🔥 SWIM x Upperland Studio: Turning Emotion Into Visual Fire
The Vancouver alt-R&B duo SWIM (@whoisswim) has once again pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling — this time @Upperland Studio, where their latest music video came alive inside a virtual LED wall environment.
Behind the Scenes: SWIM’s Cinematic Music Video Filmed at Upperland Studio’s LED Wall in Vancouver
What looks like a burning house, crashing waves, and a lonely tree on fire were not CGI — they were filmed in-camera, inside our LED stage in Richmond, BC.
🎬 Virtual Production, Real Emotion
Using Upperland’s Curve LED wall and Unreal Engine-driven backgrounds, the crew switched between three worlds in just one session:
- 🌊 A stormy ocean in full motion
- 🔥 A burning field and collapsing house
- 🌑 A surreal twilight horizon
All visuals were rendered live, bathing the artist in real reflections and light. No green screen. No post-compositing. Just pure performance energy and emotion captured on set.
💡 Why SWIM Chose Upperland Studio
“We wanted everything to feel real — the heat, the light, the movement,”
shared the production team.
“Shooting in a virtual LED studio gave us full control and zero weather risk.”
At C$99/hr, Upperland’s LED Wall Studio makes cinematic production accessible for independent artists, music video directors, and creative producers looking to create high-concept visuals on indie budgets.
🎥 For Musicians and Filmmakers in Vancouver
If you’re ready to experiment beyond traditional green screens, our LED volume is open for:
- Music videos & live sessions
- Performance shoots & social promos
- Brand or fashion visuals
- Creative virtual sets powered by Unreal Engine
📍 Upperland Studio
238-13880 Wireless Way, Richmond, BC
💬 info@cyantech.com | +1 604-723-4239
🌐 upperlandstudio.com
