James Whiffin is the founder and a developer at Plugin Everything. Developing plugins for Adobe After Effects such as Deep Glow, Handy Cam, Disco Text and Mono Spacer. James and his team are creating tools to enhance the workflow and experience of artists. Their software is used at Google, Youtube, WarnerBros Studios and LinkedIn. This episode disc…

Patrick is a CG and Visual Effects Supervisor based in Auckland, New Zealand, with an extensive past working in post-production facilities globally. This discussion covers how Patrick collaborates and produces work. The conversation with host Blair Walker delves into the technical workflows and creative executions from commercials to long-form tele…

Marco Siraky is a Director working with numerous Advertising Agencies and brands such as Visa, Sony, Samsung, Air New Zealand, Spark, Vodafone, Burger King, McDonald’s, All Blacks, Black Caps, V Energy, Mountain Dew, BMW, Mini, Mazda, Hyundai, Land Rover, Lexus. With a background in post-production, he also runs Content Boutique a creative and full…

Node brings the best in Australasian Motion Design and Animation together to share their work, industry insights and creative inspiration with peers and more. This week is part 2 of a 2 part series. Attendees from New Zealand discuss their experiences at Node 2019. On this episode is Rich Nosworthy, Frankie Principe, Ben Buchannan and Joren van Suy…

Node brings the best in Australasian Motion Design and Animation together to share their work, industry insights and creative inspiration with peers and more. This week is part 1 of a 2 part series. Attendees from New Zealand discuss their experiences at Node 2019. Pro Video Podcast Online: Pro Video Podcast - Slack Pro Video Podcast - Website…

Laura Yilmaz is a senior lecturer and freelance director for animation, design, illustration, and art direction. Having worked at studios such as Buck, Gentleman Scholar, Brand New School, Royale, and Logan. She has moved into education while remaining to freelance for top studios. This episode host Blair Walker discusses with Laura education, insp…

Jason Poley is a freelance 3D artist and motion designer based in Melbourne Australia. On this episode, Jason shares the type of work he produces, his career and also his recent presentation at Node. It was a powerful presentation that had a lot of people reaching out. Jason discusses the impact on himself and the benefits. Episode Links: Jason Pol…

Mariano Segedin’s role as Head of Post Production at Augusto covers a wide range of disciplines across Advertising, Film, TV, Documentaries and digital. With a background as an Editor, he discusses his role and the work that has been done at Augusto. This conversation reflects upon how studies, facilities and agencies are changing today especially …

Pro Video Pick: Stop doubting yourself. Following: 3D Artists Luke Doyle Zigor Samaniego Elijah Akouri Cabeza Patata Laurie Rowan http://squaresquare.tv/ 2D Artists Sarah Beth Morgan Glen Miralles Lana Simanenkova Bee Grandinetti Linn Fritz Millie Woodcock Ross Plaskow Mathijs Luijten Studios Animade Buck Giant Ant Gunner Wednesday Mindbender Tendr…

Ben Marriott is a freelance motion designer based in Sydney, Australia. With a strong background as an illustrator and 2D animator, Ben shares the work he has been doing as a freelancer for studios such as Buck. Ben also launched a YouTube channel focussed on animation tutorials for 2D motion designers and After Effects which is discussed in depth.…

Hazel Baird an Emmy® Award winning design director and motion designer at Elastic. Heidi Berg is a freelance creative director and motion designer based in Los Angeles, California. They discuss a number of the projects they have worked on including their collaboration for the latest Semi-Permanent titles. This episode really focuses on the creative…

EJ Hassenfratz is a freelance motion graphic artist and Creative Director at eyedesyn. He has worked with numerous clients including NBA, NHL, and MLB teams, plus major networks like CBS, ESPN, and Discovery Channel. He frequently works for MAXON, representing them at trade shows, user groups, and beta testing CINEMA 4D. **Inspirational Videos: ** …

Lauren Watling is head of Hive, FCB’s agile content service team producing audio, visual and static content fast and cost-effectively. The conversation discusses the roles of a producer. And also, the workflows her team has implemented especially for social media content. Inspirational Videos: Anything But Sorry: The 'S' Word Who do you follow onli…

Michael Frogley is the Motion Director at Dave Clark Design. Dave Clark Design is an independent brand and digital experience agency with studios based in New Zealand, Australia & Singapore. Michael discusses the type of work and the approaches they have for their client’s needs. Inspirational Videos: Duah Francis Boafo Where can we all follow you …

Eve Cheesmur is a Business Director and Owner of Mint Voices. Mint Voices is a voice over talent agency. Eve, a voice artist herself shares what a professional voice artist can bring to a video project. Sound is such an important part of any film or video work and this episode discusses this in detail. Pro Pick: Gratitude Inspirational Videos: Ted …

Frankie Principe is a Senior Motion Designer at Assembly in Auckland, New Zealand. This episode explores a recent Assembly project Fantastic Beasts as well as working on collaborative projects. The balance of commercial work, personal projects and downtime are key focuses of this episode. Links to work: Frankies Portfolio Frankies Tumblr Fantastic …

