Best Eli Marshall Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 494 - Daniel Thron, Erick Schiele, and James Blevins — BTS Ray Tracing FTW 1:29:13

6d ago1:29:13

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Daniel Thron, Erick Schiele, and James Blevins join Chris to discuss their work on the short film Ray Tracing FTW. Directed by Daniel, the film pushed the boundaries of virtual production, and Erick’s production design had to work both digitally and practically, ensuring consistency across virtual environments and physical sets. James, with his exp…

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Episode 493 - Jared Sandrew - Creative Executive & Visual Effects Supervisor 1:13:57

16d ago1:13:57

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Jared Sandrew, a 3D supervisor at Disney and visual effects veteran, joins the podcast to discuss his career journey, from growing up around the pioneering technology of digital colorization to becoming a key figure in stereoscopic 3D conversion for blockbuster films. Jared shares fascinating stories about his time at Legend 3D, where he worked on …

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Episode 492 - Debbie Kennard & Ron Eli Cohen - Line Producers for Ray Tracing FTW 1:18:08

22d ago1:18:08

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Line producers Debbie Kennard and Ron Eli Cohen discuss their work on the short film Ray Tracing FTW and offer an insider’s perspective on the art of film production. Debbie shares her story, from her beginnings as John Carpenter’s PA on The Thing to becoming a trusted line producer in Hollywood, while Ron talks about transitioning from acting to p…

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Episode 491 - Richard Crudo & Esther Woodworth - Director of Photography & 1st Assistant Camera 1:15:21

30d ago1:15:21

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In this episode, Richard Crudo, the cinematographer, and Esther Woodworth, the 1st Assistant Camera for the Ray Tracing FTW short film, share their journey working on the groundbreaking project. We take a deep dive into the dynamics of the camera crew, exploring how different departments like lighting and grip collaborate to bring a director’s visi…

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Episode 490 - Matthias Christen - Head of CG Design, The Scope 1:14:42

1M ago1:14:42

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Matthias Christen, the main 3D artist from The Scope on Ray Tracing FTW, shares his fascinating journey from traditional analog painting to becoming an expert in 3D and virtual production. Starting with a passion for drawing, Matthias entered the advertising industry, where he honed his skills in Photoshop and Illustrator before transitioning into …

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Episode 489 - A.J. Wedding - Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer, Orbital Virtual Studios 1:01:47

1M ago1:01:47

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In this episode, Chris sits down with AJ Wedding, founder of Orbital Studios, to discuss how the Chaos Innovation Lab used his studio to film Ray Tracing FTW using Project Arena. AJ shares how his early fascination with virtual production, inspired by his work on The Mandalorian, led him to launch Orbital Studios during the pandemic. He explains th…

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Episode 488 - Ed Ulbrich - Chief Content Officer & President of Production, Metaphysic.ai 1:03:26

2M ago1:03:26

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It’s been seven years since Ed Ulbrich last appeared on the CG Garage podcast — and a lot has changed. The man who digitally aged Brad Pitt for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and resurrected late rapper 2Pac as an on-stage hologram is now chief content officer and president of production at metaphysic.ai, which is using AI tools to create phot…

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Episode 487 - Kevin Tod Haug - VFX Supervisor 1:09:57

2M ago1:09:57

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Kevin Tod Haug has always been destined for a career in VFX. From a young age, he analyzed movies and TV series to work out how they were made. He joined the industry and saw it transform from electro-mechanical to digital via movies and TV series, including Tron and Star Trek: The Next Generation. He then became a full VFX supervisor on movies inc…

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Episode 486 - Ian Dawson - Founder & Executive Producer, IDGRAFX 1:11:12

2M ago1:11:12

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Ian Dawson’s dream of a Jarvis-style computing interface seems to be coming true. This multi-talented CG veteran began his career in graphic design, before moving into producing and creating flying logos throughout the 90s. He then moved into advertising, and title sequences and VFX sequences for movies including the Iron Man trilogy, Star Wars: Ro…

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Episode 485 - Gary Marshall - Vice President of Virtual Production, NantStudios 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

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Get ready to dive into the magical world of virtual production with the one and only Gary Marshall, Vice President of Virtual Production at Nant Studios. In this episode, Chris chats with Gary, a true wizard in the visual effects industry, who’s been behind some of the most jaw-dropping movie moments you’ve ever seen. From running film reels around…

