A story of two unlikely friends, Glinda (Ariana Grande) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), ‘Wicked’ is directed by Jon M. Chu and is the epic retelling of the beloved broadway musical.

Making its highly-anticipated debut onto the big screen, ‘Wicked’ is flying into theatres from 27 November 2024.

Dimension has delivered virtual human services for 'Wicked'. Find out more about our virtual humans offering.

Wicked

Universal's Wicked

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

Coldplay and BTS sought celestial heights for their collaboration and otherworldly video "My Universe".

Both Coldplay and BTS were volumetrically captured on opposite ends of the planet, before their holograms were seamlessly intertwined - not only for the music video, but live on the finale of The Voice USA and onstage at Glastonbury 2024.

Holograms, spaceships, and two of the world's biggest bands are a hit. Eight million viewers were captivated by the performance on The Voice, while the music video sits at 288 million hits.

For Coldplay's headline show at Glastonbury 2024, BTS were projected onto the Pyramid Stage during "My Universe". This mixed-reality performance showcased volumetric capture on an epic scale, both for live and broadcast audiences.

Coldplay x BTS: "My Universe"

Coldplay x BTS: "My Universe" Holograms

 “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 

Based on the global anime sensation, Sony Pictures’ Knights of the Zodiac brought the Saint Seiya saga to the big screen in live action. Dimension employed  visualisation and virtual production techniques to craft a central car chase.

We created a high concept test film in Unreal, visualising a car chase and tunnel scenes. We then delivered concept visualisation, VAD, techvis, on-set services and content management, building and shooting on a car stage within an LED volume. 

The virtual production techniques employed delivered epic car scenes, made highly realistic using wind, smoke, water, lighting and motion blur, ultimately delivering in-camera VFX that was featured in the final film. 

Knights of the Zodiac

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

Made with Missing Pieces and Critical Mass, ARIYA VR transports users into the all-electric Nissan model.

Created in super high fidelity for Meta Quest 2, the interactive experience brings you up close and personal with the SUV. Step inside to experience the design, feel the powerful performance, and explore the interior and exterior features.

The Nissan ARIYA VR experience takes realistic virtual reality marketing to new levels, and sets a precedent for showcasing innovation in the automotive industry.

Nissan ARIYA

Nissan Ariya

Virtual Humans

Last year beauty brand NARS unleashed the Power Players – a trio of branded MetaHuman avatars, living in a virtual world made in Unreal Engine. Last month, the avatar ambassadors stepped out in style at SEPHORiA in NYC.

The SEPHORiA beauty conference saw the Power Players host guests and share Powermatte lipstick recommendations through an immersive portal.

Crafted by a team of skilled Unreal Artists and brought to life using magical motion capture, this first-of-its-kind live experience dazzled visitors with a natural, lifelike interaction.

NARS Power Players

NARS’ Power Players: Realtime Avatars with a Human Touch

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' 

From the first visual concept to extensive storyworlds, our team brings the biggest ideas to life. Our Production Visualisation Demo explores Dimension's visualisation capabilities.

Visualisation helps directors, producers, DPs and production designers make informed decisions about camera angles, lighting, set design and aesthetics, in the first steps of the filmmaking process.

Look out for our Production Visualisation Demo, set to be released in early 2024.

Coming Soon: Production Demo

Production Visualisation Demo

Initially unveiled at the exhilarating 2023 Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix, fans could interact with a fully 3D, Sir Lewis Hamilton in an immersive Snapdragon-powered VR experience.

In an enhanced virtual reality tour hosted at the 2024 Miami Grand Prix, guests were guided by three motorsport legends: Sir Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Toto Wolff – all captured volumetrically at Dimension.

Racing enthusiasts were guided by a volumetric Sir Lewis, George and Toto with the Lenovo VRX headset in a custom-built “VIP Garage Tour” by Mercedes-AMG and Qualcomm using the Snapdragon Spaces developer platform. 

Metastage and Trigger XR partnered with Dimension to offer Mercedes-AMG’s racing fans this unique chance to immerse themselves with the legendary Formula One Team. 

Qualcomm XR Garage Tour

Trigger XR Garage Tour

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

Dimension presents Metashima – a collection of virtual products designed for a revolutionary Web3 entertainment experience. Uniting real-time and blockchain tech, Metashima are virtual robots for you to collect, customise and interact with.

Every aspect of Metashima has been carefully crafted by our awesome art team in The Factory, using 3dsMax, Maya, and Unreal Engine. Our auto-generative 3D virtual product engine is capable of creating an infinite array of virtual collectables. 

Metashima are designed to be modular and customisable to collect, store, and swap with new equipment. The Metashima live in our specially created 3D virtual space – the MAG.

