Expression of Interest: LiDAR Scanning Techniques for VFX

Course Profile:

The National Talent Academy for VFX is looking for expressions of interest in a hands-on workshop for LiDAR Scanning Techniques for on-set VFX.

The course will be designed to provide participants with the skills needed to perform comprehensive LiDAR scanning in both indoor and outdoor environments using the RTC360 LiDAR scanner. Tutor Adam H. Stewart will discuss the techniques for downloading and processing scan data. He will also give a brief overview of Gaussian Splatting techniques.

Course Objectives:

This workshop will allow emerging and experienced VFX crew to upskill in the area of LiDAR Scanning. By the end of this course, participants will be able to perform 3D scans in a variety of environments using the RTC360 LiDAR Scanner and will have a solid understanding of the processes involved in handling and processing the scan data.

Participant Profile:

This course is ideally suited for emerging and experienced VFX crew seeking to upskill and enhance their employability. We would also encourage crew members from other departments seeking to upskill in this area to apply.

Expression of Interest Procedure:

Please express your interest online at this LINK by Thursday 1st October 2026.

For technical difficulties with the online system please email lauranugent@furthr.ie

National Talent Academies courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.

Please note by registering your interest you are NOT applying for a course. This is to gauge the interest of artists in attending this type of course and help ensure that any proposed training reflects the needs expressed directly by artists.