ScreenSkills, Final Pixel Academy & ARRI Present VP taster sessions

Final Pixel Academy in partnership with ARRI Stage London will be running 2 taster sessions in December (7th & 8th) where heads of department (HoDs) from HETV or Film will receive hands-on learning to understand the basic principles and practices of working in a virtual production environment, including traditional filmmaking skills and the differences in their application within these novel technologies and creative workflows.

The day will include a unique opportunity to shoot a test-scene in the volume in small teams. Participants will be an experienced mix of DPs, Directors, Designers, and Producers / ADs working in HETV & Film.

This on-set VP training will help HOD roles understand VP workflows across several different VP systems and understand how these differ across production genres. HODs will leave with the ability and confidence to apply learning to VP productions and and build on the trend of innovation that the early VP adopters have started.

Aimed at professional HODs (mid/senior level) freelancers over 2 days, these are tailored for experienced DPs, Directors, Designers, and Producers/ADs working in HETV & Film.

There will be a 2-hour, online webinar and 1 day on-set at ARRI Stage London, one of the largest virtual production facilities in the UK, operated by ARRI and Creative Technology.

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

Choice of 1 day:

• ARRI Stage London – Cohort 1: 07 December 09:30 – 17:00pm
• ARRI Stage London – Cohort 2: 08 December 09:30 – 17:00pm

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

The pre-on-set, online webinar session will aim to share insights and knowledge across all HOD roles working in VP and discuss use-cases of relevant HETV and film productions.

Insights from commercial productions and shared experiences and expertise from a first-person vantage point will also be discussed. Examples of case studies are from Barbie, Hijack, Silo, House of the Dragon, The Batman, 1899, Ant Man & The Wasp Quantumania, The Mandalorian 3, and The Creator (2023).   This webinar will ensure coverage of all use cases of VP workflows are discussed. Aims are to prepare professionals to understand how the key technologies and creative applications of VP can be used effeciently on real-world productions.

These areas include:

• Producing a Virtual Production
• Creating Virtual Art and content for (ICVFX) on the LED wall
• Control and On-Set Virtual Production (OSVP)
• Filming in a Volume, for crew and creatives (e.g. Directors, DPs)

Part 2 – 1 Day on-set at ARRI Stage London:

• AM Session – VP Tech Demos and workshops, Guest Speakers, ARRI Stage London Tour, Mini VP Test Shoot with small teams.
• PM Session – Practical Sessions will continue with workshops and test shoot. Playback will offer opportunities to review footage filmed.

Click the Apply Now Button on the link below – please only apply for one session on your preferred day.  To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any adjustments or assistance with booking this training by contacting Amir Jamal directly.

This programme is supported by the ScreenSkills Film and High-end TV Skills Funds with contributions from UK film and high-end TV productions.