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Virtual Production Studio Expands in Canada
29 Sep
Summary
- Dark Slope acquired Pixomondo's assets in Toronto and Vancouver.
- Virtual production uses LED screens, motion tracking, and AI.
- The technology saves productions hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Toronto-based Dark Slope has significantly expanded its virtual production capabilities with the acquisition of Pixomondo's assets from its Toronto and Vancouver studios. This strategic move enhances Dark Slope's position in the competitive film and television industry.
Virtual production, a technology employing LED volume screens, advanced motion-tracking cameras, and artificial intelligence, creates immersive, real-time digital backgrounds. This innovative approach aims to deliver cinematic quality at a reduced cost, reportedly saving productions hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Dan Fill, president of Dark Slope, highlighted the company's commitment to solving budget and schedule challenges for filmmakers. The acquisition allows Dark Slope to build custom LED volumes of any scale, offering greater flexibility to productions. Christopher Cox of Pixomondo noted Dark Slope's expertise in maximizing the potential of these newly acquired industry-leading assets.
This expansion is poised to support Canada's growing film and television sector. Dark Slope also has an upcoming preschool puppet-hybrid production scheduled for its Toronto facility. The company is represented by Independent Artist Group (IAG).
