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Superhero SlateNEW Superman Trailer, Avengers Set Photo Leaks, Spider-Man Noir's First Teaser & More!
This week on Superhero Slate, Superman lands with a NEW trailer, Avengers set photos reveal some X-sighting details, Spider-Man Noir makes a live-action debut, and more!
News
HBO Max (8:00)
Returning to original streaming name after several changes
HBO Go, HBO Now, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
Kung Fury 2 (12:35)
Leaked 10 minute sizzle reel shows off Michael Fassbender; Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ballerina (16:20)
Final trailer for John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas
Far more John Wick than previously indicated
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (24:25)
Sequel to Mutant Mayhem pushed to September 17, 2027
Due to logistics of international animation studios
...2025-05-191h 09Superhero SlateNEW Superman Trailer, Avengers Set Photo Leaks, Spider-Man Noir's First Teaser & More!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUECoXhMRJM
This week on Superhero Slate, Superman lands with a NEW trailer, Avengers set photos reveal some X-sighting details, Spider-Man Noir makes a live-action debut, and more!
News
HBO Max (8:00)
Returning to original streaming name after several changes
HBO Go, HBO Now, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
Kung Fury 2 (12:35)
Leaked 10 minute sizzle reel shows off Michael Fassbender; Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ballerina (16:20)
Final trailer for John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas
Far more John Wick than previously indicated
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (24:25)
Sequel to Mutant Mayhem pushed...2025-05-191h 09
Superhero SlateNEW Superman Trailer, Avengers Set Photo Leaks, Spider-Man Noir's First Teaser & More!This week on Superhero Slate, Superman lands with a NEW trailer, Avengers set photos reveal some X-sighting details, Spider-Man Noir makes a live-action debut, and more!
News
HBO Max (8:00)
Returning to original streaming name after several changes
HBO Go, HBO Now, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max
Kung Fury 2 (12:35)
Leaked 10 minute sizzle reel shows off Michael Fassbender; Arnold Schwarzenegger
Ballerina (16:20)
Final trailer for John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas
Far more John Wick than previously indicated
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (24:25)
Sequel to Mutant Mayhem pushed to September 17, 2027
Due to logistics of international animation studios
...2025-05-191h 09
TurtleTracksPodcast140 — Neave Lifschits: lead animator on TMNT: Mutant MayhemIn this episode, Brian VanHooker chats with Neave Lifschits, lead animator on the the 2023 film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Working for the VFX company Cinesite, Lifschits oversaw several sequences in the film, including Splinter's fight scene in the TCRI building and when Splinter throws a party for the Turtles.
Sound engineering by Ian Williams. Follow TURTLE TRACKS PODCAST on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turtle_tracks_podcast/2025-01-2750 min
The Access:VFX Podcast410: Neurodiversity SpecialThis week's episode focuses on the theme of neurodiversity, as Simon and Nene welcome an inspiring panel of neurodivergent VFX and Animation professionals, including:
- Amelie Chagnon-Fathe’ (Employer Brand Marketing Specialist at Cinesite)
- Ellie Algar (Senior Recruitment Manager - Technology & Immersive at Framestore)
- Bridget Dash (Talent Acquisition Manager for DNEG Feature Animation)
- Simon Taylor (Series Director & Animator at Blue Zoo)
Together, they engage in a thought-provoking and multifaceted discussion that explores not only their personal journeys but also the broader implications of neurodiversity in the animation and VFX industries.
The episode covers a variety of neurodivergent conditions, so...2024-11-082h 07
funzione(animazione)‹ Colpo sicuro › Hitpig! | Trailer reaction e commentoTrailer reaction per Hitpig!, film d'animazione diretto da Cinzia Angelini e David Feiss, e prodotto da Aniventure e Cinesite. Un cacciatore di taglie suino accetta la sua prossima missione: Pickles, un elefante ingenuo ed esuberante. Sebbene inizialmente abbia l'obiettivo di catturare il vivace pachiderma, l'improbabile coppia si ritrova ad attraversare il globo in un'avventura che tira fuori il meglio di entrambi. Ti consigliamo: * Trailer di Hitpig! * Elenco completo dei film del 2024 sul nostro sito * I film più attesi del 2024 Seguici su Twitter (@f_animazione_) Seguici su Instagram (@funzioneanimazione) 2024-11-0506 min
The Spark CastNick Park: Crafting Icons
What inspires a creative genius to transform the
mundane into the magical? Join us as we uncover the
origins of a celebrated animator whose journey began in
the gritty yet charming landscape of Preston. With stories
that intertwine personal history with artistic evolution,
Nick Park shares how a childhood steeped in creativity led
to a lifelong passion for animation. Drawing from a
tapestry of early experiences, including the influence of
a photographer father and tailor mother, we explore the
whimsical elements that define iconic works like Wallace
and Gromit.
