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CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastCrafting Stories Through Animation with Thibaut Delahaye | Ep. 87Summary In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, animator Thibaut Delahaye shares his journey in the animation industry, discussing his early inspirations, professional growth, and the importance of teaching and observation in animation. He reflects on maintaining passion while balancing work and family life, the impact of AI on the industry, and the significance of storytelling in animation. Thibaut also provides insights into the production of the award-winning film 'Flow' and emphasizes the collaborative nature of animation work.2025-07-291h 18CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVOLINGA AI: Revolutionizing 3D Technology with Fernando Rivas-Manzaneque | Ep. 86In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, Edd Dawson-Taylor interviews Fernando Rivas-Manzaneque, CEO of VOLINGA AI. They discuss the evolution of 3D technology, particularly Gaussian splats, and their applications in filmmaking and virtual production. Fernando shares his journey from electrical engineering to leading a tech startup, emphasizing the importance of intuition and emotional connection in innovation. The conversation also touches on the future of art in the context of AI and technology, and concludes with a tribute to James Bellman, a significant figure in the community.2025-07-151h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Evolving Role of Technology in Media with Andy Beach | Ep. 85In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, Edd Dawson-Taylor interviews Andy Beach, former CTO of Microsoft, who shares his journey from aspiring filmmaker to a leading figure in technology and AI. Andy discusses his experiences at Microsoft, the evolution of technology, and the role of a CTO. He emphasizes the importance of understanding technology, the rapid changes brought by AI, and offers advice for those looking to explore AI for the first time. In this conversation, Andy Beach discusses the evolving role of AI in productivity, research, and storytelling. He emphasizes the need for AI to provide constructive...2025-06-171h 07CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Evolution of Virtual Production with AI with Geoffrey Kater | Ep. 84In this episode of the CG Pro Podcast, Edd Dawson-Taylor interviews Geoffrey Kater, Creative Director at S4 Studios. Geoffrey shares his inspiring journey from childhood as a Star Wars fan to an animation and visual effects professional. The conversation explores the evolution of computer graphics, AI's impact on creative roles, and the future of automotive design and filmmaking. Geoffrey offers valuable insights on adapting to new technologies while maintaining artistic fundamentals, finding your unique creative voice, and the continued importance of storytelling in an increasingly tech-driven industry.2025-05-131h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastWhere Technology Meets Storytelling: Jack Dartford on the Future of Virtual Production | Ep. 83Join us for an insightful conversation with Jack Dartford, a London-based Virtual Production expert whose work spans blockbuster films like "Barbie," "Megalopolis," and "House of the Dragon," as well as live events including the League of Legends World Championship and Coachella. In this episode, Jack shares his unique journey from live events to film production, discussing how he creates bespoke tools that enable groundbreaking workflows in both industries. Learn about the essential technical skills needed in virtual production, the importance of programming knowledge, and how to effectively problem-solve in high-pressure environments. Jack also offers valuable insights on the evolution...2025-03-271h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastCuriosity Drives Passion and Innovation with VFX Supervisor Thomas Hollier Ep. 82In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, Thomas Hollier, a digital artist and visual effects supervisor, shares his journey into the world of visual effects, discussing early inspirations, memorable projects, and the importance of curiosity and passion in maintaining a creative career. He reflects on the industry's evolution, the balance between technical and creative skills, and the future of storytelling in an increasingly immersive digital landscape.2025-01-281h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastRecruiting and Developing Talent in VFX with Stan Szymanski Ep. 81Join Edd as he speaks with Stan Szymanski, VFX veteran and co-founder of Stanley Vision, as Stan shares insights from his 30+ year career in visual effects. From working on blockbusters like Independence Day and Spider-Man to navigating industry shifts toward AI and real-time technology, Stan offers invaluable advice for both aspiring artists and seasoned professionals. Learn about the evolution of visual effects, current industry demands, and essential skills for success in today's rapidly changing entertainment landscape.2025-01-251h 11CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVFX and AI: Can they work together? with Head of AI/VFX Ryan Reeb, Ep 80In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, host Edward Dawson-Taylor interviews Ryan Reeb, a visual effects artist and head of AI and VFX. They discuss Ryan's journey from his early inspirations in digital art to his current work in AI and VFX. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the evolving landscape of the VFX industry, and the integration of AI into creative processes. Ryan shares insights on navigating change, embracing new technologies, and the skills needed for future VFX artists. In this conversation, Edward Dawson-Taylor discusses the intersection of art and technology, emphasizing the importance of foundational...2024-12-051h 10The Digital Pulse PodcastThe Digital Pulse PodcastThe Digital Pulse for October, 28th, 2024"Welcome to The Digital Pulse, your daily update on the latest in digital marketing, tech, and media. It’s Monday, October 28th, 2024, and we’ve got some exciting stories to kick off your week!" "First up, Taco Bell is set to launch a nostalgic 'Decades' menu on October 31. This limited-time menu brings back fan-favorites from the 1960s through the early 2000s, including items like the ’60s Tostada, the ’90s Beef Gordita Supreme, and the Caramel Apple Empanada from the 2000s, which will only be available from November 21 to December 18. Taco Bell’s CMO, Taylor Montgomery, explains that these nost...2024-10-2803 minCG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastProject Arena and Ray Tracing FTW. Virtual Production innovation from Chaos Group with Chris Nichols, Daniel Thron, and Erick Schiele, Ep 792024-10-081h 33CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastAchieving CG photorealism, Automotive and AI with Faruk Heplevent Ep 782024-10-071h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastFrom early days at ILM to creating award winning Unreal short films with Jennifer McKnew Ep 77Jennifer McKnew is a versatile 2D / 3D generalist with a career spanning decades in feature filmand television. Throughout her career, she has taken on various roles, earning over 40 officialscreen credits for her contributions. Leveraging decades of visual effects and animationexperience, she has also worked in the tech sector (autonomous vehicles). Aside from bringingpixels to life in tech using cinematic magic across product, design, brand, marketing, andengineering teams, she is also a named inventor on several granted US Patents and pendingPatent applications. Most recently, Jennifer has immersed herself...2024-08-261h 16CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastClient side VFX supervising and women in VFX with Lindy Wilson De Quattro Ep 762024-08-141h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVFX from dawn to future, With Adam Howard Ep 752024-07-291h 11CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastIndependent Game Development and 100k on YouTube with Gorka Aranzabal Ep 74Gorka started his journey in game development