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From Virtual Worlds to the Final Shot

Day 7 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp brought the entire week together in one exciting challenge: creating original film sequences on a virtual production stage. Led by Lukáš Fišárek and Lukáš Skalník, the final workshop placed the technology directly in the hands of the participants. Working as small production teams, they developed their own visual […]

Inside the LED Stage: Technology, VFX and AI in Real-Time Filmmaking

Day 6 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp offered a detailed journey inside the LED stage-examining not only what virtual production can achieve, but also how its individual technical and creative components must work together to produce a convincing final image. The day began with a 45-minute presentation by Pedro Barbadillo, who introduced the second DIGITALENT […]

Tracking the Invisible: From Camera Movement to Movie Magic

Day 5 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp explored different approaches to camera tracking and their role in virtual production. The morning began with Michal Svoboda, who presented the Vicon optical tracking system and explained how external cameras capture and calculate movement within a defined production space. He was followed by Matyáš Podstranský, founder of MotionJoy, […]

ASSIMILATE Theory for VP and Virtual Drive by Car

Day 4 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp was dedicated to ASSIMILATE, with the full-day programme led by Romain Donnot. The morning session introduced participants to the essential principles, tools and workflows of ASSIMILATE within virtual production. Romain explained how the system connects digital content, cameras and the LED stage, preparing participants for the practical work […]

From Unreal Engine to the LED Stage

Day 3 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp in Prague was dedicated entirely to Unreal Engine and Real-Time Production, with the full-day programme led by Jan Adamus, VP Supervisor and Unreal Engine Generalist. Jan introduced participants to the essential logic of real-time production: how 3D scenes are structured, how digital assets and environments are created and […]

Sustainability and Virtual Production: Building the Green Film Sets of the Future

Day 2 of the DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp in Prague explored three interconnected dimensions of contemporary audiovisual production: environmental sustainability, safe and healthy working environments, and the rapidly evolving possibilities of virtual production. The morning session, led by Miroslav Vlček, focused on Green Shooting and environmentally responsible production practices. Participants explored practical measures to reduce the […]

DIGITALENT Academy Welcomes Its First Bootcamp Participants – 17/8/2026

Today, the first DIGITALENT ACADEMY bootcamp officially kicked off at Fantasy Studios in Prague. Operate the LED Stage brings together 20 participants from eight European countries for an intensive week combining a solid theoretical foundation in Virtual Production with hands-on experience using a professional LED stage. The opening session was led by Vojta Jeff Horký, […]

Preparations Are in Full Swing for Bootcamp No. 1

Preparations for DIGITALENT Academy Bootcamp No. 1 – Operate the LED Stage are entering their final stage. From 17–23 August 2026, participants from across Europe will meet in Prague for an intensive week of hands-on Virtual Production training led by an outstanding international team of industry experts.  Beyond the technical programme, Bootcamp No. 1 has been designed as […]

DIGITALENT Academy at Mundos Digitales 2026

A Coruña, Spain | 9–11 July 2026 DIGITALENT Academy participated in the 24th International Conference on Animation, Visual Effects, Artificial Intelligence and New Media – Mundos Digitales 2026, held in A Coruña, Spain, one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to animation, VFX, virtual production, AI and digital storytelling. Representing DIGITALENT Academy were Pavel Smetana, Project […]

AI Filmmaking & Virtual Production Workshop in Palma de Mallorca 15 – 23 July 2026

AI Filmmaking & Virtual Production Workshop in Mallorca DIGITALENT Academy is pleased to announce a special intensive workshop dedicated to Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Production for filmmakers, audiovisual professionals, creators, and students. The workshop will take place in Mallorca, Spain, from 15 to 23 July 2026 and will be led by internationally recognised AI and […]