Why Rear Projection is the smartest choice for filming car scenes in Hollywood

Written By Rear Projection Driving

In-camera magic is back. From classic Hollywood to today’s most stylish productions, rear projection is making a massive comeback—and for good reason. At Rear Projection Driving™ in North Hollywood, we specialize in the art of creating believable, cinematic driving scenes without the pain of post.

Here’s why our clients—from indie filmmakers to commercial directors and studio heads—are rethinking how they shoot car scenes.

1. In-Camera Realism That Feels Cinematic

Rear projection puts your actor in the environment while you're filming. There’s no need to fake eye lines or lighting in post. The road moves, the reflections hit the windows naturally, and your DP has total creative control on set.

We use:

  • 4K cinematic driving plates filmed all over Los Angeles

  • Image-based lighting that match the moving background exactly.

  • A fully enclosed, state of the art North Hollywood studio

The result? Zero post headaches. Maximum realism. And actors who actually feel like they’re driving through the city.

2. Save Your Budget (and Your Sanity)

Shooting on a process trailer is expensive and requires location permits, road closures, and crew coordination nightmares. Green screen introduces spill, lighting mismatches, and countless hours of VFX tracking.

Our turnkey system eliminates all that:

  • No post tracking or keying

  • No external location fees

  • No LED wall rental costs

You walk away with a final shot right out of the camera.

3. Trusted by Working Filmmakers

We’re not just a warehouse with a screen. We’re a working film studio designed by and for filmmakers. Directors who use our studio include:

  • Studios doing episodic TV

  • Music video creators on tight turnarounds

  • Commercial directors avoiding green screen costs

  • Indie film teams needing realism without a 100-person crew

We also provide:

  • Free use of our 4K driving plates with every rental

  • Custom lighting setup for your exact scene

  • Stage tours before you book

4. Perfect for Features, Commercials, Music Videos, Indies and More

Our setup is made to flex. Book us for:

  • Feature film scenes

  • Indie projects

  • Car commercials

  • Social campaigns

  • Music videos

  • Web Series

If it happens in a car, we make it happen.

5. You Can Book Today (And Start Shooting Tomorrow)

Located in North Hollywood, Rear Projection Driving™ is available 24/7 for productions that need flexibility and quality. We even offer free driving plates when you rent the studio—the same 4K footage sold on HollywoodDrivingPlates.com.

Goto our website to book our stage. www.RearProjectionDriving.com

Want to see it in action? WATCH OUR 2 MINUTE EXPLAINER VIDEO or schedule a tour!

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