# Virtual Production **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/development-discussion/cinematics/virtual-production/149.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [Blend alembic grometry cache](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/blend-alembic-grometry-cache/832182)
**Author:** [@a-marthina](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/a-marthina)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/blend-alembic-grometry-cache/832182 "2026-11-11T20:55:43Z")
Hello, Is it possible to blend between either multiple geometry caches or one cache, that has been cut in the sequencer, and blend them in the same way as skeletal animations in sequencer? I believe it could work in th… --- ## [Syncing dual-system audio to VP / reference-camera takes, then handing off to the NLE via XML/OTIO ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/syncing-dual-system-audio-to-vp-reference-camera-takes-then-handing-off-to-the-nle-via-xml-otio/2848511)
**Author:** [@WaveXML](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/WaveXML)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2026, 11:17pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/syncing-dual-system-audio-to-vp-reference-camera-takes-then-handing-off-to-the-nle-via-xml-otio/2848511 "2026-11-09T23:17:07Z")
On virtual production shoots we often end up with several camera/reference angles plus separate recorder audio (dual-system sound). Getting everything lined up and into an editor is where I keep losing time, so I’m curio… --- ## [\[UE 5.7 / 5.8\] nDisplay + Movie Render Queue exports incorrect resolution for PNG/JPEG (Only EXR works) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-7-5-8-ndisplay-movie-render-queue-exports-incorrect-resolution-for-png-jpeg-only-exr-works/2833071)
**Author:** [@Dog2228011](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dog2228011)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ue-5-7-5-8-ndisplay-movie-render-queue-exports-incorrect-resolution-for-png-jpeg-only-exr-works/2833071 "2026-10-07T11:06:31Z")
Hi everyone, I’m encountering an issue with nDisplay and Movie Render Queue (MRQ) in Unreal Engine 5.7 and 5.8. When rendering out image sequences through MRQ in an nDisplay setup: JPEG and PNG outputs result in inc… --- ## [nDisplay Troubleshooting on Linux ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-troubleshooting-on-linux/2851428)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:54am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-troubleshooting-on-linux/2851428 "2026-10-07T05:54:46Z")
Encountering several different crash repros, mentioned above and done mostly via the template project \[Attachment Removed\] --- ## [How to replicate openCV calibrated camera with LENS component of cine camera ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-replicate-opencv-calibrated-camera-with-lens-component-of-cine-camera/2840269)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-replicate-opencv-calibrated-camera-with-lens-component-of-cine-camera/2840269 "2026-09-14T16:24:07Z")
Hi, I struggle to understand how focal length is handled when a cine camera has a LENS component added. I use custom calibration procedure with the openCV grid, so I bypass the calibration tools of the engine itself. T… --- ## [MO-SYS on mac for virtual studio production](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/mo-sys-on-mac-for-virtual-studio-production/2768760)
**Author:** [@SKIPZONE88](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SKIPZONE88)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/mo-sys-on-mac-for-virtual-studio-production/2768760 "2026-09-14T15:32:53Z")
Can I use MO-SYS with UE5.x on a Mac M3? --- ## [Inner frustum resolution](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/inner-frustum-resolution/2703847)
**Author:** [@Albanski\_teo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Albanski_teo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/inner-frustum-resolution/2703847 "2026-09-12T10:23:26Z")
Inner frustum resolution is low, and I played around with almost every setting, but it always stays the same. Iknow how to lower resolution for outter frustum, but can figure out inner frustum. Evene when i set Inner fr… --- ## [Is it possible to stream SRT into the UE. If not which one to choose?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-stream-srt-into-the-ue-if-not-which-one-to-choose/2719938)
**Author:** [@Shifty-max](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Shifty-max)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/is-it-possible-to-stream-srt-into-the-ue-if-not-which-one-to-choose/2719938 "2026-09-12T10:20:11Z")
Hi, a customer asks for SRT stream as background into our app. It looks like there is no native solution for SRT and plugins are deprecated. Or did I miss something? If it’s true which stream protocol is recommended? W… --- ## [Unpredictable nDisplay + Switchboard node startup behavior in UE5.6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unpredictable-ndisplay-switchboard-node-startup-behavior-in-ue5-6/2718856)
**Author:** [@caterinabattisti](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/caterinabattisti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unpredictable-ndisplay-switchboard-node-startup-behavior-in-ue5-6/2718856 "2026-09-12T10:17:03Z")
Hi everyone, I’m running into an issue with an nDisplay setup in Unreal Engine 5.6 and was hoping someone might have run into something similar. I’m working on a custom project using nDisplay with Switchboard, and when… --- ## [How to use (live) live link face with prerecorded body animation simultaneously ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-live-live-link-face-with-prerecorded-body-animation-simultaneously/2714448)
**Author:** [@UIDigitalMedia](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UIDigitalMedia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-live-live-link-face-with-prerecorded-body-animation-simultaneously/2714448 "2026-09-12T10:13:25Z")
I want to use live link metahuman video for realtime facial animation with prerecorded body animation sequence on a metahuman character. Is there a way to do this? I have only found tutorials for combining prerecorded li… --- ## [Textures work on PC and Mobile but not on Xbox Series X (Static Mesh issue?) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/textures-work-on-pc-and-mobile-but-not-on-xbox-series-x-static-mesh-issue/2730770)
