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Tokyo, Japan — The future of filmmaking was given to students in Tokyo, where the Immersive Content Society and HTC VIVE co-hosted a two-day workshop that blended technology, creativity, and hands-on production. The HTC VIVE Mars Virtual Production Workshop gathered more than 20 students from eight universities across Japan, including Takarazuka University, Musashino Art University, International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo, Tokyo Polytechnic University, Waseda University, International Christian University, Digital Hollywood University, and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University (China), while 1360 additional viewers joined via livestream.
The first day took place at International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo (IPUT), where filming, sound, and streaming were fully supported by IPUT students. After opening remarks from HTC Japan’s Fukui Tatsuro, the day’s mentors were introduced: Professor Watanabe Kenji (IPUT), Tomoyuki Nishiyama (Mirukia Inc.), Mr. Murasugi (Too Corporation), and HTC Taiwan’s Tim Wen.
Students were introduced to VIVE Mars CamTrack, HTC’s camera tracking system for real-time virtual production, and, for the first time in Japan, VIVE Mars Nova, HTC’s beta software for asset creation, keying, and compositing. Students were challenged to prompt an image from ChatGPT, which Mars Nova uses AI to convert into a 3D scene ready for filming. The exercise pushed students to think creatively but quickly demonstrated the advantages of using Mars CamTrack with Mars Nova:
Despite having no prior experience, and with just twenty minutes to plan and film, the six student teams successfully produced one-take shorts spanning genres from romance and comedy to horror and action.
The second day at NEUU shifted toward reflection and inspiration. HTC Taiwan’s Tim presented global case studies of VIVE Mars, while Studio Bros’ Mr. Kaneko presented case studies of virtual production. Then Mr. Lee from Spice introduced students to markerless motion capture with the new VIVE Tracker.
The highlight came in the afternoon, when teams screened their projects with added sound effects and music. Mentors provided constructive feedback, encouraging students to consider how they might refine their work with more time. For many, this was the first time they saw their creative instincts translated so quickly into finished productions.
The workshop closed with snacks, conversation, and a career Q&A, leaving students with new technical skills and a clear view of the opportunities ahead.
Together, Mars CamTrack and Mars Nova create a turnkey teaching solution, giving students immediate, hands-on access to the same creative tools used in today’s media industry. For educators, this pairing offers a straightforward way to bring complex media workflows into an accessible learning environment.
For further information about VIVE Mars Studio Edition and Mars Nova used during this workshop, please contact:
HTC NIPPON株式会社
Head of Enterprise Sales Japan
福井 辰郎 Tatsuro Fukui
Fukui_Tatsuro@htc.com
Address: 東京都中央区日本橋馬喰町1－9－1 The CORNER日本橋east 5階 〒103-0002
📍Day 1: International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo (IPUT)
• Opening remarks from HTC Japan’s Mr. Fukui
• Mentor introductions: Prof. Watanabe (International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo), Mr. Nishiyama (Mirukia Inc.), Mr. Murasugi (Too), Tim (HTC Taiwan)
• Lectures on virtual production, VIVE Mars tracker, and Mars Nova
• Student team challenge: one-take shorts using Mars Nova and Mars CamTrack
📍 Day 2: NEUU XR Communication Hub
• HTC Taiwan’s Tim: Global case studies of VIVE Mars
• Studio Bros’ Mr. Kaneko: Domestic VP case studies
• Spice’s Mr. Lee: Markerless motion capture demo with new VIVE Tracker
• Student screenings, mentor feedback, reflection, and closing discussion
