Key Takeaways
- Work directly with David Hayter, the iconic voice of ‘Solid Snake’ from the Metal Gear Solid franchise, to create an original video game cutscene using professional motion capture technology.
- Gain practical, hands-on experience in writing or acting for video games through this specialized In-Production Bootcamp led by Vancouver Film School instructors.
- Build your industry knowledge and connections through an exclusive AMA with David Hayter and an expert panel on motion capture and game storytelling.
THIS IS NOT A DRILL.
David Hayter – THE voice of Metal Gear Solid’s ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss' – is coming to Vancouver Film School for a once-in-a-lifetime event. VFS’s Game Operative Bootcamp, happening on-campus from July 25-27, will bring writers & actors together with a game legend to create a cinematic cutscene for video games – powered by cutting-edge motion capture technology!
While the event is SOLD OUT, there will be more In-Production Bootcamps coming soon that you won’t want to ‘go next’ on!
When the event was announced, David Hayter sent out a call for operatives – via codec, of course!
IT ALL KICKS OFF WITH AN ‘ASK ME ANYTHING’…
As the next guest in our AMA Industry Talk series, David follows in the footsteps of industry greats like Kevin Smith, Emmy-winning Director Michael Spiller, and social media powerhouse Aylex Thunder. With a wealth of knowledge and experience in both the game and entertainment industries, David will discuss his experience in the Metal Gear Solid franchise, the craft of voice acting for games, and how to break into the video game industry in Canada & beyond.
As always, the audience will have the chance to ask their burning questions; come ready!
…FOLLOWED BY A HANDS-ON VFS BOOTCAMP
Based on your area of interest, you will participate in an intensive workshop in acting or writing that will give you direct knowledge and experience of how your role is involved in video game cutscenes. While VFS’s Head of Acting, Omari Newton (Netflix’s The Dragon Prince), and VFS Acting Instructor, Andres Soto (Yellowjackets), will lead the acting workshop, VFS Writing Instructor Ariadna Martinez (Sony’s highly-anticipated Ghost of Yōtei) will lead the workshop for writers.
All participants will also attend an Industry Panel on how motion capture powers modern game cutscenes, led by David, Graham Qually (Founder of Beyond Capture Studios) and Ariadna.
Then, on the final day, you’ll enter Beyond Capture Studios to bring it all together! One script from the workshop will be selected, along with four actors to create the short cutscene – similar to the curriculum taught in VFS’s award-winning Game Design and 3D Animation & Visual Effects programs! David will guide all attendees through the entire process, offering his expertise. This is the ultimate skill set power-up, and you’ll walk away with serious video game experience (and bragging rights) under your belt!
Witness how Beyond Capture uses mocap technology to bring video games (and much more) to life:
DAVID HAYTER’S CAREER AS AN ACTOR & AWARD-WINNING WRITER
With an impressive 30+ year industry career, David Hayter has done it all! A key creator of the 21st century wave of comic-book cinema, David Hayter’s films have amassed over one billion dollars in worldwide box office.
Though may have gotten his start early, acting at the age of 9, David found widespread recognition in 1998 when he signed onto the Metal Gear Solid franchise – one of the best-selling stealth game franchises with 60+ million copies sold – for over a decade.
As a screenwriter, David’s penned some iconic films. Including X-Men, The Scorpion King, and Watchmen – for which he won a Saturn Award. He’s also directed the indie film Wolves and co-created the Netflix series Warrior Nun.
MORE BOOTCAMPS TO COME!
The chance to meet & work with David Hayter was clearly an opportunity too hot to pass up! While the event is sold out, we will be announcing another brand-new Bootcamp very soon – keep your eyes peeled for this exciting news. Hint: this next one will see a familiar face return to VFS’s campus!
FAQ
1. What is the David Hayter Bootcamp?
Vancouver Film School’s Game Bootcamp with David Hayter is a 3-day, in-person event. Writers and actors will collaborate with film & game industry icon David Hayter to write, perform, and produce a short video game cutscene using motion capture technology.
2. Who is David Hayter?
The original voice of ‘Solid Snake’ and ‘Big Boss from the Metal Gear Solid video game franchise, David is an actor and award-winning screenwriter behind films like X-Men, Watchmen, and The Scorpion King. He brings decades of game and film industry experience.
3. What does the bootcamp include?
- Friday, July 25: AMA Industry Talk with David Hayter
- Saturday, July 26: Writing, acting, and performance capture workshops + industry panel with David & esteemed VFS faculty.
- Sunday, July 27: Production of video game cutscene at Beyond Capture Studios