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Episode 484 - Alex & Tim Porter - CEO & CTO, Mod Tech Labs 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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Alex and Tim Porter have the perfect skillset of a VFX power couple. Alex has a background in interior design, which she leveraged into user experience and virtual spaces. Tim, meanwhile, has worked in games and VFX, beginning as an artist but gravitating towards developing tools and scripts that make it easy to create complicated environments and …

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Episode 483 - Erick Geisler — CTO, Global Objects 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

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Erick Giesler has seen the filmmaking industry change right from the very start. As a child, he acted in TV shows, but found that he was more fascinated with what was happening behind the camera. He learned how to create VFX, beginning on SGIs, then moving to software such as Electric Image, 3ds Max, and V-Ray, and helping to create VFX for movies …

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Episode 482 - Todd Terrazas - Founder, AI LA & Co-Founder, FBRC.ai 1:06:23

3M ago1:06:23

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Todd Terrazas has been part of the AI revolution since the beginning. He started out developing a system to automatically triage 911 calls and then was part of the development team behind the first wave of AI-powered chatbots. Today, Todd has founded FRBC.ai, which empowers storytellers with AI tools. He’s also the mastermind of the AI LA Community…

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Episode 481 - Jeff Kleiser - VFX Supervisor 1:02:07

3M ago1:02:07

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A love of computing, music, and cinema has propelled Jeff Kleiser’s career from the earliest days of VFX on movies including Tron, Flight of the Navigator, Stargate, Judge Dredd, Surrogates, and many more. Along the way, he’s helped the late, great Doug Trumbull create eye-popping film-based projects for Luxor hotels and Radio City’s 3D Christmas m…

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Episode 480 - Chad Wanstreet - VFX Supervisor 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

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Chad Wanstreet and Chris Nichols have experienced similar career trajectories — but this is the first time they’ve sat down together. Like Chris, Chad transitioned from architecture to VFX, and his experience spans working at notable firms including Blur Studio and FuseFX. Along the way, Chad has contributed to projects that pushed the boundaries o…

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106. ANSHAR SERAPHIM: non-binary dominant [autistic] 59:18

4M ago59:18

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Anshar Seraphim is a consultant, trainer, speaker, and neurodiversity advocate. Anshar likes they/them pronouns, but because they present as male, they don't really mind he/him. They identify as non-binary, because of their lack of exposure to gender constructs as an autistic person. Find out what that means to Anshar in this episode. We also talk …

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Episode 479 - Nikola Todorovic - Co-Founder & CEO, Wonder Dynamics 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Nikola Todorovic always wanted to make films, but encountered a familiar problem: the sci-fi screenplays he wrote would require $200 million budgets. Aiming to reduce this cost, Nikola co-founded Wonder Dynamics with Ready Player One actor Tye Sheridan to develop Wonder Studio, a platform that simplifies the time-consuming tasks involved in adding …

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Episode 478 - Andy Fowler - Creative Producer & Production Innovation Consultant 1:02:00

4M ago1:02:00

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Andy Fowler’s career has combined his creative eye with his incredible production skills. Beginning in London’s burgeoning VFX scene with titles such as Lost in Space, 300, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Andy picked up an Emmy for his work on The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Then he moved to LA to work on Tron: Legacy, Noah, and …

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Episode 477 - Joel Hynek - VFX Supervisor 1:22:17

5M ago1:22:17

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Over a 40-year career, Joel Hynek has helped bring some incredible VFX to life, beginning with optical effects for Xanadu, then making the Predator a terrifying opponent for Arnie, and moving onto a range of movies, including xXx, Judge Dredd, Stealth, plus blockbusters from India and China. He picked up a sci-tech Oscar for the design and developm…

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Episode 476 - Kathryn Brillhart - Virtual Production Supervisor & Cinematographer 1:05:41

5M ago1:05:41

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Kathryn Brillhart has always been ahead of her time. As a teen, she assisted her father in shooting documentaries; then she combined her sharp eye as a cinematographer with her passion for VFX to become a virtual production and volume capture expert. Projects she’s worked on include Las Vegas’ ginormous MSG Sphere, pioneering virtual production sho…

