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The VFX Process#83 Seiji & Dave: How We Adapted a Classic Novel into an Unreal Engine Cinematic | F451In this episode, we sit down with Seiji Anderson and David Weinstock to break down the making of F451. an Unreal Engine cinematic inspired by Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. They share how they transformed the novel’s dystopian themes into a visually striking real-time short film using Unreal Engine.. From concept to final render, this conversation dives into the creative and technical process behind building narrative-driven personal work in Unreal Engine.We also explore their professional journeys across film, TV, advertising, and automotive industries, working with clients like Marvel, Netflix, Pixar, Apple, Google, and why...
2026-02-201h 18The VFX Process
The VFX Process#82 India Barnardo: Disney Animator Shares the Truth About Successful Animation CareersIn this episode we’re joined by India Barnardo, animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, award-winning filmmaker, and creator of the animated short film Cat & Moth.We explore India’s inspiring journey from runner at Framestore to working on major animated films including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Moana 2, Zootopia 2, The Sea Beast and more. She shares behind-the-scenes insights into the animation industry, the making of her award-winning short film, and practical career advice for aspiring animators who want to work at top studios like Disney, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Framestore.🎬...
2026-02-061h 04The VFX Process
The VFX Process#81 Nishaan Singh: We Hired This Blender Artist at 16... He's Now Animator of the YearIn this episode, we sit down with Nishaan Singh, a 20-year-old Blender artist and 3D generalist whose journey started at just 13 years old. Nishaan was hired as a 3D apprentice at 16 by our company Bigtooth Studios, and we catch up with him to see how his animation career has evolved since then.We dive deep into the process behind his award-winning Blender short films, Joyrider and Detour, both created entirely in Blender 3D. Nishaan breaks down his pipeline, storytelling approach, and how lessons learned working in a professional studio environment helped him refine his 3...
2026-01-2347 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#80 David Stapp: This Battlefield Cinematic Proves Unreal Engine Is the #1 Filmmaking ToolIn this episode we sit down with David Stapp, Cinematics Director at Form Studios and host of Virtual Production Insider, to break down his career journey and the creation of his latest Unreal Engine cinematic inspired by the Battlefield universe.With over a decade of experience across film, VFX, post-production, cinematography, and virtual production, David shares how his background in traditional filmmaking directly informs his work creating real-time cinematics for video games.We dive deep into the making of “Conquest,” a Battlefield-inspired Unreal Engine fan film developed as a full...
2026-01-091h 49The VFX Process
The VFX Process#79 Aaron Blaise: The Emotional Story of SNOW BEAR: A Hand-Drawn Animated MasterpieceIn this in-depth podcast interview, we sit down with Aaron Blaise, a legendary animator with 38 years of experience, known for his work at Disney Animation Studios during the golden era of the 1990s. Aaron shares incredible stories from animating Disney classics like Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and directing Brother Bear.Aaron opens up about his life-changing journey after the devastating loss of his wife in 2007, a moment that led him to leave Disney and rebuild his career from the ground up. He founded Creature Art Teacher (The Art of Aaron...
2025-12-261h 12The VFX Process
The VFX Process#78 Denver Jackson: What It REALLY Takes to Make an Animated Feature Film ALONEIn this interview, writer, director, and self-taught animator Denver Jackson shares the incredible journey behind creating not one, but two solo animated feature films — Esluna: The Crown of Babylon and The Worlds Divide. From teaching himself 2D animation, to battling carpal tunnel and back issues, to reinventing his workflow in Blender 3D, Denver breaks down exactly how he built these full-length, anime-inspired films with a tiny team and massive determination. We dive deep into his creative process — how he writes, how he animates, how he stays motivated, and what it really takes to make a so...
2025-12-121h 19The VFX Process
The VFX Process#77 Luke Preece: I Worked in Games… Now I Illustrate for Movies & Metal Bands!We chat with UK-based illustrator Luke Preece, who started his career as a graphic designer, moved into video game GUI work, and eventually found his true calling — illustration. In this interview, Luke takes us on a creative journey from designing for games to producing iconic artwork and posters for some of the world’s biggest rock and metal bands, including Metallica, Blink-182, Pantera and Foo Fighters — and even the final “Back to the Beginning” show of Black Sabbath.He’s also created art for major video games, movies and skate brands, including Gears of War, Alien E...
2025-11-2745 min設計大香蕉
設計大香蕉S1EP6【閒聊局】如何把故事變成視覺，又如何讓視覺說好故事（下集） ft. Bito 設計師黃松威這集延續上一集，邀請到的來賓是 Bito 的設計師，也是我們大學的朋友─黃松威。 這集會更聚焦在松威個人對於設計的想法，從他看品牌的角度到一些設計上的交流以及一些閒聊😎 🎨歡迎追蹤黃松威的Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/olaf_cwww/ 🦖齙牙百科 Bigtooth Baike https://www.instagram.com/bigtooth_baike/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
2025-11-1757 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#76 Magnus Møller: How Tumblehead Mastered Houdini for Animation & Built Their StudioIn this episode, we talk with Magnus Møller, animator, 3D artist, and creative director of Tumblehead Animation Studio — an award-winning production company based in Viborg, Denmark, which he runs with his partner Peter Smith.Magnus shares how he built Tumblehead from the ground up and what it takes to run a successful animation studio. He offers practical advice on getting clients, maintaining creative freedom, and why he believes making original short films under your studio’s name is more effective than any showreel — helping attract the kind of projects and collaborators you actually want.
2025-11-141h 16設計大香蕉
設計大香蕉S1EP5【設計專案分享】如何把故事變成視覺，又如何讓視覺說好故事（上集） ft. Bito 設計師黃松威這集邀請到的來賓是 Bito 的設計師，也是我們大學的朋友─黃松威。 他在 Bito 參與過多個大型品牌專案，如金馬60主視覺、公視兒童頻道、運動部品牌設計…等等，我們好奇以他的觀點：在整個大型專案的設計中，核心是如何出發？如何延伸落地？當中好壞的評斷又是什麼？ 本次內容也會分為上下兩集，本集內容將聚焦於在知名專案的經歷，下集將聚焦於個人對於設計的看法分享！ 也歡迎追蹤黃松威的Instagram： https://www.instagram.com/olaf_cwww/ 齙牙百科 Bigtooth Baike https://www.instagram.com/bigtooth_baike/ -- Hosting provided by SoundOn
2025-11-0354 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#75 Luciano Muñoz: The Journey of Freelance & Lessons Every 3D Artist Should HearWe sit down with Character Animator & Director Luciano A. Muñoz Sessarego, who shares his remarkable journey through the animation industry.We dive into the making of Freelance — a solo short film that grew into a worldwide collaboration and was ultimately completed with the help of Tumblehead Animation Studio.💬 In this conversation: • The highs and lows of creating Freelance over six years • How collaboration transformed the project’s scope and finish • What it really takes to survive and thrive as a freelance 3D artist in 2025
2025-10-311h 43The VFX Process
The VFX Process#74 Trevor Carlee: Turning Iconic Scenes Into LEGO Animations in BlenderTrevor Carlee shares his inspiring journey — from creating a 3D artwork for every episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, to his first fan short, “Buffy: Into the Slayerverse” (a Spider-Verse-style Buffy animation), to discovering Bricklink and Mecabricks, the online platforms that changed everything.With these platforms’ free LEGO 3D meshes, Trevor was able to speed up his workflow and bring his LEGO-style animations in Blender to life — and his channel exploded.He’s now known for recreating iconic scenes from popular TV shows and movies in LEGO form, a creative nic...