Our conversation traverses the early days of stop-motion
...2024-09-1200 min
The Spark CastJeff Chiba Stearns: Finding Creative Bliss
Jeff Chiba Stearns’ transformative journey is one of a
filmmaker whose creative roots trace back to a childhood
spent on an orchard in Kelowna. Growing up in a remote
setting, Jeff’s early experiences shaped his strong work
ethic and artistic aspirations. Alongside apple picking,
he was captivated by satellite TV of the 90s and its mix
of “Japanimation” and adult cartoons. It was here that
Jeff began to develop a style and unique creative voice
that was later honed while attending animation school at
Emily Carr University of Art and Design.
Those early days of finding his plac...2024-09-1200 minThe Spark CastGinger Alford: Fusing Creativity and Technology
Ever wondered how a mix of structured logic and creative
expression can shape a tech career? Growing up with a
mathematician father and an artsy mother, Ginger
Alford's unique perspective led her to a vibrant career
in software engineering and computer graphics.
Discover how a pivot from philosophy to computer
science and an unexpected encounter with SIGGRAPH
sparked Ginger's passion for advanced graphics and
interactive techniques. Tune in as we explore Ginger's
career, from her work on heads-up displays to her
dedication to public engagement, including teaching at
SMU to inspiring young minds at the Fort Worth...2024-08-2900 min
The Spark CastJustine Emard: Art in the Data Stream
Justine Emard is a visual artist whose career is a mix
of relentless innovation and defiance of the art world's
conventional boundaries. Her story isn't just about
creation; it's a narrative that charts her evolution as
an artist who integrates the realms of technology,
dance, and music into a symphony of digital and physical
installations that have captured the international
stage.
In this episode, Justine shares her creative process,
revealing how she finds harmony in the cacophony of virtual
reality, coding, and augmented reality. Her collaborations
with scientists, from the depths of archaeological discoveries
to the peaks...2024-08-1500 min
The Spark CastJorge R. Gutiérrez: Embracing Failure
Jorge R. Gutiérrez is a visionary Mexican filmmaker whose
colorful childhood on the US-Mexico border turned into a rich
tapestry of storytelling. Growing up in 1980s Tijuana, Jorge
faced cultural clashes and tense encounters that sparked his
creative fire.
Hear how a serendipitous twist led him to CalArts at just 17
years old, and discover his candid reflections on navigating
the animation industry. Jorge talks about the importance of
authenticity and how staying true to his roots brought
projects like The Book of Life to life.
Get an inside look at how budget constraints and t...2024-07-1800 min
The Spark CastAlyssa Zarate: Betting on Yourself
From the quiet beginnings in a Malaysian town to the
vibrant creative landscape of Christchurch, Alyssa
Zarate’s journey is one of determination. With a passion
for film and a dream to create but no direct line on how
to get there, Alyssa’s career began in programming and
over the years has evolved into a set of skills that
have shaped her and her career.
From supporting herself with hospitality jobs between gigs,
training in several different programs and taking jobs in
diverse disciplines, she never lost sight of the final goal:
storytelling. Alyssa constantly took chan...2024-07-0400 min
The VFX Artists PodcastThe Power of Real-Time Tools in Visualisation, with Richard Clarke, Head of Visualisation at Cinesite | TVAP EP60In this conversation, Kofi interviews Richard Clark, the head of visualisation and VFX supervisor at Cinesite, to discuss the role of visualisation in the industry. We explore the origins and evolution of visualisation, the use of real-time tools like Unreal Engine, and the impact of virtual production. Richard emphasizes the importance of quick workflows and the ability to think visually in the visualisation process. He also highlights the trend of studios taking back pre-production work and the potential for students to enter the industry through visualisation. Richard suggests exploring other areas of VFX, such as...2024-06-2058 min
The Spark CastWilson Tang: Outside the Box
By his own admission, Wilson Tang’s career path has been
anything but linear but one constant has guided his choices:
change.
Beginning his career as an architect, his passion for design
and the urge to create worlds led Wilson to leap into
animation, a step in his career that would make him the ideal
candidate for Industrial Light & Magic. Just when he
thought he’d made it, his itch to try something new led him to
Electronic Arts to build and lead the Need for Speed
team.
The advent of cellular phones and the grow...2024-06-1300 min
The Spark CastAmy Tang: People Whisperer
Growing up in the sprawling serenity of Portage la
Prairie, Manitoba, Amy Tang's childhood is brimming with
rural charm and the purest of pleasures but Amy's dreams
and aspirations for the performing arts were bigger than
her small-town roots. Her story is one of transformation,
from farm life to city dwelling, and how the stark
contrast of Winnipeg's urban sprawl shaped her cultural
identity and nurtured her dreams of one day gracing the
stage as a Disney princess.
In our conversation, Amy shares the unpredictability of
her career, from the world of voice acting and a career...2024-05-2300 min
The Spark CastRick Mischel: Empowering Creative Talent
Rick Mischel’s journey took him from the electric buzz of
Broadway in New York to the sunny embrace of South Florida and
now as Founder and CEO of Artists Animation Studio, to
Kelowna, BC.
