For a span of two weeks, Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VILNIUS TECH) Creativity and Innovation Centre “LinkMenų fabrikas” hosted a winter school focused on sound and video production – “Immersive Music Video Creation.” The culmination of this program includes four captivating live performance videos and song recordings crafted by students working collaboratively in international teams. ATHENA students from VILNIUS TECH, Hellenic Mediterranean University and the University of Siegen joined the programme.
This winter school, conducted within the framework of the “Erasmus+” Blended Intensive Program (BIP), brought together both local Lithuanian and international students, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Notably, the initiative received support from emerging Lithuanian music bands.
Harmony between Lithuanian music bands and students
The VILNIUS TECH “LinkMenų fabrikas” winter school unfolded in a hybrid format. In the initial week, students delved into the fundamentals of virtual production, beginning with the “Unreal Engine.” Further, they gained expertise in sound recording, sound design, video editing, lighting, and equipment usage, all while working remotely. The teams also learned the art of crafting filming scripts.
The finish of winter school happened during the second week when students immersed themselves in hands-on activities within the spaces of VILNIUS TECH “LinkMenų fabrikas”. The students, in collaboration with their respective groups, tackled real-life conditions, resulting in a shared accomplishment. Participants had to explore diverse musical styles – the selected musical groups spanned various genres – metal, rap, light rock, and eclectic rock/folk.
Despite the challenging task at hand, students’ managed to conceptualize a live performance video vision, present it, coordinate with their groups, shoot the video clip in a condensed timeframe, record the audio, and ultimately, compile the final result.
A Global Perspective
The winter school, in addition to the ATHENA students, attracted participants from “L’école de Design Nantes Atlantique” in France, the “Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design + Technology” in Ireland, and Sofia University in Bulgaria.
Explore the final outcomes of the winter school here: SIRUPAS – Susprogdinti tiltai, IAMREY – Iš Apačios, TIMOHI – Brolin Barzda, Black Spikes – Užkalbėjimai.
