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The VFX Artists Podcast

The VFX Artists Podcast

The VFX Artists Podcast, hosted by Kofi Opoku-Ansah and Daniel Mark Miller is the spot for artists to share, learn and discover other artists in the VFX industry. We aim to bring artists from different levels and departments to discuss industry practice, software, processes, journey and more. We are a podcast made by artists for artists.

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63:46

How Animation Changed My Life - Michael Morgan - Part...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/02/08

In this episode, we chat to Michael Morgan, a U.K. based senior character animator and animation mentor about his journey into the industry and working with some of the most highly respected studios in the world.Michael has over two decades of experience in the VFX industry, and has contributed to some of your favourite movies and characters on the big screen, ranging from Marvel's Black Panther, Guarians Of The Galaxy: Vol 2, Star Wars: Clone Wars, Venom, Pacific Rim: Uprising and more!In this

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68:02

How VFX changes your view of the World, with Arpita...

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2022/02/02

In this episode we meet with Arpita Venugopal, Head of FX at One of Us and a highly accomplished Houdini Artist.We talk about her career in FX and how it has increased her appreciation for the beauty in the World. She gives advice for showreels and applications based on her role as a Head of Department and in recruitment. We discuss managing artists, her favourite projects, her plant-based Instagram @platefulofbliss and what makes SideFX Houdini so powerful in the field of FX in particular.You will

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57:08

From Matchmove Lead to Lighting TD - How I did it -...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/01/26

In this episode we chat to Maik Pham Quang, a Matchmove lead at Framestore London, about his career progression, as a runner, through to becoming a matchmove lead, with a decade's experience, to transitioning and changing departments to pursue his interest in the lighting department as a lighting TD.Maik tells us about how it is leading and managing teams, managing pressure and expectations, fitting into a new department, and more.We hope you enjoy the show!Maik's IMDBChapters:00:00 - What

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The VFX Artists Podcast 2021 Rundown pt2 | TVAP EP20

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/01/16

In this episode we complete our rundown of 2021. Daniel and Kofi discuss some of the themes raised in the episodes, as well as clips. Topics include VFX Editing, Previs, Realtime and Unreal Engine, discrimination and racism in the industry, independent filmmaking, Nuke, Blender, Unreal, VFX software development, Costume Design, VFX Editing, game cinematics and more!Chapters00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 Previs and PostViz( EP10 with Paris Marin:

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52:45

The VFX Artists Podcast 2021 Rundown pt1 | TVAP EP19

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/12/16

This has been a rollercoaster year for many of us and The VFX Artists Podcast is no exception.A toddlers decision to play with toy cars at 3am changed the fate of 2 VFX artists who met up to reflect on how far the podcast has come in less than a year. With guests ranging from Matchmove Artists to Compositors, VR Developers to Stunt Performers, Character Modellers to VFX Supervisors, On-Set Data collectors, a Black Widow and more.Originally planned as a single episode we cover a lot of ground. There

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40:45

Beaumont Loewenthal: How I became a VFX Editor at...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/12/08

This week, on The VFX Artists Podcast, we speak to Beaumont Loewenthal about his journey to the industry and delve into his path to VFX assisting and editing at some great studios, on some very familiar feature films, to becoming a VFX editor on Star Wars Andor at Lucasfilm.In this episode, we discuss routes to entry into the VFX industry, and discuss the differences between an editors role compared to a VFX editor, editors assistant and VFX editors assistant's role on both production and VFX

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50:07

Marcus Flemmings: Life as an award-winning Indie Film...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/11/29

This week, on The VFX Artists Podcast, my curiosity with how movies are made and brought to life, brought me to a discussion with London based film director, writer and producer Marcus Flemmings.On this episode, I find out about Marcus’ background and journey to becoming a film director, talk about his new film Blonde Purple, out on November 30th, and discuss realities of inspiration, competition, originality, ego, mistakes and more, in the life of an indie film maker.Marcus’s latest film Blonde

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69:32

Christy Anzelmo: USD, Machine Learning, surprising...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/11/24

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43:39

Being a black artist in the games and VFX industry,...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/11/17

In this episode, we chat to Floyd Billingy, a U.K. based realtime supervisor and environment artist for the games and VFX industry about his transition into the industry, how he became an environment artist and a realtime supervisor, as well as how black artists perceive and feel about working in the gaming and VFX industry.Floyd's career is colourful, and it's led him to be part of artists who have brought us some great cinematics and video games for some incredible AAA games, such as

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71:22

Becoming a VFX Supervisor, Realtime, Virtual...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/10/29

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106:37

Being a VFX artist at some of the top VFX studios in...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/09/01