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Afro Deep House Live Session 2024 Eivissa Summer Mix | DJ Tekness @ Playa del Mar Episode 31 | Afrobeat / AfroHouse / Tribal Set | with BLONDISH Amadou & Mariam Francis Mercier Coco, Joezi, Pape Diouf 59:20

5M ago59:20

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Episode 475 - Liz Hitt - VFX Producer, CBS VFX 1:00:02

5M ago1:00:02

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Liz Hitt has worked across VFX departments on some very cool movies — and she’s not stopping there. Beginning at the legendary Dream Quest Images on Deep Rising and Mighty Joe Young, Liz built a name for herself as a talented production coordinator and producer via movies including Hollow Man, Spider-Man, Stealth (with Chris), The Golden Compass, W…

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105. SOFIE HAGEN: non-binary, queer 57:07

5M ago57:07

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Sofie Hagen is a multi-award-winning London-based Danish comedian, author, podcaster, and content creator. Her new book, Will I Ever Have Sex Again? Is out today, May 23rd, 2024. Sofie's pronouns are she/her and they/them, and they are non-binary and queer. Find out what that means to Sofie in this episode. We also talk about being raised as a pers…

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Episode 474 - Junaid Baig - Head of Applied Technology, DNEG 1:14:25

5M ago1:14:25

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While most five-year-olds were playing with Legos and Barbies, Junaid Baig was taking his first steps with 3D Max. From this early start, Junaid developed an incredibly in-depth understanding of 3D, lighting, and rendering from working on VFX for movies, including Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Avengers: Endgame, and Venom. Today, Jun…

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Episode 473 - Dan Ring - Senior Machine Learning Team Lead, Chaos 1:44:00

6M ago1:44:00

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Dan Ring is an expert in empowering VFX artists with cutting-edge research. He began his 20-year career by creating tech to analyze surgery videos (so that no one else would have to), then moved to Foundry to develop CopyCat, the Nuke machine-learning tool that applies corrections to sequences based on a small number of frames. Now, Dan has joined …

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Episode 472 - Phil Galler - Principal & Founder, Lux Machina Consulting 1:01:15

6M ago1:01:15

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Phil Galler is a true virtual production guru. From the nuts and bolts of LED screens to the 3D software that provides the imagery to the business decisions and financial trends that help fund this new wave of VFX filmmaking, Phil understands it all. In this podcast, Phil talks about his history in virtual production, beginning with the innovative …

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Episode 471 - Chris MacLean - Overall VFX Supervisor, “Foundation” 1:07:54

6M ago1:07:54

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Chris MacLean’s incredible career in VFX has transported him from documentaries on Cretaceous dinosaurs to the far-flung future for Foundation, Apple TV+’s bold adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s genre-defining sci-fi novels. Along the way, Chris has created and supervised VFX for movies and TV series, including Crimson Peak, Godless, American Gods, Resi…

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104. JASON LEE: intersex, transgender (trans man), heterosexual, neurodiverse 1:02:11

6M ago1:02:11

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Jason Lee is an LGBTQI+ Youth Worker, previous presenter on The T-Boys Show on Pride Radio, and the first legally married transgender person in the UK. Jason's pronouns are he/him, and he is intersex and transgender (a trans man), as well as heterosexual and neurodiverse. Find out what that means to Jason in this episode. We also talk about disconn…

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Episode 470 - Hugo Guerra - Director, VFX Supervisor, YouTuber, & Podcaster 1:02:49

6M ago1:02:49

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Hugo Guerra is the dictionary definition of multitasking. Having taken his eye for compositing into directing short films and commercials, and supervising VFX, Hugo fills his spare time with producing content for his successful YouTube channel and recording the VFX Notes podcast with Ian Failes. If that’s not enough, he’s also produced a cookbook w…

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Episode 469 - Doug Trumbull, Joe Kosinski & Tim Miller Revisited 59:52

7M ago59:52

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As Chris is tied up with a really cool Chaos project, we’re revisiting some of the older episodes of the CG Garage podcast. And we’re starting big with true luminaries of Hollywood revealing how they got their projects off the ground. First up is Doug Trumbull, the 2001: A Space Odyssey VFX genius who went on to direct Silent Running and continuall…

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Episode 468 - Alex Yolov & Gosho Genchev — Product Managers, V-Ray for Maya & Houdini 58:04

