Television City and virtual production specialist Orbital Studios have launched a new LED volume studio in Los Angeles' Fairfax District. The facility operates out of 7800 Beverly Boulevard at Television City's existing campus.
The partnership marks Orbital Studios' expansion into one of Hollywood's most active production hubs. LED volume technology has become essential infrastructure for major productions over the past five years, allowing filmmakers to replace traditional green screens with photorealistic digital environments projected on massive LED walls. This approach accelerates post-production timelines and gives directors real-time control over lighting and backgrounds.
Television City, a historic Hollywood production complex dating back decades, has modernized its facilities to compete with newer studio complexes like Sony Pictures' Culver City lot and the growing virtual production infrastructure at places like Pinewood Studios. The Fairfax location positions the new volume alongside Television City's existing soundstages, offering productions a one-stop ecosystem for traditional and cutting-edge capture methods.
Orbital Studios has positioned itself as an accessible entry point into virtual production for mid-sized productions and independents, not just tentpole studios. The company emphasizes flexibility across project budgets and creative scopes, reflecting how LED volume technology has democratized beyond Marvel and Star Wars productions that initially drove adoption.
The move addresses growing demand from streamers and cable networks investing heavily in serialized content. Netflix, Disney Plus, and Apple TV Plus have all accelerated virtual production adoption for series like "The Mandalorian," "Westworld," and numerous prestige dramas where location shooting proves economically or logistically challenging.
Television City's ownership and Orbital Studios haven't detailed specific rental rates or booking windows, but the partnership signals how legacy Hollywood real estate is adapting to production technology shifts. As inflation and labor costs climb, productions increasingly view virtual production as a cost-containment tool rather than a premium luxury service.
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