Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/1521715
Summer 2024 – LOCAL695.COM 31 ARFX running on mobile device as a VCR's play, fast-forward, and stop buttons, but we may get it down to nine to twelve dials. So, my recommendation is to become familiar with those tool sets because those are what will be appealing to producers. Things like Unreal Editor, ARFX Pro Plugin, ARFX Scenepacks. I even really recommend checking out some of our competitors like Asymmetry, which is a virtual production tool that doesn't require Unreal Editor. And learn about Disguise Server Integration. Reach out to us and lay out your situation. "I'm 695. I'm excited about virtual production and want to get into playback." Are ARFX Pro Plugin and ARFX Scenepacks from your company? Yeah, ARFX Pro is a plugin for Unreal Engine 5 that unifies the workflow throughout the production process and is designed to work with the engine specifically for filmmaking. It has an in-engine options menu of the most used controls, XR SYNC, a patented one-click XR filmmaking calibration system, low-latency tracking algorithms, saving/bookmarking, clip plane adjustments, color enhancements, cheat modes, trick shot modes, and integrations with LiveLink tracking systems. Basically, it lets you launch environments in a matter of seconds instead of hours, without needing to export to or run another piece of software that will eat up processing power. There's also ARFX, which we dropped the Pro designation from, and that supports smaller filmmakers and productions. The plugin is fully integrated. You don't need Unreal Editor or technical setup. This is what organically came out of the pandemic since we couldn't be on set. We had to give clients everything they needed to do it themselves while we supported them remotely. And then at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters), we showed off the integration of the ARFX app with our StudioBox. This allows you to start doing virtual production using your iOS smartphone—even allowing camera tracking connected to the Unreal Engine. So even people shooting on their phone can set up with something like a 4K TV and create tracked virtual environments for their productions. ARFX Scenepacks is a set of Unreal optimized virtual maps with an easy-to-use launcher that you can use on existing 4K screens or projectors, so it's an affordable entry point into virtual production. I would like to thank Rene for taking the time to sit down with me and discuss the many changes occurring in the world of virtual production. Local 695 looks forward to partnering with ARwall to bring training and educational opportunities for our members. In the meantime, anyone interested in learning more about this growing area of our industry is encouraged to check out ARwall's website at www.arwall.co. ARFX StudioBox