7M ago58:04

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With V-Ray 6 for Maya and Houdini, update 2, Chaos adds an important feature to its powerful renderer: MaterialX support. With this addition, artists and studios can seamlessly use materials across different DCCs and get identical results, removing many of the pain points of increasingly complicated modern 3D pipelines. In this podcast, V-Ray for M…

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Episode 467 - Julian Levi - VFX Producer, “The Creator” 1:11:34

7M ago1:11:34

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Over his 30-year career, Julian Levi has produced VFX for Hollywood movies, beginning with Braveheart, moving into O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Day After Tomorrow (with Chris), Speed Racer, X-Men: First Class, Prometheus, and many more. Most recently, he helped director Gareth Edwards bring the world of The Creator to life, earning four VES awar…

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Episode 466 - Tom Grimes - Product Manager, Chaos Corona 1:01:41

7M ago1:01:41

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Archviz artists love Chaos Corona. This renderer has become a go-to for visualizing everything from compact kitchens to sky-scraping towers, giving users stunning results straight out of the box. But what’s on the horizon for this popular renderer? In this podcast, Product Manager Tom Grimes discusses what makes Chaos Corona a popular choice for th…

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Episode 465 - Tram Le-Jones - Vice President Solutions - Creative, Backlight 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

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Tram Le-Jones has an eye for detail, a people-centric personality, and a passion for computer science — making her perfect for VFX production roles. After getting a job on The Matrix Revolutions via craigslist (no, really), she became a sought-after coordinator and then moved into producing VFX for movies including Spider-Man 3, Tower Heist, and Ex…

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Episode 464 - Casey Pyke - Visualization Supervisor, Halon Entertainment 1:06:50

8M ago1:06:50

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VFX visualization might just be the closest you can get to being a film director without stepping behind the camera. This technology has become a key part of the VFX process, with previz storyboarding growing into pitchviz (to get movies greenlit), techviz (to figure out logistics), and postviz (to create temporary VFX). It’s an area Casey Pyke has…

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103. RAY BRIGGS: genderqueer, boi, practicing bisexual, T4T 51:29

8M ago51:29

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Ray Briggs is professor of philosophy at Stanford University, co-host of the radio show Philosophy Talk, and co-author of the book What Even Is Gender? Ray's pronouns are they/them (he/him is also ok) and they are genderqueer, boi, and also a practicing bisexual, and T4T. Find out what that means to Ray in this episode. We also talk about ways to b…

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Episode 463 - Richard Crudo, ASC - Cinematographer & Director 1:04:48

8M ago1:04:48

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Richard Crudo began his career in New York City, learning from some of the best in the business, including László Kovács and Gordon Willis, and helping shoot movies such as Ghostbusters 2, Raising Arizona, and Broadway Danny Rose. He then served as cinematographer on movies including American Pie, Out Cold, and Brooklyn Rules, as well as television…

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Episode 462 - Paolo Berto Durante - CEO, J CUBE 1:14:55

8M ago1:14:55

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Could Paolo Berto Durante really be Chris, but from another dimension? These outspoken CG enthusiasts have a lot in common: an extensive knowledge of 3D software and render engines stretching back decades, a history in VFX and teaching CG, and strong opinions on the current state of the industry. Paolo talks about his roles in the research and deve…

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Episode 461 - Robert Moggach - Creative Activist, Dashing 1:02:43

9M ago1:02:43

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Robert Moggach has experienced the full arc of the VFX artist career, from being treated like a rockstar in the early days of CG to working on personal, small-scale indie projects today. Along the way, he’s racked up credits on movies including Harry Potter, I, Robot, and Stealth, created ads for the world’s biggest brands, bagged a VES award for t…

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Episode 460 - Vikkal Parikh - Creative Director & Founder, Ataboy Studio 58:39

9M ago58:39

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In this podcast, Vikkal breaks down his career so far, from his beginnings in architecture and on MTV series Room Raiders, to founding Ataboy Studios and making use of the latest VFX and motion graphics technology to create eye-catching ads in a variety of formats. Vikkal and Chris also discuss their common ground in architecture and talk about how…

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Episode 459 - Ben Hansford - Director & USC Professor 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

