First Production at State-of-the-Art Facility is
Last Sentinel from Lightspeed L.A.
LOS
ANGELES, July 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LightSpeed
Studios, a leading global game developer with teams across the
world, today announced the grand opening of its new
state-of-the-art performance capture and virtual production
facility, designed from the ground-up to set a new standard for
innovation and excellence in entertainment. The cutting-edge
LightSpeed Studios facility represents a significant leap forward
in the art and science of performance capture and will serve as a
nexus for creating spectacular next-generation immersive
experiences. The LightSpeed Studios facility will serve the global
and local entertainment community and support jobs related to
motion capture, audio recording, video editing, virtual and
post-production.
View the LightSpeed Performance Capture Facility
Overview Video
The first production in development at the LightSpeed facility,
is Last Sentinel, a new AAA open world experience set in a
futuristic Tokyo. Created by
Lightspeed L.A., a division under LightSpeed Studios, Last
Sentinel puts the spotlight on protagonist Hiromi Shoda and takes place in a futuristic
world centered in what remains of Tokyo,
Japan. Featuring an utterly unique environment, cast,
narrative, and gameplay experience, Last Sentinel is soaked
in the written, graphic, and theatrical history of dystopian
science fiction. Last Sentinel taps the full
capabilities of the LightSpeed Studios facility. Additionally,
celebrated performance capture artist and voice actor Troy Baker, known for his roles in Fortnite,
The Last of Us, and BioShock
Infinite, among others will serve as Performance Director
for Last Sentinel.
"This new facility is a significant milestone in our commitment
to push the boundaries of creativity at LightSpeed Studios, and
Lightspeed L.A. and it is a perfect match for Last Sentinel,
a game of immense narrative ambition, technical prowess, and visual
fidelity," said Steve C. Martin,
Vice President of LightSpeed Studios and General Manager of
Lightspeed L.A.. "Meeting the vision of Last Sentinel
required us to build a facility that could push the boundaries of
storytelling while delivering the greatest realism and immersion.
The stage has already exceeded our expectations and captures every
detail and nuance of a live performance and translates it
faithfully to the digital realm allowing us to explore new ideas
and build outsized experiences that will astound players."
"Working with LightSpeed Studios and the outstanding team at
this facility is nothing short of thrilling," said Troy Baker, Performance Director for Last
Sentinel. "And I'm honored. The amount of skill, talent,
thoughtfulness, experience and care that went into the making of
this studio is remarkable. The flow of the space, every minute
detail is designed not only to support actors in crafting memorable
performances but also fully equips every member of this creative
team to get it done and get it done right. And that's what
LightSpeed Studios did from the jump; they got it right."
The LightSpeed Studios performance capture facility comprises
more than 38,000 cubic feet across two floors to spark creativity
and drive innovation and can house more than 35 staff, providing an
advanced production environment that includes:
Outsized Stage for Flexible, Faithful Capture: offering
one of the largest working volumes in the world, featuring a
specialized stunt trust and an environment designed to ensure
uniform light and clean acoustics to support vocal performance
capture while minimizing the need for extensive dialogue
replacement.
Cutting-edge Technology: features the latest
advancements in motion capture technology, delivering the highest
levels of detail, accuracy, and realism.
Enhanced Creative Freedom: innovative production
workflows and collaborative environment, which spares no attention
to details gives creators the freedom to explore new storytelling
possibilities and realize their artistic visions to the
fullest.
Inspired Design: seamlessly integrates with existing
and future production pipelines, ensuring a smooth and efficient
workflow for creators around the world. Includes a voice recording
facility, dedicated edit suite, on-site workshop for prop building,
on-site 3D printing as well as numerous offices and conference
rooms to support on-site and remote production.
World Class Talent: staffed by a team of
industry-leading experts and artists and built to empower creators
to unleash their imagination and faithfully translate what happens
on stage to the digital realm. The facility includes dedicated
green rooms, changing and rest areas to support talent.
Download the latest assets here.
About Lightspeed L.A.
Lightspeed L.A. is a world class development studio focused on
building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world,
sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful
storytelling. The studio seeks to craft engaging, provocative, and
emotive games while being dedicated to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workplace, committed to upholding a no-crunch philosophy
to ensure the most creative and sustainable environment for all its
employees. Located in Irvine,
California, Lightspeed L.A. is a flagship studio under
Lightspeed Studios, a global game development group with teams
across the world.
More information can be found at https://lightspeed.la/en.
About LightSpeed Studios
LightSpeed Studios is a leading global game developer with teams
across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United
Kingdom, France,
Japan, South Korea, New
Zealand, and United Arab
Emirates. LightSpeed Studios has created over 50 games
across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered
users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE
(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.) and the developer of the upcoming
AAA open-world game, Last Sentinel.
LightSpeed Studios is made up of passionate players who advance
the art and science of game development through great stories,
great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing
next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them
anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.
More information about LightSpeed Studios please visit
www.lightspeed-studios.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook
and YouTube.
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