MARS Volume

And that’s a wrap! As we prepare for a well deserved break and the studio closes for the festive period, it’s important to reflect on what an exciting year it has been. We started the year with Joanna Alpe our CCO and Head of MARS Academy presenting at SXSW, followed by the team attending Cannes Film Festival.  3 Body Problem, Sweet Pea and Black Doves were released to widespread audience acclaim and Yard Act’s A Vineyard for the North, was nominated for best live video for the UK Music Video Awards 2024. Amazon Luxury Stores trusted us to deliver their first VP fashion shoot and Shelter shot their heartfelt Christmas Campaign on the Volume. MARS Academy expanded their reach, forging a new strategic delivery partnership with University of Bristol’s MyWorld and we added Jamie Simms, VP Projects Manager to the team. Needless to say, it’s now time to put our feet up for a spell! We can’t wait to see what next year has in store and look forward to getting back early doors 2025 to host some exciting new productions!

Bring VP to your studio with MARS On Set services in 2025. If you require a bespoke LED virtual production solution for your next shoot, get in touch. The VP team behind MARS Volume can create a solution tailored to your needs and budget, bringing the flexibility of virtual production to your chosen studio. Whether it’s an expansive pop-up Volume or a set of panels behind windows, the team at MARS is your partner to bring creative visions to life on set. https://lnkd.in/ddSRUtNU #MARSOnSet #VirtualProduction #MARSVolume #Innovation #Filmmaking #VirtualProductionStudio

Thanks to Outsider for posting this great BTS showing the making of the Shelter Christmas campaign, shot at MARS Volume. Our team are proud to have worked with this talented team, helping to share this important message. #HomelessnessAwareness #CharityCampaign #VirtualProduction #MARSVolume Directors: Dom&Nic Agency: Don’t Panic Production Company: Outsider

We were delighted to help bring an imaginative Martian world to life for Shelter's Christmas ad campaign earlier this year. Our team collaborated with Outsider Films, providing our state-of-the-art virtual production (VP) facility and operational expertise to make this vision a reality. Take a behind-the-scenes look at how this project came together!

Great to see brand new work shot at MARS Volume is now live on Amazon! Earlier this year, MARS Volume welcomed Amazon Luxury Stores into the studio to shoot their festive campaign. With a strong focus on sustainability,  the team were eager to explore how they could work with Virtual Production, now and in the future. Our team guided them through the process including scene creation, pre-visualisation, virtual production consultancy and delivery. The campaign is currently live, watch this space as the BTS will follow soon! Amazon: Creative Director - Boyd Alexander Lead Producer - Zailia Forbes The Production Factory: Senior Producer - Siobhan Lloyd DOP - Tristan Chenais Photographer - Javier Castan

It was a pleasure to host the talented crew of Black Doves at MARS Volume over two filming blocks in 2023 and early 2024. They chose us to shoot key driving scenes - in particular, utilising our 25.5 x 5m LED Volume to allow the production to easily shoot on Oxford Street & Regent Street at the height of festive season - adorned with Christmas lights - not something that would be possible to accomplish on location at this time of year. It was a privilege to see the team at MARS help bring the Black Doves creative vision to life, you can see the final results in this compelling official trailer, ahead of the release at the end of this week. Some of the scenes shot on MARS have made it into the official trailer edit. Watch Black Doves on Netflix from Dec 5th. https://lnkd.in/ddezsX7H #BlackDoves #VirtualProduction #LEDVolume #StorytellingRedefined #MARSVolume

As UK studios adapt to industry changes, they are expanding, embracing sustainability, and enhancing training initiatives, paving the way for a vibrant future in film. In the latest article from British Cinematographer Joanna Alpe, CCO at MARS Volume discusses how MARS is pushing the boundaries of Virtual Production. “Our virtual production specialist team and technology are world-class… Increasingly, we see that productions are asking for bespoke approaches to virtual production LED stages on their own sets—so we want to be responsive to these developing client needs.” Looking ahead to 2025, we’re thrilled to expand our MARS On Set Services, providing bespoke LED stage solutions directly on location to meet evolving client needs. Get in touch now to discuss your specific needs with Virtual Production and ICVFX heading into 2025. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7jvpUVf Join us as we redefine virtual production in 2025. #MARSVolume #VirtualProduction #Innovation #LEDVolume #FilmIndustry #ProductionInnovation #MARSOnSet #BritishCinematographer

Enter the Vimeoverse. We’re thrilled to share a glimpse of our latest project with Twice Pictures: a dynamic promo piece for Vimeo showcasing the power of combining virtual production with incredible AI generated LED content. Using cutting-edge LED Volume technology and immersive in-camera ICVFX to showcase client AI generative content, we're excited about the future of storytelling - blending reality and virtual worlds. Clever set dressing, physical and virtual art departments working in sync to anchor the illusion and see the production generate scenes at break-neck speed. This shoot really was a masterclass in where video production is heading. We are excited to continue supporting ground-breaking production innovations at MARS Volume, get in touch with the innovative projects you would love to bring to our stage in 2025. #MARSVolume #VirtualProduction #Vimeo #PromoVideo

Every child deserves to feel safe and secure in their own home, especially during the holidays. MARS Volume is proud to have contributed to this touching Christmas campaign for the UK’s leading homelessness charity, working to bring hope and support to those in need. We couldn't think of a better campaign to get behind and support in the lead up to Christmas. Congratulations to all involved: Client: Shelter Agency: Don't Panic London | Certified B Corp Production Company: Outsider Directors: dom&nic Producer: John Madsen DoP: Theo Garland Production Manager: Tom Benkins Content Creation: Rascal Post Watch the campaign video: https://lnkd.in/dbkNNzQS Donate now to help make a brighter future possible: https://shltr.org.uk/bfv3d #HomelessnessAwareness #CharityCampaign #VirtualProduction #MARSVolume

MARS Volume is beginning to secure 2025 Bookings now! The team at MARS Volume are here to help bring your 2025 projects to life in our world-leading facility. Our state-of-the-art, 12,000 sq.ft. virtual production studio  is designed to make your vision a reality. With two fully equipped studios—MARS A and MARS B—we provide the ideal environment for your next production. 🔹 MARS A: 8000 sq.ft. of creative freedom with drive-in access and our cutting-edge LED Volume. 🔹 MARS B: 4000 sq.ft. of versatile production space, ready to support all your production needs, from office space to catering and dressing rooms. Featuring a 220-degree, 25.5 x 5m curved LED wall and 108m² LED ceiling, our facility offers an unmatched virtual production experience that’s both accessible and cutting-edge. Talk to us today about availability and our accessible rates to ensure your spot for 2025: https://lnkd.in/gqsitTWW #MARSVolume #VirtualProduction #CreativeTech #Innovation #Filmmaking #ContentCreation