NantStudios – Melbourne

NantStudios Virtual Production – Melbourne, Australia

NantStudios Melbourne is based at Docklands Studios, a purpose-built production campus in the heart of Melbourne, Australia and 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport. The studio has six stages totalling more than 10,000 sqm (108,000 sq. ft.), including a new 3,700 sqm (40,000 sqft) super stage – stage 6 – which opened in March, 2022. The lot also includes spacious production offices, construction workshops and ample areas for parking and outdoor set construction.

Stage 1: the Largest LED Volume in the World

Sound stage area: 2,323 sqm or 25,000 sqft

Grid Height: 14.7 m (48 ft)

LED Volume Dimensions: 101 ft wide x 124 ft long x 39 ft tall

Features a waterproof pit: 12m wide x 28m long x 3m deep (39.4 ft wide x 59.1 ft long x 9.8 ft deep)

Two additional moving LED wall sections: 6 m tall (19.7 ft) x 9.95 m wide (32.6 ft)

Silent Air Conditioning

Soundproof (sound attenuation of 50dB(a) minimum)

“I” beam grid system and catwalks above LED volume allow a uniform distribution load of 480 kilograms per sqm (98 lbs per sqft)

Stage 3: Flexible LED Volume & Vehicle Process Stage

Sound stage: 929 sqm (10,000 sqft) stage

Grid Height: 9.7 m (32 ft)

LED Volume Dimensions: 56 ft wide x 69 ft long x 26 ft tall

Features two moving LED wall sections: 4 m tall (13.2 ft) x 6 m wide (19.7 ft)

Silent Air Conditioning

Soundproof (sound attenuation of 50dB(a) minimum)

“I” beam grid system and catwalks above LED volume allow a uniform distribution load of 480 kilograms per sqm (98 lbs per sqft)

NantStudios also has locations in El Segundo, and Culver CIty, California.

Other NantStudios Services

Design + Deliver – Advanced volumes & studio innovations

Innovation is the bedrock of what we do as a company; a legacy of our research-focused DNA, pioneering development skills and strategic mindset. In short, we don’t settle for the volume designs & systems that work today, we create the ones that will work best tomorrow. That, combined with our Dynamic Volume System, key suppliers & global footprint means we are uniquely positioned to design, deliver and operate new production volumes anywhere in the world.

3D Art – A handover-free VAD for headache-free content

NantStudios artists are among the best working in the industry today, pushing the limits of engine-based design with each and every project. They create photoreal environments built and optimized for the rigors of Virtual Production, and tested to perfectly integrate with NantStudios proven pipeline. But they’re also at home designing hyper-stylized characters, engaging vignettes, cutscenes and seamless digital sets.

Volumes & Services – The best facilities; the best experts running them

Go on set at any of our locations and see what makes us different; our dedicated, experienced professionals have been handpicked to care as much about your project as you do. Our team members possess world-leading knowledge, along with an ability to find their way around any obstacle to make your project a success. Plus, they have the best, most flexible tools at their disposal to ensure we’ll never have to ask you to compromise on your vision.

Motion Capture – Putting real performances into AAA games

NantStudios capture teams offer high fidelity performance capture services at multiple locations in Los Angeles. Our facilities are designed to support face, body, finger, and prop tracking, for humans and animals alike. They are also designed to make direction and ideation a breeze. Whether for animation, games, previs, stuntvis or immersive tech, our systems and setup will give you the best data and most comfortable spaces for the best possible performance.