His early days as a Club Med kids' club counselor and a number
of other unexpected roles laid the foundation for an
extraordinary path through the entertainment realm, a journey
that brought him to Vancouver for a tenure at Rainmaker
Studios, where he faced the daunting challenge of steering the
company away from the brink of disaster. He shares the bold
decisions, th...2024-05-0900 min
The Spark CastDawn Fidrick: Taking Creative Leaps
Dawn Fidrick's journey from the vibrant stages in Drexel
Hill to the dynamic film sets of New York City is one of
taking chances and seizing opportunities. Raised on the
East Coast, Dawn shares how early experiences sparked her
love for performing. Following the tragic events of 9/11,
she found herself in New York, embarking on a 12-year
adventure in the city and transitioning from stage to
screen.
Dawn reveals the serendipitous moments that shaped her
career in New York's film and theater scene. From
responding to an ad that led to a key indie film project
to...2024-04-2500 min
The Spark CastFaruk Heplevent: No Happy AccidentsFaruk Heplevent's story begins with a passion for
photography and a neighbour's friend who needed an
apprentice. The mix of technical and creative appealed to
the young enthusiast and the precision and technicality he
learned in those early years paid off as his career
developed. Faruk was one of the few individuals who could
process film on the go - a skill that set him apart from
other photographers.
Rather than being angry after losing a job to CG, he saw it
as the future for the industry and started The Scope, a CG
studio dedicated to...2024-04-1100 min
The Spark CastGeorgina Hayns: Fostering Creative PassionGrowing up in the English Midlands, Georgina Hayns defied
academic norms, discovering her passion for the arts in a
technical college. Her journey reflects the transformative power
of parental support and prioritizing passion over conformity.
From childhood struggles to professional success, Georgina's
story is a testament to embracing individuality. Her career
trajectory highlights the importance of internships, networking,
and mentorship. Working with industry giants like McKinnon and
Saunders and collaborating with Tim Burton shaped her career and
honed her craft.
Delving into the intricacies of puppetry, we explore
armature-making, resilience, leadership in creative teams and...2024-03-2800 min
The Spark CastZach Lipovsky: Ripple Effect Master
Zach Lipovsky has early memories of a childhood spent on sets
surrounded by the buzz of TVs and master controls, thanks to
his mother's career in television. But it was a transformative
experience at the tender age of nine when Jurassic
Park left an indelible mark on him. The youthful
actor-turned-filmmaker invested his early earnings into the
digital revolution, teaching himself visual effects and
collaborating with a community of budding filmmakers.
In this chat, Zach speaks candidly about the highs and lows of
an artist's life, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in
the journey and not...2024-02-2900 min
The Spark CastAshley Christine: STEM is Life
Ashley Christine is used to battles, from growing up off the
grid in the White Mountain National Forest and contending with
the harsh elements of New Hampshire winters to navigating the
social media landscape, she has dealt with both physical and
mental battles. But how does a young woman go from studying
mathematics at university to spending her days making TikTok
videos about STEM?
In our conversation with Ashley, she shares her fascinating
transition from small-town life to a career in mathematics,
her unexpected path to becoming a STEM content creator, and
the importance of personalized guidance...2024-02-1500 min
The Spark CastDon Perro: Animation Mentor
Growing up among the steel mills of Hamilton, Ontario, Don
Perro knew he wanted something different for his life but when
his first attempt at getting out failed, he knew he needed to
cast his net wider and the result was acceptance at art school
in Vancouver where he found his comrades among the misfits
studying animation at Emily Carr College of Art and Design
(now known as Emily Carr University of Art and Design).
It was here that Don fell in love with education and he set a
goal for himself: work in the industry for...2024-02-0100 min
The Spark CastLera Nyukalova: Driven to CreateThere was little doubt that Lera Nyukalova would be an
artist. Her first foray into art was sketching Sailor Moon but
her passion and drive to learn and challenge herself led her
first to university to study architecture and eventually to make
the move from Kazakhstan to Vancouver to further her
practice.
Lera found solace and inspiration in the dynamic urban
landscape of the city, keeping a visual diary that would
eventually become "Visual Diaries," a collection of paintings
that span a decade of personal memories, emotions, and the
ever-evolving beauty of Vancouver.
In our...2024-01-1800 min
Wednesday Pull List206: Let's Review Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!Episode 206!?
This week we are giving our thoughts on "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem"!
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a 2023 American animated superhero film based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters created by Peter Laird and Kevin Eastman. A reboot of the Turtles film series, it was directed by Jeff Rowe, who co-wrote the screenplay with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit, from a story he co-wrote with Brendan O'Brien, Rogen, and Goldberg. The film stars the voices of Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon as the titular Turtles...2023-11-1649 min
Pose to PauseNinja Turtles: Teenage Years - Pose to PausePose to Pause, est un podcast où Antoine, Alex et Léna parlent d'animation !