Metashima are your metaverse companion for extraordinary adventures. Through augmented reality, the metaverse will bleed into the world around us; via virtual reality, we'll step through the picture to explore vast new virtual worlds. 

Metashima & The MAG

Pushing character tools to new levels, we unveiled our MetaAlien at Goodwood Festival of Speed's Future Lab from July 13th to 16th, where visitors had the opportunity to interact with MetaHuman characters in a live demo.

Visitors actively engaged in realtime puppeteering with two MetaHuman characters. 

MetaHuman is an incredible tool for creating high-quality, realistic virtual humans and while it is primarily unmatched in recreating familiar faces, it also opens up remarkable possibilities for creating fantastical and stylised characters.

Future Lab

Future Lab: Stylised MetaHumans

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

 Season Two of the HBO Armando Iannucci sci-fi series Avenue 5 sees the crew of the interplanetary cruise ship communicate via holoportation, using portals, wrist watches, and more.

The holograms were created by Dimension using volumetric capture on the Polymotion Stage, in partnership with MRMC.

A bespoke pipeline allowed for the seamless 3D projection of characters into TV footage with our 4K volumetric assets supplied into the VFX pipeline handled by UNIT. 

HBO: Avenue 5

We collaborated with Eva Herzigová and her talent agency Unsigned to take a fashion-forward step into virtual worlds - enabling the supermodel to take ownership of her digital identity.

Eva was scanned and her MetaHuman avatar was crafted by our character artists, who styled her virtual clothing, hair, makeup and movement.

As a MetaHuman, Eva is ready for endless real-time possibilities - from modelling digital wearables in virtual fashion shows to immersive VR or 3D browser-based experiences to games and live broadcasts to traditional editorial.

Eva Herzigová

To announce Erling Haaland’s new “Force9” alliance with Nike, OMM created a powerful augmented reality activation, with volumetric capture supplied by Dimension.

The AR piece sees a virtual replica of the player in his signature goal-celebratory pose – complete with levitating boots – sitting on top of NikeTown London.

The promotional post was shared on Nike and Erling Haaland's social media, announcing his long-awaited partnership with the brand.

Nike: Erling Haaland AR

Erling Haaland Lands on Rooftops in Nike AR Execution

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

We collaborated closely with Tim Field, Paul Norris and the VFX teams at Zero and ReDefine to explore volumetric video as a solution for realistic crowd creation in the Whitney Houston biopic.

Over a two week period, we volumetrically filmed nearly 300 people and 1000 captures in 2K and 4k on set in Boston. VFX teams used the assets to generate tens of thousands of concert-goers and recreate epic stadium shots.

The technique captured the nuances and uniqueness of each crowd member's full body performance and detailed facial expressions, movements of clothing and props. This approach points to the future of filmmaking for both production and commercial.

Sony Pictures I Wanna Dance With Somebody

Sony Picture's I Wanna Dance With Somebody

The worlds of sport, fashion, and Web3 converged at New York Fashion Week 2022. Dimension was commissioned by PUMA and FTR to transform Brazilian football legend, Neymar Jr, into a lifelike 3D avatar for an unforgettable show. 

At the physical FUTROGRADE NYFW show, Neymar’s avatar entered the spotlight on colossal LED walls, while on the runway, real-life dance performances met a star-studded cast of sportsperson models. 

Neymar’s virtual twin also graced the immersive PUMA Black Station, a virtual web experience crafted by FTR. It brought together the digital and physical with exclusive NFTs and physical limited edition sneakers.

Our 3D-capture rig enabled us to recreate a precise likeness using the Scan to MetaHuman pipeline in Unreal Engine. His distinctive tattoos were handcrafted and seamlessly mapped to his MetaHuman body, and brought to life using motion capture data.

This convergence of virtual and physical, intertwined with blockchain technology, cements PUMA as a cultural behemoth. We're proud to have helped craft new ways for sport and fashion to evolve and mutate across all platforms.

PUMA x Neymar Jr.

PUMA x Neymar Jr

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

The Sad Night Dynamite duo continue their experimental vision a music video featuring eerie-looking virtual humans from Dimension.

The UK band, Sam Seager from Parlophone Records, and director Lucas Hrubizna are behind bringing their psychedelic narrative to life, with otherworldly volumetric virtual humans from Dimension.

Sad Night Dynamite: Black & White

Sad Night Dynamite's Volumetric Wonderland in 'Black and White

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. 

Virtual Production Innovation Series

Virtual Production Innovation Series: Sky Studios, DNEG, and Dimension

Based on the landmark BBC Studios series and presented by Factory 42, The Green Planet AR Experience is an immersive experience combining captivating storytelling and cutting-edge technology to reveal the magical depths of our natural world.