at the age of 8, learning to code and exploring various game engines! Now, he's a top Indie-Game Developer with a successful Unreal Engine 5 Tutorials channel on YouTube (98K+ subs) and a popular UE5 Patreon page!2024-07-121h 10CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastUnreal Engine Filmmaker, Actor and a 1m Youtube Channel with Chuck Meré Ep 73Roberto Carlos Meré, professionally known as Chuck Meré, is a renowned as a filmmaker, actor, and popular YouTuber, Chuck is best recognized for his hosting role in the widely acclaimed YouTube series Zombie Go Boom. With nearly 2 million subscribers and over 300 million views, the series has earned him YouTube silver and gold play buttons. Beyond his YouTube success, Chuck has received two Mid-America Regional Emmy Awards and numerous Regional Emmy nominations for his commercial and promotional work.2024-07-091h 12CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastAdvancements in Visualization Technology for Film Production with Casey Pyke Ep. 72In this episode, guest Casey Pike joins to chat about visualization for the film industry. Casey discusses the transition from viewing previsualization as a lesser form to appreciating its storytelling potential. He also talks about the technological advancements in real-time rendering engines, emphasizes the importance of decision-making in visualization, and the balance between previz and post viz. Time Stamps: 00:01:03 Casey chats about his early passion for movies and transition to visualization. 00:08:29 Adoption and evolution of real-time rendering engines, particularly Unreal Engine, for previsualization. 00:13:38 Discussion on the balance between speed and visual...2024-06-051h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastAI-Driven Content Optimization for VR and XR Experiences with Tim and Alex Porter Ep. 71In this episode, we are joined by Tim and Alex Porter from Mod Tech Labs. They discuss their transition to founding a company that specializes in content optimization. They explore the challenges of creating efficient tools for artists, the role of AI in their work, and their vision for the future of technical optimization. The Porters also dig into the use of AI models and their excitement for an upcoming collaboration with CG Pro to develop AI tools for Unreal Engine. Time Stamps: 00:01:07 Tim and Alex discuss their diverse backgrounds in the entertainment industry and...2024-05-211h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Impact of Virtual Production on the Future of Filmmaking with Tom Thudiyanplackal Ep. 70In this episode, Tom Thudyanplackal talks about his fascinating journey in the film industry, including his early influences that sparked his passion for cinema and his significant work on acclaimed films. The discussion sheds light on the unique challenges he faced while navigating the film landscape and his distinctive approach to storytelling that blends traditional narratives with innovative techniques. Tom opens up about his decision-making process and the intricacies of virtual production and shares valuable insights on the importance of creative partnerships in the industry.   Time Stamps:    00:01:12 Tom dives into how mov...2024-05-061h 08CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Rise of CG Generalism and Moving Between Industries with John Waynick Ep. 69In this episode, John Waynick, shares his journey from game development to film and virtual production. He discusses the importance of understanding cinematography and the challenges of creating realistic environments. Jon talks about the value of game optimization techniques in virtual production and the impact of Unreal Engine 5's technology on asset creation. He also touches on the convergence of film and gaming, the role of AI in creative industries, and his approach to teaching game design at CG Pro.    Time Stamps:    00:02:21 John’s early interest in comic books and drawing, and ho...2024-04-121h 22CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Future of Concept Art with Kino Scialabba Ep. 68In this episode, guest Kino Scialabba, an accomplished artist and art director, digs into his artistic background and educational journey, leading to his career in film and gaming. Kino shares how mindfulness shapes his creative process, and he touches on the importance of self-care for artists. The conversation also explores his transition to using tools like Unreal Engine, his approach to client collaboration, and his thoughts on the future of concept art with emerging technologies.   Time Stamps:  00:03:16 Kino talks about his upbringing in art, military academy, and art school, and his early interest in...2024-04-031h 15CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastInnovations in Lighting and Visualization with Devon Mathis Ep. 67In this episode, Devon Mathis, a lighting supervisor and cinematographer at Sony Pictures Torchlight, recounts his career path, starting with his work on virtual production for children with autism, to leading a virtual production department in LA. He discusses his educational background in arts and technology, and his transition from a technical to a creative approach to lighting, the use of Unreal Engine for visualization, and the potential of AI in the industry. He also provides advice for newcomers and provides encouragement for ongoing professional growth.   00:42 Devon's journey, including early inspirations and entry into virtual prod...2024-03-121h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastDirector of Photography & Visual Effects Supervisor with Zach Stoltzfus Ep 66In this episode, Edd speaks with guest Zach Stoltzfus, a filmmaker and director of photography. Zach shares his journey from a rural upbringing to a career in filmmaking, sparked by a high school project. He discusses his transition from biotech to studying at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and his evolution from focusing on VFX technicalities to embracing creative storytelling. Zach and the host bond over influential films and dive into the making of "Molly and Max in the Future," highlighting the importance of collaboration and innovation in filmmaking. They also touch on the impact of AI on...2024-02-281h 15CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production Supervising with Ian Fursa Ep. 65Ian Fursa has 12+ years production experience from running his own production company to working on films and commercials as a director of photography. Now combined with 3+ Years of on set Virtual Production experience and having worked on countless productions as Vp Supervisor and ICVFX Supervisor with companies such as Apple TV, Netflix, Disney, NHK Japan, Vu, HBO and many more.   Developer and CEO of the internationally used Vp Toolkit Unreal Engine Plugin and educational workflow series, Ian is now a high profile educator in the virtual production community. He has worked with educational institutions around the world wi...2024-02-1459 minCG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastFrom Early VFX to Virtual Production with Jim Rider Ep. 64Jim Rider is a Visual Effects Supervisor and Virtual Production Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in film and television. After beginning his career shooting models & miniatures, Jim transitioned to compositing, working as an artist and then VFX supervisor at facilities such as Method Studios, Gravity and The Mill. As an independent Visual Effects Supervisor, Some of Jim’s recent clients include HBO and Apple Studios.    