On papote ici de Ninja Turtles: Teenage Years sortie en 2023 !
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Secondary Heroes PodcastMutant May-HAM: The NEW TMNT MovieWhat did we think of the latest TMNT movie in this 35+ year old franchise?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is a 2023 American computer-animated superhero filmdirected by Jeff Rowe, who co-wrote the screenplay with Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Dan Hernandez, and Benji Samit. It is the seventh theatrical Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and a reboot of the series. The film stars the voices of Micah Abbey, Shamon Brown Jr., Nicolas Cantu, and Brady Noon as the titular team, alongside a supporting ensemble voice cast that includes Ayo Edebiri, Maya Rudolph, John Cena, Rogen, Rose Byrne, Natasia De...2023-08-1100 min
befores & aftersBringing 'Matilda' to life with more VFX than you might at first realizeIan Failes from befores & afters chats to 'Matilda' production VFX supervisor Simon Stanley-Clamp, who also hails from Cinesite.2023-04-2955 min
Frankenstein's Podcast60. The Monstars from 'Space Jam'It's time to slam now! Welcome to the jam! We're getting just a bit animated in this episode as we dig into the Monstars from the 1996 basketball classic, Space Jam!
*Thank you to Jim Hall for the music! Check out more of his music here, and if you like what you hear, please consider donating to support his work here!
*Thank you to Jim Tandberg/Grant Hasbrouck for the Frankenstein's Podcast artwork!
References:
10 Things You Didn't Know About The Original Space Jam - CBR
Space Jam: Twenty Years on...2023-03-071h 06befores & aftersA deep dive into Cinesite's visual effects for 'Wakanda Forever'Cinesite visual effects supervisor Ben White about his studio’s work for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, involving the Boston chase scenes.2023-03-0550 min
Animation Fixation PodcastThe Addams Family (2019) review | Episode 2Title: The Addams Family
Release Date: 2019
Animation Style: 3D animation
Animation Studio: Cinesite Studios / Nitrogen Studios
Directed by: Greg Tiernan, Conrad Vernon
Plot: After settling in their "humble abode", the mysterious and spooky Addams family are readily preparing for a visit from their even creepier relatives. But trouble soon arises when shady TV personality Margaux Needler realizes that the Addams' eerie hilltop mansion is standing in the way of her dream to sell all the houses in the neighborhood
Music by Nielizas from Pixabay2022-12-0530 min
The VFX Artists PodcastHow I manage being a VFX artist and a mother of two - Rebecca Holdstock | TVAP EP41In this episode, we chat to Rebecca Holdstock, senior matchmove and rotomation artist at Cinesite London about her VFX career, spiralling over a decade in some of London's well known and biggest studios, through to becoming a mother of two and the change that comes with being a working mother.I had the privilege of working with Rebecca at Cinesite on The Witcher season 2, and for the first time in my life, I was working with a mother, who was signing on in the middle of the day, on a customised working hours.This blew...2022-09-261h 11
Supporting Kiwi Founders Going GlobalAudrea Topps Harjo | Founder @ InclusionFXAudrea Topps Harjo has worked in the entertainment industry for almost thirty years and is the founder of InclusionFX, which is platform designed to support and amplify underrepresented voices in the VFX for features, television and games industries in Washington, DC. With an undergraduate degree in Theatre Arts from The College of William and Mary and a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from Howard University, she first launched her film career by producing, directing, and writing two short films (Raw Intensity and Hard Candy) in her student years which garnered numerous awards including a Student Academy Award nomination in 1993. Sh...2022-09-2359 min
Escapades! 5 minutes, 5 QuestionsEscapePod: 20 - 2015 Andy McNamaraAndy McNamara is Head of CG at Cinesite, but back in 2015 he was part of the legendary Rushes, a small but vital post-production facility in the heart of Soho that punched way above its weight with broadcast, pop promos, commercials, motion graphics and film work.
One of Rushes’ last jobs was the ground breaking UI work on Spectre. Andy tells us what core skills he thinks are needed and why first principles of photography are still essential in a world of increasingly complex software.2022-08-0823 minbefores & aftersThe VFX art department: a chat with Cinesite's Madeleine Scott-SpencerIn this sponsored episode, Cinesite Head of Assets and Visual Development Madeleine Scott-Spencer discusses the changing nature of the art department at a VFX studio, including the move to virtual production.2022-07-3028 minbefores & aftersPipeline, tools and tech with CinesiteIn this sponsored episode of VFX Futures, we talk to Cinesite CTO Michele Sciolette, Group Head of CG–VFX Holger Voss and Group Head of CG–Animation Hank Driskill to discuss the future of visual effects and feature animation.2022-07-3049 min
We're Always Watching: MoviesPaws of Fury: The Legend of the HankJezzer, Caitlin and Kevin break down the hilarious family comedy Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank. Settle in and listen and this hits keep rolling.
