The Producer's Guide to Virtual Production

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by Chris Fisher

Type

Didactic

Subject

Technique > Special effects

Keywords

production, special effects, virtual reality, Star Trek

Publishing date

2026 (August 12, 2026)

Publisher

Routledge

Collection

A Focal Press Book

Language

English

Relative size

Physical desc.

Paperback • 232 pages
6 x 9 ¼ inches (15.5 x 23.5 cm)

ISBN

978-1-04-103351-6

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Book Presentation:
This book is a clear-eyed, field-tested guide to shooting in the Volume and building a Virtual Art Department that works under real-world pressures of schedule, budget, and story.

Drawing on five seasons as Executive Producer/Director of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Chris Fisher demystifies one of the most exciting and ground-breaking shifts in modern filmmaking. The text begins by exploring what Virtual Production (VP) is, along with its challenges and benefits, before breaking down the different roles and processes involved in this transformative technology. The VP workflow is explored in an accessible step-by-step format, informed from real-world industry insights from the author’s experience. Finally, the book provides an in-depth explanation of how to build and shoot successful VP Environments, as well as what the ideal setup would look like for your production.

For professionals, this book is a way to evaluate VP as a production tool before starting, and a roadmap for those already working. For students and educators, it’s a foundational text that connects craft, collaboration, and technology. If you want to understand the future of filmmaking, this is where you start.

To provide a holistic understanding, online support material features interviews with key crew members who have worked with the author.

About the Author:
Chris Fisher is currently the Executive Producer and Director for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (SNW). Prior to SNW, Chris wrote/produced/directed over six feature films, directed over 60 episodes of television, and was the Producer/Director for three hit genre shows in a row, Warehouse 13 (SyFY), Person Of Interest (CBS), and The Magicians (Netflix). He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate from the University of Southern California, and is a member of the DGA, WGA, and California Bar.

See the publisher website: Routledge