**Author:** [@DXRKOL3G](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DXRKOL3G)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/textures-work-on-pc-and-mobile-but-not-on-xbox-series-x-static-mesh-issue/2730770 "2026-09-12T10:06:32Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having a strange issue with my UEFN map. Textures display correctly on PC and Mobile. On Xbox Series X, several textures on my custom weapon walls are missing. The same textures are always missing. Sw… --- ## [Live Link Face for Android](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/live-link-face-for-android/2722084)
**Author:** [@SolarMx6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/SolarMx6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 10:03am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/live-link-face-for-android/2722084 "2026-09-12T10:03:12Z")
Hi all- I tried my best to search for related info before posting but couldn’t find anything relevant to my experience, so here goes: I am vetting the Rokoko performance capture gear and opted for their lightweight hea… --- ## [Pre-Keyed media plate - How to use the alpha channel](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pre-keyed-media-plate-how-to-use-the-alpha-channel/695639)
**Author:** [@vikolaz](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/vikolaz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/pre-keyed-media-plate-how-to-use-the-alpha-channel/695639 "2026-09-03T10:52:48Z")
Hi there, in composure I want to use a pre-keyed footage as media plate. How I can use the alpha channel in my png img sequence? When I use it in composure it bring back it’s orginal background with no alpha Any sugg… --- ## [New MediaPlate does not correctly remove alpha transparency on PNG sequence](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-mediaplate-does-not-correctly-remove-alpha-transparency-on-png-sequence/717289)
**Author:** [@0scar\_0](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/0scar_0)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/new-mediaplate-does-not-correctly-remove-alpha-transparency-on-png-sequence/717289 "2026-09-03T10:02:44Z")
Basically I upgraded to UE 5.1 and tried out the new MediaPlate feature. However, UE is not correctly displaying PNG image sequences. I would expect that when I set the blend mode for the media plate to Masked that it wo… --- ## [Why doesn't EXR Sequence with transparent background work in Unreal Engine 5?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-doesnt-exr-sequence-with-transparent-background-work-in-unreal-engine-5/598344)
**Author:** [@Source99741](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Source99741)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-doesnt-exr-sequence-with-transparent-background-work-in-unreal-engine-5/598344 "2026-09-03T09:04:21Z")
Hello, On the previous version of Unreal Engine 5.01, I didn’t have this problem, but it appeared with the new version 5.02. I am trying to import an EXR Image Sequence with an adjacent transparent background from After… --- ## [How to configure sequenser to export transparent videos/images in UE5](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-configure-sequenser-to-export-transparent-videos-images-in-ue5/541616)
**Author:** [@\_UE5\_6](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/_UE5_6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-configure-sequenser-to-export-transparent-videos-images-in-ue5/541616 "2026-09-03T08:09:46Z")
No matter how I configure it, the exported image is always black :sob::sob::sob::sob: --- ## [Alpha video not shown in media player](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/alpha-video-not-shown-in-media-player/660089)
**Author:** [@mayunadayo](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/mayunadayo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/alpha-video-not-shown-in-media-player/660089 "2026-09-03T07:26:32Z")
I removed green screen in after effects, and I exported it as AVI. I could play the alpha video (without background) in media player yesterday, but suddenly I can’t play the alpha video in the media player. Background i… --- ## [nDisplay - Is it possible to install only Switchboard Listener on my rendering machines without installing the full Unreal Engine?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-is-it-possible-to-install-only-switchboard-listener-on-my-rendering-machines-without-installing-the-full-unreal-engine/602424)
**Author:** [@shwhjw](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/shwhjw)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-is-it-possible-to-install-only-switchboard-listener-on-my-rendering-machines-without-installing-the-full-unreal-engine/602424 "2026-08-31T15:33:10Z")
Hi all, I am learning nDisplay for VR use in CAVEs and it seems a bit wasteful to need to install the full UE on all of my rendering machines when all they need to do is run the SwitchBoard Listener and a compiled execu… --- ## [Composure Shadow/Reflection Catcher Layer produces no shadow from local lights ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/composure-shadow-reflection-catcher-layer-produces-no-shadow-from-local-lights/2834627)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/composure-shadow-reflection-catcher-layer-produces-no-shadow-from-local-lights/2834627 "2026-08-28T15:20:27Z")
The Shadow Reflection Catcher layer only produces a usable matte from directional lights. Shadows cast by point, spot and rect lights either never appear in the matte or appear intermittently. Adding a directional light … --- ## [Consistent Crash using Cinematic Viewport on Linux ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/consistent-crash-using-cinematic-viewport-on-linux/2831515)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/consistent-crash-using-cinematic-viewport-on-linux/2831515 "2026-08-20T16:17:58Z")
