG 360 team crafted a seamless underwater survival sequence in a single take. Leveraging Unreal Engine, we previsualised every technical detail, from the plane's scale to its sinking physics. This empowered the director to fine-tune from LA.

During the physical shoot, the sequence was shot dry-for-wet within an LED volume. The lead actress was suspended in the air inside the volume, supported by a swim harness, while the visualised plane sank alongside her.

Directed by Claudio Fäh and presented by Altitude Film Entertainment and Dimension, No Way Up is available to stream in the US and coming soon for the UK.

No Way Up: Stricken Airliner Dives into Virtual Production

Virtual Production in 'No Way Up' 

The Shepherd is a Disney+ short film that tells the story of a fighter pilot stranded over the Northern Sea who needs a miracle to help him home on Christmas Eve, 1957.

The festive film features virtual production scenes from our team at DNEG 360, a partnership between DNEG and Dimension. 

Based on the original novella by Frederick Forsyth, directed by Iain Softley and produced by Academy Award winner Alfonso Cuarón, The Shepherd was released on Disney+ in December 2023.

Disney+ The Shepherd

Disney+: The Shepherd

An Emmy winning comedy series following the Muppets’ band The Electric Mayhem on an epic musical journey, as they record their first album in an attempt to go platinum.

The series was developed by Adam F. Goldberg, Bill Barretta, and Jeff Yorkes, for ABC Signature, and The Muppets Studio. All ten episodes of ‘Muppets Mayhem’ are available to stream on Disney+.

The Children's and Family Emmy Award-winning series was brought to life with virtual production services from DNEG 360 – a joint venture between Dimension Studio and DNEG. Click below to learn more.

The Muppets Mayhem

Dimension and DNEG provided virtual production services for production company Just Fred to create “Like A Saviour”, an Ellie Goulding music video.

With virtual production, we were able to cycle Ellie and her dancers through a day in an arrid, ever-changing desert environment.

The vast 3D environments were crafted in Unreal Engine 5, shot on our LED volume at RD Studios in London, enabling the director to get endlessly creative shots. 

Ellie Goulding: Like a Saviour

Robert Zemeckis and Kevin Baillie embraced virtual production techniquies for the reimagining of Disney's timeless classic Pinocchio.

Dimension was tasked with content management, interactive LED lighting, camera tracking, and Simulcam - enabling the team to marry CG characters and assets with the set builds and frame up shots.

The introduction of a live comp allowed the Director and DP to consider shot composition for elements that historically weren’t introduced to picture until the post production phase.

Delivered over ten weeks at Cardington Studios, UK, this is the most advanced and successful use of Simulcam in film to date.

Disney Pinocchio

Disney's Pinocchio

Sony Picture’s ‘Bullet Train’ uses trailblazing virtual production technology to digitally generate the set around the actors.

1,015 shots were delivered with virtual production and VFX, using LED wall technology and virtual content to recreate Tokyo, while Japan was in the throes of lockdown and international travel.

Sony Pictures Bullet Train

Sony Pictures' Bullet Train

Fireworks, a gripping political short thriller, is a collaboration between Dimension, DNEG, and Wilder Films. Shot within an LED volume, this project is directed by double Oscar winner Paul Franklin and stars Charlotte Riley.

The film unfolds in a London MI6 ops room and on the streets of Tripoli. The immediacy of in-camera virtual production is an integral part of the storytelling that creates a striking juxtaposition between London and Tripoli. 

Premiering at Curzon Soho and securing a place at the esteemed Tribeca Film Festival in June 2022, the film received support from Epic Games Megagrant, Lipsync Post Production, and StoryFutures Academy. 

Alongside the release, a series of five behind-the-scenes films delve into key aspects of the virtual production process, featuring interviews with the talented film crew.

Fireworks

With support from partners Sky, DNEG, Creative Technology and NEP Group,  Dimension demonstrated virtual production’s game-changing benefits in an industry-first collaboration, directed by two-time Oscar-winner Paul Franklin.

Over six weeks, the team produced a series of six mini-documentaries, filmed at Arri's Uxbridge studio.

Released in 2022, the series is narrated by crew members and delves into the versatility of virtual production for broadcast and film, offering key learnings for the creative community whilst training the next generation of filmmakers.

The series offers a deep dive into Lighting, Tracking, Simulcam, In-camera effects, Scanning, and 360 Photospheres. 

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Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

Time Bandits

Those About to Die

Here

The Evolution of Virtual Production, at Cinecittà Studios

Qiddiya - City Speed Park

Animal Friends

2040

Campbeltown '69

HUMANOID

Masters of the Air

Avatar: The Last Airbender

No Way Up: Stricken Airliner Dives into Virtual Production

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The Muppets Mayhem

Ellie Goulding: Like a Saviour

Disney Pinocchio

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