The Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center

Professional Training & Workshops

Level up your skills and unleash your creativity!

The Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center at New York University Tisch School of the Arts offers a variety of in-person, online, hybrid workshops and professional training opportunities to help you take your career to the next level. Our workshops are tailored for working professionals, industry veterans looking to skill up, or emerging filmmakers breaking into a new field.

Check out our latest non-credit offerings here!

 

AI for Visual Storytelling

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way stories are imagined and produced. From concept development to post-production, artists are increasingly integrating AI into their creative workflows to move faster, visualize and iterate ideas earlier, and unlock entirely new forms of visual storytelling.

WORKSHOP INFO
Date: May 19, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 10:00AM - 1:00PM EST
Format: Online (Zoom)
Non-Credit Tuition: $4500 

The NYU Tisch Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center is offering this practical workshop in which students harness state-of-the-art AI workflows to craft scripts, storyboards, visual assets, and post‑production deliverables that streamline and polish their projects. Students will practice the core principles of human‑driven AI-assisted storytelling, visual composition, and color theory as they apply to film, TV, gaming, and immersive experiences. This hands-on course teaches you how to integrate AI in pre‑production, production, and post-production workflows.

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Workshop Structure

Week 1 – Course Kick‑off & AI Fundamentals

Week 2 – LLMs in Pre‑Production

Week 3 – Diffusion Models & Visual Ideation

Week 4 – Storyboarding with AI

Week 5 – World‑Building & Character Design

Week 6 – Script & Storyboard Synergy

Week 7 – AI‑Powered Post‑Production Basics

Week 8 – AI Audio & Sound Design

Week 9 – Ethics, Bias & Licensing

Week 10 – Production Planning with AI

Week 11 – Final Project Development

Week 12 – Final Presentations & Deliverables

Meet Your Instructor

Professor David Poyner

  • Black and white headshot of Professor David Poyner

    AI Instructor

    David Poyner is an assistant professor and creative technologist working out of Brooklyn, New York. He has a BFA in illustration from Ringling College of Art & Design and is a self-taught computer programmer. David started his career as a kids' game illustrator; he soon realized he could unlock more of his inner creativity by utilizing technology. He started his programming career developing college-level course applications for a prestigious online university. From there, he went on to work in multiple industries, including entertainment, pharmaceuticals, advertising, technology, museums, and education — helping bridge the gap between design and technology. His latest work has been with Ford Motor Company, developing new user experiences for upcoming vehicle platforms. David's work has won multiple awards for its innovative user experience design, animation work, and creative use of technology. He spent time developing exhibitions for museums such as The Sazarec House, the Illinois Holocaust Museum, the Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience Museum, and the International Spy Museum. He has developed immersive experiences and interactive applications for Google, Coca Cola, Apple, Meta and more. David taught the inaugural Introduction to Virtual Production class for NYU Tisch.

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Who is this workshop for?

This 6-week workshop is designed for filmmakers, media artists, designers, creative technologists, and storytellers who want to explore how generative AI can enhance their creative and production workflows.

Participants should have a basic understanding of film or media production and a curiosity about how emerging technologies can expand creative possibilities. No prior AI experience is required.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will walk away with

  • Produce a 2‑page script outline with LLM prompts

  • Assemble a 5‑frame AI storyboard with camera‑angle annotations

  • Design character & environment sheets via diffusion‑model prompts

  • Color‑grade a 30‑second clip using RunwayML

  • Build a 2‑page production plan (budget, schedule) for a 1‑minute film

  • Draft a short policy statement on ethical AI use

  • Deliver a full post‑production package (storyboard PDF, final script, edited clip, soundscape)

Prerequisites

  • Basic film terminology

  • Laptop with reliable internet

  • Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Sheets)

  • Github Educational Account

REGISTER TODAY!

QUESTIONS?

Email us at virtualproduction@nyu.edu.

Photo by Professor Sang-Jin Bae

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Past Workshops

Read about our Virtual Production Car Process Cinematography Workshop which took place in August 2025.

