MOVIE NEWS – On January 16, Hungary’s first and Central Europe’s largest film studio complex specializing in virtual filming opened its doors under the name United Illusions. It can already claim an award guaranteeing special quality, as it awaits film storytellers with unique services, of which there are less than ten similar ones in the whole world.
The filming locations in Budapest, often sought after by the world’s leading filmmakers, are expanding with a new alternative, as a new film studio complex called United Illusions Virtual Production Studio, providing outstanding services not only in our country but also in the region, has opened its doors in Fótliget.
“We are proud that Visual Europe Group (VEG) has created a world-class film industry complex in Budapest, which further strengthens our country’s role in the international film public consciousness” – declared Botond Szabolcs, founder of Visual Europe Group, co-owner.
VEG was one of the first to start dealing with visual technology and supplying LED walls in large volumes in the region, which was later joined by sound and lighting technology.
“Innovations and visual technology solutions have played an important role in the growth of the group of companies and in achieving our success, so it was obvious that we could take our diverse knowledge and experience gained from operating LED walls to a higher level by creating a Virtual Production studio that opens a new era in filmmaking. The new complex was realized primarily taking into account the expectations and production needs of international crews visiting our country, but of course we also expect domestic productions, whether it is about making feature films, commercials or music videos. Our goal is to build lasting business relationships with international and domestic film producers and position United Illusions at the forefront of the virtual production revolution” – added Botond Szabolcs.
Three studios built with the most modern technical parameters in mind, as well as their associated production offices, await creative storytellers with outstanding services even in international comparison. United Illusions Virtual Production Studio redefines the possibilities of traditional filmmaking by providing the most modern virtual technological environment. The 28-meter wide and 6-meter high ultra-modern ROE LED wall – which also includes a 7m x 4.5m ceiling and a 4m x 4m movable side element – provides endless creative possibilities, whether it is a big-budget Hollywood production or an innovative independent project, or the realization of commercials and music videos.
„Hungary has been able to provide very advantageous opportunities in terms of studio capacity, but the appearance of United Illusions opens up new horizons for crews visiting Budapest. We are waiting for the crews with nearly two thousand square meters of studio space optimized for virtual filming, as well as technical rooms that serve all the related needs. The virtual studio environment is the most dynamically developing sector of the film industry, which raises storytelling to a new level, and is still so new that most creators are only now getting acquainted with its possibilities. Our studio specializes in bringing creative concepts to life in a revolutionary way, which was created with the technical support and certification of ARRI, which defines the highest quality standards for filmmakers. The significance of United Illusions is highlighted by the fact that there are currently less than ten studios in the world that are comparable to our capabilities available to crews. We believe that in a real-time 3D environment, dynamic visual “By using effects and innovative digital tools, we can participate in the creation of new productions that fundamentally change audiovisual storytelling,” said Zoltán Simon of United Illusions.
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