His extensive filmography includes iconic productions like Titanic, Star Trek (TV series), Requiem for a Dream, Angels in America, Evan Almighty, The Adjustment Bureau, Tower Heist, Non-Stop, Foxcatcher, Run All Night...2024-01-301h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastSkills of a Virtual Production Supervisor with Sheiva Khalily Ep. 63Sheiva is a virtual production supervisor for Lux Machina Consulting, a company specializing in the design, development and implementation of state-of-the-art extended reality stages for broadcast, film and live events. She received her B.A. in Theatre from UCLA and immediately began working as a freelance projection designer in opera and theatre. Sheiva worked for Disney Shanghai as a technical specialist for several stage shows before joining Lux Machina where she has worked as an engine operator and producer for the ground-breaking and award-winning League of Legends: World Championships in Shanghai and lead engineering teams as the virtual production...2024-01-151h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastMotion Graphics and Unreal Editor for Fortnite with Jonathan Winbush Ep. 62Winbush is a multi-award-winning motion graphics artist with over 15 years of experience working in a wide arrange of mediums from television, movies, to virtual & augmented reality. Over his career, Winbush has done work for Epic Games, Marvel, Netflix, DC, Warner Bros, & Happy Madison to name a few. Notable works include Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Lego Harry Potter, Transformers, NFL on FOX, Power Rangers, Fantastic Four, Deadliest Catch, and My Little Pony. In the education space, Winbush creates tutorials weekly through Youtube as well as speaks at conferences around the world for shows such as Adobe Max, Siggraph, NAB, and...2024-01-031h 23CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastProducing Virtual Production: A Deep Dive with Barry St. John Ep. 61Barry St John is a producer focused on virtual production and emerging technology in films.St John's initial focus in film was in camera and lighting, but was quickly redirected upon working with VFX producer Joyce Cox on Men in Black 3. Cox's mentorship on MIB3, The Great Gatsby, and The Jungle Book gifted St John the experience to later produce some of the most complicated films in the business such as The Lion King, Ready Player One, and Mufasa the Lion King. The key to line producing digital content is communication and structure within the digital...2023-12-051h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro Podcast"Diversity in Filmmaking" with Kaitlyn Yang Ep. 60Since 2007, Kaitlyn Yang has pushed the limits of visual effects creativity combined with technology to support film and TV storytelling. Kaitlyn worked her way up from an intern and then digital artist, to now serving as a Visual Effects Supervisor and CEO of the post-production company Alpha Studios. In 2023, Kaitlyn was recognized as one of Variety’s prestigious 10 Artisans to Watch. With esteemed clients including Amazon, Coca-Cola, YouTube, and Disney - Kaitlyn empowers her team, while earning trust from her clients every step of the way. Throughout her career, Kaitlyn has supervised the visual effects department on...2023-11-301h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastCreating Games, Movies and Unreal Editor For Fortnite (UEFN) with Haz Dulull Ep. 59HaZ started his career in VFX before transitioning to directing & producing feature films ( The Beyond, & 2036 Origin Unknown, both were licensed to Netflix)) and series (Disney’s Fast Layne), before founding production company HaZimation, along with co-founder Paula Crickard (Film post producer veteran including latest - Expendables 4) producing animated feature films, series and video games based on their propriety pipeline utilizing Unreal Engine. The company has recently completed RIFT (animated feature film) and is in production on their next animated feature film (based on the game IP: Mutant Year Zero) set up at their newly launched Belfast office....2023-11-121h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastIndependent Creators in the Age of Digital Content with Andre Pilli Ep. 58Built the 500K-follower, worldwide social media and film brand, growing a global audience and achieving verified status across all social media platforms to establish Pilli as a leader in dynamic, inspiring digital branding, marketing, and film content. Captured the attention of global companies, from household names to top-tier luxury brands, partnering with market leaders across all industries to shape creative, imaginative content that inspired exceptional audience attention. Forged strong relationships between brands and social media influencers, empowering impactful collaborations and partnerships. Catalyzed brand revitalizations, won the attention and support of new, younger audiences, and spurred...2023-11-011h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVisual Effects with Bryan Grill Ep. 57Bryan Grill, is Visual Effects Supervisor at Scanline VFX. Bryan has over 30 years’ experience in the visual effects business. He is currently serving as overall production VFX Supervisor on the upcoming Netflix feature, Beverly Hills Cop 4. Prior to his current project, Bryan helped supervise the adventure-comedy Free Guy, for which he received both BAFTA and Academy Award® nominations, as well as the Russo Brothers’ The Gray Man, for which he was On-Set 2nd Unit Visual Effects Supervisor and Senior Visual Effects Supervisor for Scanline.   Highlights of the Episode:0:00 Introduction0:16 Introduction of gue...2023-10-181h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production Producing with Ben Baker Ep. 56Ben Baker Virtual Production Line Producer & Consultant has had a 22 year career supporting filmmakers on 3 different continents. He has been a Vice President of Studio Services for HBO, Vice President of Post Production at Vice Media and a head of department at Framestore VFX in the UK. He first started in Virtual Production after talking his way into the Epic Games Fellowship, and has consulted in Virtual Production for Amazon Studios, Disney TV, Accenture, and East End Studios. After producing the Virtual Production project FATHEAD for the ETC@USC, he established MESH (MeshVP.com) to build the Virtual Production...2023-09-191h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastMachine Learning and the State of the Film Industry with Andrew Cochrane - Ep 55Andrew Cochrane is an interactive and immersive content creator for mediums such as virtual and augmented reality, installations, live events, large-scale domes, and mobile & web apps. His extensive insight into both the creative and the technological aspects of modern content creation provides a unique blend of narrative focus, artistic savvy, and high-tech problem-solving. Currently, he is consulting and working to bring exciting technology to the world of entertainment and immersive experiences. He is also finishing work on his VR film "The Carrier", which will be released in 2023. Most recently, he was the Senior...2023-09-121h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastHusband and Wife, Virtual Production Entrepreneurs with Jess Loren and Erick Geisler Ep 54Welcome to another episode and today we sit down with two remarkable visionaries, Jess Loren and Erick Geisler, who are redefining the boundaries of digital realms and entertainment landscapes. Jess Loren is a seasoned entertainment professional, tech entrepreneur, and internationally published author. As CEO and founding partner of To Whom It May Concern, a production services company, and Founder and CEO of Global Objects, she leads the charge in democratizing access to digital replicas of the world. With over 15 years of experience, she has overseen production & experiential projects for brands like Netflix, Hulu, Apple+, Microsoft and...2023-09-121h 15CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastUtilizing Small Teams in VFX with Pedrom Dadgostar Ep 53Ped is a highly experienced 3D artist and CG supervisor with projects including The Witcher Season 3, War of the Worlds, and No Escape. After the standard “not sure what I want to do” phase faced by many school leavers, he decided to study games development, leaning into his natural creative promise. And then he discovered the world of CGI, quickly becoming entranced by the opportunities offered by digital image making.2023-08-251h 10CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastYoutubers using Realtime Technology with Cory Williams Ep 52Cory Williams is a popular YouTuber known for his engaging content and creative approach to virtual production. With a passion for technology and storytelling, Cory has been exploring the world of virtual production for several