How Virtual Playcourt Built a Flexible Multi-Camera Virtual Studio With VIVE Mars

The Virtual Playcourt in the Netherlands set out with a clear mission: make virtual production simple, affordable, and accessible for creators of all sizes. Their studio specializes in producing children’s content, talk shows, interactive formats, and hybrid livestreams, all inside a compact green screen environment where every camera is tracked.

To achieve reliability without the cost and complexity of traditional broadcast systems, they chose VIVE MARS CamTrack.

Their green screen setup runs on multiple tracked cameras, giving them professional-level virtual production at a price point that smaller studios and educational partners can actually afford. One of their standout productions, “North Sea Energy,” uses four tracked cameras to capture four guest speakers, all streamed completely live on Microsoft Teams. The entire show runs in real time without needing a large technical crew.

They also mount a camera with a Mars tracker on a jib, allowing the team to create dynamic, floating camera moves that give their productions a polished broadcast feel.

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The Virtual Playcourt designs and builds their own virtual sets, from playful children’s shows to more polished talk show environments. The whole stage “pops up” with one click, transforming the studio within seconds. With a quick set up in the mornings; the rest of the day can now be focused on producing the television episode.

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A large part of their work involves schools and educational programs, helping teachers and students create content without needing a complex studio. Their hybrid streaming setup makes it easy to run live classes, panel discussions, or interactive kids segments with smooth camera tracking across all angles.

From a talk show at 10 a.m. to a children’s program at 2 p.m., to a multi-camera livestream at night, Virtual Playcourt can switch formats quickly without repainting, rebuilding, or recalibrating the studio.

Why They Choose VIVE Mars

  • Multi-camera tracking that fits within a reasonable budget
  • Professional camera moves using a jib
  • Fast setup in the morning, stable operation all day
  • Instant loading of virtual sets
  • Smooth workflows for small teams
  • Reliable for long livestreams and hybrid events
  • Works easily with Teams, Zoom, and other platforms
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Their studio is driven by a small but talented group:

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Together, they prove that virtual production doesn’t need to be expensive or intimidating. With a smart setup and the right tracking system, any studio can broadcast multi-camera virtual content; professionally, quickly, and affordably.

Learn more at: https://www.thevirtualplaycourt.nl/