With Zero Density’s virtual studio solutions, Virginia Public Media (VPM) utilizes next-level storytelling and opens the studio to external parties, transforming the content creation for the local area.
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Virginia’s home for public media, VPM started working with BMG as the managed services provider for comprehensive technology integration and outfitting of the new broadcast facility. This new facility represents a vital step forward in delivering high-quality broadcast and digital media services to enhance VPM’s capabilities and serve the community it supports. To implement the next level of storytelling and empower the news studios with virtual studio production, BMG partnered with Zero Density.
The virtual studio setup was originally designed to support VPM’s news studio. After recognizing the system’s full potential, VPM expanded its scope to serve a broader range of productions. Therefore, the news studio will also be utilized by external client productions in addition to VPM’s news coverages, opening up limitless creative possibilities to local companies.
“We’re excited to engage with Zero Density and see what it can provide to our daily operation and supporting the Richmond, VA production community with virtual studio technology.” Harry Orell, VP of Technology at VPM
“Our involvement with the project began at the consulting phase where we helped determine workflows, technology solutions, and space planning. Since then, we have committed to providing ground-up support to fully outfit VPM’s new facility with state-of-the-art technology and workflows to support current and future operations. Together with Zero Density, we are excited to provide the new broadcast facility that is equipped with only the most advanced capabilities.” Todd Mason, CEO of Broadcast Management Group
“We are excited to provide cutting-edge storytelling with our valued regional partner, Broadcast Management Group to Virginia Public Media. As the reliable and forward-thinking industry partner of our clients, we are excited to work with BMG and VPM in delivering news with our advanced virtual studio solutions and transforming the local community with advanced technology.” Barış Zavaroğlu, CEO of Zero Density
Zero Density leads the virtual studio production globally since introducing Unreal Engine to broadcasting a decade ago. With drastically improved graphics quality, combined with a real-time compositing pipeline and unparalleled keying capabilities, Zero Density offers an unrivaled solution. The Reality5 platform provides a streamlined architecture, delivering extraordinary quality while maintaining reliability, efficiency, and seamless integration.
Virginia Public Media’s new broadcast facility in downtown Richmond, VA and scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026.
About VPM
As Virginia’s home for public media, VPM connects nearly 2 million people across Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley to insightful programming in news, education, arts and culture across its television, radio and digital channels. The VPM News team delivers award-winning coverage of Virginia’s General Assembly; statewide politics; educational, economic and legal issues; as well as the news of the day. VPM produces acclaimed series and documentaries, plus a range of music shows with local hosts curating selections in classical, jazz, hop-hop and alternative music. VPM also creates content through its Science Matters initiative and provides early childhood educational resources to families, caregivers and educators. Since 2021, VPM has operated Style Weekly, a magazine centered on deeper arts and culture coverage and local storytelling. Learn more at VPM.org and on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram and several channels on YouTube.
About Broadcast Management Group
For over 20 years, BMG has been at the forefront of broadcast-managed services, leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation, improve quality, and cost efficiency in production. They specialize in enterprise video solutions, live multi-camera events, and sports packaging, serving clients across sports, entertainment, and corporate sectors.
BMG utilizes their proprietary REMI workflow, which allows them to deploy production talent globally, whether from home or one of their spoke facilities. This flexibility has revolutionized managing large-scale, complex, high-quality productions.
BMG’s latest milestone is the development of our Network Operations Center (NOC) private cloud in Washington, D.C., which will be fully operational this summer. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to offer managed services for their clients, with video and audio control rooms, studios, transmissions, playout, master control, and media asset management capabilities. The NOC will enable clients to streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.
Whether it’s producing large-scale live events, creating high-quality sports packages, consulting, or building advanced broadcast facilities, BMG is committed to providing innovative solutions that support our clients’ unique needs and drive the future of broadcast.
About Zero Density
Zero Density gives visual storytellers the tools to bring their creative vision to life effortlessly and with lasting impact. Zero Density provides virtual studio production and on-air graphics solutions to boost operational efficiency and deliver results you can rely on. Zero Density is your forward-thinking industry partner, with offices around the globe serving clients such as The Weather Channel, Warner Bros Discovery, Fox Sports, Univision and Charter Communications.
