The new facilities, converted from an existing studio space, will provide students on the film production courses with opportunities to develop their creative output.

The multi-node server generating the graphics, powered by Unreal Engine, is designed specifically for final pixel virtual shoots, and includes ground-breaking technologies such as the ability to pull focus between real and virtual objects.

“Virtual production is at the forefront of film today,” said Christopher Woolford, technical instructor for camera and post-production at Solent University. “Our aim is to give our students the best opportunities, and using the same techniques as in major film and television releases means we can prepare them for their chosen industry.”  

“We’ve always prided ourselves on giving students real-world learning opportunities so that they are fully prepared for whatever role they land in industry,” added Ken Pitts, course leader for CGI and VFX at Solent University. “The new virtual production facility supplied by CJP is going to open up a whole raft of new opportunities for our students in highly sought-after roles.”  

This installation at Solent University follows shortly on from CJP becoming the only major media systems integrator specialising in virtual production that is registered as a supplier with NWUPC, an organisation providing framework purchasing agreements on behalf of universities and educational bodies across the UK.

The new studio at Solent University is partially funded by a grant from the UK Government’s Office for Students.