Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland, in association with MediaXchange, is delighted to present "Applying the Benefits of Virtual Production", a 5-day lecture series hosted by industry veteran Joerg Bachmaier.
The series aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of virtual production successfully. It’s designed for executives, producers, directors and other creatives who are familiar with traditional production techniques but are interested in a deeper understanding of Virtual Production, ICVFX (In-Camera Visual Effects), and the new real-time workflows it enables.
The sessions will draw you further in to how Virtual Production is revolutionizing filmmaking, blending digital and physical realms to enhance creative development, content production, and storytelling. Heralding a new era of filmmaking where creativity meets efficiency, fostering worldwide collaboration and innovation. Offering insights into effective 3D real-time rendering, visual effects technology, and optimized workflows.
Participants will engage in interactive workshops and practical case studies, learning from guest specialists and tapping into the knowledge accumulated from MediaXchange's pioneering International Virtual Production Summit.
By the end of the course, attendees will have a thorough understanding of virtual production's potential to transform storytelling, from expansive creative possibilities to streamlined production processes and beyond.
This programme is supported by Screen Ireland through the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme.
Virtual Production seamlessly merges the digital and physical realms in real-time, revolutionizing filmmaking. This innovative technology empowers filmmakers to engage with digital processes as they do with live-action production.
Key virtual production techniques encompass world capture, enabling location/set scanning and digitization; visualization, including PreVis, TechVis, and PostVis; performance capture through mocap and volumetric capture; simulcam for on-set visualization; and in-camera visual effects (ICVFX).
In addition, it is important not to overlook the inherent risks and challenges associated with Virtual Production.
Virtual Production Workflows represent a transformative leap in filmmaking. Beyond its technological advancements, it has the unique potential to bridge the divides in our traditional production methods.
By unifying teams, tools, and technology, Virtual Production offers an unprecedented synergy between various aspects of the filmmaking process. It fosters collaboration across silos, from pre-production to post-production, streamlining the creative journey and enhancing the overall production value. In this rapidly evolving landscape, Virtual Production Workflows are redefining how we conceive, create, and bring stories to life on screen.
Filmmakers and Producers face a significant shift with the emergence of the Virtual Art Department (VAD). The VAD handles digital worldbuilding, creating CG assets, and ensuring they smoothly integrate into 3D spaces. It can absorb functions like PreVis, On-Set VR/AR, and MoCap.
Sometimes, it merges with Concept and Production Design to enhance versatility. This transition reduces reliance on physical set construction and dressing.
Much like any other department on a production, the VAD is best made up of team members with a range of skills – in this case, digital artists, real-time software engineers, computer hardware engineers, and experts in the LED, projection, or other display technologies. These roles may not all be required on set, but they contribute to the team's success.
We’ll take a closer look at the budget, scheduling, and team impacts of Virtual Production during pre-production, production, and post-production and the implications of it all for a workflow.
In this section, we delve into the cost-saving benefits of minimized travel to distant shooting locations, the shift of digital asset creation from post-production to pre-production, and the efficiency gained by reducing on-set time. Even a mere day or two saved can result in substantial cost reductions with a more streamlined shooting schedule. While each production is unique, there are shared principles that allow us to establish guidelines and project potential outcomes across various production budgets and timelines.
At the conclusion of the week, we'll have a guest speaker who will share an intriguing virtual production case study. This presentation will be a thought-provoking conversation starter, providing valuable insights into the world of virtual production.
Following the case study, we'll open the floor for an extended Q&A session. This is your chance to ask in-depth questions, gain a deeper understanding of the subject, and explore potential opportunities or challenges that lie ahead.
It's a unique opportunity for all participants to connect, share their thoughts, and collectively envision the future of this exciting field.
This course is designed for executives, producers, directors and other creatives who are familiar with traditional production techniques but are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Virtual Production, ICVFX (In-Camera Visual Effects), and the new real-time workflows it enables.
An industry track record is required.
Apply by emailing a current CV to london@mediaxchange.com with "Applying the Benefits of Virtual Production" in the subject line by Tuesday, 7th May 2024, noon.
Places are limited, and a high volume of applications is anticipated.
For further information, please contact Neil.Murphy@screenireland.ie.
Screen Ireland skills opportunities are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. If you require supports, please let us know in advance so we can put these in place to assist your learning.
