From Weta to Scanline, Sebastian Sylwan has helped build the future of VFX—now he’s reflecting on how innovation really happens (or doesn’t) in the creative industries.
Scott Ross on the state of VFX, Hollywood’s broken system, glimmers of hope—and his new book UPSTART: The Digital Film Revolution – Managing the Unmanageable.
Entertainment lawyer Joshua Lastine explains how AI, virtual production, and new tech are reshaping film law, studio deals, and independent filmmaking.
Oliver Markowski returns to discuss the future of USD, MaterialX, and Gaussian Splats, plus RISE’s work on Guardians Vol. 3, Megalopolis, and Fallout.
Eric Barba on Alien: Romulus, Oscar nomination, blending practical & VFX, real-time tech, and working with directors like Fede Álvarez & David Fincher.
Steve Preeg returns for the 500th episode to reflect on 10 years of VFX evolution, virtual production, real-time workflows, and future filmmaking trends.
Jake Maymudes discusses crafting visuals for Dune and Alien: Romulus, his VFX journey, and how AI is reshaping workflows at Wylie Co.
Todd Perry shares his journey from early VFX experiments to supervising iconic films like Doctor Strange and Black Panther, and the right and wrong ways to use AI.
Andy Boyd of Jam discusses Brothers on Amazon Prime, crafting a photoreal orangutan, and thriving as a small studio in a competitive VFX landscape.
Jason Smith, senior VFX supervisor on The Rings of Power, shares insights on creating creatures, solving scale, and his award-winning career in visual effects.
Jo Plaete shares how Metaphysic’s real-time AI tools enabled on-set de-aging for Here, revolutionizing digital human performance in cinema.
Daniel Thron, Erick Schiele, and James Blevins discuss directing, production design, virtual production, and acting in Ray Tracing FTW.
Jared Sandrew discusses his career in 3D conversion, pioneering visual effects, and the future of AI-driven workflows in filmmaking.
Richard Crudo & EsthLine producers Debbie Kennard & Ron Eli Cohen reveal the magic behind “Ray Tracing FTW,” from virtual production challenges to the essential role of line producers.er Woodworth reveal their techniques for shooting Ray Tracing FTW, blending live-action with LED volumes & capturing the perfect ICVFX look.
Richard Crudo & Esther Woodworth reveal their techniques for shooting Ray Tracing FTW, blending live-action with LED volumes & capturing the perfect ICVFX look.
Matthias Christen, lead artist at The Scope, shares how his team built a massive real-time set for Ray Tracing FTW with 2 trillion triangles, used from pre-production to post!
AJ Wedding shares how Orbital Studios helped Chaos Innovation Lab film Ray Tracing FTW using Project Arena, and explores the future of virtual production and AI tools.
From “Here” to eternity: VFX innovator Ed Ulbrich returns to talk about how AI is changing the way movies are made and altering the economics of Hollywood.
VFX legend Kevin Tod Haug has created stunning shots for “Fight Club,” “Panic Room,” and “Quantum of Solace.” He reveals how he’s surfed waves of innovation.
Talking animals, flying logos — and Iron Men: talented VFX producer Ian Dawson shares his career path and thoughts on how AR and VR are making another comeback.
Join us as Gary Marshall, VP of Virtual Production at Nant Studios, who worked on "Gravity" and "Avatar," unveils the future of filmmaking magic.
Mod Tech Labs makes it easy to unify content across platforms and formats. CEO Alex Porter and CTO Tim Porter reveal what distinguishes their approach.
Erick Geisler has spent his whole life in movies and VFX. He talks about what’s changed — and how he’s embracing the future with his new company, Global Objects.
AI: making dreams come true, or a content nightmare? AI LA founder Todd Terrazas gives his expert opinion on how AI could power a new generation of filmmakers.
