EXPLORING THE WORLD OF VIRTUAL SETS w/ Ryan Bellgardt (Boiling Point Media)

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The technology of filmmaking is constantly evolving. Back in the day, we used rear projection to make it look like you were sitting in a driving car. Then we figured out green screens to place our actors wherever we wanted. Now we have virtual sets. If you've watched The Mandalorian, you probably know that nearly the whole darn show is shot on a LED virtual set called "The Volume". What you may not know is that virtual sets and the brilliant "Unreal Engine" software that makes them possible is being used right here right now in Oklahoma.

Today we talk to our old pal, Ryan Bellgardt, who is no stranger to the show. It's been a while since we've checked in with him to see what he's been up to. Turns out, he's been up to A LOT! Enjoy the conversation and be sure to check him out along with Boiling Point Media.

www.boilingpointmedia.com

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SHOW NOTES:

2:52 - We're obsessed with Alone on History Channel

12:00 - What's Boiling Point Media been up to?

26:36 - How do you create the virtual sets?

29:42 - Dealing with lighting

35:35 - How much rotoscoping do you have to do?

40:06 - Replacing the background

42:26 - How much of an effect do virtual sets have on your budget?

46:27 - Recording sound in a virtual set

51:30 - Be a student at heart

56:18 - Advice for the young filmmaker

1:01:12 - Reach out to Ryan!

1:02:55 - Brian, Kelly, and Nick relearn improv!

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