Directed by Rob Minkoff, Mark Koetsier, Chris Bailey
Screenplay by Ed Stone and Nate Hopper
Based on Blazing Saddles written by Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg, Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Alan Uger
Produced by Rob Minkoff, Adam Nagle, Peter Nagle, Guy Collins, Yair Landau, Susan Purcell
Starring Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Djimon Hounsou, Michelle Yeoh...2022-07-171h 08
The VFX Artists PodcastBecoming a mother made me an efficient VFX Animator - Part 1 | TVAP EP35This week, we have the amazing Christina Mandia, animator at Cinesite London, giving us an insight into how she tackles her maternal role, whilst being a better, more efficient animator.Christina goes on to share some very important information on maternity leave pay for employees and freelancers through the government schemes, as well as employee entitlements. Some really useful info for employees and freelancers in any career.Christina’s journey as a VFX animator, starts with an entry into the VFX industry as a runner, following the completion of an animator degree at Ravensbourne university, le...2022-06-291h 00
NOUVAMiren Delgado Beamurgia - Animadora de Personaje en Animal Logic - ¿Cómo Animar un Personaje en 3D?NOUVA te presenta a Miren Delgado, quien es una Animadora de Personajes 3D en la empresa Animal Logic.Miren comenzo sus primeros pasos trabajando en empresas en España; paulatinamente fue adquiriendo experiencia en empresas como Bardel, Ilion Animation Studios, Arx Anima, Cinesite, y ahora en Animal Logic.Su pasión por la animación inicio desde pequeña y se dio cuenta que puede vivir de una carrera artística, donde hay tanta oportunidad laboral alrededor del mundo.Si estas comenzando tus primeros pasos o ya eres un profesional, mírat...2022-06-1106 min
funzione(animazione)‹ Kung Fu Pet › Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank | Trailer reactionTrailer reaction per Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank, film d'animazione diretto da Rob Minkoff e Mark Koetsier, prodotto da Cinesite e Aniventure e distribuito da Paramount Pictures, che uscirà a luglio 2022. La storia ruota attorno a un giovane cane che combatte per salvare una città dall'essere annientata da un nefasto felino signore della guerra. Ti consigliamo: * Trailer di Paws of Fury * Elenco completo dei film del 2022 sul nostro sito * I film più attesi del 2022 Seguici su Twitter (@f_animazione_) Seguici su Instagram (@funzioneanimazione) Seguici su...2022-04-2207 min
Fort Brox PodcastHollywood Animator and Artist Talks About Sold Out NFTs w/ Angie Jones | Episode 05 Fort Brox Crypto PodcastWe had the great pleasure of speaking with Angie Jones. Angie shares her amazing story of being an accomplished professional animator in a male dominated industry, while growing as an Artist. Angie's first foray into NFTs with Saatchi Art resulted in being a part of a sold out NFT drop. Angie is awesome!
Just have a look at her bio below.
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Angie Jones is an American artist who lives and works in Los Angeles, California. Her work addresses the influence of technology on our...2022-04-041h 48
21 Artist Show015 | Visual Effects Artists without borders w/ Victor PerezMy guest today is Victor Perez, a director, visual effects supervisor and compositor working at Double Negative, Cinesite, Union VFX and many more on films like Harry Potter, The Dark Knight Rises and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Together we talk about the challenges of working abroad, language barriers and how to become a successful visual effects artist against all odds.
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Talk'aran'rhiod: The Wheel of Time Showcast129. Love and Marriage (Spoiler Free)In this episode, Joe, Jen, and Tom welcome back friends of the show, and their better halves, Sarah, Dan, and Michelle! We want to know our non-book reading spouses thoughts on season one of The Wheel of Time! Let Sarah tell you who she hates! Commiserate as Dan is disappointed in Jen's grief! Be disappointed as we don't talk about Michelle's favorite character! This one has light spoilers from the book 1 prologue and Care Bear stares!News: https://www.cinesite.com/the-wheel-of-time-2/Please show your support by rating/reviewing us. http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1479634263...2022-02-211h 31
10KVladislav Akhtyrskiy | Владислав АхтырскийVladislav Akhtyrskiy, a VFX compositing artist, supervisor and an engineer, whose portfolio features numerous Hollywood projects, including ‘Gravity’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘Midway’, ‘Edge of Tomorrow’, ‘Dracula Untold’, ‘Iron Man 3’ and many more.
