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TISCH VIRTUAL PRODUCTION DEGREE New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts has introduced a new master’s degree in virtual production. The intensive one-year course, based at NYU’s Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center, promises to combine ‘technology, science and creativity to advance the art of storytelling’. The Martin Scorsese Center – a 45,000 sq ft facility based in Brooklyn’s Industry City – includes an LED volume stage designed by Lux Machina Consulting, plus two standard stages, post-production labs, two television studios and several broadcast control rooms. Students on the programme will enjoy hands-on training, providing them with real-world production experience and preparing them for the constantly evolving industry. The degree opens in autumn 2024.
FINAL PIXEL ACADEMY A renowned learning hub, Final Pixel Academy is run by VP practitioners with a wealth of knowledge about the latest tools and trends. As well as in-person training, there are a various online courses, meaning you can upskill from the comfort of your own home. Current offerings include virtual production for DOPs, colour management for VP (hosted at Sony Pinewood) and introduction to Unreal Engine.
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CSC leading VP learning in Canada business, imbuing filmmakers with the confidence to thrive in the sector. Hosted by Versatile Studios (home to the largest seamless LED wall in North
Canada took another stride forward in VP education with the Canadian Society of Cinematographers' (CSC) groundbreaking recent Virtual Reality Production Masterclass in Vancouver. This unique event, the only one of its kind in North America, showcased top-tier cinematographers from around the world as participants and auditors, offering a first-hand look at revolutionary virtual reality production technology and giving crucial advice on making the leap from traditional to VP – and in combining the two forms. Led by industry experts like Philip Lanyon, DOP on renowned productions including Star Trek: Picard and Discovery , the masterclass aimed to provide a space to learn from the best in the
America) and Peacemaker Studios, the course covered a wide array of VP options, leveraging the cutting-edge facilities and equipment available. “VP is the biggest change in our industry since we converted from analogue to digital,” commented Lanyon. “And we want Canadian cinematographers to be a driving force in training to provide the skilled talent necessary for us to shine even brighter.” Sponsors including ARRI, Creamsource Lighting and IATSE 669 underscore the collaborative effort driving Canada's ascent in VP education.
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