Winter Park, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012
Full Sail University joined forces with ESPN’s Creative Content Unit, ESPNs Emerging Technology Group, and production company Victory Pictures to create The Fire Within, a pyrotechnic and stunt-filled opening sequence, scheduled to air prior to every game of the UEFA EURO 2012 soccer championships.
During the production, a total of twenty-five Full Sail University students and staff contributed to areas ranging from camera, grip, electric, makeup, and behind the scenes documentation.
“Each project that comes out of our relationship with ESPN offers a unique educational experience for the students, said Mike Retherford, Full Sail’s Director of Production. For example, this was the first project with ESPN that was produced at a remote location and off of our campus. We are extremely proud to have been a part of this professional production.”
About ESPN Technology:
ESPN Technology develops the ideas and applications that bring the fan closer to the game with new, innovative production enhancements. ESPNs technology team designed and supports two of the most technologically-advanced production centers in the world, the Digital Center in Bristol, Conn. and the Los Angeles Production Center which is the first 1080p capable production facility. In addition, the Emerging Technology Group has developed many on-air advancements over the past 30 years, including ESPN 3D, virtual graphics applications, Huck-O-Meter, and the Emmy-winning EA Virtual Playbook.
About Full Sail University:
Full Sail University is an award-winning educational leader for those pursuing careers in the entertainment and media industry. Founded in 1979, Full Sail has been recognized as one of the Top Five Game Degree Programs by Electronic Gaming Monthly, one of the Best Music Programs by Rolling Stone Magazine, and one of the Best Film Programs by UNleashed Magazine. In 2011, Full Sail received the 21st Century Best Practices in Distance Learning Award from the United States Distance Learning Association, was named the School/College of the Year by the Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges, and was recognized as one of the Top 100 Social Media Colleges by Studentadvisor.com.
Full Sail offers on-campus and online Masters, Bachelors, and Associates degree programs in areas related to animation, art, business, education, graphic design, film, marketing, web development, music, recording arts, sports, and video games. Full Sail graduate credits include work on OSCAR