INSIDE THE BOYS

Nine-part Amazon Prime series ‘Inside the Boys’ uses virtual production to create an immersive environment in which the host could speak with her guest’s eye to eye in real-time. The COVID safe methods in place required a lean team of specialists to deliver a dynamic set using real-time animation.

Aggressive TV directed the creation of the scenic elements and the opening credit sequence in collaboration with Tigrelab. They used over seventy different models which were bespokely textured and composited in Notch to fit the world of ‘The Boys’. On set, technical director Brandon Epperson combined Notch and in-camera tracking, to allow free movement of the camera truck. Taking on the roles of DP and the Lighting Designer in this lean production, Brandon was able to generate accurate lens distortions within the virtual environment.

The team also integrated augmented layers and animated triggers into each episode, features such as lasers and smoke were triggered live and on the fly using a combination of Notch and TouchDesigner. Realistic and reactive lighting was achieved by linking physical lighting fixtures to exposed lights within the Notch scene.