Dance Monsters | Behind The Scenes | Netflix

Through innovative motion capture technology and CGI, Dance Monsters has pushed the boundaries of what is possible. Go behind the scenes to see how the producers and creators of Dance Monsters created the show.


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Dance Monsters | Behind The Scenes | Netflix

In this feel-good competition, amateur dancers disguised as CGI avatars bring their best moves, hoping to win $250,000 — and a second shot at their dreams.

[loriesposito]

So crazy how they make it look like they are actually on the stage. Glad to find a video that explains it because I couldn't wrap my mind around how this was done.

[benjones]

As a cg artist, I was blown away by the compositing. The reflection (which is actually a cool cheat I have used) helped sell it. But the slight shadow and the light on the monsters was second to none and a few other little touches, I was incredibly impressed. The tracking was epic. And the scenes were they were sitting together, how the light was perfectly matched was absolutely stunning.
Would definitely like to know some more technical details. Was this done in UE5 or something else?

[pinkstate]

I like the show but when the best moment of the dance comes the director cuts to the audience and judges reactions. It's very frustrating since I keep missing the dance and it kills the mood. I want to see the whole dance, just put a square or something with the audience and judges reactions. 🤨

[Madillusionist]

Really have to give props to the cgi animators and artists that worked on this show. The production quality was really well done, even better than some movies. It's just unfortunate that the live audience and judges weren't able to see the final rendering 'live', so their reactions and applause may sometimes come off scripted, but what isn't scripted nowadays. Overall, really entertaining and fun watch, and i'm not usually a fan of competition shows. Using the mocap and vfx tech really adds an interesting spin to the show. Really curious how much budget they had on this show. If they are doing another season, I think they can do away with a live audience.

[Mecha_GG]

So everyone is just staring at nothing. I though they were using holograms so that the audience and judges would see the monsters in real time

[tkcom]

A spin-off series with dance instructions for kids would be a lot of fun with those characters.

[wehcd]

I was mindblown by the technology and how well it captured the dancers' movements and their expressions

[LinusAndKiba]

This show was just unbelievable! Great concept, near flawless execution. Also, so happy my favorite won! 😁😁🎉

[MunaroDkeen]

so the audiance is looking at an empty stage?

[Spectonimous]

Their decision on episode 6 was incredibly stupid. Not going to spoil but it made no sense. It's an amazing show but the judging got weird at times.

[AdrkaVlogs]

Mom and I started watching this 3 days ago and I was just talking with her about when will we see the behind the scenes. Now seeing this I'm even more intrigued. Can't wait to see more of the show as well as more behind the scenes soon ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[littlemissperfect]

I just started to watch this and Im already in love with this show

[KBEM.mp]

What's the point of CGI of the judges can't see it in real time though

[timewithmiaandfamily]

My 7 year old dtr showed me this show and it was good and kid friendly! I would love to see more

[GTFoxDude]

The CGi is so good that this show really pulled it off.

[kelwinkwel]

Wow!! This is certainly the future here and now.. I was inspired and became so emotional immersed in the performances… omg God so inspiring!!

[TallSilhouette]

So cool how far virtual production and real time rendering have come.

[elliekent]

Yes, I love this show, Roberta is my favourite, can you do a roberta netflix original

[foeof]

Needs Tupac hologram tech to put them onstage. Missed opportunity.

[thw_pixie]

Basically "furries and another type of fandom completely mixed in a vr world where everyone dances" basically any other competition but with vr characters that's all

P.D: vrchat already did it before and was elaborated by the community