Cleaner, now showing on Sky Cinema, is a high-stakes thriller set high above the London skyline. CUBE Studio was proud to deliver the on-set virtual production that gave the film its dramatic, real-world look from skyline reflections to complex skyscraper interiors.

Designing a Virtual Production Solution for the Skyscraper Set

Over a six-week shoot, CUBE Studio provided custom virtual production for Cleaner, including a movable LED screen designed to track around the set. This allowed the team to create realistic skyline backdrops and reflections, dynamically adjusted on a shot-by-shot basis.

Capturing London’s Skyline

The background plates were captured from One Canada Square, the UK’s third-tallest building, using a high-resolution camera. These 2D plates were stitched and processed to form a scalable digital backdrop that could be adjusted and scaled depending on what floor we were shooting from and any adjustments needed on the fly.

Collaborating On Set

CUBE Studio co-founder James Hakesley acted as the Virtual Production Supervisor, working directly with the DOP, Gaffer, and Production Designer to ensure lighting, reflections, and on-screen visuals were fully integrated into the physical set.

A New Standard for In-Camera Visuals

The success of Cleaner highlights what’s possible when virtual production is baked into the process from day one. By combining physical set design with dynamic, in-camera digital environments, the film creates a tension-filled world that feels completely real.

Interested in bringing virtual production to your next film or TV project?

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Virtual Production for Cleaner on Sky Cinema

Designing a Virtual Production Solution for the Skyscraper Set

Capturing London’s Skyline

Collaborating On Set

A New Standard for In-Camera Visuals

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