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Final Pixel Academy specialises in virtual production, AI-powered filmmaking and core production skills: learn from industry experts.
Whether you’re just starting out or already established, you’ll learn by doing through hands-on, practical sessions—not just sitting through lectures.. Our course structure is organised by role and responsibility. Find the discipline that matches your position on set or in production planning, then select the level that fits your experience. New to virtual production? Start with our Introductory Courses to understand the fundamentals before specialising.
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Introductory Courses
For Producers and Production teams
Producing Virtual Production
These courses equip producers, production managers and production coordinators with the knowledge needed to budget, schedule and plan virtual production shoots. Understand project requirements, cost implications, timeline management and sustainable practices.
Virtual Production for Producers - Level 1
These courses equip producers, production managers and production coordinators with the knowledge needed to budget, schedule and plan virtual production shoots. Understand project requirements, cost implications, timeline management and sustainable practices.
Virtual Production for Producers - Level 2
These courses equip producers, production managers and production coordinators with the knowledge needed to budget, schedule and plan virtual production shoots. Understand project requirements, cost implications, timeline management and sustainable practices.
Virtual Production for Producers - Level 3
These courses equip producers, production managers and production coordinators with the knowledge needed to budget, schedule and plan virtual production shoots. Understand project requirements, cost implications, timeline management and sustainable practices.
For Directors, DOPs and Camera Crew
Filming in a Volume
Designed for those directing and lighting virtual production work. These courses cover the creative and technical opportunities of shooting within LED volumes, managing performance capture, working with real-time environments and solving on-set challenges.
Virtual Production for DoPs
Level 1
Designed for those directing and lighting virtual production work. These courses cover the creative and technical opportunities of shooting within LED volumes, managing performance capture, working with real-time environments and solving on-set challenges.
Live In-Volume Lighting
Advanced techniques for blending physical lighting with virtual environment illumination for realistic results.
Volume Control: Technical Operations
For Technical Artists and Stage Operators
In-depth training for those operating Unreal Engine and managing technical workflows on virtual production stages. Covers real-time performance optimisation, asset management, stage operation, troubleshooting and advanced systems.
For Virtual Art Department and Design Teams
Creating Virtual Art
Developed in collaboration with Final Pixel's award-winning Virtual Art Department. Learn to create custom 3D environments tested for virtual production use, managing art direction, asset creation and client approval workflows.
Photogrammetry for VP Sets
Capture real-world objects and locations to create precise digital twins. Essential for matching physical props with virtual sets on the LED volume.