Virtual production taster days for HETV and Film 2023 - 2024

Aimed at experienced heads of department working in High End TV and Film, these workshops include a practical opportunity to shoot a scene in the state-of-the-art LED Volume at the ARRI Stage London. 

There are many ways the latest virtual production technologies can help solve problems in production on HETV and Film. Whether to aid budgeting hundreds of VFX shots, solve scheduling problems or enable shooting in impossible locations, there is a virtual production technique ‘for that’. However there are few opportunities for experienced practicing professionals to try out virtual production in a high-end stage and with an experienced crew.

These Taster Days are designed to give a production focussed and practical experience of working in a virtual production LED stage, with a particular emphasis on how the technology can help with drama/dialog scenes, or capture performances in challenging locations. By shooting a real scene in the LED Stage, and using a variety of photo-realistic virtual locations created by the Worldbuilders team at Final Pixel, participants will gain practical insight of how the technology could be employed on their future productions.

Operated by an experienced virtual production crew from Final Pixel, ARRI Stage and Creative Technology, and led by industry thought leaders, the sessions aim to give practicing Cinematographers, Production Designers, Art Directors, Line Producers, 1st ADs, Directors & Producers a hands-on VP shoot experience, and to demystify how the technology could be leveraged on their next projects.

Who it's for

Aimed at 60 experienced, professional HODs (mid/senior level) freelancers in HETV and film.

There will be a compulsory 2-hour webinar and 1x day on-set at ARRI Stage London, one of the largest virtual production facilities in the UK, operated by ARRI and Creative Technology. Everyone will attend the online session and apply for which studio day you want to attend (December 7th or December 8th). There will be 30x on the first day (cohort 1) and 30x people (cohort 2) on the second day.

· Online Session – HETV & Film / December 5th from 6-8pm

· ARRI Stage London – Cohort 1: 07 December 09:30 - 17:00pm

· ARRI Stage London – Cohort 2: 08 December 09:30 - 17:00pm

There will be 30 participants on the first day (cohort 1) and 30 (cohort 2) on the second day.

What it covers

Training Schedule:

Part 1 – 2 Hour Online, Instructor-Led Workshop/Webinar

The compulsory webinar session will aim to share insights and knowledge across HOD roles and discuss use-cases on relevant HETV and film productions. The webinar will include coverage of all key phases of the VP workflow.

These phases are:

· Producing a Virtual Production

· Creating Virtual Art and content for the LED wall

· Control and On Set Virtual Production (OSVP)

· Filming in a Volume, for crew and creatives 

Part 2 – 1 Day on-set at ARRI Stage London (2 cohorts/choice of days):

· In-Person Workshops/Sessions – VP Tech Demo, Guest Speaker, Vendor, ARRI Stage London Tour, Practical Group Exercise Sessions

· Practical Sessions will include a VP shoot on the LED Wall where groups will be able to use the volume to shoot an improvised scene in a choice of virtual locations

· Playback will offer opportunities to discuss insights, effective uses and challenges with all particpants.

· End of training will provide opportunities to learn about next steps, and further training initiatives.

Examples of case studies are from Masters of the Air, Barbie, Hijack, House of the Dragon, The Batman, 1899, Ant Man & The Wasp Quantumania, The Mandalorian, and The Creator (2023). 

Speakers include: Virtual Production Producer: Dani Bellar Pilukas. Virtual Production Supervisors: Shannon Harvey, Chris Bouchard and industry guests.

How to apply

Click the Apply Now Button - only apply for one studio session on your preferred day.

Closing date for applications is 24th of November 2023

Short listing will take place after 24th of November 2023

To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let me know if you require any adjustments or assistance with booking this training by contacting Amir Jamal

Contact information

Name: Emily Gunn
Email: emily.gunn@screenskills.com