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THE VIRTUAL FILMMAKER'S PLAYBOOK

VIRTUAL FILMMAKING UNLEASHED.

Make the films you've always wanted to make, without the price tag.

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THRIVING COMMUNITY

Join over 18,000 satisfied students - from total beginners to professional artists at ILM, Lucasfilm, Blizzard Entertainment, and more.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION

We introduce the concepts, then teach you how to implement them in REAL cinematic projects.

LIFETIME ACCESS

Enrollment grants you instant access to all course content and future updates FOR LIFE, at no additional cost to you!

PROOF THAT THE PLAYBOOK WORKS

We created Treasure of the Mummy to demonstrate that the Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook process actually works. The film was shot entirely in a 2x4 meter spare bedroom by a crew of 3, and was put together using only the tools and techniques covered in the Playbook. We hope you have as much fun watching it as we had making it!

HOLLYWOOD TECHNIQUES IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND

Learn Virtual Production techniques that can be applied to any level of production, from your living room to Hollywood stages.

$300+ IN EXCLUSIVE BONUSES

We've secured exclusive discounts from our partners, totaling over $300 in free trials & software subscriptions from companies like Lightcraft, Rokoko, Cree8, and the Pixel Lab. This course literally pays for itself!

$300+ IN EXCLUSIVE BONUSES

We've secured exclusive discounts from our partners, totaling over $300 in free trials from companies like Lightcraft, Rokoko, Cree8, and the Pixel Lab. This course literally pays for itself!

BEGINNER TO PRO

Never used Unreal Engine? No problem. We've included our extensive Beginner Training to get you up to speed in no time!

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VIRTUAL FILMMAKING

Follow along as we guide you step-by-step through the entire Virtual Filmmaking process, and make a real short film along the way!

A COMPLETE GUIDE TO VIRTUAL FILMMAKING

Follow along as we guide you step-by-step through the entire Virtual Filmmaking process. and make a real short film along the way!

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS COURSE

UNREAL ENGINE

Benefit: Remember to speak to the benefits of each feature
Feature: And how that speeds them to their desired result
Benefit: What's your market desire most, what makes their mouth water?

INDUSTRY-STANDARD WORKFLOWS

LEARN FROM THE PROS: Learn to do things the RIGHT way, with cutting edge, industry-standard professional workflows
LAND REAL JOBS: You'll be prepared to jump into any professional pipeline, workflow or studio as a filmmaker, VFX artist, game cinematics creator, and more.
Benefit: What's your market desire most, what makes their mouth water?

HOW TO CREATE CINEMATIC IMAGES

INSIDER SECRETS: Learn the best-kept secrets to creating cinematic images through lighting, composition, and movement
HANDS-ON PROJECTS: Put your knowledge to work as we create real, cinematic scenes step-by-step
HOLLYWOOD-LEVEL VFX: Create Hollywood-level VFX using free tools and software

WHAT GEAR DO YOU NEED?

IPHONE

An iPhone 13 and above is required to take advantage of the Jetset Cine app for camera tracking. The iPhone must be a "Pro" version because the app partly utilizes the LiDAR scanner on the phone for tracking.

It is not required to use an iPhone for this course, as we are providing alternatives such as matchmoving in Blender - however it is STRONGLY recommended, as it will save you a significant amount of time and headache, and provide other benefits like the ability to view a live composite of your real and virtual sets during shooting.

CAMERA

We recommend using some sort of "cinema" camera for this course in order to take full advantage of the Jetset Cine app, provide a cleaner image to pull a key from, and ensure your film is captured at the highest quality possible.

This could be a DSLR, mirrorless camera (which we use in the course), or a higher end cinema camera. If you don't have one, you can still utilize this process with an iPhone camera, but your results will not be to the same level as what we've demonstrated in our examples. Even some of the cheapest mirrorless cameras these days will do the job!

GREENSCREEN/STUDIO SPACE

You don't need a fancy greenscreen for this course! A piece of green fabric will do - you just need a solid colored surface that can be lit evenly, doesn't have too much texture, and isn't too reflective (reflections and bumps or ridges will make keying more difficult). As we demonstrate in this course, you don't need a large space or a fancy studio to get great results! You can do this in your spare bedroom, just like we did!

LIGHTS

We recommend using artificial lighting for this course, because matching the light between your virtual environment and physical set is extremely important for a convincing composite. It is also important to light your greenscreen to ensure it's evenly lit. There are plenty of cheap RGB LED lights that will work great for this process - and if you're shooting in a small space, they don't need to be super powerful!