In this episode, I chat to Simon Legrand, realtime Supervisor at Untold Studios in London about his journey into the VFX industry.During this discussion, Simon shares his unsugarcoated journey and story of the realities of the VFX industry, worth listening to.We talk about some of the pros and cons of working in the VFX industry, and touch on topics such as overtime work and realties of how that and the industry culture can sometimes be dangerous for the mind frame, and in some unfortunate cases,

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92:05

Costume Set & Designing For Film & TV, with Rianna...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/08/25

In this episode, I have an incredibly detailed chat to the founders of the Black Costume Network, Rianna Charles and Jodie-Simone Howe about how their role as costume designers and makers, work in the film and TV industry.During this discussion, I get to find out about their individual journeys/paths into the industry, discuss the difference between the fashion industry versus costume making and designing for the film and TV industry, as well as find out more about what the Black Costume Network is

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45:51

Growing up with VFX, with 3D Generalist Ty Robillard...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/08/18

Welcome back to The VFX Artists Podcast!In this episode, I chat to 18 year old VFX enthusiast, inspired and brilliant 3D Generalist Ty Robillard about how be discovered VFX, and how he picked up his multitude of skills at an early age, with more potential to flourish into a fledgling VFX artist.Ty's inspiration for VFX, derived from the beautiful visuals that came from #starwars, and he aspires to venture into the VFX industry and work on a Star Wars film in the future.At such an early age in a

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28:52

What is Previs and Postvis vs finals animation, with...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/07/28

In this episode, I chat to Paris Marin, a U.K based animator about the differences between Previs, Postvis and finals quality animation.I wanted to discuss and highlight an important department of the VFX industry, which is somewhat rarely understood or known by the broader audience.Paris has been part of teams who have brought us films such as Dumbo, Men In Black, Artemis Fowl, Mary Poppings, Fantastic Beasts, The Kangaroo Chronicles, Jurassic Park and many more for studios such as The Third Floor,

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39:08

How I got a role on a Marvel movie, with actress...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/07/14

Welcome to The VFX Artists Podcast!In this episode, I chat to actress Yolanda Lynes about her involvement in the new Marvel Black Widow movie.I also go on to find out more about where Yolanda's passion for acting came from. Incredible journey for an incredible woman!As always, if you liked this episode, please like, comment, subscribe and share!Listen to all episodes on SpotifyListen to all episodes on Apple PodcastListen to all episodes on Amazon MusicListen to all episodes on other audio

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45:22

VFX On Set Supervising for film with Rory Bryans at...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/07/07

Welcome to The VFX Artists Podcast!In this episode, I chat to Rory Bryans, VFX on set supervisor at MPC London about his journey and progression in the industry, which begun at Framestore London, as a receptionist, to becoming an on set supervisor for one of the leading VFX studios worldwide.A great VFX journey not to be missed!As always, if you liked this episode, please like, comment, subscribe and share!Listen to all episodes on

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26:17

VFX Compositing for film with Prince Yiadom | TVAP EP07

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/06/30

Welcome to The VFX Artists Podcast!In this episode, I have Prince Yiadom from Framestore London, to share his journey to becoming a compositor for film.Prince's VFX industry journey begun very early on whilst he was still at University and progressed on to freelancing and eventually settling in with Framestore, beginning with Paint and roto, to progressing to becoming a compositor for the film department.Not to forget, his love for videography and photography.Great story and journey Prince has

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67:05

Matchmove for film, AR, VR & XR with Sarah Gatefield...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/06/16

In this episode, I chat to senior matchmove artist and supervisor Sarah Gatefield about her experience and journey into the VFX industry. A journey which begun as a runner at Framestore London, leading on to freelancing at VFX studios such as MPC, DNEG, Trixter, Method Studios, Prime Focus Film, Pixomondo, Rise and more, on incredible films such as Harry Potter, Iron Man 3, Total Recall, The Martian, Jungle Book and many more!We also go on to touch base on Sarah's route to dabbling a bit in the

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40:46

Lidars and Photogrammetry for film with Joseph Steel...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/06/02

Lidars, we use them almost everyday in our daily roles as VFX artists, and we miss them when they aren't available for shows, but do we really understand how lidars are captured? In this episode, I chat to Joseph Steel, co-founder of London based Visualskies Studios about his journey to starting his company, and becoming one of the leading providers for Lidars, 3D scanning, Photogrammetry and more for the film industry.Joe's interest in drones begun with building and soldering his own in

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23:16

How I became an Actor & Stunt Performer, with David...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2021/05/19

In this episode, I chat to David Cheung, a U.K based actor and stunt performer about how he got into acting and stunt performing on movies such as 47 Ronin, 6 Underground, Now You See Me 2, Fast & Furious 6 and more!David shares insights about how his love for martial arts was influenced by his grandfather at a young age, leading him to follow in his grandfather's footsteps.David has gone one to work on some incredible films you've probably watched or due to!As always, if you liked

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