Addressing the skills gap with virtual production bootcamps in the North East

As an ‘open’ games studio and Unreal Authorised Training Center, INFINITY27 serves as the next-generation talent pipeline for the games and immersive industry. Named “One to Watch” in the UK Meta Games Industry Index, they are currently working on an action-adventure role-playing game (RPG) , Samsara, which looks set to shake up the ‘Soulslike’ genre.

We’re hoping to upskill the region. We want to get those talented individuals who don’t have that first-hand experience in an environment like this (Advanced Media Production Studios) to come with us and learn the ropes, and show to other employers either here or further afield, that they’re more than capable and able and willing to do it.” – David Park, Producer at INFINITY27

The team at Advanced Media Production at Gateshead gained valuable insight into professional game development techniques such as world partitioning,  while INFINITY27 honed its skills in producing an exceptional virtual production shoot utilising Unreal Engine. This included working with the team to master the art of producing, lighting and editing within virtual environments to deliver exceptional results.  

Looking ahead, INFINITY27 are successfully continuing their workshops and training opportunities based on their learnings with Advanced Media Production at Gateshead studio. These will continue running to inform and develop skills in the creative industries, while INFINITY27 plans to integrate certain aspects of development and advertising into their game, Samsara.

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