Why Now is the Perfect Time to Jump Into Virtual Production!


Hello fellow creatives,

If you've not yet come across the recent article on Why Now is the Perfect Time to Jump into Virtual Production, it's a great read and timely for all the challenges we are currently facing in our industry.
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As our summer is coming swiftly to a close, and the Fall will start drumming up new opportunities and projects, it's a great time to get into Virtual Production - no matter where you are on the road.

We have several courses that are launching soon at a discount to help ease the cost of living crisis and double-strike action. These courses are online making them easy to access and fit into your busy lives. All include our expert live, instructor-led training and support with our Unreal Authorised Trainers, Producers, and VP Technical Directors to help answer your most pressing questions and work through the training materials.

We also have a special Unreal Engine for Broadcast Masterclass that will kick off with a free Info Session, on September 4th and has an Early Bird Discount up to September 1st, so don't miss out (see below for details).

Below you will find a list of courses that are launching soon.

You can also dive into any of our Final Pixel Online Academy Training for specialist VP Roles by visiting our courses page.

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All of our training includes access to expertise currently working in the field of Virtual Production and real-time technologies and will bring a wealth of knowledge and insights to help jumpstart your journey. Virtual Production is the pathway and getting trained by the experts who are delivering projects and who are best aligned to help you get the information you need to succeed.

You will also be invited to be a part of a robust and growing VP community in our Discord channel as well as gain links to industry experts, vendors and networks where you can further build your learning capacity for your specialist role, find job opportunities, and collaborate with like-minded creators and technicians.

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Here are a few courses that launch soon.

Don't wait! Places are limited, sign up today!

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FINAL PIXEL ACADEMY X EPIC GAMES Unreal Engine for Broadcast Masterclass πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

Live, Instructor-Led Course 6-Week Online Delivery Course Runs September 16th - October 26th

​FREE INFO SESSION: Monday, September 4th, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm GMT​

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS SEPTEMBER 1ST (see link below for more details)

Learn new approaches to production and storytelling within Virtual Production workflows using real-time technologies for Broadcast & Live Events.

In this 6-Week training course for Broadcast and Live Events Engineers, Producers, Tech Artists, VFX, and Content Creators, you will learn how to:

-Understanding Unreal Engine: Introduction to Unreal Engine’s interface, tools, and functionalities specific to broadcast.

-Virtual Production Techniques: Implementing virtual sets, real-time rendering, and live compositing in Unreal Engine.

-Integration with Broadcast Workflows: Connecting Unreal Engine with broadcast cameras, lighting, and other hardware.

-Real-time Graphics and Animations: Designing and animating graphics for live broadcast scenarios.

-Hands-on Projects: Working on practical assignments that simulate real-world broadcast scenarios.

To learn more, see details πŸ‘‡ or

Grab your spot immediately today! Places are limited. ➑️ https://bit.ly/UE4BROADCAST​

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INTRO TO VIRTUAL PRODUCTION πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

30% DISCOUNT WITH CODE: 3WEEKSONLY

On-demand with instructor

3 weeks only September 4th – 8th September 11th – 14th September 18th – 21st *Choose which week works best to suit your schedule

This course provides an invaluable starter for companies and producers looking to seriously move into filming with Virtual Production with LED walls and game engine technology.

To learn more, see details πŸ‘‡

Grab your spot today! Places are limited. ➑️ https://bit.ly/INTROTOVP30OFF​


PRODUCING YOUR FIRST VP SHOOT πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

On-demand with an instructor for 3 weeks only.

September 4th – 8th September 11th – 14th September 18th – 21st *Choose which week works best to suit your schedule

If you have ever wanted to be a film or tv producer (working across all aspects of real-time, immersive media – film, HETV, advertising, music), or better understand what the producer, working in virtual production does, or how to make that transition from traditional production into virtual production by understanding the new workflow and technologies of the future – this is the course for you!

This course offers insights and knowledge to develop in-demand skills that will bring forward the future of content and media-making capabilities being implemented across the creative industries and career pathways from film, broadcast, HETV, commercials, music, and advertising.

After you finish this course – you only need to decide where you want to go next.

To learn more, see details πŸ‘‡

Grab your spot today! Places are limited. ➑️ https://bit.ly/Producing1stVPShoot​


INTRODUCTION TO VOLUME CONTROL πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

On-demand with Stage Operator and Authorised Unreal Engine (UAT) instructors.

Running for 3 weeks only!

September 4th – 8th September 11th – 14th September 18th – 21st *Choose which week works best to suit your schedule

This course provides you with fast and easy access into the world of Virtual Production, through the Stage Operator and/or Stage Technician lens, but also provides support directly from one of our Final Pixel Academy Authorised Unreal Trainers (UAT) and VP Stage Operators.

You can expand your skills by further learning Unreal Engine at a deeper level, which is at the forefront of virtual production and is leading across industries and expanding possibilities for film and media creators. It continues to change every aspect of the production process and is revolutionising previsualization, virtual set creation, and more.

It’s also a powerful 3D creation tool that supports the development of immersive VR and AR projects, including the creation of a full metaverse. Understanding how it works will better prepare you to understand the technical jargon, as well as work with OSVP (on-set virtual production) crew working in the virtual production space.

If you have ever wanted to be working in Virtual Production (across any and all aspects of media – film, HETV, adverting, live events), or just to better understand virtual production and what the Stage Operator or Stage Technician’s role is within it – this is the course for you!

To learn more, see details πŸ‘‡

Grab your spot today! Places are limited. ➑️ https://bit.ly/IntroVolumeControl​


FINAL PIXEL ACADEMY UNREAL ENGINE ESSENTIALS πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

On-demand with our Final Pixel Academy Authorised Unreal Engine (UAT) instructors.

Running for 3 weeks only!

September 4th – 8th September 11th – 14th September 18th – 21st *Choose which week works best to suit your schedule

In this 1-week intensive course, you get an overview of some powerful Unreal Engine capabilities, which allow you to get a jumpstart in using Unreal Engine across various industries, job roles, and career opportunities. It provides you with fast and easy access into the world of Unreal Engine but with instructor support. Not only offering the opportunity to learn Unreal Engine foundations but also get live training from one of our Final Pixel Academy Unreal Engine Authorised Trainers (UAT).

Once you understand the fundamentals, you can take the next steps and learn how to work and develop skills for careers working in the VAD (virtual art department) creating virtual environments for Virtual Productions, or becoming a Technical Artist working on-set in live events and broadcasts.

Unreal Engine is at the forefront of virtual production and is leading across industries and expanding possibilities for film and media creators. It continues to change every aspect of the production process and is revolutionising previsualization, virtual set creation, and more. It’s also a powerful 3D creation tool that supports the development of immersive VR and AR projects, including the creation of a full metaverse.

Unreal Engine Job Growth is set to increase over 122% over the next 10 years. Be a part of that growth. Remember, the smartest 1% never stop learning. They will own the future.

To learn more, see details πŸ‘‡

Grab your spot today! Places are limited. ➑️ https://bit.ly/FPAUnrealEssentials​


If you have any questions, please do reach out to academy@finalpixel.com.

We look forward to seeing you on the course! Please share with your friends and colleagues so we can continue to build our talent community for successful virtual productions.

Thank you!

Jodi Nelson-Tabor and Final Pixel, Final Pixel Academy Team

Final Pixel Academy

Final Pixel is a global creative studio specializing in Virtual Production with LED walls and game engine technology. Our Final Pixel Academy is focused on building robust talent pipelines for Virtual Production Worldwide.

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