Creativity Leaps Forward as GCIT Students and Faculty Venture into Virtual Studio Production
Date :
2024-05-31
Department :
GCIT
【Article by Master’s Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology】
As technology advances rapidly, media production methods and formats continue to innovate and evolve. The Master's Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) keeps pace with these trends. On May 28, the "GCIT New Media Studio" hosted a virtual studio production workshop featuring seasoned experts Peter Su and Prince Lin. They guided faculty and students through an immersive experience that combined VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) technologies in virtual studio production, showcasing limitless creative possibilities.
Various news media outlets have adopted virtual studio production domestically and internationally. It allows real-time remote collaboration and diverse visual effects, making it a promising and emerging communication technology. GCIT's industry partner, TaiwanPlus, utilizes this technology. The workshop also saw participation from EMA Executive Director Ya-Wei Wang and AV Lab teaching assistants, sparking creative ideas and industry-academia exchanges.
In the morning session, Peter Su, Post-Manager of Forevertek Co Ltd's Production Department, provided theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations. He covered everything from setting up and tracking fixed and handheld camera equipment to the software aspects of virtual studio systems. Su detailed how to create multi-reality effects, combining the functions and applications of VR and AR and integrating real and virtual environments. His demonstration included equipment setup, team coordination, and the collaboration of VR, AR, and multiple cameras to generate innovative visual creativity and production techniques.
Managing Director Prince Lin shared his enthusiasm for using virtual studios to create presentations where he appears miniaturized on a desk. Students also shared their experiences with using the technology to simulate interactions with a twin, highlighting the boundless creative applications of virtual studios. The GCIT New Media Studio will continue to be a hub for students and faculty to explore and implement more creative virtual studio productions.
The afternoon session focused on hands-on practice and technical details, addressing issues GCIT students had previously encountered. It included live demonstrations and troubleshooting, covering technical aspects such as camera setup, mobile filming tips, and integrating pre-recorded real or virtual scenes and characters into the production system. The session featured lively interactions between faculty and students, with participants eager to ask questions and learn.
Associate Professor, Chief Executive Officer of the in-service master class of the School of Communications, and an assistant from the Audio-Visual Laboratory Yae-Wei Wang, raised several practical questions, and GCIT students shared their plans to use the virtual studio for future projects, including filming at various locations during the upcoming summer break to enrich their video content.
Peter Su and Prince Lin emphasized that mastering virtual studio production requires extensive practice, especially in developing a 3D spatial concept and imagination. They encouraged students and faculty to harness this digital technology to create more diverse, creative, and visually impactful news reports and video productions. The GCIT New Media Studio is poised to consider virtual studio production as a critical development area, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and experimentation.
As technology advances rapidly, media production methods and formats continue to innovate and evolve. The Master's Program in Global Communication and Innovation Technology (GCIT) keeps pace with these trends. On May 28, the "GCIT New Media Studio" hosted a virtual studio production workshop featuring seasoned experts Peter Su and Prince Lin. They guided faculty and students through an immersive experience that combined VR (Virtual Reality) and AR (Augmented Reality) technologies in virtual studio production, showcasing limitless creative possibilities.
Various news media outlets have adopted virtual studio production domestically and internationally. It allows real-time remote collaboration and diverse visual effects, making it a promising and emerging communication technology. GCIT's industry partner, TaiwanPlus, utilizes this technology. The workshop also saw participation from EMA Executive Director Ya-Wei Wang and AV Lab teaching assistants, sparking creative ideas and industry-academia exchanges.
In the morning session, Peter Su, Post-Manager of Forevertek Co Ltd's Production Department, provided theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations. He covered everything from setting up and tracking fixed and handheld camera equipment to the software aspects of virtual studio systems. Su detailed how to create multi-reality effects, combining the functions and applications of VR and AR and integrating real and virtual environments. His demonstration included equipment setup, team coordination, and the collaboration of VR, AR, and multiple cameras to generate innovative visual creativity and production techniques.
Managing Director Prince Lin shared his enthusiasm for using virtual studios to create presentations where he appears miniaturized on a desk. Students also shared their experiences with using the technology to simulate interactions with a twin, highlighting the boundless creative applications of virtual studios. The GCIT New Media Studio will continue to be a hub for students and faculty to explore and implement more creative virtual studio productions.
The afternoon session focused on hands-on practice and technical details, addressing issues GCIT students had previously encountered. It included live demonstrations and troubleshooting, covering technical aspects such as camera setup, mobile filming tips, and integrating pre-recorded real or virtual scenes and characters into the production system. The session featured lively interactions between faculty and students, with participants eager to ask questions and learn.
Associate Professor, Chief Executive Officer of the in-service master class of the School of Communications, and an assistant from the Audio-Visual Laboratory Yae-Wei Wang, raised several practical questions, and GCIT students shared their plans to use the virtual studio for future projects, including filming at various locations during the upcoming summer break to enrich their video content.
Peter Su and Prince Lin emphasized that mastering virtual studio production requires extensive practice, especially in developing a 3D spatial concept and imagination. They encouraged students and faculty to harness this digital technology to create more diverse, creative, and visually impactful news reports and video productions. The GCIT New Media Studio is poised to consider virtual studio production as a critical development area, continually pushing the boundaries of innovation and experimentation.