Vladislav started his career in animation as a digital compositing artist and soon became a Compositing and VFX Supervisor on various projects. In 2009 he joined MPC London. Vladislav worked with Cinesite and Framestore in London and Montreal, and in 2016 MPC Vancouver announced Vladislav as a Head of Compositing Department, responsible for delivery, department work, internal academy training, pipeline optimization and automation. After that Vladislav worked on automation for...2021-12-192h 15
The Allan McKay Podcast328 -- Cinesite Lead FX TD -- David AdanDavid Adan is an FT TD Lead at Cinesite whose list of credits include Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, American Gods, Mindhunter, Godzilla: King of Monsters, Terminator: Dark Fate, Lost in Space and many more. David’s journey began in 1994 in Cuernavaca, Mexico, when at the age of 16, he started working as an intern at a local PR film. There, he discovered one of the first 3D softwares for PC and immediately started teaching himself how to use it. The local college didn’t offer any studies in visual effects or animation. There were no internet tutorials eith...2021-12-071h 34
Agora.CommunityA Conversation With Andrew GordonAndrew has more than 25 years of experience in feature animation at Pixar and additional years at Warner Bros., DNEG, and Cinesite as head of animation. He has an impressive credit list that includes many prestigious animated blockbusters such as ‘Ratatouille’, ‘Monsters University, ‘Toy Story’, ‘Finding Nemo’, ‘Cars’, and ‘The Incredibles 1 & 2’ to name a few.We’ll discuss Pixar’s early days and how it was to be a CG character animator in the 90s. His experience working with legendary directors such as Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, Pete Doctor and John Lasseter. Pixar’s culture in general, his departure from the studio an...2021-09-181h 12
The Allan McKay Podcast312 -- UNDERGROUND RAILROAD — VFX SupervisorDottie Starling is a Visual Effects Supervisor, CGI artist and digital modeler. Through both her freelance VFX career and her work with production houses such as Cinesite, Asylum, and Wildfire VFX, Dottie has worked on countless blockbuster motion pictures including Titanic, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 007's Die Another Day, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Ocean’s Thirteen and Tropic Thunder. Dottie has also worked with digital effects on the Academy Award-winning 12 Years a Slave, Oldboy, Selma, and the New Orleans-filmed television series Scream Queens. She has recently finished supervising Amaz...2021-08-1729 min
The Allan McKay PodcastSPECIAL EDITION -- UNDERGROUND RAILROAD — VFX Sup Dottie StarlingDottie Starling is a Visual Effects Supervisor, CGI artist and digital modeler. Through both her freelance VFX career and her work with production houses such as Cinesite, Asylum, and Wildfire VFX, Dottie has worked on countless blockbuster motion pictures including Titanic, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, 007's Die Another Day, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Ocean’s Thirteen and Tropic Thunder. Dottie has also worked with digital effects on the Academy Award-winning 12 Years a Slave, Oldboy, Selma, and the New Orleans-filmed television series Scream Queens. She has recently finished supervising Amaz...2021-06-1727 min
Gizmo#12 - Geoffroy Givry - VFX Supervisor & Virtual Production Consultant - Ubisoft & Aedis [⭐EPISODE 12 ⭐- Geoffroy Givry - VFX Supervisor & Virtual Production Consultant - Ubisoft & Aedis]
C'est Geoffroy qu'on retrouve cette semaine dans Gizmo.
Aujourd'hui, VFX Supervisor à Ubisoft et à son compte en tant que consultant Virtual Production à Aedis Technologies, il garde une passion débordante pour son métier après des années dans l'industrie.
Animé par ses rêves, il nous raconte comment il s'est confronté, dans les plus grands studios, à des challenges toujours plus fous pour évoluer professionnellement et personnellement.
Il n'hésite pas à nous livrer les coulisses des différentes productions et ce qu'il en a appris...2021-05-262h 44
The iAnimate.net PodcastInterview with Lead Animator Roy SteinIn our 84th podcast we interview Lead Animator, and iAnimate Alumni, Roy Stein. Roy has animated and lead teams at such studios as Blue Sky Studios, Bron Animation, and currently CineSite; and has worked on such films as Ferdinand, Leap, Little Prince, and The Willoughbys. Roy is also an inspiring Filmmaker, and with the help of many artist, released a short thriller, titled Too Late. It was great speaking with one of our alumni and seeing their experience and growth in the industry, working at large studios like Blue Sky Animation, as well as leading animation teams for the first...2021-05-131h 09
Creators Society Animation Podcast11. Nate Barnard - CG Supervisor at CinesiteToday's conversation with Nate Barnard is really interesting in many ways. Nate's journey followed an unusual path from production management to CG supervision, certainly not typical of someone in his position. He got his start at Mainframe and has worked on series and features from Sausage Party to Cinesite's The Addams Family. Nate was also CG Supervisor on Cinzia Angelini's short film Mila, a project 10 years in the making that Cinesite picked up to help finish last year. Currently working on the Addams Family sequel, he took time out over a few weeks to chat about his career.2021-04-231h 13
