Summer Workshops
OpenAI and ChatGPT – IFVAI 1 / 2 (1 Full Day Course) $150 per Student
For Grades 7-12, explore OpenAI and ChatGPT in this full-day course from 9 am to 5 pm, with an option for early drop-off 30 minutes prior. No prerequisites are required, and each class accommodates up to 25 students. Upon completion, students receive a certificate and have access to necessary tools like computers, tablets, and screens.
We also offer the flexibility to bring this course to your school or area! If you can gather at least 50 students, we’re willing to travel up to 4 hours each way or by ferry to your location.
Immerse yourself in the world of OpenAI and ChatGPT with our workshop, led by educator Claudio Lai. Gain insights into real-time human feedback (RLHF) and learn practical skills in using OpenAI tools, including ChatGPT, which is an advanced language model refined through supervised and reinforcement learning methods.
Highlights of the workshop include:
- Practical use of OpenAI’s Software
- Installation and Management of Reinforcement Learning Software
- Understanding Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)
- Exploring Reinforcement Learning Concepts
- Applying Reinforcement Learning to Solve Diverse Problems
This course provides hands-on examples of using reinforcement learning to address challenges in computer games, equipping you to assess when reinforcement learning is the optimal solution. By the end, you’ll possess a solid understanding of RLHF and the skills to address your own reinforcement learning challenges.
About the educator:
Claudio Lai was born in Rome, Italy and migrated to Sydney, Australia at a young age. He graduated in 1988 from Newington College in Sydney. In 1989, Claudio worked in the News Department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC-Channel 2) as well as on various independent documentary projects. In 1991 Claudio moved to the U.S. and attended the University of Southern California’s Film School. In 2009 Claudio formed a multiple new branches of Fluid Cast Technologies focusing on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies. Some of Claudio’s most recent clients include NASA (The Singularity University) and a Hong Kong based Virtual and Augmented reality educational company and work with Universal Studios Television, Amblin and Apple TV. Claudio is currently working on educational VR/AR projects which allow viewers to be scored inside VR/AR lesson plans – based on where they look at points of interest in a 360 videos.
Virtual Reality (VR) – IFVRAVD 1/2/3 (1 Full Day Course) $150 per Student
Open to Grades 5-12, this full-day Virtual Reality Creation and Editing course (9 am to 5 pm) with an optional early drop-off is available for $150 per student. Basic computer skills are required, and each class accommodates up to 25 students. Participants receive a certificate and essential tools, including a Go Pro VR Camera, video editing software, and a complimentary Google Cardboard to take home.
Similar to the OpenAI course, we’re open to bringing this VR workshop to your school or area with a minimum of 50 students.
Delve into the immersive world of VR filmmaking with Claudio Lai as your guide. This workshop covers:
- Understanding VR Camera Operation and Stitching
- Advanced Filmmaking Techniques: Light Balance, Movement, Composition
- Camera Stabilization with Steadicam and Software Methods
- Adjusting a 360 Camera for Different Lighting Conditions
- Sound Capture Techniques, including Wireless Hidden Mics
- Editing 360 Films and Uploading to Social Media Platforms
Gain hands-on experience and professional insights from Claudio Lai’s 10+ years of film and editing experience, saving time and money in real-world scenarios.
About the educator:
Claudio Lai was born in Rome, Italy and migrated to Sydney, Australia at a young age. He graduated in 1988 from Newington College in Sydney. In 1989, Claudio worked in the News Department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC-Channel 2) as well as on various independent documentary projects. In 1991 Claudio moved to the U.S. and attended the University of Southern California’s Film School. In 2009 Claudio formed a multiple new branches of Fluid Cast Technologies focusing on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality technologies. Some of Claudio’s most recent clients include NASA (The Singularity University) and a Hong Kong based Virtual and Augmented reality educational company and work with Universal Studios Television, Amblin and Apple TV. Claudio is currently working on educational VR/AR projects which allow viewers to be scored inside VR/AR lesson plans – based on where they look at points of interest in a 360 videos.
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