Best Fx Artist Podcasts (2024)

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The History Of MUFX Pt 3- Ep 319 3:52:22

34m ago3:52:22

3:52:22

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyPart 3 of our series about the History of Makeup FX with sculptor and makeup FX artist Ryan K. Peterson! This covers the 90's and beyond! This is the final part in this series and it's nearly 4 hours long!!!Also, a quick life update.Ryan's links:www.youtube.com/channel/…

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The History of Makeup FX: Pt.2- the 1980's (w/ Ryan K Peterson)-Ep. 318 2:58:05

1d ago2:58:05

2:58:05

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyPart 2 of our series about the History of Makeup FX with sculptor and makeup FX artist Ryan K. Peterson! This covers the Golden Years- the 1980s! We missed a few things as well that we will address in part 3!Also, a quick life update.Ryan's links:www.youtube.com/channel…

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Music FX and Performance: Doing these won't make you sound better | #LEXCHAT 27:11

3d ago27:11

27:11

This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the reality of performance and delivery versus the limitations of effects (FX) and plug ins. Great FX will never cover poor performance! #FX #Plugins #ProToolsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics…

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The History of Makeup FX: Pt.1- the 1920s to the 1970's (w/ Ryan K Peterson)-Ep. 317 2:24:42

8d ago2:24:42

2:24:42

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyThis week my good friend and amazing artist Ryan K. Peterson discuss the history of makeup effects! Special thanks goes out to @scumchoir for the suggestion. We chat about how we became interested in makeup effects as kids and then discuss our nerdy knowledge of…

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100 - Phil Tippett - VFX Legend 1:01:05

9d ago1:01:05

1:01:05

For this the 100th episode it seems fitting that it’s someone who’s name I’ve known since I was 4, 5 and 6 when my imagination was first sparked, looking through my Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi comics and magazines. That name is of course Phil Tippett, one of those incredible artists whose work transcends the films he’s worked on. His…

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Mixing and Mastering: When should you pay | #LEXCHAT 27:53

10d ago27:53

27:53

This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about when to pay for mixing and mastering. Being an artist is expensive, so be smart about where you spend your money! #Mixing #mastering #StudioRecordingTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLI…

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#93 - Falmouth Part 2 1:39:39

12d ago1:39:39

1:39:39

In this second and final part of our trip to Falmouth Uni, Neill Gorton joins us as we discuss making mistakes and learning the hard way in the workshop. We also discuss how to approach workshops and folio critiques and why latex and plaster are such great materials when starting and budgets are tight. Latex and plaster are a big theme in this epis…

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John Chen- Ep 316 1:48:34

15d ago1:48:34

1:48:34

This week I talk to Australian artist John Chen! We talk about him being born in Taiwan and emigrating to Australia, being a lifelong weightlifter, going to school to learn digital animation and FX, building career in digital FX production and his eventual disillusionment, finally settling into a career as a fine art creature creator and lots more!…

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The Magic of Makeup - Turning Actors into Iconic Characters | Niall O'Riordan FX 2:39

21d ago2:39

2:39

The transformative power of makeup is never more apparent than in the world of film, where it is used to turn actors into the iconic characters we know and love. As a movie makeup artist, I have the privilege to bring these characters to life, and in this blog, I'll share some of the magic behind the scenes. How To Master Bridal Makeup Are you read…

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Google Business Profile and Knowledge Panel: How To Claim Your Google Panels | #LEXCHAT 27:08

20d ago27:08

27:08

This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about how to claim your Google business profile and/or knowledge panel and why you should care about having them! #BusinessProfile #Knowledge #ClaimsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gm…

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"An Easter Story" Minisode- Ep. 315 13:03

20d ago13:03

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For this special Easter minisode I tell a story about super weird incident that happened to me on Easter of 1980. Our sponsors:The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.comArt n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzarGet 10% off by using code ZARThe Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar.Become an Official Member of…