2025-10-171h 31The VFX Process
The VFX Process#73 Luke Angus: How I Made an OSCAR Worthy Animated Short Film By MyselfIn this exclusive interview, we sit down with Luke Angus, a professional animator and director from Glasgow, to talk about his award-winning 3D animated short film Solstice.Solstice has already made waves on the festival circuit, winning multiple awards including Best Short at the prestigious Short Shorts Film Festival – an OSCAR® and BAFTA accredited festival. This win has secured Luke the opportunity to submit his film for Oscar and BAFTA consideration.What makes Solstice even more impressive is that Luke created the entire film solo – from writing and storyboarding to an...
2025-10-031h 32The VFX Process
The VFX Process#72 HIRED STEEL: How TMC are Pushing VFX & Storytelling With UNREAL ENGINEWe sit down with three members of TMC — James Dower, Constantin Kormann, and Bernhard Engstler — the indie filmmaking collective behind the incredible BattleTech fan film series HIRED STEEL.In this conversation, we focus on HIRED STEEL - A Mech Machinima – Episode 4, the first project where TMC integrated Unreal Engine (UE5) into their filmmaking pipeline. They reveal how they combined Blender for modeling and animation with Unreal Engine for rendering and VFX, unlocking new levels of cinematic storytelling.TMC began as a group of competitive BattleTech gamers and has since grown...
2025-09-191h 44The VFX Process
The VFX Process#71 Josué Zabeau HERITAGE: The BLENDER Short Film SO GOOD People Lost Their MindsIn this episode, we sit down with Josué Zabeau, a 3D artist with an engineering background, to break down his incredible Blender short film Heritage. What started as a small personal project quickly evolved into one of the most action-packed Blender short films, showcasing jaw-dropping 3D realism, cinematic motion, and high-speed intensity — all created inside Blender.We explore the full creative journey behind Heritage: ✅ How Josué achieved photorealism in Blender using smart workflows and detailed references ✅ Why references are essential for building believable environments, lighting, and textures ✅ The tools, add...
2025-09-051h 1693.9 The River
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2025-09-0302 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#70 Peter Haynes: How I Built a STAR WARS Empire with Unreal EngineWe sit down with Peter Haynes, the director and creator of the acclaimed fantasy live‑action webseries AFK and the viral Star Wars parody series For The Empire, hosted on his channel Epically Casual.We dive deep into Peter’s transition from live‑action filmmaking to digital production using Unreal Engine during the COVID lockdowns — a journey that began with a viral tech test featuring two stormtroopers on their first day of the job, and evolved into three hilarious seasons of For The Empire.He explains how his live‑action exp...
2025-08-151h 12The VFX Process
The VFX Process#69 Arthur Baum: The UNREAL ENGINE Toolkit for Making Award-Winning FilmsIn this episode, we sit down with Arthur Baum — a Director of Photography turned VFX artist and 3D filmmaker — to explore his remarkable journey into the world of Unreal Engine filmmaking.Just three years after stepping into the 3D space, Arthur claimed the spotlight by winning Kitbash3D’s “Secrets of the Luminara” challenge with his jaw-dropping short film, Tuk Tuk Tango — a 4.5-minute, action-packed cinematic experience.Arthur shares how his background in live-action cinematography shaped every aspect of his digital work, from lighting and shot composition to pacing and camera m...
2025-08-011h 23The VFX Process
The VFX Process#68 Dave Brain: How to Make a Film in BLENDER Without ExperienceWhat happens when a hospital administrator with no animation background decides to make a 25-minute sci-fi film in Blender — solo?Meet Dave Brain, the creator of Kosmic Kidnap and the face behind Dave Makes a Movie. In this episode, Dave shares how he taught himself Blender by diving straight into making a full animated short, what he's learned along the way, and how he's building a following by documenting the whole process.🎬 Topics include:Starting a film with no animation experienceTools and w...
2025-07-181h 07The VFX Process
The VFX Process#67 Butter Bug: Blender Artist's Epic Helldivers 2 Fan Film Goes VIRALWe sit down with Butterbug, the creator of the viral HELLDIVERS 2 fan film Straight to Hell — a fully animated short made in Blender. Inspired by the chaotic universe of Helldivers 2 and the cinematic VFX techniques of Ian Hubert, Butterbug shares how he brought this ambitious project to life.We dive deep into his creative process, how he started learning Blender, and what it takes to build a standout fan film from scratch. He also opens up about battling imposter syndrome, finding his unique style, and staying consistent as a solo creator....
2025-07-0746 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#66 Jackie Droujko: The Most Honest Filmmaking Interview This YearIn this episode, we sit down with Jackie Droujko — a talented 2D character artist, filmmaker, and YouTuber from Vancouver, Canada. Jackie is known for her work with major studios like Disney TV, Netflix, and Nickelodeon, but in this interview, she opens up about stepping into unfamiliar territory: creating her first 2D/3D hybrid short film, Space Dates 5, using Blender. Co-created with her husband, the film marks a major stylistic shift from her usual character design, embracing a more experimental and personal aesthetic.Jackie shares the emotional and creative journey behind learning Blender as a tr...
2025-06-2049 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#65 Samster: The Last of Us Returns — In Unreal Engine!Go behind the scenes with VFX artist, filmmaker, and YouTuber Sam Denison aka Samster, as he reveals the making of We Few Survivors — a fan made short film set in the universe of The Last of Us.Sam shares how he used cutting-edge Vicon motion capture (mocap) technology and a talented cast of actors to bring both survivors and infected to life. From capturing realistic performances to building immersive environments in Unreal Engine, this film is a passion project made for fans, by a fan.With Season 3 of The La...
2025-06-061h 16The VFX Process
The VFX Process#64 Miran Dilberovic: VFX Careers in 2025... The Harsh TruthThe VFX industry is evolving quickly, and if you're exploring careers in VFX or want to know how to get into the VFX industry, this episode is packed with real-world insight. Jamie sits down with his longtime friend and former colleague Miran Dilberovic — now a Senior Cinematic Artist at Epic Games London — for a candid conversation about VFX jobs in 2025 and what it really takes to succeed.Miran shares his journey from being a production assistant on Game of Thrones to working on Star Wars: The Last Jedi, then moving into previs roles at The...
2025-05-161h 31The VFX Process
The VFX Process#63 Untitled Army: The Untold Side of a Successful 3D CareerSuccess as a 3D artist doesn’t always mean happiness. In this emotional and inspiring episode, Lucas Camargo—aka the mind behind Untitled Army—shares the story of how a thriving career in 3D character design and advertising left him burnt out, creatively drained, and personally lost. Despite working with global brands like Nike, Apple, and Coca-Cola and winning some of the industry's top awards, Lucas found himself in a dark place, ultimately leading to divorce and disconnection from his creative self.We dive deep into how his personal project, Untitled Army, saved him. What b...
