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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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 10min
Zap Andersson: Exploring the intersection of AI and rendering
Zap Andersson shares his tips and tricks gleaned from testing AI tools for his bizarre YouTube series: UNREAL MYSTERIES
Nov 27, 2024 • 34min
fxpodcast: Adobe and generative AI
We dive deep with Alexandru Costin into FireFly, the future of gen AI, Adobe’s strategic plans, and the lessons learned along the way.
Nov 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
fxpodcast #379: A deep dive into the filmmaking of Here with Kevin Baillie
There is a lot to unpack in Robert Zemeckis' Here. VFX Supervisor & 2nd Unit Director Kevin Baillie explains the complex filming, editorial complexity, and its AI de-aging.
Sep 17, 2024 • 1h 7min
fxpodcast #378: Ray Tracing FTW, Chaos’ Project Arena short film – we chat with the posse
The short goes far beyond a tech demo and is attempting to make a statement about the industry at large, mainly through a ridiculous comedy.
Aug 23, 2024 • 58min
fxpodcast #377: Virtually Rome – For Those About To Die
LEDs Walls, Graffees running amok, flooding sound stages and killing Gladiators! - We talk to the team behind 'For Those Who Are About To Die'
Aug 14, 2024 • 42min
fxpodcast #376: Facing off Deadpool!
Just how do you get emotion and performance animated through a rigid mask to allow Deadpool & Wolverine to act?
Jul 16, 2024 • 32min
fxpodcast #375: State of the industry with Crafty Apes
Matt Akey outlines trends in the industry, including Crafty Apes' latest work such as Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 8min
fxpodcast #374: Cathedrals, ruins & presidents – places and faces with Paul Debevec
Paul Debevec and the 25th anniversary of Fiat Lux, the 20th anniversary of The Parthenon, and the 10th anniversary of digital President Obama.
Jul 1, 2024 • 43min
fxpodcast #373: VFX Supervisor Chris Maclean on Foundation
Continuing our look at the hot contenders in this year's Emmy Awards race, we chat with Chris MacLean to discuss his approach to the epic series Foundation on Apple TV+.
Jun 14, 2024 • 0sec
fxpodcast #372: ILM’s Richard Bluff discusses the art and craft behind Ahsoka
ILM's Richard Bluff on Ashoka, space whales, Anakin, Vader, tricks learned in LEDv olumes, and being teased by Dave Filoni. Plus a galaxy of BTS stills.