COURSE BREAKDOWN

PART 1 - INTRO & BEGINNER TRAINING

Concepts & fundamentals of Virtual Production
Learn Unreal Engine basics with our included Beginner Training course

PART 2 - BUILDING YOUR ENVIRONMENT

Creating mood boards & gathering reference
Basic environment design
Creating cinematic environments

PART 3 - CAMERA TRACKING METHODS

Using Jetset Cine for live camera tracking using an iPhone
Rigging a cinema camera for tracking

PART 4 - VIRTUAL LIGHTING

Learn to light any scene in Unreal Engine
Lighting concepts & theory

PART 5 - LIGHT MATCHING

Achieve a perfect match between live-action footage and virtual scenes using a simple, repeatable method
Easily match light color, intensity & angle for perfect composites

PART 6 - SHOOTING

Preparing for a shoot
Lighting a greenscreen & lighting in a small space
Capturing & syncing camera tracking data using an iPhone

PART 7 - CREATING CINEMATIC SCENES IN UNREAL ENGINE

Adding detail & achieving photorealism
Finalizing Unreal Engine backgrounds
Adding depth with fog & atmosphere

PART 8 - SIMULATIONS

Create realistic Chaos destruction simulations in Unreal Engine
Dynamic, real time fluid simulations spawned from Chaos destruction sims
Rendering simulations

PART 9 - CHARACTER ANIMATION

Rigging a 3D character
Animation retargeting & working with motion capture
Character animation in Unreal Engine with Control Rig

PART 10 - FACIAL MOTION CAPTURE

Facial motion capture using an iPhone
Creating Blend Shapes
Applying facial motion capture to characters in Unreal Engine

PART 11 - COMPOSITING

Color management
Advanced Greenscreen keying
Advanced Compositing
Secrets to blending live-action & CG
Cinematic color grading

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

JOSHUA M KERR

When I was 9-years-old I borrowed my grandad's super 8mm camera to make stop-motion animations and quickly became obsessed with everything related to filmmaking. I have since written, directed and produced award winning short films.

I have been working in virtual production and real-time filmmaking with Unreal Engine since 2019. It has transformed the way I work and now I want to pass on what I have learned so more filmmakers can tell the stories they’ve always wanted to.

15+ years experience in the film & VFX industry

5+ years online teaching experience

In-person teaching & consulting experience

SAM EISENHOWER

I am an Indie Filmmaker at heart, and can't help but bring that do-it-yourself, gritty mentality to every project I work on.

That's why I started Boundless Entertainment Co. in 2021 - to help the gritty, creative, problem-solving Indie Filmmakers of the world to realize their visions at a level far exceeding their budgets, crew sizes, and resources. I hope to provide a ton of value to your education with:

10+ years experience in the film & VFX industry

3+ years experience teaching online courses

In-person teaching experience as a University professor

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

JOSHUA M KERR

15+ years experience in the film & VFX industry

5+ years experience teaching online courses

In-person teaching experience

SAM EISENHOWER

I am an Indie Filmmaker at heart, and can't help but bring that do-it-yourself, gritty mentality to every project I work on.

10+ years experience in the film & VFX industry

3+ years experience teaching online courses

In-person teaching experience as a University professor

WHAT'S INCLUDED

VALUE-PACKED VIDEO TUTORIALS

Gain instant access to over 10 hours of industry-leading video tutorials, accessible via our online portal any time of the day or night - for life.

EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ACCESS

Join a highly active community of satisfied students - from total beginners to professional artists. Share your work, get feedback, and connect with other artists in the industry.

24/7 SUPPORT

Our incredible support team is always ready to help you with any questions or concerns you may have!

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS & DEALS

Our partners have offered incredible, exclusive discounts, saving you $300+ instantly upon enrollment. This course literally pays for itself and then some!

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3D CAMERA TRACKING

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VDB & SIMULATION ASSETS

COLOR GRADING

VIRTUAL WORKSTATIONS

TESTIMONIALS

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

"THIS CONTENT IS ABSOLUTELY PRICELESS"

“Sam’s course has completely altered the trajectory of my career. Not only has it made me more comfortable in a program previously unknown to me, but it allowed me to snag first place in a video contest hosted by Sam Kolder’s “Kolder Creative” and LensDistortions.com. The course is easy to follow and extremely user-friendly...To any filmmaker, whether you’re a beginner, like me, or a seasoned veteran in the industry, this content is absolutely priceless. It’s allowed me to bring my wildest dreams to life and can definitely do the same for you.” - Jacob Geeslin

"I STARTED OUT KNOWING NOTHING IN UNREAL ENGINE"

“I started out knowing nothing in unreal engine. With Sam's courses I've been able to create immaculate scenes in animation. It would be dumb to try and scavenge through YouTube tutorials as a beginner and not purchase this course. These courses sum up everything you need to know to get a good scene going, all while utilizing fundamentals in Unreal. Thank you Sam." - Jarek N.

