

fxguide: fxpodcast
Mike Seymour, John Montgomery
fxguide covers the visual effects industry and software from a high-end professional vfx artists’ perspective.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 57min
fxpodcast: going underground with Hijack
In our latest fxpodcast, DOP Ed Moore breaks down the massive stage builds, clever virtual production, and the 2,000+ VFX shots that keep the world’s unluckiest commuter racing in another high-stakes season.

Mar 10, 2026 • 36min
Fallout Season 2 with VFX Supervisor Jay Worth
VFX Supervisor Jay Worth discusses the intricate production of Fallout Season 2, highlighting a continued commitment to blending practical puppets with digital enhancements, cutting-edge VFX, and state-of-the-art AI.

Mar 1, 2026 • 25min
Nuke 17 with Foundry Creative Director Juan Salazar
A deep dive into Nuke 17 exploring BigCat machine learning, native Gaussian splats, the new USD-based 3D system, and how evolving workflows are reshaping the role of the modern compositor.

Feb 19, 2026 • 33min
Foundry acquires Griptape – an exclusive fxpodcast interview
Griptape's Jason Schleifer (Chief Creative Officer) and the Foundry's Christy Anzelmo (Chief Product Officer) discuss the just announced acquisition and what the ongoing shift in the vfx industry means for artists, studios, and pipelines.

Feb 5, 2026 • 40min
Oscar nominated Charlie Noble, VFX supervisor on The Lost Bus
From Unreal previs to real flames: Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus demonstrates that sometimes the hardest VFX work is making reality feel honest.

Jan 25, 2026 • 27min
Squid Game: the VFX challenge with Lux Aeterna
We spoke with Emma Kolasinska (Executive VFX Producer) and Tav Flett (Compositing Supervisor) to discuss how they used invisible VFX to support the unscripted television series without breaking emotional or visual authenticity.

Dec 24, 2025 • 48min
fxpodcast: Pablo Helman on Wicked for Good + BTS gallery
We speak to Pablo Hellman about the second Wicked for Good film and it comes with a special treat of a gallery of behind-the-scenes images.

Dec 10, 2025 • 45min
fxpodcast: Scott Stokdyk and Fantastic Four: First Steps
VFX supervisor Scott Stokdyk unpacks the visual effects of the latest Fantastic Four film, including how the team approached the film as three huge challenges.

Nov 13, 2025 • 44min
fxpodcast: Chris MacLean on the design, action, and VFX of Foundation
Hear how Foundation season 3’s jaw-dropping visuals came together as Chris MacLean walks us through the season’s standout VFX challenges and innovations.

Oct 28, 2025 • 36min
fxpodcast: Playing dirty – DNEG’s seamless Sydney to New York sleight of hand
A conversation with DNEG VFX Supervisor Dan Bethell on how they turned sunny Sydney into a snow-covered New York as well as other work for Shane Black’s thriller, Play Dirty.


