SynapseVP

Synapse Virtual Production is pleased to announce the opening of its flagship LED Stage @lacenterstudios 150’ x 120’ Stage 4. The volume is 60’ wide, 22’ tall and 35’ deep with 2 large LED Wild Walls for additional interactive off-camera lighting, or to extend the volume’s side walls, allowing even more camera move options. Utilizing @aoto_led 2.3mm pixel-pitch LED panels with 170-degree off-axis viewing capability and @bromptontech SX40 video processors and @stypetv tracking systems, Synapse’s unique design/shape incorporates a matching full-resolution 2.3mm seamless ceiling that perfectly marries to the Volume’s main wall with no tracking cameras, gaps or other obstructions to be painted out.This truly represents “final pixel” in-camera visual effects (ICVFX) captured live on set. The Volume’s physical placement on the stage permits tracked cameras to shoot the full 60’ width of the volume from up to 100’ away. This allows for unmatched extreme wide shots to be captured with maximized practical set depth, or to shoot scenes with large cranes and high angles of up to 35’. The volume’s LED panels are also only an inch off the stage floor, allowing for easy set-dressing integration without having to bring in cumbersome customized steel deck platforms… Car shoots can literally drive into shot on a freshly installed polished dark epoxy floor. Having an epoxy floor added to the volume allows for the in-camera capture of practical reflections of assets being displayed on the LEDs that interact dynamically with the polished floor. Locating Synapse flagship studio on LA Center’s downtown-adjacent campus brings with it all of the conveniences of a major studio lot: offering multiple modern soundstages, a standing office tower building (which houses many preexisting sets as utilized on shows like Mad Men, as well as additional production office space), established studio infrastructure amenities and an exterior backlot with downtown LA as its sweeping background. #synapsevp #losangelescenterstudios #virtualproduction #icvfx #epicgames #unrealengine #UE5 #VAD/VFX #ledvolume #ledstage #reddigitalcinema #stype #aoto #brompton #filmproduction #commercials #musicvideos

London Calling at SXSW Austin! BTS from the day, a few of the people we got time with, and highlights from the conversations that kept coming up, real-time workflows, scalable immersive experiences, and the growing role of AI in the pipeline. Proud of @justindiener for representing Synapse, and grateful to CELL and @hereeast for convening the community along with @duke_duquesnay off stage. @sxsw @sxswlondon @ouryclark #SXSW #VirtualProduction #Immersive #CreativeTech #AI ExperienceDesign

SXSW Austin energy, and a city full of people building what is next. Grateful for the partners and conversations that made SXSW Austin such a standout event. More content coming soon! @justindiener @duke_duquesnay @sxsw @epicgames @unrealengine @magnopus @hereeast @preacher @wearebueno @mocean_media @framestore @framestorepictures @compadre @ouryclark @universitycollegeLondon @lborouniversitylondon #SXSW #VirtualProduction #CreativeTech #AI #Innovation

Today is International Women’s Day, and we want to recognize the women of Synapse who help make the work possible, both on set and behind the scenes. Your leadership, craft, and advocacy raise the bar for what this industry can be, and what it can become. Thank you to Alisa Chieves (VP of Global Production), Louise Baker Lee (Dir. of Real-Time Creative), Jordan Peabody (Head of People & HR), Emilia Page (Dir. of Business Development), Bonnie Robinson (VP of Accounting and Finance Ops.), Emily Haldeman (VP Supervisor), and Bella Cude(LA Office Manager). Thank you for everything you bring to work, and the people around you! @weezhb @emiliajpage @haldemane @bellasloancude #internationalwomensday #virtualproduction #leadership

We are thrilled to share that Justin Diener will be serving as a judge for Cinematography at the 2026 AICP Awards. Justin is part of an incredible community of executives, experts, and creatives recognizing standout work across the industry. For more information on submitting your work, please visit the official AICP website at the link in our bio! The Entry Deadline is Wednesday, March 11, 2026. @justindiener #AICPAwards. #cinematography #aicp #awards #synapsevp