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FILMMAKING

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CONTENT CREATION

REVIEWS

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STILL NOT SURE?

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We understand purchasing an online course is a big commitment. We're here to help.

QUESTION 1: WHAT SKILL LEVEL IS THIS COURSE FOR?

The Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook is for ANYONE. Whether you're a total beginner with no prior experience in virtual filmmaking or a seasoned veteran looking to learn more, this program is for YOU!

QUESTION 2: HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS TO THE COURSE AND WHEN DOES IT START?

Enrollment in the course grants you instant access to all course content in the form of video tutorials. You can start immediately and move through the course at your own pace. There are no required "class periods" or classes you have to attend, and enrollment grants you access to all course content and future updates for life!

QUESTION 3: WHAT GEAR DO I NEED?

When it comes to filmmaking in any capacity, you will need some gear. However, the Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook aims to minimize this barrier to entry. To get started, you will need:

CAMERA - You can use an iPhone for this process, but we recommend using a DSLR or mirrorless camera when possible.

GREENSCREEN - You don't need a fancy greenscreen for this process - a simple green sheet will work!

LIGHTS - To be able to execute this process at the highest level, we recommend using video lights when possible in order to achieve accurate light matching between the subject and background.

iPHONE - The iPhone in your pocket can be turned into a 3D camera tracker using the Lightcraft Jetset app. This replaces expensive camera tracking hardware which can cost thousands of dollars!

COMPUTER - This course utilizes Unreal Engine as a key piece of the virtual filmmaking process. To run Unreal Engine, you will need a reasonably fast computer. You can view Unreal Engine’s official documentation on recommended computer hardware here.

QUESTION 4: WHAT JOBS CAN I GET AFTER TAKING THIS COURSE?

Some common careers include:

VIRTUAL PRODUCTION - Virtual Production is THE fastest-growing area of the film industry, expected to 3x in size by 2030. This course will teach you all the key concepts you need to know to be able to work in a Virtual Production studio, as well as how to use Virtual Production on your own projects in a variety of ways.

FILMMAKER - This course empowers solo creators and indie filmmakers to bring Hollywood-level visuals to their productions with a small team (or no team at all).

VISUAL EFFECTS ARTIST - The Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook teaches you industry-standard techniques and workflows, so you're ready to jump into any pipeline or work opportunity. From commercials to TV shows to feature films, you'll be ready for anything!

COMPOSITOR - This course contains the most streamlined, easy-to-follow compositing training on the market. You'll learn to pull impossible keys, achieve perfect color and light matching, and be ready for any compositing job that comes your way.

We seek to connect artists on our platform through our exclusive online community, and strongly encourage networking, job postings, and opportunities in the private group. You won't find these connections anywhere else!

QUESTION 5: CAN'T I LEARN ALL OF THIS ON YOUTUBE?

You could learn about 75% of the technical information in this course on YouTube. The Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook's incredible value comes from the things you won't find on YouTube - the fundamentals of virtual filmmaking, insight from industry professionals, real-world examples and demonstrations, and a complete guide to the process of virtual filmmaking from start to finish. The Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook also teaches an exclusive process developed by Joshua M. Kerr which yields high-quality, repeatable results every time and can be applied to any form of virtual production, from your living room to Hollywood stages. This course provides a streamlined curriculum designed to teach you the fundamental skills YouTube doesn't teach, then builds upon those skills to take you from beginner to professional as quickly as possible. Time is your most valuable asset, and this course will pay for itself in no time!

QUESTION 6: IS THERE A REFUND POLICY?

If you are not 100% satisfied with the Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook, let us know within 7 days and we will refund your purchase, no questions asked. We pride ourselves in our products and want to serve this community to the best of our ability. If there's anything we can do to improve your experience, feel free to let us know.

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If you are not 100% satisfied with the Virtual Filmmaker's Playbook, let us know within 7 days and we will refund your purchase. We stand behind our products. Please read our Terms of Use for more details.