Image quality when shooting on LED: what you need to know
Image quality in LED filming is a key criterion for audiovisual productions. When properly implemented, LED technology delivers clean, consistent, and believable images right from the start of filming. However, when misused, it can generate artifacts that are visible on screen.
At Immersive Studios, image quality is approached pragmatically, taking into account the real constraints of video capture.
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Why image quality is a key issue on an LED set
Filming on LED means that the set must be an integral part of the final image.
The display quality of LED walls directly influences:
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perceived sharpness
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color consistency
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image stability
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the credibility of the final rendering
In an LED wall studio , every parameter is designed to guarantee an image that can be used directly by the camera.
Resolution and definition of LED walls
The resolution of LED walls plays a crucial role in image quality.
A display adapted to the camera distance allows:
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to avoid visible halftone effects
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to maintain sharp outlines
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to ensure good readability of the scenery
The definition is chosen based on:
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framing
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focal lengths used
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the type of project filmed
Moiré and visual artifact management
Moiré is one of the main risks when shooting on LEDs. It appears when the screen's pattern interacts with the camera sensor.
To guarantee good LED image quality during filming , several factors are used:
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camera distance selection
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focal length adjustment
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fine calibration of LED walls
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camera settings adjustment
These adjustments are an integral part of preparing for filming.
Colorimetry and color consistency
Colorimetry is another key element of image quality.
LED walls must be properly calibrated to:
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respect the colors of the digital sets
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to ensure consistency with the filmed subjects
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avoid undesirable dominant traits
On an immersive LED set , this colorimetric consistency makes it possible to obtain a more natural and homogeneous image.
Light emitted by the LED walls and integration of the subject
Unlike a green screen, LED walls emit light. This light contributes to the overall lighting of the set and directly influences the integration of the subject.
When mastered, it allows:
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a better fusion between the subject and the setting
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more consistent shadows
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a more realistic image rendering
Camera settings and LED image quality
Image quality when shooting on LED also depends on camera settings.
It is essential to adapt:
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the exhibition
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white balance
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shutter frequency
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image profiles
These settings are adjusted according to the displayed scenery and the type of capture desired, in order to obtain a stable and usable image.
Image quality and post-production
A well-prepared LED shoot allows you to capture an image that is already very close to the final result.
Post-production then becomes:
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lighter
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faster
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more predictable
This helps to secure deadlines and reduce major adjustments after filming.
👉 For this type of project, renting an LED studio is an effective solution.
LED image quality at Immersive Studios
At Immersive Studios, image quality relies on in-house mastered LED technology , combined with a deep understanding of the constraints of video capture.
The approach favors:
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image stability
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visual consistency
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the readability of the message
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operational efficiency
Guaranteeing a high-quality LED image for your filming
Image quality in LED filming depends as much on the technology as on the preparation and support.
Each project is analyzed beforehand in order to adapt the settings, the decor and the configuration of the set.
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