GET HANDS-ON IN VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
Get your hands dirty in this practical 1-day workshop designed for Cinematographers, First Assistant Directors, Directors and screen practitioners. This introductory workshop provides you with the opportunity to see, experience and work with Virtual Production and In-Camera VFX using a real LED Volume.
Offering the first delivery of this brand new short course at a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE of $600 ! Enrol below.
Get hands-on experience of Virtual Production shooting with an LED Volume.
Develop your understanding of the preparation required for shooting with Virtual Production techniques.
Tips for things to do, and what to watch out for, when beginning to work with and LED Volume, Virtual Production and In-Camera VFX (ICVFX).
Is the Volume Studio Fundamentals right for you?
Developed with the support of the Universal Studio Group and Matchbox Pictures, this 1-day hands-on workshop is designed for Cinematographers, First Assistant Directors, Directors and screen practitioners. It is taught from a camera team perspective and is perfect for those with little or no experience working on a Virtual Production shoot, using an LED Volume.
RELATED COURSES
If you are completely new to the area of virtual production or production in general we recommend our Intro to Volume Studio Basics seminar style course as a great starting point. Another course of interest may be Intro to VXF & 3D Animation.
If you are interested in the producing & production management perspective of working in virtual production check out Producing for Virtual Production & VFX.
Meet Your Tutors
Kim Batterham ACS
Kim Batterham ACS has been a director of photography for over 30 years. Kim has shot widely across many formats…
Alexander Hoetzer
Alexander Hoetzer is an experienced visual effects artist with almost 20 years’ experience in a range of screen industries, across…
what you will need
- Curiosity!
- Clothes suitable for hands-on physical activity and able to be dirtied (preferable long pants).
- Close toed shoes with non slip soles.
- Note taking equipment (eg: pen/paper, personal tablet) is optional.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Will I get to work with or use a ‘Virtual Production’ LED Volume or wall?
Yes. This workshop is run in AFTRS LED Volume Studio using a 3 wall LED Volume configuration. |
| Will I get to work with a real camera and equipment?
Yes. This is a hands-on workshop style course, and you will have the opportunity to work with professional camera equipment in a professional studio environment. |
| Will I be able to say I am qualified Virtual Production LED Volume screen practitioner after this course?
No. This is an introductory course only and does not provide any formal qualification, but it does provide foundational knowledge in Virtual Production LED Volume practice. |
| Do I need to be a professional Cinematographer, First AD or Director to do this course?
No, however it is preferable that attendees have some professional experience as a Cinematographer, First AD or Director. The workshop assumes a basic level of professional of on set experience at least one of these roles. Without this students are likely to find the learning experience more challenging. |
| Do I need to know how to do 3D or use Unreal Engine to do this course?
No. This course has no requirements for participants to generate or create assets using 3D or Unreal Engine. |
| Will I get to work with professional actors?
No. However students may be asked to stand in as ‘actors’ on occasion. |
| Will we be focusing on directing performance in Virtual Production?
No. This workshop focuses primary on the processes and technical considerations involved in shooting on an LED Volume. |
Volume Studio Fundamentals Offerings
Sydney
$600
This is the standard course price.
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
$600
This is the standard course price.
Building 130, The Entertainment QuarterMoore Park NSW 2021
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This course is for students aged 18+ only.
If a student wishes to withdraw from a course, they may do so up to 15 days before the course commences and get a full refund. Cancellations 14 days or less before course commencement will incur a penalty.
AFTRS reserves the right to cancel any course for any reason at any time. In the event of a course being cancelled by AFTRS prior to commencement a 100% refund or credit note of the course fees paid will be provided.
Should AFTRS need to cancel a course after commencement, but before its completion, reasonable efforts will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not feasible, it is at AFTRS sole discretion to issue either full or partial credit notes depending on the circumstances.
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If you are planning to travel to attend a course, please confirm with AFTRS that the course is confirmed before you make your travel bookings. This decision is dependent on course enrolments meeting minimum numbers. AFTRS is not liable for any travel or accommodation costs incurred through course cancellation at any time for any reason.
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