Union VFX on production-ready Gaussian splat crowds
Union VFX and Clear Angle are turning Gaussian splats from a tech demo into a crowd-pleasing production pipeline. Literally. We speak with David Schneider, VFX and Technical Supervisor at Union, in this fxpodcast episode.
Paul Debevec: a history of lighting the future of VFX
We talk with Academy Technical Achievement Award recipient Paul Debevec about HDR image-based lighting, Fiat Lux, virtual production, NeRFs, 3DGS, machine learning, and why now is a great time to do research.
ComfyUI with co-founder Yannik Marek (ComfyAnonymous)
From hacky Stable Diffusion experiments to production-ready pipelines, ComfyUI is shaping how AI fits into VFX.
Jordan Nounnan – Visualization Supervisor on Stranger Things S5
Find out how Stranger Things season five deployed previs and real-time storytelling using Unreal Engine & splats, from Proof’s VFX Supervisor Jordan Nounnan.
VFXShow 303: Hail Mary
For this episode of the VFXshow we takeoff on Hail Mary and discuss this smash hit film which is based on the popular book.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VFXShow 302: Avatar: Fire and Ash
Matt Wallin, Jason Diamond, and Mike Seymour inhabit Pandora once again for the latest Avatar: Fire and Ash. The team discuss the third epic science fiction Avatar film directed by James Cameron, who co-wrote the screenplay with Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver.
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.
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.
VFXShow 301: Frankenstein
In this episode of The VFXShow, Matt Wallin, Jason Diamond, and Mike Seymour dive into Guillermo del Toro’s long-awaited passion project: Frankenstein.