VIRTUAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISION - Supervision de production virtuelle

Virtual Production

A pioneering programme

Virtual Production frees creation from traditional production constraints: giant LED walls replace green screen and project digital backdrops in real time, directly visible on the camera feed.

A new profession at the junction of cinema and VFX

This technology enables highly realistic studio environments and greater creative freedom, while also speeding up post‑production when using on‑set VFX.

VP provides instant backdrop changes, optimises shooting schedules, reduces physical set building, and removes weather dependency. The sector still needs trained specialists to deploy VP and explore its full artistic and narrative range.

Crew setting up a LED volume for shooting — Virtual stage: shot alignment and live parallax matching.

A unique programme

The course trains expert profiles to support productions, supervise pre‑production, and implement the right on‑set solutions to align real and virtual spaces.

In practice, the VP Supervisor is the main point of contact across departments from prep to post, proposing the best technical options for the director’s intent. They are present throughout the shoot to build the virtual set composited in real time and previewed live by the crew, so the take appears close to its final form.

Strengths

12‑month programme with a professional training contract, tuition‑free and paid
Comprehensive teaching with strong practical focus
Work‑study schedule: 13 weeks at École Méliès and 38 weeks in company
Small cohort for personalised support
VP expert lecturers
Professional virtual stage with latest technologies
Partner companies supporting the programme and job placement
Support to secure a professional training contract

Operator tuning camera tracking in front of an LED wall — Camera tracking and volume calibration operations.

I come from post‑production and video games, with a background as a Houdini TD in advertising and game production. The day I discovered The Mandalorian, I knew I wanted to create those real‑time virtual sets myself. In three months of training, I’ve already learned how to bring my 3D environments onto an LED wall with Unreal Engine and much more. If you dream of seeing your creations come alive on a real film set, this course is a doorway into the cinema of tomorrow.

Ronan Work‑study trainee at PRODIGIOUS

Virtual Production — Course programme

A 12-month work-study course to master Virtual Production, combining intensive teaching and in-company immersion.

All classes are taught by professionals from the image industry (MacGuff, Ubisoft, Ellipsanime, etc.). Their pragmatic approach shares the craft and supports student growth.

Duration: 12 months

Pace: 13 weeks at École Méliès / 38 weeks in company

Admission: Online apply + interview (application fee: €90)

450 hoursof classes

4 core blocksof skills (13 weeks)

13 weeksat École Méliès

38 weeksin company (work-study)

Meetings, projects, and professional means

Virtual supervision project of a real shooting directed by the students
Trip to Breda — “Virtual Productions Gathering”, a key international event for the audiovisual industry
Meetings with key VP stakeholders

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Animated preview of student work in Virtual Production

Preview of projects produced during the course.

Course details

Hands-on teaching with a strong practical focus
Work-study rhythm: 13 weeks at École Méliès and 38 weeks in company
Lecturers who are VP experts
Continuous assessment of acquired skills
Final certification: complete dossier on the graduation film + final practical test

A cutting-edge technology virtual set

120 m² hybrid studio combining green screens and an LED wall
Immersive LED environment with 3 walls and a ceiling
Professional shooting equipment: Sony Venice 2, Zeiss lenses, Zeiss CinCraft Scenario tracker, etc.
Real-time 3D rendering workstations
DMX lighting equipment for training

For whom?

Recent graduates from film or 3D animation schools wishing to specialise in VP
VFX supervisors, directors of photography, and DITs seeking to broaden their skills
Professionals in virtual production companies aiming to progress

Admission

Apply online (CV, portfolio, cover letter) — €90 application fee
Interviews for shortlisted applicants
Results communicated within 7–10 days after the interview

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Virtual Production — 5 professional tracks

The CST and École Méliès offer five new professional courses dedicated to Virtual Production (ICVFX). LED walls displaying real-time backdrops unlock new possibilities: faster shoots, greater creative freedom, and streamlined post-production.

École Méliès × CST virtual set with LED wall displaying a backdrop

Why these courses?

Over the last five years, Virtual Production has grown on French sets. Yet many professionals want a clearer grasp of its tools and concrete on-set impact.