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Ben Hansford has his finger on the pulse of filmmaking — the prognosis is excellent. Beginning his career in VFX, Ben moved into directing short films and commercials for the likes of Old Spice, Starfield0, Call of Duty, Nike, and many more. He also teaches AI at the University of Southern California (USC), giving him unfettered access to the minds…

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Episode 458 - Kat Dawes - NOWism 54:43

10M ago54:43

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Here’s the perfect start to 2024: Kat Dawes and NOWism’s particular blend of positivity for creative people. From busking in her native Brisbane to traveling through Africa, Kat has combined her love of performance art and spirituality to create NOWism, a playful philosophy that embraces the present moment and focuses on becoming the hero of your o…

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Episode 457 - Jonas Ussing - No CGI is really just invisible CGI 1:08:14

10M ago1:08:14

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2024 gets off to an explosive start with this week’s guest: CG supervisor Jonas Ussing, who is on a quest to give visibility to the VFX artists and studios who create invisible effects. He’s doing this via his YouTube channel, The Movie Rabbit Hole, where his impeccably researched and presented arguments have racked up over a million views. Jonas a…

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DJ TEKNESS EPISODE 30 2024 NYE Official Mix - Classic Progressive / Tribal House & Deep Techno Afterhours Session Set Live - Electronic Dance Music Therapy 1:10:38

10M ago1:10:38

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Be a part of the Grass AI Network for FREE & Earn Daily Rewards : https://app.getgrass.io/register/?referralCode=ROmNCsHuyZb5GgR or use my Referral CODE ROmNCsHuyZb5GgR Enjoy this new mix Session ... From Deep, Progressive , Tribal House to Techno Music 🎧 i need your follows Guys :) on Youtube Soundcloud and Spotify (links are below) 🚀 ... see you …

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102. CARRIE MARSHALL: trans woman, lesbian, demisexual 1:00:16

10M ago1:00:16

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Carrie Marshall is a writer, musician, and author of her memoir, Carrie Kills A Man. Carrie's pronouns are she/her, and she is a trans woman. She's also a lesbian, and demisexual. Find out what that means to Carrie in this episode. We also talk about transness only making sense in the rearview mirror, how much more challenging things can become onc…

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Episode 456 - Faruk Heplevent - Founder and CEO, The Scope 56:10

11M ago56:10

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Faruk Heplevent has spent his career perfecting the art of car photography. His experience in traditional photography transferred smoothly into CGI, and he set up his company, The Scope, to create breathtaking renders for the world’s biggest car companies. Now, he’s released Scope City, a groundbreaking tool that empowers car manufacturers and CG a…

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Episode 455 - Kim Davidson - President and CEO, SideFX 56:11

11M ago56:11

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SideFX President and CEO Kim Davidson has been a luminary of the computer graphics industry since the 1980s. In this podcast, Kim delves into his history, recounting his early days with the PRISMS procedural graphics application and the subsequent development of Houdini, SideFX’s popular and Oscar-winning 3D animation software, which has delivered …

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Episode 454 - Joe Letteri - Senior Visual Effects Supervisor, Wētā FX 25:14

11M ago25:14

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Meet the legend behind some of the movie industry’s most iconic creatures: Joe Letteri. From Jurassic Park’s dinosaurs to Gollum in The Lord of the Rings, Avatar’s Na’vi, and the Planet of the Apes’ simian stars, Joe has constantly pushed VFX boundaries and technology to deliver utterly believable CG characters. In this info-packed Q&A, Joe talks a…

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101. MATTIA MAURÉE: nonbinary trans, agender, genderqueer, transmasc, autigender, audhd, relationship anarchy, poly, queer [neuroqueer] 56:50

11M ago56:50

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Mattia Maurée is a composer, writer, AuDHD coach, and founder and host of the podcasts The Longer Road and AuDHD Flourishing. Mattia's pronouns are they/them, and they are nonbinary trans, agender, genderqueer, transmasc, autigender, AuDHD, and queer (as well as neuroqueer). They also use the labels relationship anarchy and poly. Find out what that…

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Episode 453 - Peter Sohn - Director, “Elemental” 51:06

11M ago51:06

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The universal language of cinema has proved a constant in Pixar director Peter Sohn’s life, and with Elemental, he used it to tell a story close to his heart. Born in New York City to Korean parents, Peter’s mother fell in love with the visual storytelling of Disney movies. He then carved out a career in animation, starting with The Iron Giant and …

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