ALEXA 35 for Virtual Production

This intensive, hands-on workshop is designed to provide in-depth, practical knowledge of the ALEXA 35 camera system on a variety of production scenarios with a focus on virtual production environments.

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.