ROE Visual has deepened its collaboration with the Netherlands Film Academy as the institution invests in a state-of-the-art virtual production (VP) stage.
The Film Academy has chosen ROE Visual’s LED technology to “bring the future of storytelling directly into the classroom”.
Following the success of a collaboration for 2023 graduation project A Taste of Friendship, the Academy’s first student production using an LED volume, ROE Visual is now supplying a permanent LED volume, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard virtual production workflows.
The installation will feature ROE Visual’s Ruby RB2.6 LED panels, paired with Megapixel processing, enabling real-time in-camera VFX and immersive production capabilities.
Marijn Eken, visual effects instructor at the Netherlands Film Academy, said: “With the installation of this LED wall, our students get hands-on experience with a technology that’s becoming increasingly essential in the global film industry.
“They’ll be able to experiment and develop skills that prepare them to work professionally from day one. We’re excited to see the creative ways in which the students will use this tool.”
Olaf Sperwer, director, virtual production/XR/broadcast EMEA at ROE Visual, added: “There is currently a strong demand for well-trained professionals in the world of virtual production. That’s why it’s incredibly valuable to collaborate with an academy that not only understands the importance of technological innovation but actively integrates it into its curriculum.
“By providing students with early access to this technology, we help close the gap between education and professional practice. The Netherlands Film Academy is making a visionary investment in the future of filmmaking, and we are proud to support the next generation of creative talent. Next to that, we’re pleased to support our national film industry in this way.”