Hey Everyone! We are really excited to announce a new podcast from Filmtools and ProVideo Coalition. The Art of the Cut podcast with Steve Hullfish just launched with a fantastic interview with editor Mark Sanger about his work on "Detective Pikachu". In the first episode you can listen to Mark talk about his workflow as he cut together "Detective …

Join us for the season finale of The Filmtools Podcast where we talk with director and cinematographer Peter Cote! Born and raised in Michigan, Peter first found work on HBO's "The Pacific" and later founded his own commercial production company. After creating a viral ad for Levis and working on other major campaigns, Peter decided to move on from…

This week we sat down with cinematographer and camera operator Kaity Williams. Raised in South Carolina, Kaity first found an interest in film while creating youtube skits with her twin sister. After deciding to move to Los Angeles to chase her passion for film, Kaity took a huge leap of faith by purchasing an Arri AMIRA as a way to show her dedica…

Join us this week for a conversation with cinematographer, director, VFX artist and producer Mauricio van Hasselt. Born in Spain, Mauricio was first bit by the filmmaking bug after having a chance to visit the set of "Dune" in the early 1980's. After building and selling a small post production studio in Mexico , Mauricio seized an opportunity to s…

Join us this week for a conversation with cinematographer, director, and colorist Phil Holland. Phil has decades of experience in the industry having found his way onto major motion picture sets as a teenager growing up in the San Fernando Valley. Hear from Phil about his break into the big time with his work as a VFX artist for films like "The Mum…

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with commercial/ music video director Cole Walliser. We heard from Cole about his journey from shooting skateboard videos with his friends in Canada as a teenager to directing commercials for companies like Mercedes-Benz, Revlon, Pantene and more. We also talked with Cole about the role that networking …

Join us this week for a fascinating conversation with Drone Operator and CEO of Cinedrones Mike Fortin. Hear about Mikes path from flying RC helicopters for fun to capturing some of the most breathtaking aerial shots for shows like "Ozark" on Netflix, "9-1-1" on FOX, "Fear The Walking Dead" on AMC, and "Goliath" on Amazon! Make sure to follow Cined…

Hear from Kenny McMillan about how he has worked to break into the industry by never turning down opportunities to make content. We talk with Kenny about his own trials and tribulations as a creator in todays over saturated world of content and about how he has built relationships including with ProVideo Coalition where he reviews new products and …

Hear from cinematographer Julia Swain about her path into the entertainment industry. From making movies on her dads VHS camcorder to being a director of photography on high end productions, Julia has seen and done it all.

Andy Needham is a freelance motion designer, editor, and compositor. He is also a Lynda trainer for 3D, motion, compositing, After Effects, Cinema 4D, Nuke, Illustrator, X-Particles & Octane. His clients include Google, Sony Ericsson, X Factor USA, and Coldplay. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.40 - Andy introduces himself 01.00 - He has been …

David Ariew; freelance 3D motion artist discusses show reels with host Blair. David’s latest reel departs from the standard reel. We discuss work & also how personal a reel can be not only for the content, but the way it is presented. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.44 - David’s new reel 01.58 - Ice Caves music video 03.05 - Composer Ivan Tor…

Node Fest is the premiere Motion Design event for Australasia. James Cowen of Yes Captain is on the show to share what Node 2018 will bring us. Every year it gets better as it supports the community to come together and hear from outstanding talent in Australia, New Zealand and around the world. The lineup of speakers is again a wealth of knowledge…

Mitch Myers is a freelance Motion Designer. On this episode Mitch shares his experiences in becoming a freelancer. Host Blair Walker discusses with Mitch his business branding, being an entrepreneur and also they look at two pieces of Mitches work in detail. Lots of great topics covered in this episode including design theory, film theory, cinemato…

Jesus Suarez is a Motion Designer originally from Venezuela. He shares moving the the US to make a career and life for his family. An inspiring discussion. Host Blair Walker also discusses his work for Prophets of Rage and his approach to learning 3D. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.41 - Jesus introduces himself and his work at Battle Media L…

Ben Buchanan and Matt Lloyd. Pivoting Careers, Motion Design, 2D, 3D, Community, Education and more. Both Ben and Matt moved into Motion Design later in their careers. Host Blair Walker discusses the challenges and rewards of doing so. They share how they have done so to become successful freelancers. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 01.00 - Ben …

Lee shares his approach to Directing and the relationships that make for a better result. Host Blair Walker discusses with Lee how they work as a team with everyone at FCB New Zealand. A lot of discussions about Cinematography, lighting approaches and career development. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.40 - Lee introduces himself and explains…

Not long into his career he is inspirational in the work he’s creating and his passion. Aaron shares his progression from being a student, internships and then working full time at Stink Studios in New York City. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.45 - Aaron introduces himself 01.20 - Stink Studios NYC 02.10 - Game Of Thrones Wynalda Packaging p…

