PIER59 Studios Upgrades Virtual Production with Disguise RX III Render Nodes

The evolution strengthens PIER59 Studios' ability to deliver high-end Virtual Production that is more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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PIER59 Studios, a leading production studio in New York City, has announced a major upgrade to its Virtual Production infrastructure with the integration of the latest RX III render nodes from Disguise. This advancement in real-time 3D, in-camera production technology aims to meet the growing demand for reliability, cost-saving, efficiency, and scale in the industry.

Why it matters

The upgrade to the RX III platform enables PIER59 Studios to provide a more sustainable, travel-free way of working for productions, reducing logistical complexity while increasing predictability across the entire production process. This evolution strengthens the studio's ability to deliver high-end Virtual Production that is not only creatively flexible, but also measurably more efficient, shortening timelines, controlling costs, and increasing certainty from preproduction through final capture.

The details

The RX III render nodes from Disguise allow productions to consolidate locations, minimize company moves, and eliminate many of the variables that traditionally drive overruns, travel, freight, weather delays, and extended schedules. The upgraded system enables faster setup, real-time iteration, and reduced reshoots by capturing final-quality imagery in camera, maintaining visual and technical consistency across days and deliverables.

  • PIER59 Studios announced the upgrade on February 3, 2026.
  • The studio has been in operation for 30 years, since 1995.

The players

PIER59 Studios

A leading production studio in New York City that has pioneered the integration of real-world locations into a fully controlled Virtual Production environment.

Disguise

A company that provides advanced real-time 3D rendering technology for the entertainment industry, including the RX III render nodes integrated by PIER59 Studios.

Lorenzo Ferrante

The Head of Virtual Production and Creative at PIER59 Studios.

Jim Rider

The Virtual Production Supervisor at PIER59 Studios.

Federico Pignatelli della Leonessa

The Founder and President of PIER59 Studios.

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What they’re saying

“PIER59 Studios was never about a single medium. It was about creating an environment where artists and storytellers could evolve, from film to digital, from motion to virtual worlds, and where emerging tools like AI expand creative possibility rather than replace it.”

— Federico Pignatelli della Leonessa, Founder and President (PIER59 Studios)

What’s next

PIER59 Studios plans to continue investing in and evolving its Virtual Production capabilities to maintain its position as a leader in the industry.

The takeaway

PIER59 Studios' upgrade to the Disguise RX III render nodes demonstrates the studio's commitment to providing reliable, cost-effective, and efficient Virtual Production solutions that empower filmmakers and content creators to focus on their craft without the constraints of traditional production challenges.