2025-05-0258 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#62 Duncan Rudd: Why Every 3D Artist NEEDS a Personal ProjectDuncan Rudd, a seasoned CG animator, rigger, and generalist with over 25 years in the industry, shares the story behind Deep Rooted—his fourth animated short and his first created entirely in Blender. Duncan dives into how Blender, Geometry Nodes, and pure passion helped him bring this 10-minute 3D film to life.WATCH DEEP ROOTED: click hereWe explore Duncan’s creative process, from character and rigging to scene construction and rendering—all powered by Blender. He breaks down why personal projects are essential for freelance 3D artists, offering a chance...
2025-04-1758 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#61 Caleb Worcester: How Stylised 3D in BLENDER Is Beating Big Studios!Caleb Worcester, a Kansas City-based illustrator and animator, blends traditional and 3D art to create striking, immersive visuals. In this video, he takes us behind the scenes of his stunning stylized 3D short film, Under The Thicket. We explore his creative process, from developing the story and characters to refining the film’s unique style to his rendering techniques in Blender. Caleb also walks us through a few key Blender scenes, offering insight into how he brings his vision to life.Beyond the technical side, we dive into the inspiration behind Under The Thicket, di...
2025-04-041h 00The VFX Process
The VFX Process#60 The Darkest Age: Why UNREAL ENGINE is the #1 Filmmaking ToolIs Unreal Engine the #1 filmmaking tool? According to Charlie Driscoll, it just might be. As a cinematographer, Charlie first saw UE5 as a wat to practice real-world filmmaking techniques—but it quickly became a game-changer for crafting professional-level cinematics. Through his YouTube channel, The Darkest Age, he’s pushing the limits of Metahumans, AI motion capture, and real-time rendering to create stunning short films and animation tests.In this episode, we break down why UE5 is revolutionising filmmaking, diving into Charlie’s fight scene cinematic, a masterclass in virtual action storytelling, and his zombie horde...
2025-03-211h 16The VFX Process
The VFX Process#59 Craig Caton: How 1 Film Changed The VFX Industry ForeverIn this episode, Jamie sits down with Craig Caton-Largent, VFX artist and Chair of 3D Animation & VFX at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) Los Angeles, to discuss his incredible 45-year career in the VFX industry. Born in Portland, Oregon, Craig has contributed to over 100 films and collaborated with legendary directors like Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg, and James Cameron. His journey began with creating animatronics and puppets for Ghostbusters, Jurassic Park, Terminator 2, and other iconic blockbusters, working alongside industry icons like Stan Winston.Craig is most famous for bringing some of the most iconic...
2025-03-101h 34The VFX Process
The VFX Process#58 Rasmus Poulsen: The Most IMPORTANT Advice for 3D Artists (Technouveau)In this episode, Jamie sits down with Rasmus Poulsen (aka Technouveau), a Copenhagen-based Art Director in the AAA games industry. With an impressive resume working on titles like Hitman, Kane & Lynch, and the upcoming Project 007, Rasmus has also built a name for himself as a sci-fi artist, crafting stunning Blender renders of futuristic ships and worlds.As a lifelong Star Wars and sci-fi fan, Rasmus began cyber-tuning vehicles, creating concept art, and photo-bashing before discovering Blender through tutorials by Jama Jurabaev and Ian Hubert. He later contributed to Big Medium Small, creating asset packs...
2025-02-211h 02The VFX Process
The VFX Process#57 Santiago Menghini: RALLY | How UNREAL ENGINE Saved This Incredible FilmJamie sits down with VFX artist and director Santiago Menghini to discuss the making of his incredible Unreal Engine short film, RALLY. This suspenseful, action-packed film marks Santiago's debut in Unreal Engine, showcasing his transition from traditional live-action filmmaking to the world of real-time animation.Originally intended as a live-action project, RALLY was shelved due to unforeseen circumstances—until Santiago discovered the power of Unreal Engine. With no prior animation experience, he dove into the software, determined to bring his vision to life. The result is a stunning film that has captivated audiences, racking up...
2025-02-071h 14The VFX Process
The VFX Process#56 Calvin Romeyn: Ambitious UNREAL ENGINE Film by VFX ARTISTJoin VFX artist and filmmaker Calvin Romeyn as he takes you behind the scenes of his ambitious Unreal Engine short film, Firmware. This groundbreaking project, which took two years to create, marked Calvin’s first time using Unreal Engine. Despite being new to the platform, Calvin utilised advanced tools like Metahumans for lifelike faces and motion capture with actors to create thrilling action sequences—mastering techniques that challenge even seasoned pros.With a career that includes working as a VFX artist on four Star Wars films and many other blockbusters, Calvin brought his expertise to F...
2025-01-281h 15The VFX Process
The VFX Process#55 MX Bell: How UNREAL ENGINE Shaped Deadpool & WolverineIn this episode, VFX artist MX Bell takes us behind the scenes of his incredible work as a VFX art director on Deadpool and Wolverine! Working alongside acclaimed director Shawn Levy and visionary production designer Raymond Chang, Martin utilised the power of Unreal Engine to revolutionise the creative process.We explore how Unreal Engine helped visualise the stunning sets of Deadpool and Wolverine, turning ambitious ideas into cinematic reality. Learn how MX Bell collaborated with the team to bring their concepts to life, pushing the boundaries of technology and storytelling. Whether you’re a fa...
2024-12-1938 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#54 Nikodem Bredlich: Efficient 3D Filmmaking with BLENDER (DemNikoArt)Join Nikodem Bredlich, also known as DemNikoArt, as he shares his insights into Blender 3D filmmaking and the secrets behind his efficiency in creating high-quality animations. In this video, Niko breaks down the process of crafting his latest Mega Man 3D fan film, Mavericks Episode 5, offering an in-depth look at how passion and careful planning come together to bring his vision to life. Whether you're a seasoned animator or just starting in the world of Blender, this video is packed with inspiration and practical tips.Fresh off his talk at Blender Con 2024, Niko dives...
2024-11-291h 18The VFX Process
The VFX Process#53 Sondre & Sebastian: VFX Students Reach Hollywood-Level CompositingIn this episode, VFX graduates Sondre Fagerborg and Sebastian Sveen, who attended Kristiania University College in Norway, take you behind the scenes of their ambitious bachelor project, Cryo Odyssey—a fully CG sci-fi short that showcases their mastery of Hollywood-level VFX compositing. Sondre and Sebastian dive into the challenges and creative choices involved in bringing Cryo Odyssey to life, exploring the techniques they learned in their VFX Bachelor course and applied with advanced Nuke software to achieve cinematic results.In addition to their collaborative work on Cryo Odyssey, each shares insights into their individual un...
2024-11-0858 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#52 MX Bell: How UNREAL ENGINE Helped Me Pitch My Feature FilmIn this episode, VFX artist and writer/director MX Bell discusses Giblets, his upcoming live-action dark comedy short currently in the pitching and visualisation stage. Bell explains how Unreal Engine and Virtual Production are essential in bringing his vision to life. Though still unfilmed, Unreal Engine’s real-time tech has enabled him to pitch the concept to collaborators and investors.Bell, an award-winning writer/director and animator, created the festival-winning animated short Prazinburk Ridge in Unreal Engine and has visualised large-scale action scenes for major films like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Sh...
