Felix Sauermann

Senior Project Specialist @Lux Machina Consulting

Los Angeles, CA, US

I conceptualize, prepare, and execute virtual production concepts. This process leads me to make choices around the creative intent and the process of capture. My specialty is creating final, or close to final, results in-camera, minimizing a post-process, and maximizing efficiency during production. To this extent, I combine Virtual Production techniques with traditional cinematography. I am involved in R&D around LED and camera technology. I evaluate offerings from major brands and develop methodologies and use cases around them. I heavily rely on my prior experience as a Director of Photography to determine creative and technical solutions and combine them for a goal- driven process. LED-Virtual Production is complex and yields the best results when being meticulous leading up to the process of photography. Because of my in-depth knowledge of cameras, image pipelines, and LED, I am placed in situations where an immediate result is a priority. My expertise as a colorist compliments this approach, as I know how to shape the path for a given result. This well-rounded knowledge base has led me to consult on projects with major partners, joint projects, product evaluation, and product development. In 2021, I traveled to Seoul, South Korea, to supervise and install an LED volume for Dexter Studios. This included setting up the technical hardware as well as a UE4 multi-node rendering system for production. Additionally, I trained the staff and film crew to shoot virtual environments prepared by the Dexter team. My deep passion for technology and creative vision have come together in this format we currently call Virtual Production.