years now. He has gained extensive experience in utilizing virtual reality, augmented reality, and other cutting-edge technologies to enhance his videos and create immersive experiences for his audience. Cory's journey with virtual production began when he realized the potential of these tools to take his content to the next level. By incorporating virtual elements into his videos, he has been able...2023-08-171h 13Bad Decisions PodcastBad Decisions Podcast#28 From working on Jurassic World to Creating a Virtual Production School | Bad Decisions PodcastEdward Dawson-Taylor is the co-Founder and head of School at CG Pro, an Unreal Authorized Instructor partner for Epic Games, and has a storied career in the entertainment industry. With roles at industry giants like ILM, Disney, and Digital Domain, Edd has worked on iconic films such as Jurassic World, The Lion King, and Jungle Book. Edd shares invaluable tips for those aspiring to break into the film industry in 2023 and discuss what makes a good student in the CG realm. Episode 28 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:52 SIGGRAPH 00:13:54...2023-08-171h 38CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastBlender, 360 Video and Virtual Production with Alex Pearce Ep 51Join us as we sit down and chat with Alex Pearce, our upcoming Blender Course Instructor, and chat about his experience as a Senior Creative Technologist at Light Sail VR! Alex oversees the technical side of Light Sail VR including virtual production, photo-real visual effects, 3D pre-visualization as well as augmenting 360 video and real-time game engine development efforts. Alex's many years of experience as an industry thought leader has enabled his success with major clients including Apple, Google, United Airlines, Kia, VMware and the NFL, to name a few! Highlights of the Episode:2023-08-011h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastCutting Edge CG in Filmmaking with Adam Valdez Ep 50Adam Valdez is a pioneering figure in the world of computer graphics and virtual production. With a career spanning several decades, Valdez has left an indelible mark on the industry. He first gained recognition for his work on iconic films such as Robocop and Jurassic Park, showcasing his talent and technical expertise. Valdez's breakthrough came as an animation head on the critically acclaimed films The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002), contributing to their visual effects success. His work continued to impress as a lead...2023-07-111h 34CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastBeing a Virtual Art Director with Peter Baustaedter Ep 49Peter started his Visual Effects career in the mid 90s with Digital Domain. He worked on projects like Apollo 13, Titanic and Final Fantasy – The Spirits Within, until he found his was to Weta Digital in New Zealand. As a Digital Matte and Concept Artist he created visuals for LOTR- The Two Towers, King Kong, Avatar amongst many other projects. Switching tracks, Peter started working as VFX Art Director and also On Set VFX Supervisor in the early 2010s on a variety of long-form TV shows. This led him to be hired as Virtual Ar...2023-06-271h 07CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastHigh end 4D Performance Capture and Entrepreneurialism with Colin Urquhart Ep 48Colin Urquhart is a pioneer in the field of digital doubles and is co-founder and CEO of DI4D. Colin began his career at the Turing Institute in Glasgow, Scotland carrying out research into computer stereo vision, and went on to obtain a PhD from the University of Glasgow in 1996 for his research into stereo photogrammetry. During this time, Colin also developed a strong interest in entrepreneurship and became CTO of a university spin-out company in 2000. When that company failed, Colin returned to the University of Glasgow in 2001 to lead the “Virtual Cloned Human Characters” project, which was aimed at u...2023-06-061h 05CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastTeam Building and the Virtual Art Department with Felix Jorge Ep 47As a thought leader in the world of virtual production, Felix Jorge serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Narwhal Studios, and CCO at Arctic 7. With over 16 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Felix has led teams of experts who specialize in providing Virtual Art Department (VAD) services to some of the biggest films, TV shows, and video games, including The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Black Adam, and Ant Man and The Wasp: Quantumania. Felix's passion for innovation and education has pushed him to expand his reach even further. He is now leading Narwhal studios to develop...2023-05-231h 25CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Art departments with Asad Manzoor and Zach Dembinsky - Pixomondo Ep 46Asad Manzoor  Asad spearheads content creation for Pixomondo’s Virtual Production division, squeezing feature-quality imagery out of Unreal Engine. Recently, he has delivered such titles as Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Halo, Nightbooks, and the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender. From initial pitch to today, Asad co-developed Pixomondo’s Virtual Production division, with a sprinkle of game development throughout that time. Having taken shots from R&D through the final frame, Asad had previously handled characters, lighting, environment art, all with a sprinkle of compositing — today, he uses all of the above to ensure PXO's Virtual...2023-05-091h 08CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Rise of the Independent Creator with Cory Strassburger - Ep 45Cory is a two-time Emmy award winning visual effects artist whose recent work earned him a Gold Lion at Cannes. Along with creating futuristic advertisements and Visual Effects for the film Minority Report, he was a part of the concept team that developed the look and feel of the future world. In his two decade career, Cory’s work spans across films like Minority Report and Star Trek, TV shows such as X-files, Deepspace 9, Smallville, and broadcast visuals for ABC, ESPN, Fox, Discovery & Disney. In 2013 he co-founded a Virtual Reality company named Kite and Lightning, who created virtual experiences fo...2023-04-251h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production Supervising and Previz with Kristin Turnipseed Ep 44Kristin graduated from The Digital Animation & Visual Effects School in Orlando, FL before joining Halon Entertainment where she honed her skills while working on a variety of projects on the studio’s slate including commercials, video game trailers, theme park rides, and feature films such as Logan, Ford vs. Ferrari, and The Batman. For the recently released Robert Zemeckis film Pinocchio, she led her team to develop remote virtual camera and digital cinematography tools and workflows needed to meet the creative and logistical challenges of filmmaking during the pandemic era. In 2022 Kristin made the move wi...2023-04-111h 20CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production and Remote Working with Christian Kaestner Ep 43Christian Kaestner began his career as an art director at leading advertising agencies, crafting unique work for clients such as Sony and Adobe. After working with high-profile clients to create beautiful, memorable imagery he pivoted to VFX in the mid-2000s. He graduated from San Francisco’s Academy of Art University with a Masters of Fine Arts in 3D Animation and Visual Effects and launched his VFX career with The Orphanage, before joining Framestore in 2007. Since then, he has worked on a wide variety of projects including The Dark Knight, Quantum of Solace, Where The Wi...2023-03-281h 22CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastInnovation in AR and Virtual Production with Rene Amador Ep 42Rene boasts 24 years of experience with 16 startups, starting young and working for his parent’s startups in silicon valley. He’s also directed over 350 commercials, short films, and pilots; primarily as co-founder and creative director for 8 years at digital agency Automaton Creative. Most recently as founder at ARwall, Rene won the SXSW Accelerator 