This Educational Module was created to share knowledge, demystify Virtual Production roles, and support those interested in entering this evolving field. It is designed to teach students—and aspiring collaborators—what working in Virtual Production actually looks like, through the experiences of this cohort.

Drawing from the 2025/2026 Virtual Production Graduate Certificate at Humber Polytechnic, the module features first-hand insights from students in key roles, including VP Producer, VP Supervisor, Engine Operator, Camera Tracking Supervisor, Systems Operator, and Virtual Art Department. These perspectives refer to their work (shown in BTS b-roll) on the fall-term production: the music video BURY ME for musician Jessica Spurrell, offering a practical, behind-the-scenes view of a full ICVFX pipeline in action.

To further expand access and understanding, each student has created an onboarding segment specifically designed for traditional film crew members transitioning into Virtual Production. These short videos address the unique workflows, expectations, and creative opportunities within ICVFX that may not be immediately visible from a traditional set perspective.

‍For example, a Director of Photography can gain insight into working with LED volumes, real-time environments, and in-camera visual effects—helping them better prepare for the technical and creative dynamics of a VP shoot. We created these resources to actively bridge the gap between traditional film production and Virtual Production. As our projects regularly involve collaboration with student grips and gaffers and industry mentors in the roles of DOP and director, these onboarding materials serve as a practical guide to support smoother integration, clearer communication, and more effective collaboration across disciplines.

These EDU Modules were created in the course, Special Topics in Virtual Production, in the Virtual Production Graduate Certificate at Humber Polytechnic in Winter term 2026. Curriculum designed and taught by Dr. Eva Ziemsen. DOP of Interviews: Elijah Marchand. BTS Footage: Duong Pham, Sarthak Das. Editing supervised by Craig Scorgie.