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National Film and Television School (NFTS)

Level up: Addressing the skills gap in virtual production

As virtual production technology becomes more ubiquitous, the need for real-world training and development for professionals of all levels becomes paramount. John Maxwell Hobbs explores the education and training programmes on offer from academic institutions and industry organisations.

Virtual production (VP) has revolutionised filmmaking by merging live-action performance with real-time digital environments. By combining tools originally designed for gaming (Unreal Engine) with tech such as large LED walls and advanced tracking systems, this innovative process enables filmmakers to visualise, manipulate, and perfect digital sets on the fly.

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