Age: 18+
Number of Places: Post 100
Career Stages: Early, Experienced & Expert
Funding: Fully Funded
Course Type: Live Online
Closing Date: 14 January 2026 or when places fill

This programme is supported by ScreenSkills HETV skills fund with contributions for UK High End TV productions.

Introducing Soho Editors and Flawless AI's fully funded training for Post-Production and VFX Professionals seeking to incorporate AI into their future workflows.

This Training Programme is to support 100 Post and 100 VFX Freelance Professionals looking to understand the legal and morale use of AI. If you are a suitable candidate, you will receive:

• 1-Day Live Online Training and Demonstration in Current Popular AI Engines
• Course Recording and Handouts to lead you through the legal side of current AI practicies.
• Flawless AI License + 3 Draft Tokens and 1 Standard Token.
• Training Material for you to keep.

Access Funding

This funding will also assist with childcare costs for the duration of the course to ensure each awardee receives the best training possible. Please note, assistance funding is limited, and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.

Who is it for?

The aim of this training programme is to support 100 VFX Freelance Professionals across the nation. Therefore, you must be in one of the below positions::

• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Early Career Stage
• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Experienced Career Stage
• Currently working within the UK HETV Industry at an Expert Career Stage
• Currently working within the Broadcast Sector at a minimum of an Early Career Stage and actively looking to move in to HETV.

And, you must:

• Have at least one Broadcast Credit.
• Be currently residing within the UK
• Have the right to Work within the UK
• Have an Established Connection to the UK Industry
• Be of 18+ Years of Age

You can find more information on Career Stages as defined by ScreenSkills here.
You can find more information on Diversity and Inclusion for all ScreenSkills funding here.

What it Covers

In this 1-day Live Online Course, we will explore how AI is transforming visual effects, from generative imagery to video augmentation, and examine the ethical considerations shaping the future of VFX pipelines. Below is the course outline:

• What AI is and how it integrates into VFX workflows
• Key AI terminology (ML, diffusion models, GANs, transformers, etc.)
• AI vs traditional VFX software: complementary tools and differences
• Overview of AI across text, image, video, and 3D applications
• Tools & Demonstrations:
  • ChatGPT, Claude.ai: idea generation and pipeline support
  • Adobe Firefly, RunwayML: concept art and shot augmentation
  • Intro to Flawless AI: applications in dubbing and visual consistency

Module 2: Creative & Technical Applications

• Survey of AI tools relevant to concepting, previs, and VFX creation
• Enhancing creative workflows: image generation, shot augmentation, and background creation
• AI for simulation, clean-up, and quick iterations
• Case studies: AI in advertising, HETV pipelines, and short-form VFX
• Tools & Demonstrations:
  • MidJourney, Leonardo.AI: concept art and style exploration
  • Runway Gen-2: video generation & shot enhancement
  • Udio, Suno: AI-driven audio for temp sound design
  • Synthesia, HeyGen: avatar-based performances for VFX integration

Module 3: Ethics, Ownership & Pipeline Standards

• Copyright and intellectual property in generative imagery
• AI in VFX pipelines: ownership, licensing, and delivery considerations
• Ethical challenges: originality, labour impacts, and industry trust
• Broadcaster and studio policies around AI-assisted content
• Protecting yourself and collaborators: contracts, usage rights, liability
• Tools & Resources:
  • UK & EU AI regulations overview
  • Industry guidelines for AI use in VFX

Module 4: Hands-On Practice & Future Outlook

• Hands-on exercises with AI tools for VFX workflows
  • Generate concept art with MidJourney
  • Create and refine video clips with RunwayML
  • Experiment with Flawless AI for performance consistency
  • Use AI tools for quick previs or matte creation
• Group project: design a short VFX sequence enhanced by AI
• The future of AI in VFX: opportunities & challenges
• Wrap-up: best practices, recommended resources, open Q&A

How to Apply

We have 100 places available on this programme, across 6 Live Online Sessions. Therefore, to ensure you are eligible for the training, we have introduced the following application process:

1. Create a ScreenSkills profile and complete a Candidate Application Form.
   (Closing Date of Applications is the 14 January 2026 or when all placements have been filled).
2. If you meet the above criteria, you will be asked to complete a background questionnaire with your latest credit.

Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis, and we will reply to all applications of their outcome in due course.

Dates Available

After The Course

At the end of your course, you will receive:

• Access to the Lesson Recording for you to follow along at your own pace.
• .Flawless AI License + 3 Draft Tokens and 1 Standard Token.As this funding is supported by ScreenSkills, all successful applicants details will be shared with them, and you may be asked to supply further information throughout and after your training by them directly.

We kindly ask all successful applicants to please complete their feedback forms sent by ScreenSkills after their course. This is to ensure the continued quality of the training we supply, and the suitability of our courses.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, please let us know and we will be happy to work with you to meet them. Just get in touch with our training team on either +44 (0)20 7734 1286 or via email at training@sohoeditors.com. We look forward to hearing from you.