The VP Shift: Women Powering the Future of Filmmaking LA, you set the bar. The first WiVP LA Chapter gathering at Los Angeles Center Studios was packed with sharp questions, real connection, and the kind of momentum that carries onto set. Hosted in partnership with Women in Virtual Production (WiVP) and Alliance of Women Directors (@awd_directors ), with Synapse Virtual Production in the mix. On support: @amd and @foundryteam sponsored the night along with @creamsource , @l.acoustics.official , BRAMS, @diageo , @mrblackspirits , and @lacslife . On leadership: Ames O’Connor (@ames.likejames ), Jen McGowan(@iamjenmcg ), Maggie Hendrie, Magdalena Górka, ASC, PSC(@magdalenagorkadop ), and Connie Kennedy brought the candor and perspective that made the conversation land. On the teams behind it: Synapse Virtual Production, Emilia Page(@emiliajpage ), Emily Haldeman(@haldemane ). WiVP and AWD team, Amy Taliaferro, Candice Carella, Kylie Eaton, Carin Mazaira, LB Bunch(@lb.mov ), and Ames O’Connor. Captured by Eric Ulbrich(@ericulbrich ) at Delta V(@delta_v_photo ) #TheVPShift #WomenInFilm #WomenInVP #WomenInVirtualProduction WiVP #AWD

Hopeless Romantic to After Dark. Kith Spring 2026, designed with Lisa, is built around transformation, a shift in mood, energy, and identity. We supported the campaign film with virtual production, helping bring the world to life with control and consistency from shot to shot. Kith x Lisa Women Spring ’26 by @lalalalisa_m Directed by: @sahrazadat Production: company @freenjoy Producer: Nathan Scherrer EP, producer: @tarasheree PM: @rozengiu Movement director: @yagamoto DP: @tehillahdecastro PD: @nataliefalt Art director: @daniellioooo Editor: @aitorbigas Colorist: @johnlowe.xyz VFX: @foreign___xchange VFX producer: @gosiaherman VFX supervisor: @charlie_iturriaga Sound design, composer: @rphljls Virtual environment design: @johnhassen Assist virtual environment design: @albertplanella1 Additional VFX work: @hush_vfx Hush EP: @daniel.saldivar_ Hush producer: Cedre Marquez Hush coordinator: Sofie Azamar Post producer Nathan Scherrer Kith founder, CEO: @ronniefieg VP of visuals: @ettong1979 VP of marketing, content strategy: @austinscotti Design director, women’s: Katie Kim Marketing director, women’s: @schmannnnn Head of content production: @alexajoellepereira Senior content producer: @ashley.tong Associate art director: @miselgilbert Senior stylist: @ghulty Photographer, BTS: @t_buol Stage: @synapse_vp Synapse CEO: @justindiener Executive producer: @josephrobbins Director of real-time creative: @weezhb VP supervisor: @haldemane Systems engineer: @michael_sark98 Stage technician: @c.shagren.underwater Operator: @brodyrams Studio manager: Jonathan Lyons Production coordinator: florian.dieret 1st AD: @dbenfilms 2nd AD: @pegsthangs Storyboard artist: Evan Yarbrough 1st AC: Paul Metcalf 2nd AC: Josh Benavidez DIT: @raffivesco Technocrane head tech: James Favazzo Technocrane head tech: James De La Torre Technocrane tech: Mark Dodd B cam operator: Jose Espinoza 1st AC B cam: Jesse Cain VTR Ignacio: C Martinez VFX: Hayk Margaryan

The VP Shift is sold out! 🎟️ We’re proud to be hosting The VP Shift: Women Powering the Future of Filmmaking at Synapse, alongside Alliance of Women Directors (AWD) and Women in Virtual Production (WiVP). This community showed up in a big way, and we’re grateful to everyone who registered. We’ll be sharing highlights after the event, including behind-the-scenes moments and takeaways from the virtual production workshop and fireside chat. Thank you to our sponsors for helping make this possible: AMD, Foundry, L-Acoustics, Mr. Black, BRAMS, and Creamsource. @awd_directors @ames.likejames @iamjenmcg @magdalenagorkadop @lacslife

Creating magic in real time ⚙️ Our team partnered with London Alley to deliver the virtual production for @therokuchannel exclusive Wicked: For Good "For Good" performance featuring @musyca . From previz to final pixel, every frame was captured in-camera using our ICVFX pipeline, allowing performers to react to their world as it happened. Watch the full performance on The Roku Channel. roku @musycachoir @therokuchannel @wickedmovie @universalpictures #VirtualProduction #LEDVolume #ICVFX #WickedForGood #RokuCity

"We use @unrealengine to its fullest." 🎬 In @epicgames ' Career Connections, Aaron Gordon breaks down how we leverage Unreal Engine across the entire VP pipeline: previs, virtual art department, 3D camera tracking, and @MetaHumans . Case study: @Eminem "Houdini" music video. Greenlight to finish in just a few weeks. That's the power of real-time. Full episode link in bio to learn more about VP career opportunities. 🔗 #VirtualProduction #UnrealEngine #RealTime3D #FilmProduction #VFX MusicVideo ICVFX