We are getting multiple crashes on 5.8.1 when trying to use the cinematic viewport on Linux (tested on Kubuntu 22.04), the most consistent way it’s been reproduced is by clicking on the blue frame number to the left of t… --- ## [nDisplay + motion platform (motion platform compensation?)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-motion-platform-motion-platform-compensation/2057337)
**Author:** [@ChrisDeadstick](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ChrisDeadstick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/ndisplay-motion-platform-motion-platform-compensation/2057337 "2026-08-18T16:17:01Z")
Hi there, I have a fixed cylindrical projection wall setup in a room, with a movable motion platform in the center. The projector display has been sucessfully setup with warping and blending using scalable, however I n… --- ## [Cine Assembly do not have the option to convert bindings to spawnables etc. ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cine-assembly-do-not-have-the-option-to-convert-bindings-to-spawnables-etc/2762831)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cine-assembly-do-not-have-the-option-to-convert-bindings-to-spawnables-etc/2762831 "2026-08-05T17:08:03Z")
Hello, I’ve encountered an issue with Cine Assembly assets - while they in fact are inheriting from Level Sequence assets, they do not have the option to change the type of the existing bindings in them. I thought at fi… --- ## [DJI Focus Pro + Livelink?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dji-focus-pro-livelink/2739845)
**Author:** [@Pdillysquad](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Pdillysquad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dji-focus-pro-livelink/2739845 "2026-07-31T18:31:01Z")
Has anyone managed to connect a DJI Focus Pro to Livelink in Unreal for direct camera control of FIZ? I haven’t been able to find anyone who’s done so - wondering if its possible. --- ## [Camera Calibration Reprojection Error Nodal Offset ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/camera-calibration-reprojection-error-nodal-offset/2663919)
**Author:** [@Pdillysquad](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Pdillysquad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/camera-calibration-reprojection-error-nodal-offset/2663919 "2026-07-31T18:28:31Z")
I’m trying to setup a small virtual production system with a green screen, and I’m having trouble getting a useful result from Unreal Camera Calibration’s nodal offset calculation. I’m using vive trackers directly conne… --- ## [Procedural Vegetation System – Path Tracer, Sequencer & Transform Provider Questions ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/procedural-vegetation-system-path-tracer-sequencer-transform-provider-questions/2746559)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/procedural-vegetation-system-path-tracer-sequencer-transform-provider-questions/2746559 "2026-07-27T08:22:08Z")
Hi Epic Team, We’ve been testing the new Procedural Vegetation System to evaluate its potential for VFX workflows, and we’ve come across a few key issues/questions. 1. Path Tracer support I wasn’t able to get vegetati… --- ## [How to Reduce Delay between Switchboard Instances? ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-reduce-delay-between-switchboard-instances/2736138)
**Author:** [@MotionStory](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/MotionStory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-reduce-delay-between-switchboard-instances/2736138 "2026-07-22T14:00:47Z")
TL;DR There is a delay between scene updates in the switchboard UE Editor and nDisplay instance, I’d love any advice on how to reduce it. Hey everyone! I’ve run into a roadblock and I’d love any help I can get. I’m run… --- ## [Rendering a sequence with two PCGVolume objects (Wind\_Example\_PCG) crashes the rendering and then the engine (GPU) ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rendering-a-sequence-with-two-pcgvolume-objects-wind-example-pcg-crashes-the-rendering-and-then-the-engine-gpu/2744945)
**Author:** [@anonymous-edc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous-edc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/rendering-a-sequence-with-two-pcgvolume-objects-wind-example-pcg-crashes-the-rendering-and-then-the-engine-gpu/2744945 "2026-07-20T20:56:08Z")
GPU crashes on the dynamicwind update call Test58.log(603 KB) --- ## [Composure 5.7 chroma keyer edge adjustment](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/composure-5-7-chroma-keyer-edge-adjustment/2705117)
**Author:** [@WEFSflipfactory](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/WEFSflipfactory)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/composure-5-7-chroma-keyer-edge-adjustment/2705117 "2026-07-17T23:32:33Z")
We are using the new chroma key in composure 5.7 and in general it is much better than the old one, however it seems to have far less controls to fix issues. I do not see any way to fix the edge of the key or erode the a… --- ## [Exposure changes when pressing "G" for Game View](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/exposure-changes-when-pressing-g-for-game-view/650872)
**Author:** [@Metatrox](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Metatrox)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/exposure-changes-when-pressing-g-for-game-view/650872 "2026-07-15T16:54:03Z")
Havening this weird issue, never had it before. When using Path Tracer, my scene for some reason after opening the project the next day is dark. However when i press “G” to hide/show the game items the exposure goes co… --- ## [2023.2.3 Twinmotion Video Export Not Working - Feb 2025](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/2023-2-3-twinmotion-video-export-not-working-feb-2025/2329829)
**Author:** [@JamilAcc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JamilAcc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/2023-2-3-twinmotion-video-export-not-working-feb-2025/2329829 "2026-06-30T19:48:29Z")
I am using Twinmotion 2023.2.3, every time I export the video it exports a an empty file, has this issue been resolved ? Thank you, Jamil [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/development-discussion/cinematics/virtual-production/149.md?page=1)