Brad Nisbet | - VR and Virtual Production Researcher and Consultant

20200909_160007[1]
20200421_150002
20200421_150141
Unreal+Engine_blog_virtual-production-in
Broadcast_Switcher_in_Rack_Mounted_Confi
20200505_201411
20200421_162147
20200421_162134
20200505_201403
20200421_150141
20200421_155745
1299870_img_0728_652981
brad money redacted
20200421_161501
vr-4054335_1920
20200421_161534
Brad-Border
20200421_150002

ABOUT ME

I am an Academic and a VR and Emerging Technologies specialist with a background in Film and TV production and post-production. I have worked professionally as an Engineer, Supervisor, Producer, and Creative Consultant.

I have conducted research into virtual reality storytelling and the fundamental worldview that needs to be adopted by creatives to fully utilize the platform.

Currently, I am working on my PhD in University-Industry collaborations to meet ongoing skills demand in the emerging media technologies sector as well as teaching Bachelor and Masters students at my University.

In addition to my philosophical research I am also researching technologies and methods of practice in VR narrative production, such as my research into volumetric video vs motion captured photo-realistic virtual humans: a cost-benefit analysis for VR production.

I am also working in the cutting-edge field of virtual production technologies (Virtual Cameras, Virtual Sets, Live VFX, Live Events, Virtual Broadcasting, Tracking, nDisplay, Artist Facing Tools, Pipeline Development, etc).

Areas of Interest: Participant Performance (Spect-actor), Virtual Humans, Virtual Production, Immersive Narratives, Performance Capture, AI tools, Digital Twins

Current Research: Industry-University collaborations for Just-in-time skills training to address skills gaps in the media technologies sector

1299870_img_0728_652981
Broadcast_Switcher_in_Rack_Mounted_Confi
20200910_143908
20200909_160007[1]
images (1)
VR Camera 360_2
VR Pawn1
OculusScreenshot1578896885
OculusScreenshot1595072933
download (1)
download (4)
maxresdefault_edited
20200505_201411
20200505_201403
20200421_161501
20200421_161534
Unreal+Engine_blog_virtual-production-in
20200421_150141

Ongoing Research: Format agnostic pipeline development for virtual media production (+ identifying key skills for educational curricula).

Past Research: Data Management for On-Set live VFX / Virtual Production , Examination of Methods of Practice used in VR Narratives

Training

I teach introductory and 101 courses in virtual production, as well as specialist workshops such as vfx, lighting, level design, virtual cinematography, and engineering

Research

I conduct and support research on artist facing tools, pipeline development, emerging technologies, AI, and training methodology.

Engineering

I’m available for engineering design, builds, and upgrades in broadcast and
film technology.

With particular expertise in Virtual Production.

Consulting

If you have a film project on your slate and you want to discuss how VR or Virtual Production could benefit your project I am also available for a free consultation.