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99 - David Whiteley - Presenter, Filmmaker (The Galaxy that Britain Built & Toy Empire) 1:12:06

24d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

For episode 99 I interviewed friend, David Whiteley. If you don't know David, you should! He's a news presenter, but also a huge Star Wars Fan. And, has made two fantastic documentaries about the subject. Firstly "The Galaxy that Britain Built" and secondly "Toy Empire". Both are a must-watch for fans like us. David also produced a book which gathe…

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What is music publishing | #LEXCHAT 30:04

25d ago30:04

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This week on LEXCHAT, we're talking music publishing - what is it, and how do get into it? Starting out, you ARE your own publisher, but many high level artists partner with big publishing houses to push their music! #publishing #MusicBusiness #marketingTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: …

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"The Weekend Makeover" by Jill Martin and Dana Ravich | #BookReview 26:51

28d ago26:51

26:51

This book has helped me by reminding me that it doesn't take much to make major changes. When it comes to doing more of what we like, we simply need to make small adjustments in our day-to-day, and those little changes make for big impacts in the future!#makeover #transformation #NewHabitsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexC…

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Ability, Willingness, and Discipline | #LEXCHAT 27:37

1M ago27:37

27:37

This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the meaning of "ability" versus "willingness" and discuss how they compare in addition to discipline. This is a conversation on mindset and how to better achieve results! #Ability #willingness #disciplineTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZel…

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"Becoming Ms. Burton" by Susan Burton | #BookReview 25:03

1M ago25:03

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This book was so eye-opening for me because I had no insight into what people go through who have been incarcerated. This is a demographic I was once unfamiliar with, but, after this read, I have so much more of an understanding of the battles people fight through everyday from different walks of life! #SusanBurton #PrisonReform #IncarcerationTIPS …

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Kim Diaz Holm- Ep. 314 2:18:42

1M ago2:18:42

2:18:42

This week I talk to Norwegian artist (with over 1 million followers on TikTok!) Kim Diaz Holm. We talk about his massive TikTok following, creating art videos for social media, creating art live for extreme metal bands, being a comic book artist, being part of a performance art blood ritual with the art project/metal band Witch Club Satan, his stan…

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Three Drives - Greece 2000 (Allan Morrow Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD] 8:36

1M ago8:36

8:36

I hope you like my classic sounding take on the massive classic "Three Drive - Greece 2000".This is an unofficial remix, just for fun! It's always scary remixing such a big classic but I hope you like it.Please share, repost etc to help spread the word, and thanks for the continued support!By Allan Morrow

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98 - The Empire Strikes Back Commentary - With Giles Terera 2:15:15

1M ago2:15:15

2:15:15

For episode 98, I am joined by my guest from episode 2, Giles Terera, actor, writer, musician and great friend of mine. He suggested to me a few months back that we should do a commentary on The Empire Strikes Back. So last month that's just what we did. I went up to central London to his flat, armed with two mics and we sat at watched and waffled …

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Why you should always be working and creating in music | #LEXCHAT 31:10

1M ago31:10

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This week on LEXCHAT, let's talk about the reasons why you should always be creating new music and working on new projects. Life happens, and you can't control when things release. So, keep working! #KeepWorking #KeepCreating #MusicBusinessTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle:…

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"Snakes In The Garden" by Jimmy Townsend | #BookReview 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Mr. Jimmy Townsend really does have a knack for being descriptive with his writing in a way that puts you into the scene with him! #SnakesInTheGarden #JimmyTownsend #BookTubeTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gmail.comM…

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Andrew Cadima- Ep 313 2:31:09

2M ago2:31:09

2:31:09

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society:https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyThis week I talk to oil painter and Instagram heavyweight Andrew Cadima! Andrew has become a master painter in a relatively short amount of time and also makes some of the best short form content for oil painters on Instagram. We talk all about his journey from …

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How To Get and Keep Clients | #LEXCHAT 34:13

