TRAINING VIRTUAL PRODUCTION.
A BLEND OF TECHNOLOGY Practical props combine with invented environments on this largely green screen set
separate, but a subsegment of general media production. “Evolving audience expectations will fuel this future. Since audiences are so accustomed to VFX- heavy content, anything less than that will soon feel flat. The industry needs to keep up,” she affirms. “As the tech becomes more refined, it will continue to be democratised. YouTubers and Twitch creators will leverage it for their content, and this will drive even more innovative use cases and workflows.” While it’s obvious the VP skills shortage needs to be tackled urgently, at least the training schemes – and jobs that follow – are out there.
discussion with ScreenSkills to support its VP courses.” Schoo describes how, in addition to accessing industry experts, Pixotope is joining forces with a diverse group of partners, covering vendors, creative agencies and local suppliers, to provide further access to tools and advice. “These partnerships give graduating students a path into the industry. The programme then provides those partners with a talent pool from which to recruit,” she says. BRIDGING THE GAP The good news is there’s light at the end of the skills gap tunnel. Gregory-Clarke
points out how several participants from the first year of the Certificate in Virtual Production at the NFTS have gone on to industry roles actively incorporating VP. “This includes Hannah Winn, who secured a job as VP stage operator – soon afterwards VFX supervisor – at Yahoo Studios. And DOP Maria Guerberof, who uses Unreal Engine, previsualising with directors, producers and gaffers to form lighting plans on-set.” What’s more, many believe that in the not-so-distant future, VP will be the main innovation driving the visual impact of high-end films. In fact, Schoo says it will no longer be seen as
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KEEPING UP The industry is coming to terms with a post-pandemic world – and plenty of companies are looking to fill the gaps
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