2024-10-2558 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#51 Sean Buckelew: Writing for Animation: Scavengers Reign and Battling Self-DoubtIn this video, we sit down with writer and animator Sean Buckelew to discuss his work on HBO Max's sci-fi animated series Scavengers Reign. Sean gives an inside look at writing for such an immersive, otherworldly project, sharing his approach to crafting unique stories and compelling characters in animation. He also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, offering advice for creatives facing self-doubt, especially in the competitive fields of animation and screenwriting.We also explore his animated short films Drone, I Am A Robot, and Lovestreams, diving into how technology and storytelling intersect. Sean’s in...
2024-10-181h 11The VFX Process
The VFX Process#50 Raman Djafari: Directing ANIMATION for the BIGGEST Names in Music!In this video, animation director Raman Djafari dives deep into their career creating visually stunning music videos for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Ashnikko. We'll explore their artistic journey, how they developed their signature style, and the truth behind working in the animation and music video industries. From their early influences to collaborating with major artists, Djafari sheds light on what it takes to thrive as an animation director in today's fast-paced creative world.In particular, we'll break down the creative process behind the visually striking "...
2024-09-2759 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#49 Trent Fortune: X-MEN '97 Revived in UNREAL ENGINE by Previs ArtistIn this episode, we sit down with 3D artist Trent Fortune to explore his innovative work in recreating a scene from X-Men '97 using Unreal Engine. Trent shares his expertise on how this project, designed as a Previs exercise, demonstrates Unreal Engine's potential for revolutionizing Previs in animation and filmmaking.Trent’s animation software of choice is Maya, where he modeled, rigged, and animated his X-Men character. He explains the process of importing a 3D character from Maya into Unreal Engine.We’ll delve into the essential role of Prev...
2024-09-1338 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#48 Christopher Rutledge: Can HOUDINI Really Do Everything For VFX & Animation?In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Rutledge, an innovative CG artist and filmmaker, to explore his unique approach to creating stunning animations. Known for his exceptional use of SideFX's Houdini, Chris takes us behind the scenes of his creative process, showcasing the making of several of his captivating short films. While Houdini is typically recognized as a go-to tool for blockbuster VFX, Chris explains why it's his software of choice for animation, proving that Houdini can do so much more than just big movie effects.Chris delves into the future of Houdini...
2024-09-021h 05The VFX Process
The VFX Process#47 MOONJAM: The Wild World of 3D: Animating Peas & Ryan GoslingAJ Jefferies (MOONJAM) is a multi-disciplinary digital artist, illustrator, retoucher, character designer, animator, and director. He has been creating images, characters, and animations for the advertising, gaming, and entertainment industries since 2001.In this episode, AJ dives into making his 3D animated short films Peas and Horse, fueled by wacky ideas and a desire to learn new 3D animation technology.AJ, a versatile 3D Generalist, explains the chaotic yet creative nature of the job. We also discuss his involvement with The Monster Project, which helps children recognize the power of...
2024-08-021h 21The VFX Process
The VFX Process#46 Julian Glander: Making My Feature Length Animation in BLENDERIn this episode, Julian Glander dives deep into the making of Boys Go to Jupiter. Self-produced and self-financed, the film was animated entirely using Blender 3D software. Julian explains why Blender was the perfect software for this project and praises the Blender 3D community for their support. He shares the highs and lows of producing a feature-length animation in Blender over the course of five years.Julian Glander is a 3D artist and animator who uses Blender. He has directed projects for Adult Swim, Disney, HBO Max, and Cartoon Network. He is also well-known...
2024-07-1958 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#45 YONK: Getting Wacky inside BLENDER With VR SculptingVikki & Niels discuss starting YONK, an animation studio utilising VR sculpting with Blender to create unique and playful character designs and animations."Hello there! We are YONK, the 3D animation studio that specialises in using Virtual Reality Sculpting software to craft visually striking artworks, animations and character designs. Our innovative approach to this technology has resulted in a unique style that seamlessly combines raw, childlike sculpting with polished, vibrant veneers. Our goal is to break free from traditional 3D norms and craft work that's playful, maximalist and delightfully strange." - YONK ONLINE
2024-07-0849 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#44 SouthernShotty: Ultimate Guide to Solo Filmmaking in BLENDERSouthernShotty is widely known in the 3D community for his unique character designs and his Blender tutorials on YouTube. Shotty started teaching Blender skills to the community four years ago and is now one of the go-to content creators for those wanting to make 3D animated films.In this episode, SouthernShotty shares the process of creating his animated short film "Watermelon Girl," made using Blender with a little help from After Effects and the Adobe Substance suite. After failing many times to complete this project, Shotty reveals how he finally made it to the...
2024-06-211h 20The VFX Process
The VFX Process#43 Jess Wiseman: Bringing Brands to Life with 3D Using BLENDERJess Wiseman, a 3D animator and designer based in the UK, shares her journey from painting portraits to working with brands and individuals to bring their creative ideas to life. She started by entering competitions and cold emailing potential clients, offering her work for free to overcome her lack of experience. Her strategy paid off when she received a reply from YouTube superstar KSI and went on to create artwork for him to promote his boxing match with Logan Paul.Jess shares her experience of learning animation and 3D design through real projects using...
2024-06-071h 07The VFX Process
The VFX Process#42 Joshua Toonen: Filmmaking & VFX, Can Unreal Engine Handle Both?Joshua Toonen discusses his VFX journey and his mission to push the limits of Unreal Engine's filmmaking and visual effects capabilities.Joshua Toonen is a seasoned VFX artist with 8 years of experience in the film industry, contributing to blockbuster films like Alien: Covenant, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, and Star Wars, among others.In 2020, Josh embarked on a personal project, creating 'Stay,' a short film/music video inspired by 'The Last of Us.' In this episode, he shares his journey and the creative process behind this remarkable project.
2024-05-201h 19The VFX Process
The VFX Process#41 Olov Burman: Pushing the Limits of Animation as an Innovative DirectorOlov Burman, a multi-award-winning director, discusses his journey, unique characters, and projects ranging from Cartoon Network to Tenacious D.Olov Burman, an animation director from Sweden, travels the globe while collaborating with networks of artists and clients worldwide. He has harboured a passion for animation and visual storytelling since a young age, and throughout his professional career, he has been involved in over 200 animated film productions, often serving as Creative Director, Storyboard Artist, or Animator.Olov has worked in various techniques such as 3D, 2D, and Stop Motion. Currently...
2024-04-2654 minGEOTalks
GEOTalksHow Texas is Using GIS for Conservation with Kelsi Schwind | GEOTalks Ep. 3Kelsi Schwind joined us on the GEOTalks Podcast to explore how GIS technology can enable progress in conservation. We discussed the budding efforts to preserve the Texas Hill Country’s Bigtooth maple population, which is imperiled in this region. In our discussion, Kelsi highlighted how her automated method for extracting canyons has enabled her team to perform thorough research on Bigtooth maple communities and establish an automation to research this species for years. YouTube: https://ow.ly/J68B50SCpHJ Spotify: https://ow.ly/4ZW550SCpHF Apple: https://ow.ly/nkj750SCpHB Tune in to he...