2M ago34:13

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This week on LEXCHAT, we chat about how to get clients and how to keep and maintain clients. I hope some of these tips help you in your business! #Client #maintenance #ReferralsTIPS ARE WELCOMED AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Email questions and/or topics to LEXCLIKES@gmail.c…

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Unleash Your Creativity - Fantasy Creature Makeup Ideas | Niall O'Riordan FX 2:23

2M ago2:23

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Blog: https://nialloriordanfx.co.uk/ As a special effects makeup artist, one thing I can say for certain is that there's no limit to creativity. Whether you're a professional in the field or simply a makeup enthusiast, creating fantastical creatures through the power of makeup can be an incredibly rewarding experience. Here are a few creature ideas…

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Diva Trance Essential Vol 1 Soundbank 2:31

2M ago2:31

2:31

25 x Diva Trance Presets - https://allanmorrowstudios.com/trance-music/diva-trance-essentials-soundbank-vol-1-25-x-presets/Welcome to the Diva Trance Essentials soundbank!Quality over quantity is the goal with all things AM Studios, and as always, having this banks covers some of the main elements used in a Trance track.The Diva Trance Presets cons…

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Ed Binkley- Ep. 312 1:20:50

2M ago1:20:50

1:20:50

This week I talk to another monster portrait artist, Ed Binkley! We talk about his early childhood love of drawing (and monsters), his recent retirement of 30 years of art teaching, his new career as a gallery artist, his colored pencil techniques, being a color-blind artist and tons more! Great conversation with a really nice dude...who loves mons…

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97 - Fred North - Helicopter Stunt Pilot - "Flying Sideways" 44:45

2M ago44:45

44:45

In episode 97 of the Filmumentaries podcast, I interview helicopter stunt pilot Fred North. Fred shares his journey from a childhood fascination with helicopters to becoming a successful stunt pilot in Hollywood. He emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities for oneself and having a shark-like drive to keep moving forward. Fred also discus…

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Gabe Leonard, AI and the LA Art Show- Ep 311 1:34:12

2M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

This week I talk to official "friend of the show", artist Gabe Leonard. We talk about recent changes in his artistic process as well as our recent trip to the LA Art Show. Lots of painting shop talk as well as a bunch of unexpected AI talk from a painter's perspective.Also: an art life update and new subscribersGabe's website: https://gabeleonardar…

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96 - The Creator - With Director Gareth Edwards and his Effects Team 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

I hope you enjoyed my archival interview episodes in December 2023, one with Producer Robert Watts, the other with actor Garrick Hagon. Well now we are back to some recent interviews, I can tell you I’ve been busy lining these up ready for 2024! So… for the first, its a pretty big one, well it’s a very big one - Thanks to the lovely folks at ILM, I…

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Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast 25:45

2M ago25:45

25:45

Ian Smith, CG Supervisor at SideFX walks us through Project Pegasus (learning tech demo showcasing Houdini workflows with Unreal Engine 5). Explore non-destructive, procedural content generation in gamedev and how different tools can be used to create detailed open-world environments. Ian talks about software strengths and emphasizes how indie deve…

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Dark Art Symbolism: Stephen Reedy- Pt 2 Ep. 310 2:23:40

3M ago2:23:40

2:23:40

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyThis week I continue my conversation with Stephen Reedy and we talk all about the symbolism of Dark Art. There was a lot we did not have time to cover last week so I asked Stephen to come back, and he did not disappoint! Lots of great Dark Art talk in this one!A…

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How To Master Bridal Makeup | Niall O'Riordan FX 2:58

3M ago2:58

2:58

With a stroke of my brush, I have the power to transform faces into mesmerizing works of art. As a special effects makeup artist for TV and movies, I bring characters to life with my unique creative touch. Every brushstroke is meticulously crafted, allowing me to create captivating and lifelike appearances that captivate audiences. With my expertis…

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Knowing When To Pivot | #LEXCHAT 43:00

