STARTS LAB WORKSHOP: Virtual Production with Chaos Arena
3.6.2026 09:00
Oamk Starts Lab, room 7A209, Oamk Linnanmaa campus
Wednesday, 3 June
09:00–11.45
- Introduction to Oamk Starts Lab facilities.
- Fundamentals of virtual production.
- Hardware, software, and key workflows.
11:45–12:45
- BREAK
12:45–16:00
- Introduction to Chaos Arena.
- Core principles, workflows, and use cases.
- Demonstrations and workflow walkthroughs.
- Q&A session with a Chaos expert.
- Unveiling the production concept for the following days.
Thursday, 4 June
09:00–11:45
- Preparing the virtual scene for the LED wall.
- The DCC pipeline: assets, formats & best practices.
- Rendering the scene with Chaos Arena, LED-projection.
11:45–12:45
- BREAK
12:45–16:00
- Preparing the shot: Staging, lens considerations, working with the RED Komodo X.
- Matching the virtual backdrop: Image-based-lighting.
- Capturing the in‑camera VFX scene.
- Iteration and adjustments during production
Friday, 5 June
09:00–11:45
- Possible additional takes / iterations.
- Reviewing the captured in‑camera VFX material.
- Editing workflow overview.
- Color management and basic color grading considerations.
11:45–12:45
- BREAK
12:45–16:00
- Technical review: image quality, lighting consistency and realism.
- Discussion: lessons learned and best practices.
- Coffee & networking.