Racquet to provide VP at Island Studios

Island Studios has turned to Racquet Studios to provide virtual production services at its west London facility. 

As well as providing LED volumes for use at the Dukes Island studios, Racquet Studios can also provide a virtual art department, flexible pop-up deployment offsite, motion capture, and robotic camera control. These services are aimed at a variety of projects, from television and features to commercial and automotive shoots. 

Island Studios has four stages at Dukes Island, totalling over 17,000 sq ft, as well as associated production space. 

Michele Channer, managing director, Island Studios & Panalux, said: “At Island Studios and Panalux, we are committed to providing our clients with the very best tools and expertise the industry has to offer. 

“By entering into this agreement with Racquet Studios, we are ensuring a truly integrated experience. Our clients can now pair Panavision’s world-class optics and Panalux’s industry-leading lighting with Racquet’s specialist virtual production workflows, all under one roof on Island Studios’ world-class stages. 

“This collaboration simplifies the production process, allowing filmmakers to focus on their creative vision while we provide a cohesive, tech-enabled environment.” 

Simon Skinner, managing director, Racquet Studios, said: “Our role is to provide the technical expertise that allows Island Studios’ clients to explore virtual production with confidence. By becoming the exclusive provider for Island Studios, we are able to offer the Panavision group’s clientele a reliable, integrated path to using real-time, in-camera VFX technology, alongside world-class camera and lighting packages.”