For a span of two weeks, Vilnius Gediminas technical university (VILNIUS TECH) Creativity and Innovation Centre "LinkMenų fabrikas" hosted an immersive 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.

This winter school, conducted within the framework of the "Erasmus+" Blended Intensive Program (BIP), brought together both local and international students, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Notably, the initiative received support from emerging Lithuanian music bands such as "Timohi," "Black Spikes," "IAMREY," and the group "Sirupas."

Harmony between Lithuanian music groups 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."

Mantas Tamulionis, Head of the Digital Lab at VILNIUS TECH "LinkMenų fabrikas," emphasized the practical dimension as the winter school's standout feature. He stated, "The students, in collaboration with their respective groups, tackled real-life conditions, resulting in a shared accomplishment."

Exploring diverse musical styles, M. Tamulionis explained, "The selected musical groups spanned various genres – metal, rap, light rock, and eclectic rock/folk."

Despite the challenging task at hand, M. Tamulionis highlighted the students' ability 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 attracted participants from esteemed international institutions such as "L'école de Design Nantes Atlantique" in France, "Dun Laoghaire Institute Of Art Design + Technology" in Ireland, Sofia University in Bulgaria, along with students from the European University Alliance – Hellenic Mediterranean University in Greece and the University of Siegen in Germany. VILNIUS TECH students from the Faculties of Fundamental Sciences, Mechanics, and Creative Industries seamlessly blended with this diverse international cohort.

Explore the final outcomes of the winter school: SIRUPAS - Susprogdinti tiltai, IAMREY – Iš Apačios, TIMOHI - Brolin Barzda, Black Spikes - Užkalbėjimai.