3M ago43:00

43:00

This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about knowing when to pivot - what it feels like and what it means for certain seasons in your life. #Pivot #Seasons #CyclesEmail questions to lexcsolo@gmail.com CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Please support me by becoming a Patron on my Patreon at https://www.patreon.co…

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RnB Girl Reacts to Rapper - Nicki Minaj "Big Foot" | Megan Thee Stallion Rap Beef | REACTION 15:43

3M ago15:43

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Well, Nicki, this was disappointing. I'm still a fan, but if this was truly a battle you lost, smh! #NickiMinaj #BigFoot #RapBattleEmail questions to lexcsolo@gmail.com CashApp: $LexCATLPayPal: lexcsolo@gmail.comVenmo: @lexcatlZelle: 404-552-5514Please support me by becoming a Patron on my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lexcatl. As a Patron, yo…

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Stephen Reedy- Pt 1 Ep. 309 1:56:09

3M ago1:56:09

1:56:09

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyThis week I speak with filmmaker and instructor for The Basic Keys to "The Secret Teachings of All Ages". We discuss occult author Manly P. Hall's seminal book on esoteric knowledge, Stephen's work as a filmmaker and transition to esoteric symbolism teacher and …

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Cooking Food in 3D - 80 Level Podcast 27:45

3M ago27:45

27:45

Designated digital chef Patrick Foley (PATRICK_4D) takes us to his kitchen. He shares interesting facts about a unique niche in digital art - photorealistic food renders, and delves into the importance of lighting, texture, and why choosing a specialty can supercharge your career. Patrick also discusses how he builds his brand with social media and…

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Are Fans Lazy or Is The Industry Over-Saturated? | #LEXCHAT 41:20

3M ago41:20

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This week on LEXCHAT, let's chat about the reason why it may be more difficult to cultivate a core fanbase. TRY MAGIC MIND! Visit https://magicmind.com/JANLEXCHAT, and use my code LEXCHAT20 for 1 free month, when you subscribe for 3 months, and an additional 20% off for a total of 75% off your purchase! This offer will only be valid through the end…

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Allan Morrow - Feel It [FREE DOWNLOAD] 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

I decided to give this new track that I have just finished away as a FREE Download!Enjoy, Share, Let me know your thoughts!By Allan Morrow

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RnB Girl Reacts to Rapper - Megan Thee Stallion "Hiss" | REACTION 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

Honestly, the visuals are beautiful, but the focus on the reaction to the song is pure! Megan has another one, and she's got me watching her and getting excited for female rap to be more Hip-Hop coded! A lot of people these days may ask, "Why can't the rap girlies just get along," but the ability to throw diss tracks back and forth is actually what…

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RnB Girl Reacts to Rapper - Nicki Minaj "FTCU" 11:23

3M ago11:23

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Ok, Nicki! I hear you! I've been hearing snippets of this song on social media, so I figured I should react to it. What do you think about this song? TRY MAGIC MIND!Visit https://magicmind.com/JANLEXCHAT, and use my code LEXCHAT20 for 1 free month, when you subscribe for 3 months, and an additional 20% off for a total of 75% off your purchase! This…

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Dan Colonna- Ep. 308 2:50:14

3M ago2:50:14

2:50:14

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society!https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSocietyThis week I check in with artist Dan Colonna (If you have not heard Dan's story battling glioblastoma - commonly known as a brain tumor- check out Ep. 168). We speak about him beating the odds after 10 years, his recent issues with a persistent skull infection a…

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95 - Garrick Hagon - Star Wars Actor 48:02

3M ago48:02

48:02

Ok, this is another one from the archives, but as with the Robert Watts recording, I’ve been wanting to put this one out in podcast form for a while too. This is a conversation I had with actor Garrick Hagon back in 2015. If that name doesn’t ring a bell, how about Biggs Darklighter. Yes, Garrick is well known for his mostly deleted scenes from Sta…

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