2018 AR/VR category pitch, has been acknowledged as a top AR tech evangelist in Hollywood, and designed the first ARwall Lab in Burbank. Highlights of the Episode:0:00 Introduction0:15 Introduction of guest1:25 Rene’s background9:29 Exposure to augmented reality21:13 Allowing play and cre...2023-03-141h 07CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastSolving The Virtual Production Data Problem with Norman Wang Ep 41Norman Wang is Co-founder & CEO at Glassbox Technologies. He was born in Taiwan, raised in Australia and now calling California home, Norman is a published computer vision author, former Ph.D researcher in the field of cognitive psychology, university lecturer, VR industry figurehead and seasoned tech entrepreneur. Since founding Glassbox, Norman and the team at Glassbox have been involved in several world-class productions and pushed the boundaries of virtual production and real-time filmmaking in collaboration with some of the most innovative filmmakers and creative technologists. Headquartered in sunny Los Angeles, Glassbox is a global company with locations in Germany...2023-02-281h 08CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastUnreal Engine and the Real Time Revolution with Sean Spitzer Ep 40Sean Spitzer is one of Unreal Enterprise's Senior Instructor / Master Mentor Artists for Virtual Production at Epic Games. Sean has been in the games and media industry for 26 years, working in both console, PC and social gaming verticals as well as commercial TV. He has an extensive background in education teaching Arts and Animation and Game Art and Design related topics at both the Academy of Art University and The Art Institute of California.  He has worked extensively on games and TV projects and recently finished working on Netflix's Love Death and Robots Season 3’s short Vaulted Halls:Entombed. ...2023-02-141h 11CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVideo Based Motion Capture with Fred Isaac Ep 39Fred Isaac is Head of Product at Move.ai. He has spent his whole career working in the field of computer vision and the last 5 years specializing in motion capture and animation. He has brought new hardware and software products to market for motion capture of both facial and body animation at Cubic Motion, Epic Games and Move.ai. He is now focused on the launch of Move.ai's motion capture application which allows anyone to create AAA quality animation using just a few iPhones.   Highlights of the Episode: 0:00 Introduction 0:24 Introduction o...2023-01-311h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Game Industry Dynamic with Ryan Zingler Ep 38Ryan Zingler has been in the game industry since 2010. He has worked on IP’s such as the Fallout New Vegas, Dungeon Siege 3, The Tomb raider Reboot series, and Avengers. Ryan has worked at Crystal dynamics since 2011 and is currently working on an unannounced project. His career started as a junior-level designer who later morphed into a senior technical designer position. Highlights of the Episode:0:00 Introduction0:16 Introduction of guest1:43 Early inspirations10:26 First step: Obsidian Entertainment11:58 How well schools prepare you for the industry14:38 How communication changed through covid17:14 Internships in th...2023-01-171h 18CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastRobots and LED walls with Kevin Christopher Ep 37For over 20 years Kevin Christopher has been honing his skills in Animation, Visual Effects and Editing. His passion for great storytelling and his unlikely background in architecture and engineering has brought a unique skillset to virtual production. As an award winning editor he knows what it takes to remove the words “fix it in post” from the production lexicon. Prior to serving as the Solutions Architect, and Post Production Supervisor Kevin spent years providing editorial services for clients such as Home Depot, Coca Cola, and Turner Classic Movies. Kevin has worked on film restorations of feature films as well as c...2022-12-271h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production Supervising with Kathryn Brillhart Ep 36Kathryn Brillhart is a Cinematographer, Director, and Producer who leverages volumetric capture, visualization techniques, and supervising visual effects to enhance projects. For the past decade, she has helped to redefine best practices and standards in virtual production and has advocated for diversity in the film industry through her role on the Global Board of Directors for the Visual Effects Society. Kathryn is a member of the Virtual Production Committee within the ASC Motion Imaging and Technology Council. Her recent work and role as Virtual Production Supervisor, incorporates real-time game engine and virtual production techniques to achieve in-camera visual effects...2022-12-131h 15CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastDirecting Indie Feature Virtual Production with Peter Hyoguchi Ep 35Peter Hyoguchi directed the first Super Bowl spot to utilize Virtual Production. He is a two-time recipient of the Epic MegaGrant for his sci-fi “Gods of Mars” proof-of-concept which created a propitiatory virtual production pipeline with a team of Oscar and Emmy-winning virtual effects artists whose credits include “Star Wars”, “X-Men”, “How to Train Your Dragon”, “Batman”, Quantum of Solace”, “The Dark Crystal” and “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” Hyoguchi wrote and directed the dramatic feature “First, Last and Deposit” which won Best Drama at the New York Independent Festival and Best Feature at the San Francisco Independent Film Fes...2022-11-291h 29CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastBuilding a Movie, Game and Metaverse in real time with Haz Dulull Ep 34Haz started his career in Video games cinematics before moving into Visual Effects where he was nominated for several VES awards for his VFX Supervision work on CG heavy Docu-series for BBC, Discovery and History Channel. His short films (Project Kronos and SYNC) gained traction in Hollywood leading to his transitioning over to Directing & Producing with his breakout feature film THE BEYOND, the indie sci-fi was released in 2018 and was number 2 in the iTunes Charts before being licensed on Netflix and turning into a profitable movie. His second feature film - 2036 Origin Unknown, starring Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, The...2022-11-151h 06CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastWorldwide Recruiting for Animation and Virtual Production with Onyi Udeh Ep 33Onyi Udeh is a Los Angeles-based founder focused on using technology to help creatives tell their own stories through animation. He currently runs the largest animation community, Animation Club, in the world with 25k members; while building the first dedicated talent marketplace for animation services called ‘Pipeline’. Onyi's past experiences include working for companies like Walt Disney Studios, Buzzfeed, and Apple. He also ran his own boutique animation studio, Kolanut Productions, which focused on telling stories rooted in African folklore. He studied Information Technology at San Francisco State University and currently lives in Los Angeles 2022-11-011h 11CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastUnreal Engine and Following Your Passion with Jonathan Winbush Ep 32Winbush is a multi-award-winning motion graphics artist with over 15 years of experience working in a wide range of mediums from television, movies, to virtual & augmented reality. Over his career, Winbush has done work for Epic Games, Marvel, Netflix, DC, Warner Bros, & Happy Madison to name a few. Notable works include Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Lego Harry Potter, Transformers, NFL on FOX, Power Rangers, Fantastic Four, Deadliest Catch, and My Little Pony. In the education space, Winbush creates tutorials weekly through Youtube as well as speaks at conferences around the world for shows such as Adobe Max, Siggraph, NAB, and...2022-10-121h 06CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastCinematography and Virtual Production with Luc Delamare Ep 31  Luc Delamare is a virtual production cinematographer, supervisor, and visualization artist.  