North Hertfordshire College has unveiled its new half-a-million pound "industry-standard" film, TV and VFX studio.

The new facility at the Hitchin campus on Cambridge Road was unveiled this October.

The college hopes the studio will help students develop essential industry skills, potentially leading to jobs at Elstree Studios or the proposed Sunset Studios in Waltham Cross.

Brett Clarke, head of curriculum for creative industries at North Hertfordshire College, said: "The new film, TV, and VFX studio at North Hertfordshire College marks an exciting step forward in aligning our curriculum delivery with the evolving needs of employers.

"Our new facilities allow our learners to become highly skilled, adaptable, and experienced practitioners - well-prepared to progress into employment or higher education.

"The investment in the studio demonstrates our commitment to shaping the next generation of creative professionals, fully-equipped with the key knowledge, skills, and experience required by the modern film, TV and VFX industry."

The studio was made possible by a £500,000 investment from the Hertfordshire Local Skills Improvement Fund.

This initiative aims to fill skill gaps and adjust the college's curriculum to meet the current and future needs of the film industry.

The studio includes a live 4K production area with a green screen, advanced lighting and audio equipment, and high-spec 4K cameras from Black Magic Design.

Students will have access to high-performance PCs and a range of software including the full Adobe package, DaVinci Resolve, and Unreal Engine – resources which should help them hone their skills in editing and animation.

The studio will support the college's new Level 3 TV, Film and VFX programme, which covers a range of specialities and prepares students for roles such as key grip, gaffer, sound engineer, director of photography, and camera operator.

Kit Davies, principal and CEO of North Hertfordshire College, said: "The new film, TV and VFX studio at our Hitchin campus is a great example of how the college is working closely with employers and industry specialists to identify and meet industry skills gaps to equip our students with the skills required both now and in the future."