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Bristol’s first permanent virtual production studio opens

By Martin Booth  Thursday Apr 4, 2024

New studios in south Bristol feature cutting-edge virtual production technology.

Distortion Studios hopes to enable producers across disciplines including television, film, advertising, music, corporate and events to create original IP at the first such studio of its kind in Bristol and the South West.

The space on Whitby Road in Brislington is run by a multi award-winning creative team including a group of highly experienced Unreal Engine experts and specialists in immersive digital arts.

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Distortion Studios are decked out with state-of-the art equipment including 11 4m curved LED Volumes, a RedSpy tracking system and Pixera media servers – photo: Studio Giggle

Distortion Studios managing director, Jonathan Brigden, said: “Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, the benefits of VP are simply infinite.

“We can’t wait to show how our top of the range technology, highly-skilled team of engineers and artists and this unique space can change productions and their budgets forever.”

Distortion Studios is a specialist virtual production studio which blurs the lines between fantasy and reality – photo: Studio Giggle

Creative UK portfolio manager, Hannah Long, added: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been a part of this journey with Studio Giggle and see the development of their brand new state of the art virtual production studio, Distortion Studios, in the vibrant city of Bristol.

“Jonathan, Steve and their team are such a talented and friendly bunch and a delight to work with.

“We are proud to have them in the Creative Growth Finance portfolio and as their portfolio manager, I cannot wait to see the exciting projects that lay ahead.”

Main photo: Studio Giggle

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