Render in Virtual Production

Render is a Animation term in filmmaking. In virtual production, the nuances of this term take on special meaning. Here, we break down the definition to give you a starting point.

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Basic Definition:

What is Render in virtual production?

The digital process of generating an image or video content based on 2D, 3D, and lighting information.

Rendering means generating a 2D or 3D image from a model with the help of software. It is primarily used in video games, architecture, animated movies, and simulators. This step of the virtual production process helps increase efficiency and reduce cost in design.

There are two categories of rendering: 

Real-Time: 

In real-time rendering, the images are calculated at a very high speed to look like they are occurring in real-time. It is used in interactive graphics and gaming. 

Pre-Rendering: 

The video footage is rendered on a different piece of equipment (more potent than the hardware used for playback). This rendering technique is mainly used in animation and visual effects, where photorealism needs to have the best quality.