The Vision Feast Film Festival is an opportunity for Filmmakers and Motion Designers to enter the numerous categories. Jonathan explains the focus of the festival and the prizes that are on offer. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.45 - About The Vision Feast 04.25 - Te Makutu short film 07.50 - Planned live events for The Vision Feast in 2019 1…

At Sixteen Corners, they unapologetically create video from an 'audience-first' perspective. They believe no video should ever be boring, nor fail to provide that emotional payoff. This approach is discussed as well as some key projects by Mike and the team at Sixteen Corners. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.44 - About Sixteen Corners 03.15 -…

Hilarious comedy TV shows, Films, Music Videos. Chris and the team at Late Night Films cover all areas from Directing, Writing, Filming, Editing, Visual Effects. How do you get funding for a series or prioritise making cool work. Chris discusses how. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 01.40 - about LateNiteFilms 04.00 - Chris’s career history 05.30…

Never Sit Still is a world class Motion Design Studio based in Sydney. Mike Tosetto Director & Founder discusses with host Blair Walker Branding, Networking, Motion, 3D, Community, Process, Collaboration and how the studio has evolved.By WorldPodcasts.com / Gorilla Voice Media

The OFFF London 2017 titles are breathtakingly beautiful. The Character Design, Animation and Rendering are uniquely stylized. The Particle animations are mesmerizing in how they move, look and feel. Designed, Directed & Produced by FutureDeluxe. Adrian is the Director on this. Host Blair Walker delves into the creative process behind the work Futu…

Jon Barrie from Adobe discusses with Blair the recent updates to After Effects, Premiere Pro, Audition and Character Animator. Find out all of the new features & improvements for animation, motion design, editing, colour grading, audio mixing & much more. Show Notes: Compiled by Blair Walker 00.42 - Jon Barrie at NAB 2018 01.30 - Adobe Pro Video CC…

Rich Nosworthy shares his latest tutorials getting started compositing in Blackmagic Fusion quickly and easily. A great way to learn a powerful free compositing application. Octane 4 is also discussed and what it means for the 3D community. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 01.40 - Blackmagic Fusion tutorials by Rich Nosworthy 03.00 - Pros and con…

Hugo has an extensive career as an award-winning Director and Visual Effects Supervisor across games cinematics, film and commercials. Previously, leading the Nuke team at The Mill London. Host Blair Walker discusses his company, clients and projects. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 01.30 - Hugo’s Desk 02.00 - Hugo’s background 04.00 - Nexus pro…

Design, 3D, Retouching, Lighting, Rendering, Octane, Presenting, Tutorials and Communities. In one year Phil has built a career in Motion Design and 3D where he is now presenting for Maxon at NAB. Host Blair Walker discusses this massive career pivot. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.50 - Introducing Phil, creative retoucher 01.00 - Phil got i…

FCB Motion. Motion Design, Editing, 3D, Rendering, Teams, Passion Projects and more. This week host Blair Walker has the other Motion Designers from FCB NZ in the Studio. Corban Koschak, Will Brown and Sam Knight sit down to talk about working as a team. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.30 – Introducing the FCB motion team 03.00 – Sam: What's …

This week’s episode covers Animation, Motion Design, 2D, 3D, Studios, Teams, Creative Direction and Community. Host Blair Walker explores all of these topics and the reality of projects at the high end of the market. Also what makes Buck, well Buck. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.50 - Introducing Buck 01.50 - Gareth’s history with Buck. 02.5…

Carey Smith has an engaging unique style with the master classes he produces. From creating a show reel to exploring style and strategy his insights in creative thinking are a must watch for every creative. Host Blair Walker discusses Carey’s approach and workflows in creating these epic lessons. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 02.05 - Carey exp…

Hayley Akins, Motion Hatch Podcast and online communities. Host Blair Walker discusses with Hayley the point of difference Motion Hatch offers the industry by focusing on the business of creativity specifically for freelancers. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 01.00 - About MotionHatch 01.40 - Hayley's background, including working at Across The …

Eugene Capon is a VR evangelist. Host Blair Walker explores both the future of VR and the current projects which have gained traction. Also, what are the ways to monetize VR? Eugene is the co-host of Glitched the first talk show in Virtual Reality. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.45 - About Eugene 01.00 - Glitched VR show 01.40 - AltSpace VR …

Creative Director and partner of Ranger & Fox has been producing outstanding motion design work competing with the top studios globally. Blair dives into Brett’s creative process specifically for the Pause 2016 motion response. The conversation also looks into the many benefits of presenting at festivals and conventions. Show Notes: Compiled by Mat…

Filming, videography, editing, directing, drones, producing and working in-house with Brian Mulligan. Working across a variety of projects utilizing a full set of skills, working internally is a fantastic opportunity which host Blair Walker discusses with Brian. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 00.44 - What Brian is currently working on: In-house…

Paul Robinson – Motion Design for sports and broadcast. More specifically Paul is part of the WWE team providing motion design across the World Wrestling Entertainments stable of shows. Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd 02.00 - WWE overview: multiple brands all designed in-house. 03.09 - Workflow at WWE, the life cycle of a typical project, design…