Charlas CGICharlas CGI 11 - FX con Luis Cancio VillalongaHablamos de FX, qué es y qué hace un FX TD con Luis Cancio Villalonga, actualmente FX TD en Electric Theatre Collective. Ha trabajado también en Cinesite, Dneg o The Mill entre otras.También hablamos de salarios y las recomendaciones para freelance de BECTU, aquí la tabla comparativa.Podéis enviar un mensaje de voz desde el enlace al final de este texto. O contactarme por los medios que pongo aquí debajo.adriancastroviejo.com @AdrianCastroV Music: Wait For Me (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) by Moby, courtesy of https://mobygra...2021-04-061h 11
Charlas CGICharlas CGI 11 - FX con Luis Cancio VillalongaHablamos de FX, qué es y qué hace un FX TD con Luis Cancio Villalonga, actualmente FX TD en Electric Theatre Collective. Ha trabajado también en Cinesite, Dneg o The Mill entre otras.También hablamos de salarios y las recomendaciones para freelance de BECTU, aquí la tabla comparativa.Podéis enviar un mensaje de voz desde el enlace al final de este texto. O contactarme por los medios que pongo aquí debajo.adriancastroviejo.com@AdrianCastroVMusic: Wait For Me (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) by Moby, courtesy of https://mobygratis.com2021-04-061h 11
Creators Society Animation Podcast1. Cinzia Angelini - Director Mila and HitPig (Cinesite)In this episode, we chat with Cinzia Angelini. Cinzia is an industry veteran, has worked as an animator and story artist across multiple studios, and has recently taken the reins on her first animated feature at Cinesite. Michael rewinds to the start of Cinzia’s career to talk about her education in Italy, to find out how she got started, and goes in-depth on Cinzia’s ten year plus passion project which she’s now putting the final touches on, her short film Mila. Guest: Cinzia AngeliniHost & Producer: Michael WakelamExecut...2021-01-0440 min
Meier Clinics PodcastThe Family that Prays TogetherFilm producer, Tony Sands, talks about how Covid has affected the entertainment industry and discuss his new film Pray, in theaters now.Tony Sands is a Senior Producer at Family Theater Productions and handles the feature film slate. For Family Theater, Sands has served as producer, writer or director on the films “Assumptions,” “Finding Mary,” “You Will See,” “Carrying On,” “Family Dinner,” “40 Hours” and “Down from the Mountaintop.” Previously, he was employed at Cinesite, where he worked on such films as “Space Jam,” “Titanic,” “Dr. Dolittle” and “Sphere.” He is co-author with Most Reverend Robert Baker of the book “Cacique: A Novel of Florida’s Missions...2020-11-1044 min
El Podcast de Los de VFXEpisodio 2007 Mariel Rendón - VFX Production Coordinator, CinesiteLa coordinación de producción requiere de una mente ágil y una personalidad amena, ambas cosas le sobran a Mariel, que nos cuenta lo que le ha costado llegar a viajar y trabajar haciendo realidad uno de sus sueños: hacer filmes. En ésta plática amena nos habla de las soluciones creativas y gratificantes que le ha dado su trabajo en uno de los estudios más importantes en el medio.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-podcast-de-los-de-vfx--4356145/support.2020-11-091h 58
El Podcast de Los de VFXEpisodio 2005 Regina Diaz - Department Manager Feature Animation, CinesiteComo hemos compartido antes, la producción juega un papel crucial en el medio, no es lo mismo producir para Live-Action, que para filmes animados. Levantar un proyecto de pura animación implica mucha pasión por lo que haces. Sobre esto, Regina, miembra activa en MUMA, nos cuenta cómo lo vivió en su trabajo en México, y cómo lo vive ahora desde Cinesite Montreal.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-podcast-de-los-de-vfx--4356145/support.2020-10-261h 17
Mental Health News RadioPray The Film with Tony SandsTony, Kristin, and Chas talk about how Covid has affected the entertainment industry and discuss his new film Pray, in theaters now.Tony Sands is a Senior Producer at Family Theater Productions and handles the feature film slate. For Family Theater, Sands has served as producer, writer or director on the films “Assumptions,” “Finding Mary,” “You Will See,” “Carrying On,” “Family Dinner,” “40 Hours” and “Down from the Mountaintop.” Previously, he was employed at Cinesite, where he worked on such films as “Space Jam,” “Titanic,” “Dr. Dolittle” and “Sphere.” He is co-author with Most Reverend Robert Baker of the book “Cacique: A Novel of Florida’s Missions...2020-10-1345 min
El Podcast de Los de VFXEpisodio 2001 Jenny Salcido - Lead Rigger, CinesiteTodo gran talento comienza con un sueño, seguido por mucho trabajo y perseverancia, un admirable ejemplo de esto es la trayectoria que Jenny nos comparte, donde entendemos a detalle lo que es el Rigging y cómo lo aplica en su trabajo diario.Conviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/el-podcast-de-los-de-vfx--4356145/support.2020-09-281h 23The iAnimate.net PodcastInterview with Animation Supervisor Scott HolmesIn our 73rd podcast we interview iAnimate creature instructor and animation supervisor at Cinesite VFX in Montreal, Scott Holmes. As a kid, Scott fell in love with creature animation when he stumbled upon Jason and the Argonauts on TV one Saturday morning. Scott’s professional feature film credits include “Monster House,” “Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe,” “Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers,” “Hellboy II,” “Paul, “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” ”Antman and Wasp,” and “Pokemon Detective Pikachu.”2020-05-191h 16
The Force Fed Sci-Fi Movie PodcastMoon (film)This time, we’re digging into Moon from 2009 and along the way we ask, what is on the Moon that humanity needs so badly, how is cloning simplified in this film and was this the beginning of Sam Rockwell’s prominence in Hollywood? Let’s dig in….
