Introduction to VFX for HETV production teams (Northern Ireland)

Do you work in the production department in High-end television? 
Are you based in Northern Ireland? 
Do you want to become more confident working on productions that use VFX?  If so, this course is for you.

Led by a highly experienced VFX producer, Martin Gabriel (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Nice Guys, X-Men: The Last Stand and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire), this training course offers production team talent an engaging insight into the world of VFX production.  

This online 5-day programme, delivered one day per week for five weeks, includes expert deep dives from guest speakers and covers a variety of topics from budgeting and scheduling to the full VFX pipeline.  

Participants will gain knowledge of VFX processes, terminology, techniques, software, costs, crewing and scheduling considerations so they can confidently work on HETV productions that use VFX.   
 
This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from high-end television productions made in the UK. 

Who it's for

This course is open to 10 freelance professionals based in Northern Ireland who work in production roles in HETV such as line producers, production managers and production co-ordinators. 

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. 

This training is only open to individuals living and/or working in Northern Ireland. 

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs that we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them. 

If you have any specific access queries, please direct these to Oliver via email – oliver.bowyer@escapestudios.com 

What it covers

This online 5-day programme, is delivered one day per week for five weeks on the following dates:  

• Tuesday 25 February: 10:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 4 March: 10:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 11 March: 10:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 18 March: 10:00 - 17:00
• Tuesday 25 March: 10:00 - 17:00  

The sessions will be tutor led with regular breaks to ask questions, discuss case studies and bring personal projects and ideas for reflection.  

Key topics will include: 

• what is a typical VFX pipeline? 
• 2D/3D and animation pipelines – how they work with production 
• bidding 
• shot management (flow demo) 
• dallies and note taking – best practice 
• understanding the wider VFX world 
• budgeting and scheduling 
• importance of getting it right on set 

Thanks to funding from the ScreenSkills HETV Skills Fund, training will be free for participants to attend, and we are able to cover some accommodation and childcare costs if requested. 

How to apply

Click 'apply now' to submit your application. You will need to be logged into your ScreenSkills account to complete your application. 

Deadline for applications: 17 January 2025 

Contact information

Email: oliver.bowyer@escapestudios.com