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Introduction to Virtual Production

A comprehensive run-down of what Virtual Production is, delivered by the experts in the field actually doing it - Final Pixel.

$249

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Duration

2 Weeks Recommended

Level

Introduction / Beginner

Support

Lead Tutors & Community

Start Date

Instant Access

What is Virtual Production?

This course delivers the fundamentals required for anyone considering a career in Virtual Production.  It also provides an invaluable starter for companies and producers looking to seriously move into filming with Virtual Production with LED walls and game engine technology. 

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What you get

Online training from the experts

You'll receive exclusive access to the Final Pixel Academy training platform, where you can work your way through learning at your own pace.

Virtual Production Magic

Our courses are completely bespoke, unavailable anywhere else.

Access to  community

You will be given exclusive access to the Final Pixel Academy community of Virtual Production enthusiasts, including our dedicated private Final Pixel Academy Discord server.

Remote Workstation Access*

If you're not quite ready to invest in a workstation that can run a powerful games engine like Unreal, but still eager to learn, we have a cloud-based solution where you can access a remote workstation for a small fee, thus allowing you to learn Unreal Engine while using your current technology. Enquire within.

"It was mind-blowing to discover the power of Unreal for creating real-time 3D animations! The course was not just for vfx. As a graphic designer whose workflow is mostly in 2D, the Artists Guide to Unreal was a great opportunity to expand my creative practice."

Sydney Saneun Hwang (GFX Diarra from Detroit, SNL, TDMC)

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction

  • Introduction to Virtual Production 

Module 2: Learn the Basics - What is VP & How Does it Work?

  • Narrative VP / VAD

  • Smaller scale VP

  • What makes VP possible (3 technologies)

  • camera tracking

  • video game engine

  • LED Wall

  • The Parallax Effect

Module 3: What are the Benefits of VP?

  • Suitable locations

  • Multiple locations shot in 1 day/company moves/celebrity time

  • Car plates

  • Controllable stage

  • Sustainability

  • No more green screen

  • Final Pixel on set (full VFX composite on set)

Module 4: How to Choose Appropriate Projects for VP

  • Real World Examples:

  • The Cave Case study

  • Lidar & Photogrammetry

  • 3D Models & Optimisation

  • Environment VAD Examples

Module 5: What are the Differences of VP vs Traditional Production

  • Intersection of VFX meets Live Action

  • Where do you start?

  • How to assemble the right team

  • How do you get the project started?

Module 6: The VAD and New Approaches to Creative

  • VP Workflow / Creative Development

  • Creative Direction, Virtual Scouting

  • Environment Sketch

  • 3D Environment

  • VAD - Virtual Art Department

  • Tech Artists (see our Academy Tech Artist Levels 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Courses

Module 7: Real-world Examples and Case Studies

  • The Cave Case study

  • Lidar & Photogrammetry

  • 3D Models & Optimisation

  • Environment VAD Examples

Module 8: VP Workflow & Production Design

  • Working with Production Designers

  • Real-World examples and case studies

  • Roof Garden Case Study Example

  • Shutterstock Case Study Example

  • 1920s Birmingham Case Study Example

Module 9: VP Workflows - Pre-Viz (Pre-visualisation)

  • Working with Production Designers

  • Real-World examples and case studies

  • Roof Garden Case Study Example

  • Shutterstock Case Study Example

  • 1920s Birmingham Case Study Example

Module 10: VP Workflows - On-Set Workflows

  • How to find a Stage

  • Build Your Own Wall

  • Install camera tracking

  • Calibrate Lenses

  • Hire a Brain Bar

  • Media Server (Disguise)

  • The Frustum

  • Multiple Cameras

  • Set Extension

  • Video within 3D Environments

Module 11: VP Workflows - Post Production

  • Current and new usages for VP

Prerequisites & Tech

Computer Requirements

Internet access

Pre-requisites

Basic understanding of filmmaking terminology. No Unreal Engine experience required.

Ready to start?

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Flexible Commitment | Lifetime Access

Certification & Badges

Final Pixel Academy Accreditation 

Recommended Duration

1 week

Level

Beginner

Delivery & Support

Online classes with support

Commitment

1-2 hours per week

Pre-requisites

None

Computer Requirements

Internet Access

Start Date

Rolling - at own leisure

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