China - On 14 July, at the grand opening of the Versatile AI Virtual Film Base and the AI Virtual Film Technology launch event in Deqing, the world’s largest monolithic LED virtual production stage was officially unveiled.
In a joint venture by Absen and Versatile, this stage features a 270-degree curved LED screen with a diameter of 50m and a height of 12m. The total floor area of the stage reaches 5,000m², with the LED display covering approximately 1,700 m² – the equivalent to four standard basketball courts.
Powered by LED virtual production technology, the recreation of complex, large-scale, and costly scenes in film and television can now be achieved through a combination of virtual environments and minimal physical sets. Scene changes can be completed within minutes, and when paired with immersive 8K LED walls and realistic lighting, the filming experience becomes highly authentic. This significantly enhances both production efficiency and visual immersion, offering industrialised support for content creation which traditional on-location shoots simply cannot match.
Absen has maintained a long-term partnership with Versatile, with both parties accumulating extensive experience in the field of virtual production. During the implementation of this landmark project, the two technical teams worked in close coordination, from early-stage planning and tackling key technical challenges, to on-site installation and calibration.
Focusing on fine pixel pitch, high resolution, and precision display, Absen not only provided industry-leading LED displays, but also delivered a comprehensive solution that includes core display technologies, expert engineering execution, colour management, and full-process technical support. This played a critical role in enabling the successful launch of the world’s largest monolithic virtual production stage.
Absen’s LED virtual production solutions have been widely adopted in major markets including the United States, China, United Kingdom, France, Russia and Canada. These solutions have been successfully implemented in numerous virtual studios and xR stages, with dozens of flagship projects receiving highly positive market feedback.