LAMDA is allocating 2 million pounds to introduce a new studio that brings its student’s cutting-edge virtual production technology training. The facility, operated by the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, will elevate class learning.
The Department of Education has granted almost £2m to the drama school to create a new studio and run courses for students before 2021 ends. The money from DfE (DfE funding) is expected to help develop the studio.
Mocap and VP technology has become more widely adopted since the onset of the pandemic, and the studio will now provide training in both areas. These training sessions are designed to give people an understanding of how these technologies can be used in screen production.
LAMDA seeks to address the current skills gap in VP and Mocap by introducing a Foundation Degree course entitled Creative Virtual Production Management, followed by an MA course in Screen, Audio & Virtual Production, and a range of evening courses awarding academic credits in applicable digital disciplines.
Using part of the funds available, Drama Students @ Morley College will upgrade their audio suite while prioritizing sustainable practices by introducing LED lighting over halogen. This investment forms a cornerstone of the production, and technical art course reshapers are aiming towards.
Professor Mark O’Thomas, Chief Executive and Principal of LAMDA, are renowned for his prowess.
Professor Mark O’Thomas says:
“Substantial investment into LAMDA’s screen skills component future-proofs the learning environment for changing industry needs.”
“It ensures our students emerge from training being ‘set ready’ in a range of technologies, and technicians enter the work arena with the right skills, knowledge, and experience to meet future demand.”
Professor Mark O’Thomas went on to say:
“VP and Mocap are becoming more and more widely used by TV and film studios which is also advancing at such a pace that skilled employees are difficult to recruit.”
“The capital grants allow LAMDA to provide students with niche, relevant and up-to-date skills that even most industry professionals would not have. It exposes students to the latest screen technology uses while addressing the growing skills gap in screens and film industry.”
Virtual production technology has the potential to make filmmaking more accessible and inclusive, as it can be used to create content in locations that are otherwise difficult or impossible to access. This opens up new storytelling possibilities and can help amplify underrepresented voices and perspectives.
Overall, LAMDA’s investment in virtual production technology is a testament to the company’s commitment to innovation and its belief in the power of technology to transform the filmmaking industry. As virtual production technology continues to evolve and become more widely adopted, it has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about and create films.
Source: artsprofessional
