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What is Virtual Production?
Given the recent increase of interest in Virtual Production it has led to some confusion on what it is and what you can do with it.
In this panel discussion we will speak with some fantastic panelists at the cutting edge of Virtual Production and hear about their own work exploring this new technology. They will discuss what is virtual production, the benefits and challenges of this exciting innovation, the impact on the TV and Film industry and its growing use and relevance for the creative industries.
Panelists include:
Joanna Alpe – CCO MARS Volume and Head of Academic Strategy at MARS Academy
Charlotte Crosse – Executive Producer & Talent Manager at Humble Bee
Rob Wilcox – Producer Director at Humble Bee
Paul Silcox – VFX Director at Lux Aeterna
Chaired by Elana Campbell, MyWorld’s Studio Manager. After the panel discussion, we will introduce our two new WECA funded Skills Bootcamps in Virtual Production.
Skills Bootcamps:
These are a fully-funded (free of charge subject to eligibility requirements) opportunity for those working in the creative industries (or looking to do so) to gain valuable new skills in Virtual Production and further their career development by accessing industry relevant training.
The Skills Bootcamps will be delivered in partnership with leading virtual production trainer MARS Academy,and specialist talent development organisation Gritty Talent. Additional partners include Rob Brooks, Accredited Unreal Engine trainer (for the Skills Bootcamp Virtual Production with Unreal) and Sony (for Skills Bootcamp in Virtual Production with Sony VENICE 2)
Learners can apply for the following Skills Bootcamps:
Skills Bootcamp Virtual Production with Unreal -100 hours
Skills Bootcamp in Virtual Production with Sony VENICE 2 – 60 hours
The Skills Bootcamps will be open for application on 23 September until 09:00 Weds 23 October.
This MyWorld Virtual Production event takes place in person at Watershed and will also be streamed online. For those planning to attend in person please see accessibility information for Watershed.
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