The Starting Pixel Podcast:
Eric Hasso on Capturing Locations for Virtual Production
In this episode of The Starting Pixel Podcast, Eric Hasso talks about his journey from filmmaker to innovator in in-camera VFX.
He explains how One-Lens 360° plates eliminate stitching issues, how projection-based setups improve photometric realism, and how capturing real locations accelerates production timelines.
The discussion covers the origins of the One-Lens 360° system, its advantages over multi-camera array rigs, and how it has been used on more than 50 film and TV productions. Eric also shares insights on location scouting in 360°, integrating image-based lighting, and achieving visual consistency across scenes. The episode offers valuable perspectives for cinematographers, VFX supervisors, and production designers looking to optimize their virtual production workflows.
“When you bring the real world into the studio, you give the camera and actors something genuine to interact with.” / Eric Hasso
About Igelkott Studios
Igelkott Studios is a projection-based virtual production company working in in-camera visual effects. Its One-Lens 16K360 system captures 360° driving plates with a single lens on a single sensor, so nothing is stitched and there is no seam to paint out.
The plates are sold as a public, priced library: 437 filmed 360° driving plates across 14 locations in five countries, 349 at 8K360 and 88 at 16K360, delivered as equirectangular ProRes 422 HQ. Every plate carries a free ten-second sample at full resolution.
Browse the library at igelkottplates.com