Virtual Production Flashcards
Which technology integrates virtual elements into a physical environment?
Augmented Reality (AR)
What is the process of capturing important details during principal photography photographic reference, lighting, reference LiDAR scans, and camera metadata?
Data Capture
Which crewmember is responsible for recording/inspecting/logging on-set data including camera footage, telemetry, tracking, real time scenes, and metadata?
Data Wrangler or Loader
What is the umbrella term for virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, and all future realities similar technology might bring?
Extended Reality (XR)
What is the process of capturing eye movements and gaze during facial capture?
Eye Tracking
What common industry slogan touts the benefits of virtual production preparation and planning compared to the costs of traditional post production fixes?
“Fix it in Pre”
What is the technology that creates forces, vibrations, or temperature changes to simulate real world situations like g-force or impact?
Haptics
What is the visible shaking or stuttering between frames typically seen in video imagery or even VR headsets called?
Judder
What is the term for the assembly file that includes elements such as virtual sets, characters, and performances prepared for shooting with a virtual camera, a Simulcam, or in an LED volume?
Load
What is the term for connecting the physical world with the virtual world in which the manipulation of an object can affect the physical world or the virtual world?
Mixed Reality
What is the process called where a script or sequence is visualized to demonstrate a concept prior to production, in order to get investors on board?
Pitchvis
What is the process called of visualizing and/or reconceptualizing the visual effects of a film, after the live action elements have been shot?
Postvis
What is the collaborative process called that generates previews of shots or sequences prior to production using a virtual environment, thus enabling filmmakers to explore ideas, plan technical solutions, and communicate a shared vision?
Previs
What is the name of the curved virtual dolly rig which includes key points in space as well as camera orientation?
Rail Rig
What process is used for previewing virtual elements, characters, and environments during live action filming?
Simulcam
What type of stage is purpose built for virtual production, which might include LED walls tracking systems, real time animation, motion capture, and VR capabilities?
Smart Stage
What is the process of using 3D assets to perform technical analysis on scenes to determine camera types, lenses, rigging, and the portions of sets which need to be physically built?
Techvis
Which department produces all real-time assets such as characters, props, and environments for traditional Previs and virtual production?
Virtual Art Department (VAD)
What person helps design set builds to determine whether they will be practical or digital, and is also responsible capturing physical sets and locations, virtually scouting digital locations, and developing preliminary environments for the DP?
VAD Artist
What is the process of using Previs to set up virtual environments for filmmakers to block their action and plan their shots?
Virtual Blocking
What process uses tools such as virtual cameras and VR headsets to share and interact with a model of a set for shot planning and production design?
Virtual Scouting
What do you call the recording of a performance from multiple angles over a period of time, typically using a synchronized array of cameras, lights, and sensors surrounding the subject?
Volumetric (or 4D) Capture
