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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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76:19

The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2025/05/13

The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy | TVAP EP63SummaryIn this conversation, Jahirul Amin emphasizes the significance of real-world observation in the field of animation. He advocates for practical experiences, such as watching people walk or observing natural light and shadows, to enhance understanding and skills in animation. This approach encourages animators to engage with their environment to inform their work, rather than relying solely on

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33:49

Navigating the VFX Landscape, with Freefolk VFX...

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2025/04/24

In this episode of the VFX Artists Podcast, Kofi interviews Freefolk VFX supervisor Rob Sheridan, about his journey in the visual effects industry, the importance of internships, and the evolving landscape of VFX jobs. Rob shares insights on how he progressed from a runner to a supervisor, the significance of the Futurefolk internship program, and advice for aspiring VFX artists. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by the industry and the importance of communication and

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26:53

B-corp and sustainability in VFX, with Robin...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2024/12/17

B-corp and sustainability in VFX, with Robin Chowdhury, COO of Dupe VFX | TVAP S2, EP1Join us for an insightful discussion on what it means to be sustainable in post production. B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials.It was great speaking with Robin, COO of Dupe VFX about how he worked towards m...

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58:39

The Power of Real-Time Tools in Visualisation, with...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2024/06/20

In 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

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44:05

The State of The VFX Industry in 2024, with VFX Comp...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2024/03/18

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61:00

Exploitation of VFX Artists - With Senior CG...

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2024/03/04

Exploitation of VFX Artists - With Senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock | TVAP EP58In this episode, I chat to senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock about the exploitation of Artists in the VFX industry, following his recent and ongoing dispute with IXOR Visual FX.Mark joins the podcast to enlighten us, for the purpose of informing and educating other artists in order to be aware and avoid similar situations.We hope you find this episode useful, and would encourage artists to fight and speak out about

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56:31

The health of the VFX industry in 2024, with foudner...

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2024/02/23

The health of the VFX industry in 2024, with foudner of MOTUS Kurt Maclachlan | TVAP EP57In this episode, I chat to Kurt Maclachlan about the status of the VFX in 2024.We discuss where things are at currently, what needs to be done for a better future of the VFX industry and more!00:00 Introduction and Background02:48 Causes of the Strikes04:29 Key Concerns for Actors and Writers04:59 Impact on VFX Artists06:06 Duration of the Strikes07:48 Current State of the Industry08:09 Hiring and Recovery09:07

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60:37

The Man Who Wrote The Book on Compositing with Ron...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2023/07/08

The Man Who Wrote The Book on Compositing with Ron Brinkman | TVAP EP56When I embarked on my compositing journey, Ron Brinkmann's book, "The Art and Science of Digital Compositing," proved to be an invaluable resource. It provided a wealth of visual information and included a DVD with footage for hands-on practice. Even today, this book remains a seminal work and continues to be relevant for artists, thanks to its emphasis on developing the skill of visual perception.Therefore, it was

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90:11

Machine Learning, AI and Compositing with Mike...

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2023/04/11

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70:55

The Importance of Matchmove within the VFX pipeline |...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2023/03/06

In this episode with Matt Merkovich of The Matchmoving Company, we talk about the importance of 3D tracking/matchmove in the VFX industry and what it means to be a matchmove artist. Matt is an expert user of Syntheyes and has been a great influencer in getting it where it is today. He also uses it for almost all of his work, spiralling almost three decades in the VFX industry.Matt believes #Syntheyes is by far the best 3D tracking software out there and has by far "the best 2D tracking system

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67:10

Inside VFX Recruitment, with Global Head of Talent at...

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2023/02/26

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70:14

AI - a Historical Moment, with Alvaro García Martínez...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2023/02/12

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63:51

A VFX Recruiter's Guide To Getting Hired | TVAP EP51

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2023/01/23

In the first episode of 2023, we felt it quite important to start the year right, by bringing you some much necessary tips from a VFX recruiter, should you be looking to take on a new role.We are therefore pleased to have Sophie Maydon, former VFX Global Head of HR, Recruitment and PR at DNEG (Double Negative), and Director, VFX Talent & Recruitment Consultant at her firm PXL TalentSophie has over a decade's experience recruiting 100's of VFX and animation artists across many levels

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46:58

Launching a Comp Career in India | Rishabh Laheja |...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/12/11

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81:08

What does it take to be a lighting artist? with...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/12/05

What does it take to be a lighting artist? with Jasmine Katatikarn | TVAP EP49This week we catch up with Jasmine Katatikarn, lighting artist and co-founder of the Academy of Animated Art.We discuss finding your career path at any stage in life, what it takes to be a lighting artist, what makes a successful lighting application to top VFX, and animation studios, working in the VFX and animation as a woman and POC, diversity in the industry and more.Without a doubt, we also go on to find out about

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65:03

Creativity, Money and the Freelance Career, with...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/11/26

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71:38

Behind The Desk with Hugo Guerra | TVAP EP47

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Behind The Desk with Hugo Guerra | TVAP EP47Hugo Guerra, Director, VFX supervisor, and creator of Hugo's Desk.In this episode, Kofi chats to Hugo about his career in the VFX industry. Uncovering decisions and steps that have made Hugo the Director and Supervisor he is today.With an incredible industry footprint, Hugo has a huge voice across the VFX industry, and I felt it quite relevant to learn more about the man behind the glasses, or as our title says, 'Behind The Desk'.In this

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68:40

Building the Biggest VFX Asset Library in The World!...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/11/14

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115:35

AI in the VFX & Creative Industry: Impact, Issues &...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/11/07

AI in the VFX & Creative Industry: Impact, Issues & Solutions | TVAP EP45 Join us, as we discuss the impact of AI in the VFX & Creative industry. With the rise of platforms such as Midjourney, Dalle-2, and Stable Diffusion influencing artists, we bring forth this open discussion about what the impact could be for our industries if certain laws and rules aren't put into place to protect artists and creators worldwide. We look to touch on copyright ownership and rights, privacy,

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90:37

Powering Invisible VFX, with Paul Miller and Marco...

The VFX Artists Podcast ·

2022/10/30

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