dock10 has expanded their training scheme as part of a move to tackle industry-wide skills shortages.
The expansion has seen the Salford-based television facility hire two Junior Virtual Studio Developers in a bid to create an on-the-job learning experience.
Aya Al-bayati and Katie Bayman both joined dock10 on a full-time basis to support the development of technology on-site.
Ms Al-bayati graduated this year from the University of Teesside with a degree in computer games art, whilst Bayman graduated this year from Salford University with a degree in animation, specialising in 3D modelling and environments.
The two hires represent an extension of dock10’s inhouse training scheme for TV studio craft talent which was established in 2020. The project has also seen the facility hire two camera and two sound assistants.
dock10 is a pioneer in the field of virtual studios, helping creative teams to produce many programmes and live events that rely on virtual technology including the UEFA EURO 2020, 2021 Gran Turismo Sport FIA Online Championship, Match of the Day and BBC Bitesize.
Aya and Katie are learning their craft on-the-job as part of dock10’s virtual studio team, building up the skills and relationships to succeed in virtual production.
Richard Wormwell, Head of Production Innovation, said: “At dock10, we’ve seen an explosion in demand from programme makers who want to incorporate virtual elements in entertainment, sports, children’s and factual TV programmes. But there is a real skills shortage in virtual studios in the UK.
“We recognise it’s our responsibility to help grow the virtual studios’ talent pool and to invest in hands-on, practical training. We are delighted to expand dock10’s virtual studios team with the appointments of Aya and Katie as Junior Virtual Studio Developers.”
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