The Rise of Virtual Production in China
China has rapidly embraced LED virtual production technology, with over 30 operational VP stages across the country as of 2026. Major facilities in Beijing, Shanghai, and Qingdao now rival international VP stages in both scale and technology.
Key VP Facilities
Beijing
Shanghai
Qingdao
Technology Specifications
Most Chinese VP stages use ROE Visual LED panels (Black Pearl or Diamond series) with pixel pitch ranging from 2.6mm to 3.9mm. Brain bar technology is typically Disguise or Brompton, with Unreal Engine 5 as the primary real-time rendering engine. Camera tracking systems include Mo-Sys StarTracker and Ncam.
Cost Comparison
VP stage rental in China typically costs 40-60% less than comparable facilities in the US, UK, or Australia:
Equipment Support for VP Shoots
Zhanru provides specialized equipment packages for VP productions, including: camera systems optimized for LED wall shooting (ARRI ALEXA 35 with genlock sync, proper shutter angle configuration), monitoring solutions calibrated for VP environments, additional lighting for practical fill and edge separation, and technical crew experienced in VP workflows.
