Alfalite, the leading European manufacturer of LED displays, has unveiled its latest innovation: the SkyPix RGBW & IM series. These ceiling-mounted LED panels are specifically designed for virtual production (VP XR) environments and represent a significant leap forward in the industry.
Unlike previous solutions, SkyPix uniquely combines RGB video playback with an integrated white lighting channel. This results in more natural, coherent, and adaptable scenes. Boasting 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, a color temperature range of 3,200 – 6,504K, and a TM-30 color rendering index (Ra) of 90. Its energy efficiency is noteworthy, with an average power consumption of just 35W (90W max).
A key feature is the Invisible Marker (IM) system. This replaces traditional physical tracking markers with a virtual, invisible sticker, maintaining compatibility with existing tracking technologies. This innovation ensures accurate, real-time synchronization and enables customizable IM constellations embedding metadata directly into the shoot. Lighting control is managed via a dedicated application, allowing real-time adjustments 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 targets film, TV, advertising, live event, and broadcast productions using VP XR environments, solidifying Alfalite’s commitment to this evolving sector.