The disappearance of Ruby and the visual secrets of Copenhagen

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Visual composition showing a woman investigating in an upscale Copenhagen neighborhood, with elements of virtual production and LED screens integrated in the background.

The Disappearance of Ruby and the Visual Secrets of Copenhagen

In the distinguished residential sector of northern Copenhagen, the Filipino au pair Ruby vanishes without a trace, causing alarm for her close friend Cecilie who, faced with the authorities' passivity, embarks on an independent investigation 🔍.

Immersive Technologies in Visual Storytelling

The production implements virtual production systems with LED walls that reproduce external environments inside the soundstage, granting total control over lighting, weather, and time cycles. This methodology is combined with footage shot at authentic Danish locations, forging a unified visual experience where the synthetic and the tangible intertwine seamlessly ✨.

Highlighted Technical Aspects:
  • Absolute control of lighting and atmospheric conditions
  • Perfect combination of real locations and virtual environments
  • Creation of visually cohesive and immersive atmospheres
"In opulent neighborhoods even the walls listen, while the LED screens hide mysteries deeper than wealthy dynasties"

Innovation in 2.5D Visual Effects

For the digitized backgrounds, a 2.5D solution is deployed, enabling camera movements with a parallax effect, using video layers processed via GPU and in-camera tracking systems. This integration ensures that the virtual components maintain perspectival and lighting coherence with the physical sets, achieving a visual immersion that enhances the atmosphere of intrigue and dramatic tension 🎬.

Implemented Technical Features:
  • Camera movements with advanced parallax effect
  • Processing via graphics processing units
  • Camera tracking systems for seamless integration

Fusion of Mystery and Technology

While Cecilie discovers that in affluent areas even the walls have ears, the VFX specialists show that even LED screens can hold secrets more guarded than those of privileged families. The visual technology not only supports the narrative but becomes another character within this universe of veiled secrets and uncomfortable truths 🤫.