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Virtual Production for Directors
Level 1

This course is aimed at Directors who are finding their way through the complexity and opportunity of Virtual Production.   

 

Our Virtual Production for Directors Level 1 Course  provides an understanding of key technologies that  underpin VP, how to work with the Virtual Art  Department (VAD) and what to expect on set

$399

Duration

2 Weeks Recommended

Level

Introduction / Beginner

Support

Lead Tutors & Community

Start Date

Instant Access

What can Virtual Production bring to the table for Directors?

What is it like directing in the LED volume? Do you need  new skills? What do DoPs and actors think of working in  this new medium? Which roles are changing the most.  This course begins with a brief introduction to the  technologies involved in Virtual Production and then  takes a deeper dive into real-world examples, showing  how new paradigms are emerging in the workflow and  how the on-set experience is changing.  

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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.

"The course was ace - I feel supported and excited to keep pushing into Virtual Production - Thank you!"

Final Pixel Academy student

Course Content

Module 1: Production Foundations

  • Recap of the basics – what is it, how does it work?

Module 2: Core Infrastructure

  • Detailed look at three key technologies underpinning VP.

Module 3: The Director's Lens

  • Differences vs traditional production from a Director’s perspective into Key Technologies like Camera Tracking, Games Engines, and LED Walls.

Module 4: VAD & Workspace Integration

  • Working with a Virtual Art Department and understanding the Virtual Production Workflow.

Module 5: Creative Development & OnSet

  • Deep dive into Creative Development, Production Design, Pre-Viz, and OnSet (OSVP) operations.

Module 6: Practical Application

  • An in-depth look at a Final Pixel Case Study.

Module 7: Industry Outlook

  • Pushing the Boundaries - What's Next?

Prerequisites & Tech

Computer Requirements

NVIDIA RTX 2060 or higher (RTX 30 series recommended). Windows 10/11. 32GB RAM recommended.

Pre-requisites

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

Ready to start?

Flexible Commitment | Lifetime Access

Certification & Badges

Final Pixel Academy Masterclass Certificate

Recommended Duration

1 week

Level

Beginner

Delivery & Support

Online classes with support

Commitment

3-4 hours per week

Pre-requisites

None

Computer Requirements

Internet access

Start Date

Rolling - at own leisure

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