2024-04-1924 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#40 Dave Macomber: Visualising a Fight for David Fincher, Unreal Engine & VFXHollywood Stunt Coordinator Dave Macomber discusses previsualising a fight sequence for David Fincher's 'The Killer' and his latest Unreal Engine project.Meet Dave Macomber, an award-winning stunt/fight coordinator and second unit director in the film industry. With a passion for Visual Effects (VFX), Dave seamlessly incorporates VFX elements into his stunt visualisations, providing a comprehensive template for the crew.Having worked on iconic blockbusters like Transformers, HBO's Watchmen, and numerous Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Dave's expertise shines through. Just a glance at his IMDB page showcases his impressive...
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The VFX Process#39 THUMBS: Building a Pop Culture Brand & Designing for Blink 182The VFX Process Podcast #39Jamie chats with THUMBS about building his brand focused on pop culture and how he was commissioned by Mark Hoppus of Blink 182.Nick Thompson, also known as THUMBS, is a West London-based artist who has built his brand through a love for 80's and 90's pop culture. His work includes paintings, prints, apparel, and collectible toys, filled with an incredibly nostalgic feel by breathing new life into his favourite pop culture icons, including The Simpsons, Marvel, DC, Disney and many others.
2024-03-221h 02The VFX Process
The VFX Process#38 Patrick 4D: Perfecting 3D With ZBrush & Mastering Social MediaThe VFX Process Podcast #38Patrick 4D shares his 3D process, discusses how he utilises social media as an artist.Patrick Foley is a 3D artist who specialises in creating photorealistic food. Utilising a combination of ZBrush, Cinema 4D and Octane, he has earned legendary status in the 3D world through his daily Instagram reels, showcasing the process behind his remarkable food renders that have claimed him the name 'The Digital Chef.'What began as a 3D artist having fun transformed into Patrick securing...
2024-03-081h 00The VFX Process
The VFX Process#37 Faruk Heplevent: CGI Car Secrets & Procedurally Generating CitiesThe VFX Process Podcast #37Jamie chats with Faruk Heplevent, the brilliant mind behind The Scope, a ground-breaking fully CGI automotive launch company.Faruk began his journey as a globetrotting car photographer, capturing iconic images for the world's leading car brands, all on traditional film. However, faced with the rise of CGI, Faruk encountered a career crossroads. Undeterred, he founded The Scope, pioneering the creation of jaw-droppingly realistic CGI car renders that have become a staple for high-end automotive product launches.Faruk introduces us to...
2024-02-231h 22The VFX Process
The VFX Process#36 Alireza Fattahi: Insane BATMAN Cinematics By Iranian UNREAL ENGINE ArtistTVP Podcast #36 | Jamie chats with Alireza 'Mehran' Fattahi about his viral BATMAN cinematics. Discover how he brought THE DARK KNIGHT to life using the power of UNREAL ENGINE.Ali, also knows as Mehran is an Unreal Engine artist based in Iran. He reflects on his journey since creating his first Batman cinematic just one year ago. Little did he know, the response would be monumental! Now, after a series of cinematics, Mehran is gearing up to make 'BATMAN: GOTHAM RENEGADE', a 15-minute Batman short, unleashing the full potential of Unreal Engine.
2024-02-0956 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#35 Brent Forrest: The World of Samurai Frog Golf: The Award-Winning AnimationTVP Podcast #35 | Brent Forrest discusses the creation of 'Samurai Frog Golf,' the award-winning 3D animation produced by the Japanese studio 'Marza Animation Planet.'Brent, a Canadian-born animator currently residing in Tokyo, is employed by the acclaimed animation studio Marza Animation Planet. We delve into Brent's independent filmmaking career, where he has crafted 3D short animations such as 'Crack' and 'Like & Follow,' collaborating with his creative partner Tobias Schlage. (Forrest-Schlage)His latest action packed 3D animated short, 'Samurai Frog Golf,' was acquired by the studio 'Marza...
2024-01-2650 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#34 Shane Spence: UNREAL ENGINE Experiment Evolves Into A Love StoryTVP Podcast #34 | Jamie chats with Shane Spence about creating his Unreal Engine short cinematic, 'The View'—an emotional story of love, loss, and closure.Shane is a freelance CG artist specialising in product design, but he has recently started experimenting with Unreal Engine, not only to add another tool to his arsenal but to create something more cinematic.We delve into the process behind 'The View,' which began with Shane following an Unreal Engine tutorial but ended up developing it into an emotional cinematic love story, all set ag...
2024-01-1951 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#33 Gökalp Gönen: My Filmmaking Process & Why I NEED ChangeTVP Podcast #33 | Jamie sits down with award-winning filmmaker Gökalp Gönen to chat about his unique animated filmmaking process and his vision for a transformative future.Based in Turkey, Gökalp Gönen has made a name for himself with acclaimed short films such as 'Golden Shot,' 'Avarya,' and 'Lal.'He takes us behind the scenes of his latest masterpiece, 'Lal,' unravelling the process of bringing his short films to life. As a dedicated user of Maya software, he opens up about the challenges that c...
2024-01-121h 03The VFX Process
The VFX Process#32 Jack Hyde Animations: Stop-Motion Magic in the Niche Skateboarding CultureJamie chats with Jack Hyde about how his unique stop-motion animations have carved a niche in skateboarding culture.Jack reveals that his career took off overnight after Thrasher Magazine picked up his first skateboarding stop-motion post. This recognition led to high demand from skateboarding brands such as DC Shoes, Vans, Volcom, Primitive, and many more.Jamie and Jack delve into the process of his passion project, Pen Pals, which showcases how collaboration with people globally can still result in producing amazing art. Pen Pals is a joint effort with...
2023-12-221h 11The VFX Process
The VFX Process#31 Arthur Baum: UNREAL ENGINE The Ultimate Playground for a DoPJamie sits down with Arthur Baum as he candidly shares the highs and lows of transitioning to Unreal Engine from the perspective of a Director of Photography (DoP), highlighting how this shift has finally granted him the freedom to tell the stories he is passionate about. Arthur, a seasoned DoP, has ascended the ranks on film sets, embracing any role that came his way.We delve into Arthur's Unreal Engine film, 'Voyage' – a short that takes you on a daydreaming adventure with visuals that are truly out of this world. We also get a gl...
2023-12-0851 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#30 Jim Geduldick: AI & Virtual Production Are Changing The VFX Industry FOREVER!Jamie chats with Jim Geduldick about how Virtual Production and AI technologies are transforming the VFX and Film industry. Jim is a visionary Virtual Production and VFX supervisor whose curiosity for technology has catapulted him from an action sports cinematographer to the forefront of cutting-edge cinema techniques.As a self-confessed tech nerd and even a consultant for AI software, Jim shares his predictions for the future of VFX and Filmmaking. Together, they explore Virtual Production technology, Unreal Engine, how to be a good VFX supervisor, the controversial topic of AI, and even a little...
