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Virtual Production Technician
Operates LED volume stages that replace traditional film sets with digital environments
£38k–£80k Digital transformation
What it involves
Manages the real-time rendering, camera tracking and LED wall technology that lets filmmakers shoot scenes against photorealistic digital backgrounds instead of location or green screen.
Skills & knowledge needed
Unreal EngineLED volume systemsCamera trackingReal-time renderingOn-set technical support
Why it's emerging now
Virtual production is transforming film and TV production, championed by major studios since The Mandalorian.
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