Moon Film Cast and Crew
Directed by Duncan Jones: The son of the late musician David Bowie, Moon was Jones’ first foray into major film-making. The success of this low-budget, critically acclaimed Indie film, earned him the opportunity to direct Source Code in 2011 as well as Warcraft and Mute. He may have stumbled a bit with...2020-03-1600 min
Coaching Animators PodcastTemp.1 Ep.1 - Experiencias en la Industria del Cine de Animación en CanadáHablamos acerca de nuestra experiencia profesional trabajando en diferentes estudios en Vancouver, Canadá.
Estudios como Bardel Entertainment, Cinesite, Bron y Sony Pictures Imageworks.2020-01-181h 12
The Allan McKay Podcast228 -- CinesiteSuperheroes, fantastic beasts, dinosaurs of the 21st century, and galaxies undiscovered. Cinesite is an award-winning digital entertainment studio with over 25 years of experience and work on hundreds of film, TV and streaming productions. Its visual effects and animation artists breathing life into filmmakers’ visions. Cinesite’s skilled artists and engineers work closely with filmmakers and studios to achieve the impossible, whether through complex visual effects or conceiving and realizing entire animated films. They tinker, mold, and craft to blow things out of the water -- sometimes literally. Cinesite makes this magic happen from its studios in London, Mont...2020-01-0752 min
CG ПОДКАСТ №1Новогодняя хандра и планы на 2020Новогодний спешл. Живой разгвор о мертвых мечтах. Patreon, угрозы от The Foundry и немного праздничной хандры. Где грустнее: в CGF, Cinesite или на фрилансе? Личные цели и планы на ближайшие подкасты с самыми крутыми гостями.2019-12-3033 min
CG ПОДКАСТ №1Что с новым трейлером Star Wars, цена билета на CG Event 2019, переезд в Канаду и работа в CinesiteЧто как с новым трейлером Звёздных Войн? CG Event 2019 - цены на билеты и программа конференции. Нейросети и клип Lindeman. TouchDesigner и для чего нужен Notch. Саша Красновицкий о переезде в Канаду и работу в студии Cinesite.2019-10-2738 min
The Access:VFX Podcast04: Runners at Cinesite and The Mill share their tips and experiencesThe third instalment in our series of talking to Runners where we find out the real deal on what it's really like to join a VFX studio at entry level. In this episode Cinesite Runners Charlotte and Vanessa chat about their experiences and Simon talks to Chee Yen and Katie, who are both current Runners at The Mill, about how they got their industry break and how it has differed from their expectations.2019-05-0332 min
The Allan McKay Podcast187 -- Derek Spears, VFX SupDerek Spears is an award-winning VFX Supervisor. His career in Visual Effects started with the founding of Cinesite’s 3D department where he was involved with the production of Kevin Costner’s Waterworld and helped develop Cinesite’s 3D tracking system. Over the years, Spears served as the Digital Effects Supervisor on Face / Off, The X Files movie, as well as the VFX Supervisor for The Sum of All Fears. His other film credits include Superman Returns, The Wolfman, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Mummy 3 and Around the World in 80 Days. Most recently, he’s been a VFX Supervisor at Pixomo...2019-03-2659 min
RubberOnion Animation PodcastFlaming Hedgehog
SEGMENT EPISODE! After such a long break from these you get 2 in a row, how about that! The theme this week is the broad range of animation and that means quality, quantity, and future projections! We talk about some animation news, answer an Audience Question, of course hit up some Rapid Fire segments, and I (Stephen) review Anomalisa on this episode while the written version and the segment by itself will be up tomorrow! We also have a talkback moment about Deadpool since I saw it last week and I make Rob jealous with my gloating. Finally, I wa...2016-02-171h 41The iAnimate.net PodcastInterview with Animation Veterian, Eamonn ButlerIn our 25th podcast, and first of 2014, we speak with animation veteran Eamonn Butler. Eamonn kicked off his feature career at Walt Disney Animation Studios in their earlier stages of CG. There he worked on Fantasia 2000, Dinosaur, and was an Animation Supervisor on Chicken Little. Eammon has sinced moved over to the VFX arena and has been an Animation Supervisior on such movies as Iron Man 2, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Hellboy 2, and John Carter where he worked very closely with director Andrew Stanton. You can see his most recent work in Cinesite's first in-house short Beans...2014-02-111h 23
fxguide: fxguidetvfxguidetv #141: Cinesite and John CarterCinesite production director Courtney Vanderslice discusses the moving mining city of Zodanga in 'John Carter' and Cinesite's stereo conversion work.2012-03-3020 min