Foundations Programme
Your entry point into virtual production. This programme gives you the understanding you need to evaluate, plan, and participate in VP projects with confidence.
Virtual Production Foundations
A comprehensive introduction to virtual production for film and media professionals. Understand not just what the technology does, but how it changes the way productions are planned, budgeted, and executed.
Who It's For
Producers, directors, cinematographers, production designers, and department heads who need to understand virtual production—whether evaluating it for upcoming projects or preparing to work on a VP stage.
Studio Equipment You'll Work With
- 40m² main LED wall
- 15m² mobile LED wall
- 3× media servers
- Camera tracking system
- Genlock & timecode infrastructure
- Full audio and networking
Day 1: What VP Is & Why It Matters
The fundamentals—what virtual production actually means, how the technology stack fits together, the workflow from concept to final delivery, and honest discussion of costs and trade-offs. Includes real case studies at different budget levels.
Day 2: The LED Volume as a Tool
Technical deep dive into how LED volumes work, camera tracking, different background approaches (3D environments, 360 video, plates), lighting considerations, and quality expectations at different investment levels.
Day 3: Working on a VP Production
How each department adapts, on-set dynamics and communication, troubleshooting when things go wrong, and practical preparation for your first VP project. Extended Q&A and a case study workshop.