Microsoft Production Studios – Stage C

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Wide screen LED wall at Stage C studio at Microsoft
Wide screen LED wall at Stage C at Microsoft, prepared for a discussion about inclusion
Wide screen LED wall at Stage C at Microsoft, set up to look like the skyline of Seattle
Team preparing to produce content at Microsoft Studios Stage C

Client Objective

Stage C needed to act like a studio workhorse, not a one-week show. Microsoft Production Studios wanted an LED wall that could live on set, look great on camera, and stay consistent through daily use. The team also needed a video system that made it easy to route, monitor, and manage sources without turning every day into a science project.

Because this is a virtual production environment, the wall and the computing stack had to play nicely together. The goal was a reliable Unreal Engine and media server workflow with solid timing, control, and camera tracking so the stage could support real production schedules and real creative demands.

Benefits and Results

This setup gives Stage C a huge, high-resolution canvas that looks sharp up close and holds detail on camera. The 1.5mm LED wall creates a clean background for virtual sets and scene work, while Brompton processing keeps the wall behaving consistently across the full width of the build.

On the operations side, the system makes life easier for the crew. The Aquilon switcher, routing, and distribution keep signals organized, and the monitoring layout helps every department see what they need without guesswork. Unreal workstations and ingest tools support day-to-day content flow, while KVM control and rack infrastructure keep the whole room manageable.

Finally, camera tracking ties the room together. With stYpe tracking in the mix, Stage C can support virtual production moves that feel natural, not locked-off and stiff. That helps creative teams move faster while keeping the output consistent.

Key Systems

  • AOTO CLD 1.5mm LED wall build (11.07 ft x 59.06 ft) with spare kit

  • Brompton Tessera SX40 processing and Tessera XD distribution

  • LED wall rigging with rubber base weights

  • Indu-Electric 3 phase 400A power distribution and feeder cable

  • Analog Way Aquilon screen switcher

  • Elgato Stream Deck XL control surface

  • Tac fiber runs and video conversion including Decimator 12G-Cross and MD-HX

  • Unreal workstation computers for real-time content workflows

  • Ross SRG-4500 master sync generator

  • Ross OpenGear frames with reference, timecode, distribution, and frame sync cards

  • Ross Ultrix 64×64 12G router with control panels

  • Ross Ultriscape multiviewer and UHD multiviewer cards

  • Analog Way Picturall media server

  • Media ingest PC and SSD media

  • Adderlink 4K KVM system and Extron 4K HDMI distribution

  • Monitor package including multiple 27 inch 4K displays and dedicated preview monitors

  • stYpe RedSpy 3.0 fiber camera tracking packages

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