Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has taken a step forward in preparing students for the evolving landscape of virtual production. With the recent installation of a virtual production studio, including ROE Visuals latest full-spectrum LED technology powered by Brompton LED processing and, for the first time, its TrueLight technology, NTU provides a hands-on learning environment to train future professionals in the skills our industry increasingly demands.
The Virtual Production Studio marks a milestone in the university’s £1.3 million investment in media technology for its School of Art & Design. The facility is designed to serve both academic and commercial purposes, providing students with access to industry-leading tools while also catering to external clients seeking high-quality production facilities.
The project features four key spaces: the Green Screen, Foley/ADR, Black Box and Virtual Production studios. The latter studio integrates live-action footage with real-time computer-generated environments, highlighting the transformative potential of virtual production technology for ICVFX. The other studios further provide students and clients access to motion capture technology and high-end sound production facilities.
The facility is the result of a collaborative effort between Creative Technology Systems Integration (CT SI), Arri, and consultants Drama by Design, together creating a space that pairs advanced hardware with innovative workflows, aligning with NTU’s vision of combining educational and commercial excellence.
A key feature of NTU's new studio is the debut of ROE Visual's latest LED technology—the Carbon CB5 MKII RGBW panels. To maintain a seamless and uniform LED processing system throughout, Brompton’s 4K Tessera SX40 LED video processors alongside the Tessera XD 10G data distribution units were deployed, with Brompton’s TrueLight technology as a key feature.