BrandStar, a horizontally and vertically integrated production company, donated and installed an LED Volume Wall at Lynn University’s Boca Raton campus, offering unprecedented access to the latest in virtual production technology to its students.
Inside Lynn’s TV studio, now called BrandStar Studios at Lynn University, students can gain experience in real-time compositing (the process of combining multiple images to form a single, cohesive image) using the Unreal Engine. Aspiring developers, creators and storytellers will graduate with high-demand virtual production skills, giving them a competitive advantage in today’s job market.
Along with the LED Volume Wall donation, BrandStar will also provide a Streaming, Screening, and Idea Lab and mentorship and career development opportunities for Lynn students.
"We are delighted to have established such a broad collaboration with Lynn University," said Mark Alfieri, CEO of BrandStar. "By helping to augment the school's offerings, we are going to fast-track their student's skills, specifically within the rapidly evolving world of virtual and mixed reality."
"Students who are looking to dive into the production industry will get a one-of-a-kind opportunity to work with state-of-the-art equipment," added Andrea Kott, VP, BrandStar Studios, and the individual responsible for the overall studio operations at BrandStar.
Graduates of Lynn's Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn College of Communication and Design consistently secure prominent positions in the TV, film and production industry. BrandStar's contributions will help further provide the tools, mentorships and guidance that support students' learning at Lynn and success after college.
"The collaboration with BrandStar allows us to further innovate our students’ education, with cutting-edge technology and hands-on experience," said College of Communication and Design Dean Cesar Santalo. "Lynn's communication and design programs are on the forefront of technology and our connections with well-respected, professional organizations help us prepare our students for an ever-changing industry."
