SkreenSkills launch ‘Seeing is Believing’, a virtual production open day at Recode XR

As part of their Making Virtual Production Real season, ScreenSkills are running a series of webinars and in-person open days to introduce screen industry professionals to the creative opportunities of virtual production.

ScreenSkills are open for bookings for the third open day in their season, which will give industry professionals the opportunity to visit Recode XR, the brand new, cutting-edge virtual production studio in Manchester from Carbon Digital Studios and SBS Audio Visual.

On the day, participants will learn more about how Recode works with every step of the production pipeline, from asset creation to final delivery. Experts from Recode will walk through some example projects and talk through some of the key benefits for directors, DoPs and producers in using Virtual Production.

These include:

• the expanded creative possibilities of using Virtual Production
• lighting and look development using Virtual Production
• the flexible and streamlined nature of the VP pipeline
• the sustainability benefits of limited location travel and no physical sets

Who it’s for

Recode XR are inviting industry professionals to their studio spaces in Trafford Park for this Open Day. To book onto one of the sessions you must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience (eg credit on IMDB) in one of the following roles:

• Director
• Director of photography
• Producer
• Line producer
• Art director
• Production manager
• 1st assistant director

These criteria span those who are working across films, HETV, games, animation and VFX.

How to apply

To book, select the most appropriate timeslot and click ‘book now‘. Each session will last approximately 90 minutes. Only book for one session. Multiple bookings will be deleted.

Booking deadline is Midnight on Sunday 1 March 2022.