CLOSED – Industry-Led Introduction To Virtual Production Bootcamp in Partnership with Screen Ireland.

Facilitator: Mo Sys Academy

Dates: Monday August 15th – Friday August 26th

Duration: 9.00am – 5.00pm (some training days may require an earlier start and a later finish)

Lunch: 12.30 – 1.00 (will vary according to daily schedule)

Venue: Mo Sys Head Office,
Thames Bank House, Tunnel Avenue London SE10 0PA

Cost: FREE (to qualifying candidates and includes accommodation)

Due to the success of the first Virtual Production Bootcamp held in April 2022 , Immersive Technologies Skillnet is partnering with Screen Ireland and offering a 2nd intake, this time with Mo Sys Academy, UK.

This industry led Introduction To Virtual Production practical Bootcamp is a hands-on course for  professionals wanting to upskill or cross train in the new roles that virtual production offers – providing a chance to work with cutting-edge VP technology via a mix of technical training, practical exercises and a group project. The focus of this training is the technology as opposed to the creative aspects of Virtual Production and is focussed on Brain Bar and Mo Sys Tracking system utilising LED & Green Screen technology.

The program will run for 10 days (Mon-Fri) plus script & storyboard development Sat/Sun. Accommodation costs are included – so your stay is worry free!

Goal: To build confidence in the use of Virtual Production tools and to give a broad overview of virtual production using Mo Sys camera tracking system and Unreal Engine; its applications, benefits and limitations.

The trainee will:

• Gain hands-on experience with the leading camera tracking system: Mo-Sys StarTracker
• Learn ground breaking techniques working with LED volumes
• Discover how to run Virtual Productions using Unreal Engine
• Create a valuable piece of Virtual Production for your show-reel
• Understand the specifics of lighting for Virtual Production
• Receive Mo Sys Digital Badge on completion

Training will take place:

• At MoSys HQ, Greenwich, from:
  Monday 15th – Friday 19th August and Monday 22nd – Friday 26th August
• Off site:
  Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st (Script Development & Storyboarding)This Bootcamp is free to qualifying candidates.
  Accommodation is covered as part of the Bootcamp.
  Trainees are required to arrange and pay for their own travel to the UK.
  Trainees are required to cover the costs associated with meals for the duration of the Bootcamp.
  Lunch will be provided on site at MoSys.
  

• DAY 01 – Monday 15th August
  Introducing Virtual Production
  System Overview
  StarTracker Training
  
• DAY 02 – Tuesday 16th August
  StarTracker Training
  Unreal Engine & Virtual Set Tools
  
• DAY 03 – Wednesday 17th August
  Unreal Engine & Virtual Set Tools
  Lens Distortion & Tweaking
  Lighting & Keying
  
• DAY 04 – Thursday 18th August
  LED Volumes & nDisplay
  
• DAY 05 – Friday 19th August
  StarTracker Practical
  Unreal Engine & Virtual Set Tools
  Group Project
• DAY 06 & 7 – Off Site – Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st August
  Script & Storyboard Development
• DAY 08 – Monday 22nd August
  Unreal Engine & Virtual Set Tools
  Group Project
• DAY 09, 10, 11 & 12 – Tuesday – Friday, 23rd – 26th August
  Group Project

Unemployed individuals or recent graduates (including those who are in receipt of unemployment) who have industry experience and wish to upskill in the new roles that virtual production offers.

Trainees are not required to have previous Unreal Engine or Virtual Production experience but some 3D / graphics / production knowledge would be advisable.

Places are limited and in demand, so it is important you qualify under the above criteria.

Please Fill Out The Application Form Here.

Closing Date: Friday July 8th 6pm

IMPORTANT: Places are open to Republic of Ireland based participants only. Persons outside of the ROI do not qualify. 

Participants must adhere to all COVID guidelines. Measures that will be in place for the programme include:

• You are asked to remain at home if you have symptoms including: runny nose, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, headache, diarrhea, sore throat, flu-like aches and pains, loss of taste/smell or have a temperature.
• Masks may be worn but are not mandatory as of the date of publishing this event.
• Use hand sanitiser regularly.

While every effort will be made to mitigate virus exposure – it is the responsibility of applicants to adhere to COVID Guidelines and participation is at your own risk.

Loss of associated travel costs or additional costs incurred due to COVID are the responsibility if the trainee.

For further information, please email manager@immersivetechnologiesskillnet.ie

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