2023-11-241h 29The VFX Process
The VFX Process#29 Sam Balcomb: Building Giant Worlds With Tiny Green Screens (Evenveil & Metroid)Jamie sits down with Sam Balcomb to discuss the virtual production process that breathed life into his remarkable short films, 'Evenveil' and 'Metroid: The Sky Calls.''Evenveil' is a fantasy short film that takes place in a vast world but was cleverly shot in a confined space on a small green screen, showcasing the true power of virtual production. 'Metroid: The Sky Calls' is a fan film inspired by an iconic 80s video game that garnered 3 million views on YouTube.Sam is a writer, director, and one of...
2023-11-1047 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#28 Ewald Vorster: Getting Extreme! With Unreal Engine's Take Recorder (MENACE)Jamie speaks with Ewald Vorster, a talented video editor from South Africa now based in Portland, Oregon, who made a daring career change into the world of Unreal Engine! Ewald's journey from Red Bull Motorsports video editor to CG Spectrum and ultimately to the creation of his thrilling short film, "Menace," is nothing short of inspirational.We delve into the creative process behind "Menace," an Unreal Engine short film that features a heart-pounding chase scene involving a motorbike and two police cars. Ewald takes us behind the scenes and reveals how he utilised the...
2023-10-2751 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#27 Rik Schutte: From 'SPIDER-VERSE' to 'WING IT!' - Blender's Latest Open Movie DirectorJamie Bakewell speaks with Rik Schutte, the visionary director behind Blender's latest open movie project, 'WING IT!' This short film, crafted entirely within Blender, introduces a captivating 2D animation style that showcases Blender's true versatility. Rik is no stranger to the world of animation, having started his feature film career in the Netherlands working on 'The Little Vampire', he then moved on to SONY, where he contributed to the creation of 'Small Foot,' and later, took on a key role as a lead animator in the OSCAR-winning animated masterpiece, 'Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse.'
2023-10-1346 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#26 Kayu Leung: Animating A Dark History For TED Talks (Mao's Mango Cult)Jamie Bakewell speaks with Kayu Leung, a remarkable animator hailing from Hong Kong who ventured to Paris to study fine arts but was inspired to switch to animation after volunteering at Annecy Animation Festival. Not only did Kayu graduate with flying colors, but she also clinched the prestigious Student Oscar with her enchanting short film, "Loui's Shoes." In this insightful conversation, we dive deep into the creative mind of Kayu Leung as she unveils the the process behind her latest animated masterpiece, "Mao's Mango Cult," a story of a dark Chinese history specially crafted fo...
2023-09-2948 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#25 Shad Bradbury: A Pixar Animator's Journey 'RUN TOTTI RUN'Jamie Bakewell speaks with Shad Bradbury, a seasoned animation professional who is currently working at Pixar. Shad has a vast list of credits that include titles such as Coco, Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur & Finding Dory.In this episode Shad dives deep into directing his first animated short 'Run Totti Run' which was brought to life with the help of 300 volunteer artists from 5 countries. He also shared his wild stories of climbing the ranks in the animation industry and answers the biggest question of all, how to land a job at Pixar.
2023-09-1548 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#24 Hjalti Hjálmarsson: Official Blender Animator's Rise To SuccessJamie Bakewell speaks with Hjalti Hjálmarsson an Icelandic animator and filmmaker known for his work in the field of computer graphics and animation and is currently working at the Blender Animation Studio.Hjalti discusses how he was discovered by the creator of Blender 'Ton Roosendaal' and moved to Amsterdam to play crucial roles in the 'Blender Open Movies' that the community have come to love.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your Industry!Accompanying media:For Hjalti's work click hereo...
2023-08-1854 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#23 Marcos Sanchez: Award-Winning 2D Animation That 'DRAWS' You InJamie Bakewell speaks with Marcos Sanchez a Chilean visual artist, animator, and filmmaker based in Santiago.He studied Fine Arts at Universidad Católica, in Santiago and Film at NYU’s MFA program in New York. Marcos’ captivating short films and animated music videos have been featured in prestigious film festivals worldwide.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your Industry!Accompanying media:For Marcos' work click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-08-0433 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#22 Sava Zivkovic: UNREAL ENGINE | A New Age For Film DirectorsJamie Bakewell speaks with Sava Zivkovic, a Director based in Belgrade, Serbia. Sava possesses over 14 years of experience in CG animation. He developed a passion for moving images during his design studies at Belgrade University of Applied Arts. Sava directs for Axis Studios, Hydra Studios, and runs his own independent production.His impressive work includes award-winning short films like "IRRADIATION," "HUXLEY," "FREIGHT," and "IFCC", along with notable game cinematics for titles such as Dead Island 2, Diablo Immortal, Outriders, Solium Infernum, Destiny 2, and Gears of War 5. Sava infuses projects of various scopes and dimensions with...
2023-07-2153 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#21 Joris Oprins: How To Build an Award-Winning Animation StudioJamie Bakewell speaks with Joris Oprins, hailing from the Netherlands. Joris is a talented screenwriter, producer and one of the directors behind the multi-award winning Dutch animation studio, ‘Job, Joris & Marieke’. With a passion for storytelling and a knack for bringing characters to life, Joris has left an unforgettable mark on the world of animation.#In this episode Joris reveals how 'Job, Joris & Marieke' went from product designers to an animation power trio and shows us all the work that gained them multiple awards along the way.The VFX Proc...
2023-07-0737 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#20 Saga Alayyoubi: VFX Career Guide From An Epic Games Senior ArtistJamie Bakewell speaks with Saga Alayyoubi a highly skilled Senior 3D artist currently working at Epic Games, a prominent gaming studio located in London, UK. With his expertise in creating immersive digital environments, Saga employs a wide range of artistic techniques including sculpting, painting, rendering and more to bring his visions to life.Saga gives his advice for aspiring artists trying to break into the VFX industry and shows us a bunch of his personal projects including his 'Tribute to Joe Rogan' and his beautiful 'Japanese Sketches' series, both made in Unreal Engine.
2023-06-2248 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#19 Jae Solina (JSFILMZ): The Godfather Of Unreal EngineJamie Bakewell speaks with Jae Solina (JSFilmz) about creating his Cyberpunk Unreal Engine short 'Zin' and building his YouTube empire.Jae is an incredibly talented content creator who has carved a niche for himself in the vast realm of YouTube tutorials. With a passion for filmmaking, Jae’s channel has become a go-to resource for aspiring filmmakers interested in harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 4&5.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your Industry!Accompanying media:For Jae's work click hereor...
