Extensive Virtual Production Training Combines Asynchronous and On-Set, Hands On Experience for Participants with Award-Winning VP Industry Experts
Final Pixel (www.finalpixel.com) today announced that its virtual production education division – Final Pixel Academy – is partnering with New York University Tandon School of Engineering to deliver a comprehensive Virtual Production Master Class featuring a deep-dive into the Motion Capture (MoCap) and ICVFX skill and techniques needed to excel in virtual production.
Led by Virtual Production Supervisor, Ian Fursa ( Greatest Beer Run Ever, Twenty One Pilots Shy Away, Once Upon a Disney Wish, VP-Toolkit) and award-winning creator and NYU Faculty Todd Bryant (SnapChat Partner Summit 2021 & 2020 Childish Gambino Phar0s II, Neurospeculative Afrofeminism, Giant) this blended asynchronous and on-set training begins on October 30, 2023 and will consist of the following:
- October 30: 2-hour Online/Live Q&A Kickoff with Instructors
- Beginning November 3: 4-hours On-Demand / Asynchronous Training
- November 11 – 12: Two 8-hour days on-set/in-person training at NYU Tandon @ The Yard
The Master Class training will introduce participants to motion-capture topics and virtual production onboarding, including both theory and application, and will culminate in the integration of both pipelines for micro-simulated/recorded virtual production shoot with motion capture.
This training is also designed to introduce professionals with some level of industry experience to the concepts, principles, and applications of motion capture as it is deployed in virtual production environments for animation, films, advertising, and games.
Combined Expertise, State-of-the-Art VP Technology
With a commitment to delivering the best in training, industry knowledge and academic legacy, Final Pixel and NYU Tandon @ The Yard combine their first-hand experience and years of professional expertise immerse participants in a high-value training experience with exposure to the technologies and techniques they will need to begin a successful career in virtual production.
NYU Tandon @ The Yard is a 14,000 square foot production and research facility, consisting of two production studios as well as other systems for working with emerging media technology. Its motion capture stage is the second largest in New York City: 40’x35′ (30′ tall) equipped with a 24-camera Optitrak Prime 13 motion capture system along with facial and hand tracking equipment. The stage has a high-definition projection system as well as a large virtual production “kit” consisting of a 30-foot LED wall, camera equipment, and other equipment developed in partnership with Final Pixel. The stage has a control booth, green room, and other amenities to support professional capture.
This Masterclass will provide you with the practical skills and technical knowledge to use a range of motion-capture systems successfully on productions and understand the creative possibilities afforded by the technology, all with the advantage of hands-on experience on one of the industry’s most advanced virtual production stages.
What’s Required
Following is a list of prerequisites and course requirements necessary to participate in the Master Class:
Prerequisites:
- Professionals working as crew in VFX departments and camera film crew
- At least 1-year of professional experience.*
Course requirements:
- 4-hours Online On-Demand/Asynchronous Video (available from Friday, November 3rd)
- 2-hour Q&A/Kickoff Session – Monday, November 6th at 5pm EST (*this session will also be recorded)
- 2-days on-set (New York, @ NYU Tandon @ The Yard, – Saturday & Sunday November 11th & 12th
How to Sign Up
To learn more about the Final Pixel Academy/NYU Tandon Virtual Production Master Class, or to register, please visit here.
Early Bird Discounts apply through October 30, 2023. Additionally, three Scholarships are available via application through October 30th, 2023. Please apply here.
About New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is home to a community of renowned faculty, undergraduate and graduate students united in a mission to understand and create technology that powers cities, enables worldwide communication, fights climate change, and builds healthier, safer, and more equitable real and digital worlds. The school’s culture centers on encouraging rigorous, interdisciplinary collaboration and research; fostering inclusivity, entrepreneurial thinking, and diverse perspectives; and creating innovative and accessible pathways for lifelong learning in STEM. NYU Tandon dates back to 1854, the founding year of both the New York University School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and the Brooklyn Collegiate and Polytechnic Institute. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NYU Tandon is a vital part of New York University and its unparalleled global network. For more information, visit engineering.nyu.edu.
About Final Pixel Academy
Final Pixel Academy is the training arm of Final Pixel, providing the latest virtual production techniques and skills from industry experts working on virtual production projects for major broadcasters and international brands. We are training and upskilling the next generation of virtual production artists, technicians, producers and directors in the latest technology that is constantly evolving and rapidly changing. For more information on the Academy, please visit here
About Final Pixel
Final Pixel is an award-winning global Creative Virtual Production and Innovation Works with expertise in producing, world-building technology development and education.
Final Pixel is defining the immersive, engaging and sustainable future for Film, Episodic and Advertising through its own virtual production workflows, techniques and real-time virtual art world-building technologies, and is leading a global virtual production education, training and career-building initiative led by its own team of experts and delivered through the Final Pixel Academy.
To learn more and to become immersed in this new era of limitless creativity, please visit www.finalpixel.com.
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