Virtual production is rapidly reinventing the way we work and pushing the boundaries of creativity. This growing area of content production combines physical and digital content in real-time. From Disney's The Mandolorian to the BBC coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, we’re only just scratching the surface of what virtual production can do. As a result, the screen sector is facing unprecedented demand for people with the skills to support this new way of working. 

Delivered in partnership with XPLOR, XR Stories, SIGN and the University of York, this course has been specifically developed for people already in the creative industries to gain a better understanding of virtual production alongside practical skills that you can put to use right away.  


About the course

During this course you will be guided by industry experts and will get hands-on through interactive workshops. You’ll be introduced to all aspects of virtual production; from environment, rendering and tracking to display and broadcast.

When and where? 

Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 April 2023 

Hosted at XPLOR’s Centre for Virtual Production - Yorkshire’s first Extended Reality facility and one of the best-equipped XR stages in the North of England.

There are 32 spaces available for this course. These will be filled on a first come, first served based. 

Eligibility

To take part in this course, you must: 

  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Already work in the creative industries (film, advertising, music, TV, sound engineering etc.)
  • Have an interest in moving into the world of virtual production, or incorporating it into your work
  • Live in Yorkshire and the Humber



What you'll learn

Introductory sessions:

  • Virtual Production Workflow 
  • Virtual Production Careers 

Practical sessions:

  • Unreal Engine – Environmental design
  • The Virtual Environment – Through the artists and directors’ perspective
  • Motion Tracking - Camera and environment tracking
  • Specialist Lighting – Lighting design for virtual production
  • Media Servers & Systems – LED Screen technology
  • The Art of Colour in VP - When you can control everything, what do you choose?