Would you like to create visual productions using high-end technology? Here’s your chance

Virtual Production makes it possible to bring any conceivable environment to life. From futuristic cities and desert landscapes to scenes on other planets; everything can be created virtually. Major Hollywood productions such as The Mandalorian use similar techniques to replace complex sets with real-time digital backgrounds.

Learning in a film studio
In the videolab, named the Pixel Playground, students work on a wide range of visual projects, such as short films, virtual sets and other audiovisual productions. They learn how to build a digital world, combine lighting and camera work in real time, and apply visual effects instantly. This turns learning into a genuine experience on a film set. Within this educational setting, students are encouraged to experiment freely and apply new techniques in practice. At Fontys ICT, this kind of hands-on experience is central, giving students the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology throughout their studies.

A great example is the rap video by students from the Fontys Rock Academy. They brought the Colosseum in Rome to life as a virtual backdrop, complete with realistic lighting and moving cameras; as if they were standing right in the middle of the Italian capital.

Josh Reuther, lecturer and one of the coordinators of the VideoLab, sees the VideoLab primarily as a place where students can experiment freely. “In the Pixel Playground, students immediately experience the results of their creative choices. That direct feedback is incredibly valuable.”

Get started with Virtual Production yourself
Interested in studying and working with cutting-edge technology in a creative environment? At Fontys ICT, you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing and gain hands-on experience in facilities like the Pixel Playground VideoLab.

For students who want to deepen their skills in Virtual Production, Fontys ICT offers opportunities to specialise further. You can learn more about this during events such as the minor market and minor information sessions, where we’ll tell you everything about the Virtual Production minor.

And that’s why you’ll also find us at this year’s The Art Department in Eindhoven (15-17 April), where we’ll be showcasing our work and highlighting how Fontys ICT uses Virtual Production in education and creative projects. Visitors can dive in and experience it themselves through a compact mini setup — experimenting with virtual production using a tracker and camera.

Minor Virtual Production at Fontys
The Virtual Production minor will start at Fontys in September and February. You’ll get to work in a real production studio and learn how to build your own virtual productions. Whether you want to make films, social media content or other visual stories in the future: with the skills you gain here, you’ll be ready for a variety of creative and technical careers. It’s a unique opportunity to study at Fontys ICT and develop your skills in a professional-grade studio that is fully dedicated to education and student projects.