Defined by his admiration for the convergence of technology and creativity, his passion is bridging the world of live action cinematography and virtual production.  With both LED volume and CG cinematography experience, Luc’s work is grounded in reality thanks to his live action DP background.  Enabled by his past experience as a vfx supervisor and compositor, he prides himself on speaking–and translating–the various cinematic languages required by today’s highly technical productions. Most importantly, Luc is fluent in Unreal Engine.Luc has served as a “VP DP”...2022-09-271h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastBuilding Immersive Experiences with Alex Coulombe Ep 30Designer, developer, and educator, Alex Coulombe is the CEO of Heavenue, a new high-fidelity cloud platform to connect performers with audiences across the metaverse. He also runs Agile Lens: Immersive Design, the award winning XR creative studio. Alex has always had a passion for purposing emerging technology for creative visions. In 2010 he graduated from Syracuse University with a B. Arch (and Drama minor!) and after working for several architecture firms, when the Oculus DK1 hit the market, immersive tech became his focus. In 2013 while at the theatre planning consultancy Fisher Dachs Associates, he pioneered the world’s fi...2022-09-131h 06CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastFostering Innovation at Scale with Barbara Ford Grant Ep 29Barbara Ford Grant is President, NEP Prysm Stages, a business of NEP Virtual Studios. She is responsible for growing NEP’s global network of permanent virtual production facilities, stage partnerships and client relationships in Film and TV, and for building solutions with her team to empower artists and storytelling.Barbara has contributed to media and entertainment for nearly 30 years across both creative and technical aspects of film production. Her experience includes emerging technologies, large-scale production operations, research and development, visual effects, animation and enterprise level management. Before joining NEP, Barbara was Chief Technology Officer at arts an...2022-08-301h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastImmersive and Experimental Storytelling with Brett Leonard Ep 28For over 25 years, Brett Leonard has been at the forefront of the digital media revolution - whether it be as Director/ Writer of the groundbreaking hit film Lawnmower Man, which introduced the concept of Virtual Reality to popular culture - or being the first to pioneer modern stereoscopic techniques and photo-realistic CGI in his hit IMAX 3D film “T-Rex” - or introducing American audiences to Russell Crowe and many other talents both in front of and behind the camera. Brett’s work as a visionary Director/Producer/Futurist has always pushed the edge of innovation in the entert...2022-08-161h 02CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastTechnology Meets Filmmaking in Virtual Production with Paul Debevec Ep 27Paul Debevec is Netflix’s Director of Research for Creative Algorithms and Technology, overseeing R&D for visual effects and virtual production with computer vision, graphics, and machine learning. In 2002, his Light Stage 3 system surrounded actors with LEDs displaying images of virtual sets and environments for lighting-accurate compositing. Techniques from Paul’s work have been used to create key visual effects sequences in The Matrix, Spider-Man 2, Benjamin Button, Avatar, Gravity, Furious 7, Blade Runner: 2049, Gemini Man, Free Guy, and numerous video games. Paul’s techniques for HDR imaging, image-based lighting, and photoreal digital actors have been recogn...2022-08-021h 12CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastStorytelling Through Practical World Building with Dani Bellar Pilukas Ep 26Have you ever considered what your story could do for others? And how it can change their lives forever. Dani Bellar Pilukas, Director of Physical Production at Lux Machina, who used to work as a Disney Imagineer, told stories through world building. With a theater background as an actress, she harnessed the power of storytelling into her work.She created worlds that allow every delighted child, grandparent and person from all walks of life to become emotionally affected. In this episode, Dani will share her experiences on creating sets that evoke strong emotions and vibrant ambience. Her...2022-07-191h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production with James Blevins Ep 25What sparks your interest? Is it a painting? A movie? A song probably? For James it was the movie, ‘Close Encounters Of The Third Kind’ by Steven Speilberg. James Blevins is an amazing product consultant. He has worked for Disney, Netflix and The Mandalorian. When James was a kid, he was amazed by filmmaking & storytelling, and it gave him the inspiration he needed to work for the film industry. Fast forward to now, he has worked on amazing movies and has met many great movie making professionals. Being a Production Consultant is not easy, however it c...2022-07-061h 05CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVAD and Previz Roles in Virtual Production with Punn Wiantrakoon Ep 24On top of being a filmmaker and graphic designer, Punn has lived his dream job—working for some of the most renowned studios in Hollywood. Some titles include Jurassic World, Mandalorian, and Jungle Book. As a kid he was influenced by comic books but growing up in Thailand he deemed it impossible to work for Disney. But when he got into the United States, all doors of opportunity opened for him. He discovered his passion for art at an early age and this is what he wanted to do for the rest of his life. Not able to...2022-06-211h 04CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastChanging Careers to VFX and Virtual Production with Eran Dinur Ep 23There are professions where age is important, but with visual effects, it is never too late to become great and move up the ranks, which is proven by our guest Eran Dinur’s experience. According to him, “There is no limit to when you can start this.” So today we spoke to him about the VFX industry, changing careers, his book “The filmmaker's guide to Visual Effects”, and being an elder statesman for an industry thought to be dominated by younger people. Eran’s career in visual effects started with a fascination for creating 3D natural scenery. Through his...2022-06-071h 05CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastRaytracing and Future Realtime Pipelines with Chris Nichols Ep 22Ray Tracing is overhyped. At least this is what most visual effects artists thought when it took an ungodly amount of hours to render a single frame, including Chris. Years ago, rendering architecture felt endless. Today, technology has caught up. Where ray tracing on any rig used to be requirement heavy, now clean rendering is possible on a laptop.  Chris has worked on massive films like After Tomorrow, I.Robot and Stealth, a film which presented an incredible amount of challenges in architecture rendering. He’s been involved in the visual effects industry for so long that he...2022-05-241h 10CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production Possibilities with Erik Weaver Ep 21Erik Weaver is a specialist focused on the intersection of cloud and the M&E industry and is currently running Virtual & Adaptive production for the Entertainment Technology Center@the University of Southern California (ETC).  