A holographic Sir David Attenborough, powered by EE’s 5G, takes thousands of visitors at London’s Piccadilly Circus through virtual worlds— including Rainforest, Freshwater, Saltwater, Desert, and Seasonal.

Sir David was filmed in 4k in our mobile studio, Polymotion Stage with partners MRMC. The volumetric shoot also captured broadcast quality sound, ensuring the entire performance was recorded to the highest standards possible.

Presented by a consortium of experts, including Factory 42, BBC Studios, EE, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Talesmith, the experience integrates stunning visuals, compelling storytelling, and 5G technology, earning many awards.

Green Planet AR

Green Planet AR with Sir David Attenborough

“On the Morning You Wake (to the End of the World)” is a VR documentary combining incredible visuals and compelling storytelling with volumetric video technology to depict lived experiences from the accidental “incoming missile” alert in Hawai’i.

Experienced through the Oculus Quest 2, it combines first-hand audio testimonies and volumetric capture technology to viscerally recreate the experiences of people who, for 38 minutes, had to make impossible decisions in the face of nuclear violence.

The nature of this project required human assets that felt organic, authentic, and natural to maximise the emotional immersion in each scene. This powerful experience was selected for festivals around the world and adapted for TV for BBC Storyville.

On The Morning You Wake

On the Morning You Wake

Dimension brought free-viewpoint swing analysis to Sky Sports coverage of golf Championship, The Open, in both 2019 and 2021.

Sky Scope enables pundits to track, pause, and analyse a full 360-degree inspection of the swings of golf’s superstars, using award-winning volumetric capture.

With Dimension and MRMC’s Polymotion Truck, we brought the stage to the range, and capture golf talent directly on site.

Volumetrically capturing golfers' swings gave a unique experience for broadcasters and viewers to visualise and pinpoint live on-screen – exactly what gave Colin Morikawa the winning edge for the 149th Open Championship.

Sky Scope: Golf Open

The English Cricket Board (ECB) and Sky Sports sought hyper-real avatars for its new cricket tournament 'The Hundred' to power a world-first mixed-reality broadcast and interactive mobile AR experience.

Created using MetaStar, our realistic avatar solution, the virtual cricket players were driven by animation or motion capture. 

The Hundred's cricket avatars offer broadcasters and viewers an innovative in-depth analysis of the sporting action beamed directly, while the AR mobile experience housing the avatars is all about making cricket more accessible to fans.

Sky Sports x The ECB: The Hundred

Sky Sports x The Hundred

AKUMA is an atmospheric short demonstrating the capability of Unreal Engine’s MetaHuman tool for storytelling.

Written and directed by Dimension creative director Rob McLellan, AKUMA was created in collaboration with Vicon, who provided mocap and Shōgun software.

AKUMA: A MetaHuman Short Film 

WOW Inc. commemorates 25 years of creative innovation with ‘Contour’– a bold short film that explores the complexities of modern life using bold colours, contrasts, and intricate scenes. 

Wicked

Yo Gabba GabbaLand!

Time Bandits

Those About to Die

Coldplay x BTS: "My Universe"

Here

The Evolution of Virtual Production, at Cinecittà Studios

Qiddiya - City Speed Park

Animal Friends

2040

Campbeltown '69

HUMANOID

Masters of the Air

Knights of the Zodiac

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Nissan ARIYA

NARS Power Players

No Way Up: Stricken Airliner Dives into Virtual Production

Coming Soon: Production Demo

Qualcomm XR Garage Tour

Disney+ The Shepherd

Metashima & The MAG

Future Lab

The Muppets Mayhem

HBO: Avenue 5

Eva Herzigová

Nike: Erling Haaland AR

Ellie Goulding: Like a Saviour

Sony Pictures I Wanna Dance With Somebody

PUMA x Neymar Jr.

Disney Pinocchio

Sony Pictures Bullet Train

Sad Night Dynamite: Black & White

Fireworks

Virtual Production Innovation Series

Green Planet AR

On The Morning You Wake

Sky Scope: Golf Open

Sky Sports x The ECB: The Hundred

AKUMA: A MetaHuman Short Film

WOW Inc: Contour

SONZAI at the V&A

Balenciaga's Afterworld: The Age of Tomorrow

H&M x Simone Rocha

SK Telecom: Changdeok ARirang

Eurosport Cube

Sam Smith x Spotify Diamonds AR

National Theatre: Museum of Austerity

Jaguar: Feel Wimbledon

Burger King x Tinie Tempah

NHS: Immersive Healthcare Training

Three x CSM x LFW

All Kinds of Limbo

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Sky: Britannia VR

Madonna: Billboard Music Awards

Viking Planet: The Ambush

Sky: A Discovery of Witches VR

ABE: An Original VR Short Film

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