2023-06-081h 00The VFX Process
The VFX Process#18 Anthony Jegu: I Got Mad! So I Switched To BlenderJamie Bakewell speaks with Anthony Jegu.Based in the Netherlands, Anthony is an extremely talented visual artist proficient in diverse artistic realms such as sculpture, illustration, and photography. Additionally, Anthony is a senior videographer and graphic designer, with 15 years of experience in motion picture special effects and video production.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your Industry!Accompanying media:For Anthonys work click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-05-2656 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#17 Will Anderson: I'm Addicted to Geometry Nodes in BlenderJamie Bakewell speaks with Will Anderson, a BAFTA award-winning filmmaker and animator from Scotland. based in Edinburgh, Will specialises in creating character-driven and dialogue-centric animation for various mediums, including film, television, theatre and online. His stories are driven by process, spanning 2D to 3D design, and focus on existential themes with characters at the heart of it.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your IndustryAccompanying media:For Wills work click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-05-121h 22The VFX Process
The VFX Process#16 Ellie Cooper: Concept Artist to CEOJamie Bakewell speaks with Ellie Cooper, a Concept Artist who, due to her success became the CEO of her own company Athena Productions. Ellie uses Unreal Engine as the foundation of her Concept Designs, allowing her more freedom to make changes and experiment when creating work. Ellie talks about the Unreal Fellowship, starting her own company and the positives side of AI.The VFX ProcessGetting Intimate With Your IndustryAccompanying media:For Ellie's work click hereorFor the video...
2023-04-2854 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#15 Tiny Media: Making History with Blender's Grease PencilJamie Bakewell speaks with Nick Alberelli and Youp Zondag, founders of Tiny Media, a Canadian Animation Company making high quality short form animated comedy with zero budget. Their hilarious web-series 'BLOWN APART!', made using Blender's Grease Pencil, follows the struggles of historical French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte.Accompanying media:For Tiny Media's videos click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-04-141h 05The VFX Process
The VFX Process#14 Arturo Brena: I Didn't Know I'd WON An EmmyJamie Bakewell chats with Arturo Brena, the Emmy award winning, founder of KeexFrame, a company that merges outstanding design with the latest technology. From real-time motion graphics to 3D animation, and shadow sculpting. Join us as we dive into one of Arturo's Unreal Engine Fellowship-developed short films, "The Thief". Using Metahuman and motion capture, Arturo enhances storytelling and immerses viewers.Accompanying media:For Arturo's videos click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-03-311h 00The VFX Process
The VFX Process#13 Sara Gunnarsdóttir: Making An Oscar Nominated ShortDirector and Animator Sara Gunnarsdóttir shares her experience of making the Academy Award-nominated animated short 'My Year Of D***s' with the writer of Moana, Pamela Ribon. Sara provides a behind-the-scenes look into the creative process of preparing for The Oscars and the challenges of rotoscoping. Discover the secrets of how this talented team achieved their Oscar nomination.Accompanying media:For Sara's videos click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-03-1658 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#12 Dave Macomber: Marvel Stuntman Adds A PUNCH With VFXDave Macomber is a Hollywood Fight & Stunt Coordinator with an impressive list of Blockbusters under his belt. We take a look at his combination of action sequences and VFX in both his professional work and his personal projects.Accompanying media:For Dave's videos click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-03-031h 11The VFX Process
The VFX Process#11 Connor Buchanan: From UE Beginner to Professional in 1 YearConnor Buchanan is a Freelance Cinematic Artist, specialising in realistic facial/dialogue animation, environment composition and character animation in Unreal Engine 5. He is completely self taught and has already achieved an incredible amount in only 1 year.Accompanying media:For Connor's videos click hereorFor the video podcast click here
2023-02-1749 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#10 Andy Lefton: When Punk Rock Meets Unreal EngineJamie chats with Senior 3D/VFX Generalist and punk rocker Andy Lefton about his short film 'World Suicide'. Andy shares some knowledge from his 20 years in the industry and explains what it was like to use Unreal Engine for the first time to create a short film.Accompanying media:'World Suicide'orFor the video podcast click here
2023-02-0345 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#9 Chris Suddaby: Unreal Engine Fellowship & VR Film MakingJamie talks with Chris Suddaby about a few of his '50 Second Films' that he created while taking part in Unreal Engines 'Unreal Fellowship'.He also talks us through the details of his new virtual art department role (VAD) and how it will streamline the film making process in the future.If you are a film maker, you won't believe what VAD can do to benefit your production time and cost!Accompanying media:50 Second Film | Awakening50 Second Film | Arctic JourneyThe World of: A Study in Scale
2023-01-0644 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#8 Miran Dilberovic: Star Wars, Unreal Engine & Mental HealthJamie talks with Miran Dilberovic about a stunning Star Wars chase sequence from his ongoing personal project. They speak about the wonders of Unreal Engine and the importance of taking care of your mental health in the industry.For accompanying media click hereOrFor the video podcast click here
2022-12-1357 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#7 Kris Theorin: Making A Viral Horror ShortKris Theorin is the Creative Director and Animator of 'Something's Awry Productions'. Their recent animated horror short 'Unlucky Charms' has reached a massive online audience after going viral across multiple channels on YouTube.As Kris' unique and impressive animated shorts gain more deserved attention across social media, Jamie sat down to talk about what went in to a project of this calibre.For accompanying media click HEREOrFor the video podcast click HERETo see more of Something's Awry:Something's...
2022-12-0249 minThe VFX Process
The VFX Process#6 Martin Bell: Making A Film Inside Unreal EngineMartin Bell is a Previs Supervisor, Independent Filmmaker and Screenwriter who has made his own short film inside Unreal Engine under his company ‘Yes, Commissioner?’.Martin has worked on films such as Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, The Little Mermaid, No Time to Die and 1917, to name a few.Jamie sat down to talk to him about a personal project, his short film Prazinburk Ridge.For accompany media related to this episode click HEREOrFor the video version click HERE
2022-09-1651 minBigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross Robertson
Bigwater Fishing Podcast with Ross RobertsonPete Maina - Muskie and Pike Pro AnglerPete Maina is North America’s number one authority on Muskie and Pike fishing. He is internationally known for his prowess with muskie, northern pike – big toothy fishes! He is an entrepreneur, an accomplished author, photographer and TV personality.  Pete has authored books, countless articles and educational VIDEOS – as well as being a very popular speaker and “personality” at fishing events and sport shows throughout North America. Pete Maina was named as one of the “Top 20 Anglers on the Planet” by Outdoor Life Magazine (June/2011).   Pete works on product development and promotion with the top companies in the...
2022-03-131h 01The VFX Artists Podcast
The VFX Artists PodcastWhat is Previs, and why it's important - with Jamie Bakewell, founder of Bigtooth Studios | TVAP EP26On today’s episode, we have Jamie Bakewell in the hot seat to discuss all things previs and postvis, starting from his journey into the industry , to the decisions which led to the creation of his Previs studio in the midlands  - Bigtooth Studios.Jamie’s incredible first job with Aardman, soon after graduating in 2009 from Staffordshire University led him to work on The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists!, spiralling a great friendship with Pawl Fulker, co-owner of Proof Inc, (before it was called Proof!), who then ended up inspiring Jamie to set up his previs studi...
2022-03-021h 31Fear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 64 “Final Forgiveness” In this issue… Porter and Joshua, separated by some supernatural force, find themselves in the fight of their lives. Porter is facing down a vengeful Ananbelle, a creature bent on feeding him a poisoned meal. And Joshua is battling the two-faced woman, who is trying to cripple him with horrible memories from his past. . They’ve been giving as good as they’ve been getting’ but I have a feeling, something is about to break, so we’d best see where they’re at… Well, I guess we know where’s he’s at, so we best get...
