PAIDEX — Journal of Education and Human Development / Vol. 1 No. 4 (2026)

From Green Screens to Virtual Production: How Emerging Technologies Reshape Film and Television Acting

Abstract

Abstract: This study examines how the move from green-screen workflows to LED-wall, virtual-reality, and other virtual-production systems is changing screen performance and production practice. Drawing on qualitative interviews with industry practitioners and case analyses of recent productions, it considers actor immersion, performance flexibility, and collaboration across media. The evidence suggests that virtual environments can provide richer visual cues and expand creative possibilities, allowing performers to adapt more readily to varied production contexts. At the same time, reduced contact with physical scenery and the technical complexity of virtual sets may constrain interaction and complicate communication between actors and directors. Overall, virtual production is shown to be both a demanding performance environment and a significant source of artistic innovation.

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