VFX Management Essentials for Unscripted HETV & Docs with Theatrical Release

Online Training Course

What does the course cover?

• VFX: What is VFX? Overview of VFX vs. Virtual Production, SFX, Graphics and animation. Visible vs invisible VFX.

• Key VFX milestones in the lifecycle of a project. This Dept is unique in that it is the 'first in - last out" in the production process.

• Breaking out VFX from scripts and concepts.

• Breaking down VFX for ballpark budgeting.  

• VFX shot types and asset creation.  

• Bidding, tendering and engaging with vendors.  

• The business part of VFX: from Tax incentive strategy to departmental spend and cost reports.  

• Communication strategies, conflict resolution and best practises during the production lifecycle.

• Shoot and physical production: the team, who does what, equipment and technology required and integration with the rest of the physical production.  

• Tracking & Managing VFX work during Editorial and Post as well as key principles for a healthy final VFX delivery.  

Who is this course for?

• This course is particularly aimed at Line Producers, Producers, Production Managers, Series Producers and Showrunners in Unscripted HETV, the people who are contracting with VFX houses, looking to increase their knowledge of and confidence working with Post and VFX. No previous experience of working with VFX is required.

• For those with at least 2 – 3 credits in their role of Line Producer, Producer, Series Producer, Production Manager and Showrunner.

• Those returning to work as Line Producer, Producer, Production Manager or Showrunner and looking to refresh their VFX Management skills and knowledge.  

Timings

The 2-day course is over one weekend; the timing of the course is 10.00 - 17.00 on Saturday and Sunday.  

How to Apply

This session will take place online via Zoom. Click ‘apply now’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must log in or register before you are able to complete your application.

We aim to offer inclusive training. If you have any requirements which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to see how we can meet them: applications@productionguild.com. 

Places on these free online courses are limited and applications are often highly competitive. There are three options of training dates to choose from. Please only select one date. We will confirm your place, latest by two weeks before the course date.    

To stand the best chance of securing a place, please be sure to consider the following:

• When asked to list your three most recent credits, please include the programme title, your job role, dates, approx production budget and if & how VFX used.

• When asked what you hope to gain from the course, please be concise but ensure you cover the specific elements of the topic you would like to gain knowledge of and what gaps in your skillset you believe the course may address.

If you are no longer able to attend, we ask you to please use the 'decline ticket' function on the right-hand side of the page so that we can release your place. Our sessions are often oversubscribed, so we’d like to give other freelancers the opportunity to fill available spots. Thank you for your consideration.

This training is supported by the ScreenSkills High-End TV fund, Unscripted TV and Film Skills Fund.  This course would normally cost participants to attend, but thanks to this support, we are able to offer it to you for free. If you fail to attend, we reserve the right to request reimbursement of costs, unless your place can be taken by someone else.

Application Deadline: Wednesday 1st July (for 18th & 19th July course)

Dates

Please complete the application process for a place on the course VFX Management Essentials for Unscripted HETV & Docs with theatrical release (unscripted productions that are eligible for the HETV tax credit).

Sat & Sun 7th & 8th March - Unscripted HETV & Docs with theatrical release

Sat & Sun 18th & 19th April – Unscripted HETV & Docs with theatrical release

Sat & Sun 18th & 19th July  - Unscripted HETV & Docs with theatrical release

If you are interested in doing an alternative course in VFX Management Essentials for Unscripted TV (Documentaries/Specialist Factual/Reality/Entertainment), please follow the link to apply for this date:

Sat & Sun 6th & 7th June: Unscripted TV (Documentaries/Specialist Factual/Reality/Entertainment)

Contact information

If you have any enquiries, please contact Training Executive Susanna Hargeaves at applications@productionguild.com.