Virtual Production Car Process Cinematography Workshop

Virtual Production Car Process Cinematography Workshop

Date: August 21, 2025
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM with a one hour lunch break
Format: In-Person
Non-Credit Tuition: $500
Description
Explore the ins and outs of a car process shoot by learning how to create a 360° camera rig to capture driving plates and set up a virtual production stage for car process cinematography. 

Sponsored in part by LED panel technology pioneers, ROE Visual, our cutting edge virtual production stage features ROE BlackPearl LED panels and is located in Industry City, Brooklyn. This exciting, hands-on workshop will be led by real-time/ICVFX industry expert, Noah Kadner.

Workshop Structure:

● Building a Multi-Camera Driving Plates Rig 

● Stitching individual angles into 360° video plates with Mistika VR and other tools. 

● Projection of 360° plates with Pixera within the Scorsese Center LED volume. 

● Achieving realistic cinematography for process driving shots. 

● Image Based Lighting(IBL) for synchronized lighting effects. 

 

Alexa 35 for Virtual Production

WORKSHOP INFO

Date: January 12, 2026 - January 14, 2026
Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM with a one hour lunch break
Format: In-Person
Non-Credit Tuition: $1500
Description:
In collaboration with AbelCine & NYU Tisch Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center.

The ALEXA 35 for Virtual Production is an intensive, hands-on workshop designed to provide in-depth, practical knowledge of the ALEXA 35 camera system. Gain proficiency with the ALEXA 35 in a variety of production scenarios with a focus on virtual production environments. 

Over three days, explore everything from basic camera operations to advanced workflows, including color grading, working with LogC4, shooting with anamorphic lenses, and utilizing various ARRI accessories like the Hi-5 Hand Unit and Master Grips. Work with the TechnoDolly Techno10 crane system and how it integrates with virtual production studios. The workshop culminates with a hands-on virtual production exercise in NYU’s state-of-the-art LED volume. You will walk away with the knowledge and confidence to handle the ALEXA 35 in any real-world production scenario, from traditional shoots to virtual environments.

Workshop Structure

DAY 1 - ALEXA 35 Intro & Core Camera Operations

  • ARRI ALEXA 35 in-depth Overview & Key Features

  • Camera configurations

  • Mastering LogC4

  • Hands-on camera assembly and test footage shoot

DAY 2  - TechnoDolly Techno10 Operation, Advanced Features, Workflow & Post-Production Techniques

  • Overview of TechnoDolly Techno10 features

  • Hands-on Techno10 shooting exercises and demonstrations.

  • Integrating the ALEXA 35 with LED walls, camera tracking, and real-time rendering.

  • Look management with LUTs, LogC4, and on-set color pipelines.

DAY 3  -  Virtual Production with LED Volume & Real-World Camera Application

  • Overview of virtual production workflows, LED volume tour, intro to key features, and camera tracking with real-time environments.

  • Hands-on setup of the ALEXA 35 for virtual production.

  • Shooting a scene in the LED volume with dynamic lighting and virtual environments.

  • Best practices for exposure, lensing, lighting, and color in VP.

     

    Who is this workshop for?

  • This three-day intensive at the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center is designed for a diverse range of participants across the film and media industries, including:

  • Cinematographers and camera operators looking to expand their skills with the ARRI ALEXA 35 and virtual production workflows.

  • Camera assistants, DITs, and digital imaging specialists seeking hands-on experience with LogC4, ARRIRAW, and advanced on-set color workflows.

  • Virtual production technicians, LED volume operators, and Unreal Engine artists interested in integrating high-end cinema cameras into VP pipelines.

  • Motion control and VFX artists who want practical training with the TechnoDolly Techno10.

  • Film and media students eager to gain industry-relevant experience with cutting-edge camera and VP technologies.

  • Directors and producers seeking a deeper understanding of how cinematography, motion control, and LED volume workflows come together.

  • Independent filmmakers and industry professionals seeking hands-on, practical training with professional cinema tools used in today’s hybrid real/virtual productions.

 

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