Mastering Virtual Production for Independent Producers

Mastering Virtual Production for Independent Producers

Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Atelier Presents: Masterclass Series: Mastering Virtual Production for Independent Producers

Overview

Virtual production, encompassing real-time production techniques like ICVFX, has reshaped the landscape of film and series production by merging LED screens, camera tracking systems, and high-resolution playback systems. This innovative process allows creators to visualize and shoot in otherwise impossible locations, achieve intricate shots minus the green screen, and optimize time and expenses for projects. But how pertinent is virtual production for independent producers from smaller countries and limited budgets, as opposed to its traditional use in large-scale studio or streaming productions?

The Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event Virtual & Real-Time Production Atelier masterclass aims to demystify virtual, real-time, and ICVFX processes specifically for independent filmmakers and film industry professionals from all professions from development to on set and support services. It explores how independent filmmakers and producers, as well as crew members and service providers can harness these technologies for their benefit. This intensive two-day masterclass, supported by the Creative Europe Media program, is designed for beginner to mid-level producers and audiovisual professionals, offering a hands-on approach to its application within the independent film industry.

Objective

Participants will develop a thorough understanding of virtual production from initial concept to on-set execution and post-production integration. The focus is on practical application, moving beyond the hype to identify where technologies like game engines, LED volumes, real-time workflows, and the latest AI tools deliver real benefits for independent projects—be it enabling 'impossible' locations, streamlining complex scenes, enhancing creative iteration, or optimizing budgets.

Target Audience

This masterclass is ideal for independent film producers, line producers, production managers, and other audiovisual professionals including service providers seeking foundational and intermediate knowledge of virtual production principles, without requiring prior expertise in VP.

Key Topics Include

  • Benefits and disadvantages of virtual production vs. on-location shoots
  • Basics of virtual production: Core technologies and approaches
  • VP workflow: Post-production in pre-production
  • Budgeting and planning for virtual production
  • On-set VP: Crews and processes
  • Case studies and hands-on assignments

About the mentor

Maciej Zemojcin, ATM Virtual and Special Guests

Maciej Zemojcin is, a pioneer of practical AI tools application in film and TV production, is also the first virtual production producer from Poland. He is a co-founder of ATM Virtual Studio, and has been a speaker and consultant for events at Cannes Next, Berlinale and Camerimage, ACE, EAVE and WEMW. He works as a virtual Production Supervisor and script consultant for the application of technology in storytelling, and is a member of the Group of Humans.

Maciej has 20 years of experience in international film production, working with crews from all over the world. Technically driven films and technology in storytelling are his passion. It's all about exploring and pushing forward the boundary of the connection between the digital and physical worlds.

Maciej believes in Arthur C. Clarke's law: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." and tries to answer the questions how to demystify this “magic”.

IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3041247/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maciejzemojcin/

Participation fee
Participation fee is 200€ per person (incl. VAT).
For securing your seat at the event, purchase your ticket here

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Additional information:
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Preliminary Agenda

Thursday, 5 June 2024

  • 09:00 - 09:30 Welcome & Goal Setting

    • Mentor: Sten Saluveer
    • Introduction to the course and objectives

  • 09:30 - 10:15 Introduction to Virtual Production

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin & Maciej Kapłucha

  • 10:15 - 10:30 Coffee/Tea Break

  • 10:30 - 11:30 Case studies and workflows in VP

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin & Maciej Kapłucha

  • 11:30 - 11:45 Coffee/Tea Break

  • 11:45 - 12:45 AI for Fun part 1 - from story writing to screen

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin

  • 12:45 - 14:00 Lunch Break

  • 14:00 - 15:00 Assessing Budgeting and Planning for Virtual Production

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin & Maciej Kapłucha

  • 15:30 - 16:00 AI for Fun part 2 - from story writing to screen

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin

  • 16:00 - 17:00 Group Work & Discussion

    • Mentors: Sten Saluveer, Maciej Zemojcin
    • Interactive session applying learned concepts

Friday, 6 June 2025

  • 09:00 - 09:30 Welcome to Day Two & Morning Refreshments

    • Mentor: Sten Saluveer

  • 09:30 - 10:15 Basics of the Unreal Engine for virtual production

    • Mentor: Maciej Kapłucha

  • 10:15 - 10:30: Coffee/Tea Break

  • 10:30 - 11:30 AI for Fun part 3 - from story writing to screen

    • Mentor: Maciej Żemojcin & Maciej Kapłucha

  • 11:30 - 11:45 Coffee/Tea Break

  • 11:45 - 13:00 Digital Authenticity - Certified Virtual Film Location - Auschwitz-Birkenau

    • Mentors: Maciej Zemojcin

  • 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break

  • 14:00 - 15:30 The Look Ahead: AI and the Future of AI, VP and Real-Time Production

    • Mentors: Sten Saluveer,
    • Exploring emerging trends and technologies

  • 15:30 - 16:15 Q&A Session

    • Mentor: Panel of Mentors

  • 16:15 - 17:00 Feedback & Certificate Handover

    • Mentor: Lead Facilitator

  • 17:00: Departure