Projects include Executive Producer on Ripple Effect and FatHead production focused on Virtual Production and ICVFX. Mr. Weaver graduated from the 3rd Unreal Fellowship.Highlights of the Episode:0:00 - Introduction0:36 - Introduction of Guest1:29 - What lead Erik to his career4:00 - How did Erik get into Cloud Infrastructure7:25 - Information about the new project10:42 - A...2022-05-1059 minCG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastFrom Close Encounters to Virtual Production And History of High End VFX with Scott Squires Ep 20As a director, Scott Squires has done national commercials for HP, Intel and many other high profile companies. Scott has also directed specialty ride films, VR films, music videos and shorts. One of Scott’s commercials was selected by SHOOT Magazine as Best Work You May Never See. Scott Squires is always thinking of story and how to make the most of visuals and humor.Squires has always been interested in pushing creative and technical boundaries. Scott co-founded Pixvana, a company that specializes in Virtual Reality. As CTO Scott prototyped most of our processes and tools, including us...2022-04-261h 08CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastRealtime Production and LED Stages with Phil Galler Ep 19Phil Galler is the principal and founder of Lux Machina Consulting, he strives to push the boundaries of technology and design in the entertainment industry. Focusing on in-camera visual effects, real-time mixed reality, and the future of filmmaking and live broadcast, Phil has been fortunate enough to find himself at the crossroads of technological innovation and creativity.  Join us in this episode as Phil Galler shows us the method behind his success with Virtual Production.   Highlights of the Episode: 1:11 - The Origin Story 5:24 - How To Get In...2022-04-121h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastFrom Photogrammetry to Virtual Reality with Simon Che de Boer Ep 18Simon Che de Boer is a renowned virtual reality content creator and photogrammetrist. He is the founder of realityvirtual.co – a visual effects technology company streamlining real-world encapsulation. His work has received international recognition and has been featured on places such as Forbes, NVIDIA, Autodesk and Epic Games, and is often cited as the gold standard for photo-realistic digital-twin experiences.Simon’s real-world encapsulation uses 3D photographic datasets to create ‘being there’ sensations for real-time VFX applications. Building on successful projects to digitise sites of cultural significance, including King Tutankhamun and Nefertari’s Tomb in Egypt, Simon explains h...2022-03-291h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastThe Unreal Fellowship with Brian Pohl from Epic Games Ep 17For the past 17 years, Brian J. Pohl has experience being a visual effects artist, layout artist, and previs supervisor. A veteran of George Lucas’ pre-vis team and Industrial Light and Magic's art department, he is credited for creating or supervising previs on over twenty-seven feature films. Pohl has also served six years within the software development industry; designing new tools that assist the digital artist's workflow. He can provide creative and managerial skills capable of directing small to large sized teams in either film or commercial production environments. Currently, he works at Epic Games as a...2022-03-151h 17Puget Systems PodcastPuget Systems PodcastEpisode 113 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Special Guest: Edd Dawson-Taylor, Co-Founder & Instructor @ CGProThis week we're joined by Edd Dawson-Taylor, co-founder and instructor at CGPro (www.becomecgpro.com). He is an Unreal Authorized Instructor and CG Supervisor in movies, TV, commercials, and live events, having worked for ILM, Disney, and Digital Domain on Blockbusters like Jurassic World, The Lion King, and Jungle Book. Co-founder of successful world touring group The Sancho Plan, Edward loves to use cutting-edge technology to create engaging and inspiring experiences, as well as beautiful world-class imagery. He was formerly a Software Developer / Architect, leading teams of developers, and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science. CG...2022-03-121h 14CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastMastering the fundamentals Unreal and Virtual Production with William Faucher Ep. 16This week, we are joined by William Faucher. He is a 3D artist who now focuses on bringing high quality tutorials about Unreal Engine on Youtube. Today, he will share with us the importance of learning the fundamentals, why he chose to Unreal Engine, The future landscape of virtual production, and more.William has been in the entertainment industry for the past 11 years, starting as a 3D Modeler in the games industry, then becoming a Lighter, and DoP. The Canadian-born, Norway-based Unreal Artist is currently helping to create CG Spectrum's Realtime Technical Artist and Virtual Production course.2022-03-011h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastA Dive into the Virtual Art Department with Joy Lea Ep. 15In this week’s episode, we are joined by Joy Lea. Her background in the video game industry has led her to be in the world of virtual production. She has worked on the Lion King, the upcoming Avatar Sequels, and more. Joy shares her knowledge on how to get better at virtual production, things to be wary of when mixing kits, her thoughts on Unreal 5 and more.   Highlights of the Episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - Introduction guest 01:10 - Background of the guest 02:38 - Inspiration to get in the...2022-02-151h 01CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production to Vtubing with Sally Slade Ep. 14In this week’s episode, we have a proven XR content creator, VFX Technical Director in both Engineering and Design - Sally Slade. She contributed to the award-winning Virtual Production system used to create Disney’s The Lion King. She then designed and implemented a Vtubing app, Voltaku, and Vodcasto, the “Virtual Production in your Pocket”. Sally shares her knowledge and experience from the start of being a Technical Director to discovering her passion in Vtubing. Highlights of the Episode:00:14 - Introduction guest02:06 - Background of the guest04:54 - Having the Technical...2022-02-0159 minCG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastTools and Innovation for Virtual Production with Mariana Acuna Ep. 13Highlights of the Episode:   01:22 - Background of the Guest 05:02 - Wearing different hats 07:30 - Tools and Technology 11:28 - Strategy when starting the company 14:41 - Swiss army knife for virtual production 19:50 - Marianna’s take on Metaverse 25:57 - Fascinating things during the pandemic 30:07 - What is virtual production? 34:28 - Resources you can learn virtual production and virtual effects 37:15 - Areas of Opportunities 42:32 - Blender tool 46:33 - Advents of Virtual Production 51:09 - How Mar...2022-01-191h 00CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastLighting LED walls for Virtual Production with Erik "Wolfie" Wolford Ep. 12Erik “Wolfie” Wolford has worked in the film business since 1990. As a Director of Photography, Wolfie is known for excellent beauty lighting, an eye for color and composition, quick lighting setups, and a deep roster of “A Game” crew members whom he has worked with for years. Wolfie came up through the lighting department ranks in the 90’s, lighting features, music videos and commercials with such legendary directors like Spike Jonze, Michel Gaundry, Francis Lawrence, Mc G, and even several rap videos for the infamous Death Row Records. Wolfie has spent time in the lighting department...2022-01-041h 11CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastNFTs, Visionary Art, and the Metaverse with Alex and Allyson Grey Ep. 11Alex Grey, a visual artist, author, teacher, and Vajrayana practitioner from the USA is known for creating spiritual and psychedelic paintings. Allyson Grey, a conceptual abstract painter has long been a mentor and influencer of the contemporary Visionary Art movement. Alex and his wife Allyson Grey are the co-founders of The Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), a non-profit organization in Wappingers Falls, New York. Highlights of the Episode: 01:51 - Guest background 07:32 - Working in tandem 08:26 - Events transitioning to virtual 23:25 - Maintaining a connection 25:55 - The art...2021-12-181h 17CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastRealtime Filmmaking and the Metaverse with John MacInnes Ep. 10This week's guest is John Mclnnes, an award-winning producer, writer, and director working in movies, games, AR, VR, and XR for companies like Sony and Netflix. He first gained recognition as a screenwriter in writing Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, the biggest selling videogame of 2014. He won the Nicholl Fellowship in Screenwriting from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the Oscars) for his action/thriller script OUTSIDE THE WIRE which was produced and starred in by Actress Zoe Saldana  (Guardians Of The Galaxy, Avatar, Star Trek).  