Virtual Production and AI at The Media Production and Technology Show

Event season continues apace in the media industry, with London’s Media Production and Technology Show up next. And it’s going to be a big one for Virtual Production.

VP and AI have been dominating headlines in the last few months and both get a great innings at MPTS 2023. The usual heavy hitters are, of course, in the mix and we’re looking forward to Steven Knight’s keynote speech among others. But the Virtual Production, Technology, and Production stages are where the news of the next few years is going to be seen.

Here are ten sessions that we’re really looking forward to. You’ll see a few of our clients made it into the programme. If you’d like to talk about marketing and PR opportunities, drop us a line and we’ll meet you at the show.

Technology: State of the Nation

10th May, 11:10
BAFTA-winning Muki Kulhan and guests explore what’s coming for media and entertainment, and how it’s going to shape the work taken on by studios.

Setting the Scene in VP – XR Stories

10th May, 12:15
XR Stories, based at the University of York, introduces a recently published report highlighting the prominent technologies involved in Virtual Production. As a huge disruptor in the industry — enabling productions to create new environments and even travel less — this is a must-see for anyone interested in next-generation filmmaking.

Top Tips for Producers in Virtual Production & ICVFX

10th May 13:00
Continuing the virtual theme, Bild Studios’ Lauren Rogers explains how to approach a VP shoot.

What Actually IS Virtual Production?

10th May, 13:45
The title says it all here. Pioxtope, 80six, and Dark Matters unravel what a VP shoot actually is And what it isn’t.

VFX Masterclass

10th May, 13:50
Join our client, Vine FX, and other guests as they discuss how modern VFX fits into filmmaking workflows and see some breakdowns of key shots from War of the Worlds.

Using AI to Master Real-Time Markerless Motion Capture

10th May, 16:00
Our client, Move.ai, showcases their incredible markerless mocap technology and how it’s democratising motion capture.

VFX: State of the Nation

11th May, 10:30
Grammatik client, Lux Aeterna, joins this panel discussion exploring how the world of visual effects has changed over the last 12 months.

Exploring the opportunities and challenges of Virtual Production and what’s next

11th May, 11:00
The University of York is conducting one of the first large-scale research projects into the virtual production industry. Their research uses interviews with leading industry figures to answer the question: what is Virtual Production?

Breaking Ground in Virtual Production: What Will It Take To Overcome the Talent Shortage in the Industry?

11th May, 12:00
Join higher education and industry experts as they discuss the single biggest blocker to the growth and adoption of Virtual Production: the talent shortage.

Fireside Chat with Louisa Bremner

11th May, 13:00
Louisa Bremner is a Virtual Production Supervisor for film and TV, working on shows such as Matrix 4, Death on the Nile and House of the Dragon, which is the case study we will discuss during this session.