Alfalite, the leading European manufacturer of LED displays, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking SkyPix RGBW & IM series. These ceiling-mounted panels are specifically engineered for virtual production (VP XR) environments, offering a unique combination of RGB video playback and an integrated white lighting channel.
This innovative solution delivers more natural, cohesive, and adaptable scenes. With a 3.9 mm pixel pitch, up to 9,000 nits of RGB brightness, and a 7,680 Hz refresh rate, SkyPix provides precise light control. The color temperature ranges from 3,200 – 6,504K, boasting a TM-30 color rendering index (Ra) of 90. Its energy efficiency is a key advantage, with an average power consumption of just 35W (90W max).
A key differentiator is SkyPix's Invisible Marker (IM) system. This replaces traditional physical tracking markers with a virtual, invisible sticker compatible with existing tracking technologies. This ensures accurate, real-time synchronization and allows for customizable IM constellations embedding metadata directly into the shoot. Lighting control is managed via a dedicated application, enabling real-time adjustment of color and intensity—by zone or pixel—with user-defined presets.
“With SkyPix, we’re taking the integration of image and light within virtual production volumes one step further,” says Luis Garrido, Executive Director of Alfalite. “We listened to studios and lighting technicians to create a panel that not only displays content, but also lights the scene with unprecedented realism and communicates with the broader production system. It eliminates the maintenance and synchronization issues associated with traditional tracking markers. Once again, we’re surprising the market with a cutting-edge solution unlike anything previously available for film, television, advertising, and broadcast. It’s a tool designed to let creators focus on storytelling without compromising technical precision.”
The SkyPix series is targeted at film, TV, advertising, live event, and broadcast productions using VP XR environments. It underscores Alfalite’s dedication to developing specialized solutions for this rapidly evolving sector.