2021-06-2045 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt - Issue 64 In this issue… Porter and Joshua, separated by some supernatural force, find themselves in the fight of their lives. Porter is facing down a vengeful Ananbelle, a creature bent on feeding him a poisoned meal. And Joshua is battling the two-faced woman, who is trying to cripple him with horrible memories from his past. . They’ve been giving as good as they’ve been getting’ but I have a feeling, something is about to break, so we’d best see where they’re at... Well, I guess we k...
2021-06-2045 minCloudy with a Chance of Beans
Cloudy with a Chance of BeansSasquatch Vs. BigtoothWe talk about huntin hogs, weaponry, and Beans gets Groundhogs Day backwards
2021-03-101h 03Fear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 54: “The Professor” In this issue… Young & Holt make arrangements for a guide to take them to all Seasons Valley to stop Samuel Reddington. But they also need to visit a man of letters – Professor Zig Waller – who might be able to offer a bit more insight as to what they’re about to face. The boys are on the move, so we’d best be too, so let’s see where they’re at… Music from this issueHalf Deaf Clatch – “Something Sinister”Marcus Eads – “Coffee Boiler”Eagle Stone Collective – “Bigtooth Ridge”Eagle Stone Collective – “Music Fo...
2021-01-041h 01Fear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt - Issue 54 In this issue… Young & Holt make arrangements for a guide to take them to all Seasons Valley to stop Samuel Reddington. But they also need to visit a man of letters – Professor Zig Waller – who might be able to offer a bit more insight as to what they’re about to face. The boys are on the move, so we’d best be too, so let’s see where they’re at… Music from this issue Half Deaf Clatch - "Something Sinister" Marcus Eads - "Coffee Bo...
2021-01-031h 01Fear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 34 In this issue, the battle against Reddington, Patchy and Ike isn’t looking good for our heroes. Joshua is down after losing a duel to Ike, and Porter is making a risky move against Patchy, while Regina tries to keep them at bay. It’s one down and two to go for the bad guys, so let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge” Eagle Stone Collective “Mythical Stone Woman” Eagle Stone Collective “Full Moon Over the Hills” Eagle Stone Collective “...
2019-05-0924 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 33 In this issue, Porter is preparing Regina for the looming battle with Reddington, Ike and of course, Patchy. Considering everything Porter’s told her of late, we hope she takes it well. Joshua, on the other hand is marching with Reddington and company into the miner’s camp. We’re very curious who he’ll end up betraying. It’s going to be bloody, so we’d best see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge” Eagle Stone Collective – “Arkansas Wind” Gunslinger Andy – “Po Reg...
2019-04-2555 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 32 In this issue, Porter and Regina spend some quality time together, then return the favor of a meal to old friends. Joshua gets down to business and goes on a fateful mission with Reddington. It’s the calm before the storm, so we’d best see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Eagle Stone Collective – “She Moves Through the Land”Eagle Stone Collective – “North Improvisation”Eagle Stone Collective – “Hinders Rev”Eagle Stone Collective – “Dead Prairie Theme” Eagle Stone Collective – “Latifrons Memorial”...
2019-04-0838 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 31 In this issue, it’s the next morning, and Joshua has a big day ahead of him… in fact it’s much bigger that he expects, as his past catches up with him, not long after meeting Reddington. And during all this, Porter has a breakfast date with old friends. It’s time to learn some secrets and see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Watch the Lights Fade”Eagle Stone Collective – “The Garden of Souls ”Eagle Stone Collective – “Country Poem”...
2019-03-2052 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 30 In this issue, Joshua Young succeeds in getting a chance to speak to Reddington, if he can stay sober, and Porter receives a present surprise visit from Jasmine, and makes a risky confession to Regina. This should be interesting, so let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Camp Meeting on the Fouth of July”Eagle Stone Collective – “Latifrons Memorial”Eagle Stone Collective – “Medley Untitled 03”Eagle Stone Collective – “Premise of Memories (Part A)” Sound FX from Plate Mail Games Fo...
2019-03-0738 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 29 In this issue, Joshua Young gets closer to his old friend, Ike. Whether he makes amends with the gunslinger or manipulates him to get closer to Reddington is for you to decide. Porter, decides to confess to Regina… most of what happened on the road to rescue her.. The cards are dealt, so let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Camp Meeting on the Fouth of July”Eagle Stone Collective – “Black Birds in the Sky”Eagle Stone Collec...
2019-02-211h 12Fear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 28 In this issue, Joshua Young moves closer to Reddington, while Porter Holt sits down and deals himself in to history, as Wild Bill’s friends gather in his memory. The cards are dealt, so let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Eagle Stone Collective – “Bullsnake Run”Eagle Stone Collective – “John Newton’s Conversion” Sound FX from Plate Mail Games Follow your Intrepid Marshal on TwitterFollow Porter Holt on Twitter.Follow Joshua Young on TwitterBe a part of the U...
2019-02-0727 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Advenures of Young & Holt – Issue 27 In this issue, Young & Holt start to plan what to do about Reddington. That is, assuming Porter doesn’t get too distracted by seeing where Wild Bill was shot, and learning more than he may want to. So back to Deadwood and seeing where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Minnesota Waltz”Eagle Stone Collective – “Medley Untitled 02” Sound FX from Plate Mail Games Follow your Intrepid Marshal on TwitterFollow Porter Holt on Twitter.Follow Joshua Young on Twi...
2019-01-2546 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 26 In this issue, Young, Holt, and Regina get settled in Deadwood, and begin to learn what’s going on in the town, as well as what’s going on with themselves. One note. The map referenced in this issue can be found on the issue entry on our website. Oh, and our Intrepid Marshal asks you to forgive his Latin. So let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Old Molly Hare”Eagle Stone Collective – “Medley Untitled”Gunslinger Andy...
2019-01-1049 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 25 In this issue, Young & Holt, along with Regina the Red are arriving in the boomtown of Deadwood, on the trail of Samuel Reddington. But they need to get themselves established.,/span> The image below is the map referenced in this issue. This map is property of Pinnacle Entertainment Music for this issue:Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge”Marcus Eads – “Camp Meeting on the Fourth of July”Marcus Eads – “Old Molly Hare” Marcus Eads – “Ashokan Farewell” Benedict Edwards – “Phoenix, AZ”Gunslinger Andy – “Porter & Regina’s Love Theme” ...
2018-12-2756 minFear the Boot, Actual Play
Fear the Boot, Actual PlayThe Adventures of Young & Holt – Issue 24 In this issue, Young & Holt, along with the now rescued Regina the Red are high-tailing it out of Fargo, courtesy of the Iron Dragon line headed straight toward Deadwood, which coincidentally is where our posse needs to be. But this may not be a leisurely ride. No time to waste, so let’s see where they’re at… Music for this issue: Banjo Basic Man – Lobo Loco Intro Music – Eagle Stone Collective “Sighting at Bigtooth Ridge” Eagle Stone Collective – “Battle Brook Canoe Route” Eagle Stone Collective – “Boreal Forest” Eagl...
2018-12-1344 min