John launched his own virtual production studio in 2020, MCINNES St...2021-12-061h 06CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastIndependent Feature Filmmaking with Unreal Engine with Haz Dulull Ep. 09CG Podcast returns with a look into the world of Haz, a leader in the Virtual Production feature filmmaking space! Hasraf Dulull or known as Haz is the co-founder of Haz Film. His career began as a CGI artist on video games and then work his way up from compositor to VFX Supervisor for Moving Picture Company. After working on numerous high-profile feature films, he transitions to directing and producing films. His first sci-fi indie feature film - The Beyond is the start of his big break. The movie premiered #2 on the iTunes charts and trending on...2021-11-241h 07CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastInteractive Installations and Virtual Production. An Artist's Journey with Tupac Martir Ep. 08 Tupac Martir is the founder and Creative Director of Satore Studio. Vogue has described him as “the visual designer and creative director behind some of the most important events in the world.” He has provided production design, visuals, and lighting direction for the likes of Elton John, Beyoncé, Danny Boyle, the Coachella Music & Arts Festival, and Serpentine Gallery. Tupac is renowned within the fashion industry and has worked on groundbreaking shows for Alexander McQueen, Moschino, Alexander Wang, and Thomas Tait, among others. More recently, he directed and produced the award-winning performative reality piece Cosmos Within Us.   Highl...2021-11-021h 01CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastVirtual Production and Cutting Edge Creativity with Jim Geduldick Ep. 07CGPRO Podcast Guest Bio: A cinematographer & creative technologist with a varied background in production, post-production visual effects, product design, and technology. Bridging technology and storytelling for all forms of content and products leading to valuable insight into trends in various markets.   Currently, project focus: virtual production, real-time experiences, creative direction, experiential and immersive, real-time game engine pipelines, 3D scanning, photogrammetry, LBE, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Marketing and consulting. Highlights of the Episode:   01:35 - Background of the guest 09:00 - How skateboarding unlocks your creativity and pa...2021-10-181h 13CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastNick Jushchyshyn - The Democratization of Virtual ProductionNick brings two decades of professional experience in visual effects, immersive media, and administration to the Digital Media Department at Drexel University. He will be discussing Virtual Production and its accessibility to everyone for a broad application of industries and ideas.   00:01:00:00  Inspiration for getting into the VFX industry 00:14:23:00  What is Virtual Production 00:17:13:00  Anyone with a home gaming machine is able to work in virtual production  00:22:09:00 Star Wars /ILM is leading the charge of this new technology 00:33:43:00 "The most important thing to take away is the pioneering spirit." 2021-09-301h 03CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastAruna Inversin - Digital Humans, Virtual Production and the Future of VFXAruna is currently a Creative Director and Visual Effects Supervisor at Digital Domain. VFX Veteran, author and more.  He has worked and supervised in multiple countries and has excelled in creating beautiful content for high profile feature films, episodic television, VR, AR, and most recently, video games.  Projects include Avengers, Maleficent, Star Trek, and Hellboy.  His book Enclosure is a science fiction novel that goes through his predictions of where technology is headed.   Get his book on Amazon today!  Next week the Audible version is ready  :)  amzn.to/3tvpTuM  2021-09-161h 07CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastBruce Franklin - The Art of ProducingBruce is a seasoned movie veteran from the production side. Here he shares his journey, what makes a great producer, and how to be a great artist from a production point of view.2021-09-031h 14CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastKevin Mack - Forge Your Unique Path Through VFX, Realtime and Making Your Own ArtKevin Mack, academy award winning VFX supervisor and world renowned artist joins us for this exciting episode. We talk about Kevins journey through art department, into VFX, pioneering CG, becoming an honorary neuroscientist and how that influenced both his work and the science community itself. A remarkable man and an inspiration on many levels. This was a true pleasure.2021-08-211h 21CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastScott Rosekrans - The Art of Virtual ProductionIn this episode we meet Scott Rosecrans. A very talented veteran CG artist and Virtual Production supervisor, at the core of Zoic Studios Virtual Production department. We talk about the evolution of Virtual Production, the many things that it is, what its like to actually work on on it, how to get into it, how it can help production and much more. Scott highlights some real projects that have used VP and adds his thoughts on the future.2021-08-041h 08CG Pro PodcastCG Pro PodcastJosh Hayes - Story is KingStory. The tech is all important but the story is king. Join Josh Hayes story industry veteran, boarding over 5000 commercials and 50 movies, working on Lone Ranger, Rango and many more. He has worked with the best of the best. We discuss story pre-production and how Unreal Engine is taking the world of film by storm. (note this was a video podcast so a couple of the moments we discuss may not make as much sense in audio, but hopefully still cool overall, and mostly it is a discussion). Video version available on our YT channel - https://www.youtube...2021-07-221h 08The Daily GardenerThe Daily GardenerJuly 25 2019 Cleome, the Physic Garden, William Forsyth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Charles Joseph Sauriol, July Proverbs, The Fragrant Path by Louise Beebe Wilder, Farmers Market, and Flowers for Hamlet  Are you growing Cleome? My daughter just had her senior pictures taken and I took some cuttings from the garden for her to hold during her photo shoot. For one of the pictures, I had her hold just one large white blossom in her hands. It looked like a giant puffball and it had a very etherial quality about it Cleome is beautiful - but it is also sticky - so keep that in mind if you handle it. I know some gardeners have no trouble sowing cleome directly into their gardens, but some gardeners complain that it can b...2019-07-2508 minHEART TO HANDS PODCASTHEART TO HANDS PODCASTEpisode 5: Ed Dawson TaylorWisdom comes in many shapes or forms , it shows up in conversations when you the least expect it , I had a great time to seat and talk with my guest and colleague Edward Dawson Taylor , England native he has been working in the movie industry as a computer graphic artist for over a decade , we will learn about defining moments in his life that lead him here in California . Enjoy the show ! Heart to Hands !!!2019-02-1100 minRabbitt Stew ComicsRabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 171Heroes in Crisis 3, Nuclear Winter, Drowned Earth conclusion, Dead Man Logan, Daredevil conclusion, Ironheart, Marvel Action: Spider-Man, Warning, Catalyst Prime: Quincredible, Monarchs, Monstrous, Pandora’s Legacy, Be Prepared, Clueless One Last Summer   Reviews: American Vandal s2, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Justice League/Power Rangers, Making a Murder, American Horror Story: Apocalypse, Doctor Who s11e09, Elsewhere   News: Madison Comic Con Wrap, Lion Forge issues, Roahl Dahl, Blue Beetle film, Daredevil cancellation, Artemis Fowl trailer   Comics Details: Heroes in Crisis 3 by Tom King, Clay Mann, Lee W...2018-12-082h 25