VIRTUAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISION

Recognized Emerging Job 2026

Become an expert in Virtual Production (VP) and train for a future-proof career recognized by France Compétences. Master LED walls and real-time compositing to revolutionize film sets.

Training Objectives

This program provides practical training to:

Assess the feasibility of a virtual production project.
Oversee all stages of a VP project (pre-production, shooting, post-prod).
Master technical tools for virtual sets (calibration, tracking).
Build seamless interactions between physical and virtual worlds.

The VP Supervisor is the primary contact for technical and artistic departments, ensuring the captured sequence matches the final vision.

Technical team preparing an LED volume for a shoot — 120m² hybrid virtual set: live shot alignment and parallax adjustment.

Certification

Upon completion, you will receive the RNCP title of Virtual Production Supervisor (Level 7).

Who is it for?

Graduates from film, animation, or VFX schools (min. 3-year degree).
Professionals looking to specialize in Virtual Production.

Key Features & Terms

Work-study program: 13 weeks at school / 38 weeks in-company.
Contracts: Apprenticeship or Professionalization.
120m² LED Stage: Hybrid set equipped with the latest technologies.
Expert Instructors: VP industry professionals.
Partners: CNC, France 2030, Banque des Territoires.

2026 Admissions

Apply online at ecolemelies.fr (CV, Portfolio, Cover Letter).

Application Deadline: September 2026.
Selection Interviews: June 1st to September 15th, 2026.
Response: Within one week following the interview.

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

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

Content & Organization

A 12-month career-focused program to master Virtual Production Supervision, structured between intensive coursework and long-term corporate immersion.

Classes are taught by active industry experts (MacGuff, Ubisoft, Ellipsanime...). Their pragmatic teaching approach ensures the acquisition of technical skills (Unreal Engine, calibration, tracking) and artistic standards expected by the industry.

Duration: 12 months

Rhythm: 13 weeks at School / 38 weeks in-company

Certification: RNCP Title Level 7 (Master's Degree level)

450 hoursof intensive training

4 blocksof key competencies

13 weeksat MÉLIÈS School (Orly)

38 weeksWork-study / Internship

Projects & Immersion

End-to-end virtual supervision project of a real shoot
Trip to Breda — "Virtual Productions Gathering" (International event)
Masterclasses with key industry players

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Animated preview of Virtual Production student work

Student work in real-world conditions.

Terms & Certification

Available contracts: Apprenticeship or Professionalization contract
Certification: Achievement of the "Virtual Production Supervisor" RNCP title (Level 7)
Comprehensive curriculum blending theory and immediate practical application
Continuous assessment + Graduation film project

High-Level Technical Virtual Stage

120m² hybrid studio (Green screen + LED walls)
Sony Venice 2 camera & Zeiss optics
Zeiss CinCraft Scenario tracker
Real-time rendering stations & controlled DMX lighting
Software: Unreal Engine, Perforce, etc.

Target Audience

Graduates from film / animation / VFX schools (min. Bachelor's degree)
Professionals (VFX Supervisors, DoPs, DITs) seeking specialization
Technicians in career transition

2026 Admission Calendar

Online application (CV, Portfolio, Cover Letter) - Fee: €90
Selection Interviews: June 1st to September 15th, 2026
Application Deadline: September 2026
Response within one week after the interview

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Virtual Production — 5 Professional Tracks

The CST and Méliès School have partnered to offer five new professional training programs dedicated to Virtual Production (ICVFX).

Why these programs?

Virtual production has been expanding across France for the past five years. It is now essential to understand its applications and concrete impacts on set.