Francis Ford Coppola’s “Megapolis” will use the newly opened Prysm Stages LED Roll at Trilith Studios in Georgia as initial production.
Coppola aims to be “one foot in the past and one foot in the future”, combining classic filmmaking with the latest production technology, “Megapolis” will use virtual production technology for marriage.
The ProVideo Coalition recently noted here that Cine Gear Expo will return to Trilith Studios in Georgia in 2022. It’s time to tell you what else is going on at the studio: Prysm Stages is in production, and Francis Ford Coppola’s Megapolis is the first feature film to be shot there.
Metropolis, written and directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is the six-time Academy Award winner’s latest film. Starring Adam Driver, Forest Whitaker, Natalie Emanuel, Jon Voight and Laurence Fishburne, this independent film tells the fate of Rome. Plagued by the modern world unable to solve its own social problems, this is an epic tale of political ambition, genius and controversy. love.
Known as one of the world’s greatest filmmakers, Coppola aimed “with one foot in the past and one foot in the future” by combining classic forms of filmmaking with the latest production techniques. Prysm Stage is designed to provide a best-in-class ecosystem for physical production, including hands-on lighting, pens and cameras integrated into today’s virtual production environments. In addition to the new technology given to him by Trilith, Coppola plans to create a “megacity” using new technology that did not exist before.
“Shooting on LED reels opens up new possibilities for storytelling on film,” said Metropolis producer Michael Bederman. “What was unique and exciting about filming Megapolis in Prysm at Trilith was that we were able to combine traditional filmmaking experience, technology and crew with modern virtual production capabilities to get the best of both worlds in one space. Physical and Digital Possibilities: Filmmakers Today.
Coppola himself said: “I enjoyed working with Prysm in Trilith and living in the unique Peachtree City”, to which Barbara Ford Grant, President of Prysm Stages, replied: “It was an honor to be hosted by Francis Ford Coppola and his team will present what is considered his masterpiece, Megapolis, at Prysm Stages,” he added, “He is a legendary director and his choice to shoot here is supported by our dedicated facilities and top-notch talent that they are well versed in. , Supports the most demanding physical and virtual production needs.”
Prysm Stages offers filmmakers a new virtual production experience with modular stages designed as an open platform for production workflows and color pipelines that can be customized for any given project.
Offering a low entry threshold for experienced filmmakers, cinematographers, and showrunners, regular production teams can enter and easily tweak settings to suit the creative needs of their projects.
In addition, with a base in Georgia, Trilith’s Prysm’s production can enjoy some of the most generous film tax credits in the US, up to 30%, with no cap on annual tax credits. The new facility is being led by Jason Davis, Head of Virtual Production at Prysm Stages, and Barry Williams, Director of Creative Technology at Trilith Studios.
As one of the largest dedicated film studios in North America, Trilith Studios has over 1 million square feet of production space, including a first-of-its-kind virtual LED stage providing the highest production quality in the industry, 24 premium soundstages. , construction workshops, costume shop, virtual manufacturing technology and 400 acres of spacious locations.
With a focus on world-class facilities, cutting-edge technology and premium content, it hosts blockbusters and indie shows such as Avengers: Endgame, Zombieland: Doubleclick, WandaVision, Suicide Squad and Luna & Me. Trilith Studios is a one-stop shop for manufacturers with over 40 product suppliers including Technicolor, MBS Equipment Company, SGPS/ShowRig, Herc Rentals, SmartPost and The Third Floor. The studio recently added a 75,000-square-foot stage equipped with virtual production technology and will soon add a creative office space for content and technology companies.
Prysm Stages by Trilith Studios is the company’s flagship store. Prysm’s scenes are based on nearly a decade of groundbreaking Lux Machina designs and operations, including The Mandalorian, Bullet Train, Shazam and more. Through NEP Virtual Studios, Prysm Stages’ goal is to create a global network of world-class virtual production sites and services that enable storytellers to create and expand their vision. Real-time technology, advanced LEDs, color and image processing, and cloud-based workflows to serve studios, production houses, and filmmakers.
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Post time: Oct-28-2022