Virtual production opens up near infinite creative possibilities, but any new technology brings new things to learn (and new ways for things to go wrong!) Whether you’re new to shooting virtual production or just looking to elevate your skillset, this class will cover what it takes to turn an LED wall into a true, real-time set extension.

This class will touch on every aspect of interfacing with on-set virtual production, including Unreal Engine and LED car process. We’ll go over the workflow, terminology, and techniques that you need to know to make virtual imagery look realistic. From exposure to color, genlock to camera tracking, and even what pitfalls to avoid, this is a comprehensive guide to becoming comfortable with shooting on LED volumes.

Key learnings: Exposure and color science, tricks for LED car process, preparation and testing considerations on an LED volume, limitations, and shortcuts for virtual production

Technical level: Cinematography experience