22. Future Times (Part 22 of 34)

Even Though the brothers enjoy using real sets and real props, they understand the necessity of marrying technology with the practical. Unreal Engine is growing in popularity as a tool for filmmakers to create complex environments. (hint: check out the making of the Mandalorian on Disney+). Matthew and Jared decide to call in a friend that has some experience in the technology department.

Chance White works on installing Unreal Engine.

Chance White stands in the center of the room wearing a VR headset. He is attempting to connect the device to the beast of a computer he’s brought.

“I can see two of them but I’m having trouble finding the third,” Chance says as he spins in a slow circle.

“Do you think we need the VR component or can we just use the background?” Matthew replies.

Chance considers it and the three decide that maybe its best to ease into this world rather than dive head first. The hook up the computer to the 85” tv positioned just outside the set window. The image is exactly what they hoped for.

“This is awesome,” says Jared. “Can we run the program from our laptop?”

“You’re gonna need a really powerful computer like the one I brought,” replies Chance.

“And how much does that cost?” asks Matthew.

“Well…”