MyWorld is celebrating the launch of two Skills Bootcamps, offering Virtual Production training and career development for those working in the creative industries. Our launch event on Monday 23rd September will introduce the Skills Bootcamps and feature an exciting panel discussion.
Virtual Production (VP) technologies are being rapidly adopted in the film and television industries, giving directors full environmental control, minimising costs and bringing performances to life. As such, the demand for VP expertise has soared.
Recognising this need, MyWorld is pleased to offer two Virtual Production Skills Bootcamps, completely free of charge. These Skills Bootcamps are an opportunity for those working in the West of England’s creative industries (or looking to do so) to gain valuable new skills in VP and further their career development by accessing industry-relevant training.
The Skills Bootcamps have been funded by the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and have been developed in partnership with employers to help fill local skills gaps.
Future Frames: MyWorld Panel on Virtual Production & Skills Bootcamp Launch
Our free launch event will feature an exciting panel discussion about VP and introduce both of our new Skills Bootcamps. The event will take place on 23rd September, in person at Watershed, and will also be streamed online.
We will speak with some fantastic panellists at the cutting edge of VP and hear about their work exploring this new technology. They will discuss what virtual production is, the benefits and challenges of using it, and its impact on the film and television industries.
Attendees will hear from:
- Elana Campbell – Panel chair, and MyWorld’s Studio Manager
- Joanna Alpe – CCO MARS Volume and Head of Academic Strategy at MARS Academy
- Charlotte Crosse – Executive Producer & Talent Manager at Humble Bee
- Rob Wilcox – Producer Director at Humble Bee
- Paul Silcox – VFX Director at Lux Aeterna
Skills Bootcamps
Following the panel discussion, we will be introducing the two Skills Bootcamps.
Skills Bootcamp in Virtual Production with Unreal
This 100 hour Skills Bootcamp will be delivered by the University of Bristol in partnership with industry-leading Virtual Production training providers MARS Academy, Unreal Engine accredited trainer Rob Brooks and specialist talent development organisation Gritty Talent.
This Skills Bootcamp starts with a broad and general understanding of VP, followed by in-person training in Unreal Engine. Mentoring and career development sessions will be embedded throughout the training programme, ensuring that learners maximise their career prospects following the completion of the Bootcamp.
Skills Bootcamp in Virtual Production with Sony VENICE 2
This 60 hour Skills Bootcamp will be delivered by the University of Bristol in partnership with industry-leading Virtual Production training providers MARS Academy, Sony accredited trainer Paul Cameron, CVP and specialist talent development organisation Gritty Talent.
This Skills Bootcamp starts with a broad and general understanding of VP, followed by in-person training in Sony VENICE 2 camera operation, for which successful completers can gain Sony accreditation following the course. Learners will then undertake training in Virtual Production including 3 days in person on the Volume at The Sheds, University of Bristol. Mentoring and career development sessions will be embedded throughout the training programme, ensuring that learners maximise their career prospects following the completion of the Bootcamp.
Register for Future Frames: MyWorld Panel on Virtual Production & Skills Bootcamp Launch before 23rd September.
The Skills Bootcamps will be open for application on Monday 23rd September until Wednesday 23rd October.