World-class studio solutions for broadcast and cinema

Founded in 1993 in Shenzhen, China, and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011, AOTO is a global leader in intelligent visual solutions and one of the first publicly listed companies in China’s LED industry, with over 30 years of extensive industry experience. The company specialises in virtual production studios, broadcast environments and LED cinema technologies, offering premium, customised solutions built on world-class LED display technologies.

In virtual production, AOTO has delivered over 80 large-scale studios worldwide, capturing 33% of the global market share. These are used across film, advertising, gaming and live broadcast, with trusted partnerships established with top Fortune 500 companies including Tencent, NVIDIA, Meta and AWS.

In broadcast, AOTO has built over 30 advanced TV studios for major networks such as CCTV, CNN, BBC and TBS. While in cinema, AOTO has partnered with a leading Chinese film group to drive LED innovation, offering multiple DCI-certified products and introducing the world’s first HDR-certified LED cinema system, ‘CINITY LED’, ranking No.1 globally in LED cinema screen market share.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Virtual Production Solutions (VP/XR)
• TV Studio Solutions (Broadcast)
• LED Cinema Solutions
• Smart LED solutions for Rental, DOOH, Sport and Commercial Display

Key Products/Brands

Virtual Production Solutions (VP/XR)

RM Series (LED Display Panel)

Pixel Pitch: 1.56mm/1.95mm/2.31mm

The RM series is a star product specially designed for virtual production and XR studios. With an intelligent product design, it features 1/6 lowest scanning mode in the premium offer, 7680Hz refresh rate, 99.9% DCI-P3 colour gamut and low reflectivity, effectively reducing the effect of other disturbing light.

SW (RGBW ) Series (Ceiling Display)

Pixel Pitch: 5.76mm

SW(RGBW) series can achieve dual-mode switching for virtual production, highly replicating natural light. Combined with 360° full-view technology, it supports multi-directional lighting, ensuring no colour bias when viewed from any angle. The unique design structure, combining the two special knobs and connecting pole, enhances the safety of installation. Features include:

• CRI and TLC≥90
• 7680Hz refresh rate
• Magnetic Front Maintenance
• Dual Mode: Fill Light Mode and RGBW Mode

AE Series（Floor Display)

Pixel Pitch: 2.31mm /1.56mm

The new generation, AE series of floor display is designed for XR Studio applications, allowing creators to create more dreamy and creative spaces. The viewing angle of AE series can be up to 180 degrees in both vertical and horizontal planes, and the image can have superb colour consistency with no colour cast. This allows for optimal picture quality to be captured on camera in the studio. Features include:

• Super Load Capacity (2 tons/㎡)
• AOTO Full Viewing Angle Technology
• High Protection
• High Precision Splicing
• Floor Installation 

TV Studio (Broadcast Products)

CLD Series ( Mini LED )

Pixel Pitch: 0.9375mm/1.25mm/1.5625mm

The newly innovated AOTO Mini LED Series is characterised by smaller LED chips, more robust LED panels, greater air tightness and better optical design. It has solved the fragile problems of fine pixel LED products, unable to be repaired on-site and the inconsistency of surface black colour of COB products. AOTO Mini LED products have obtained over 30 patents worldwide.

CV Series

Pixel Pitch: 0.9375mm/1.25mm/1.5625mm/1.875mm/2.5mm

The CV series is characterised by smaller LED chips, more stable screen robustness and better sealing and optical design. Multiple packaging options can be selected to better satisfy different application scenarios.

Toei Unveils Japan’s Largest LED Virtual Production Studio, Powered by AOTO

Tokyo, May 22, 2025 – Japan’s entertainment giant Toei has officially unveiled its state-of-the-art VP studio in Tokyo, marking a major milestone for the country’s digital content industry. Designed and built in close collaboration with global visual solutions leader AOTO, the Toei VP Studio is now the largest LED-based virtual production facility in Japan—and the first to be fully operated by a Japanese film studio.

Spanning 640 sqm, the studio’s standout feature is its immersive 270-degree curved LED volume, built with AOTO’s RM1.5 series for the main wall and MXH panels for the ceiling. The setup includes:

• LED Wall: 30m × 5m, 600 LED panels, P1.56mm
• ​​​​​​​Ceiling: 11m × 10m, 236 panels, P3.75mm
• Performance: 7680Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut, 6000 nits peak brightness, 170°+ viewing angle

These specifications ensure seamless in-camera VFX (ICVFX) rendering with crystal-clear visual fidelity and minimal post-production workload. Integrated with Disguise media servers, Brompton Technology processors, Mo-sys tracking, and ARRI ALEXA 35 camera systems, Toei VP Studio offers a fully integrated and globally competitive VP pipeline.

“This is more than a facility—it’s a turning point for Japan’s film production model,” said a Toei representative. “We’re empowering our creators with tools that eliminate boundaries between imagination and execution.”

Shaping a New Production Paradigm in Japan

According to Toei, the studio will serve a diverse content mix from 2023 to 2025:

• 60% TV and streaming productions
• 27% film
• 13% live events and hybrid productions
• 57% of all productions expected to use In-Camera VFX workflows

The studio also features multilingual collaboration support and international-standard pipelines, positioning it as a hub for global co-productions and cross-border creative projects.

AOTO: From Gotham City to Tokyo

The industry has long recognized AOTO‘s innovation in virtual production. From the neon-lit streets of Gotham in the Hollywood blockbuster The Batman to the intense aerial scenes in Apple TV+’s Masters of the Air, AOTO’s technology has helped deliver some of the most ambitious storytelling environments in modern cinema. Its LED VP Solutions are trusted by global leaders such as NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon AWS, Microsoft, Google, Tencent, China Film Group, and XON Studios in South Korea.

With a vertically integrated solution—from R&D to manufacturing and deployment—AOTO delivered full-stack technical services for Toei, including precision engineering, real-time color management, and 24/7 remote diagnostics. The installation achieves millimeter-level alignment through proprietary calibration methods, ensuring unmatched visual uniformity.

A Regional Milestone in Virtual Production

The Toei VP Studio is not only a technical feat—it is a symbol of Asia’s growing self-reliance in cinematic innovation. By building a domestic, studio-operated VP hub, Japan is paving the way for a more agile, efficient, and scalable production ecosystem.

Key Projects

VP/XR Studios

• NVIDIA XR Studio
• Tencent CDD VP Studio
• The Batman Studio
• Apple TV Masters of the Air Studio
• Toei Studios

Broadcast Studios

• MBC Studios
• Al Jazeera News Studio
• MTV News Studio
• Asharq News Studio
• Beirut TV
• Abu Dhabi TV Studio

Key Clients
Middle East: MBC, Al Jazeera, MTV, Bloomberg, Asharq, MBN
Global: NVIDIA, Meta, Amazon, Toei (Japan), Apple, Tencent, CCTV, BBC, CNN, TBS

Global Headquarters
9- 10F, High-tech Zone Union Tower

No. 63, Xuefu Road

Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China

www.aoto.com