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befores & afters

Ian Failes
Visual Effects
Framestore
Loki
Film Production
Spaghettification
Time Slipping
Halo the Series
Dinosaurs
Marvel Studios
ILM
Trickster
Rising Sun Pictures
We Were the Lucky Ones
Ripley
Motion Capture
CG Creatures
Action Choreography
Asteroid Impact
Creature Design
CGI Animation

The befores & afters VFX podcast from journalist Ian Failes, covering the latest in visual effects, animation and virtual production.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes224Founded3 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to Wētā FX CTO Kimball Thurstan about being a CTO of the revered visual effects studio. We discuss a range of topics, including rendering, de-noising, data flows and…yes…AI.

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to Mark Spatny, now VFX supervisor and VAD supervisor at OTOY, about his work at The Roddenberry Archive. This is an archive dedicated to preserving the legacy of Gene Roddenberry, who created Star Trek.

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to visual effects supervisor Paul Franklin, who reflects on what he was doing 10 years ago, which was just after his VFX Oscar win for Interstellar. We dive into the scientific research, the CG and the miniature... more

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to 'The Umbrella Academy' production VFX supervisor Everett Burrell about the final episode ‘End of The Beginning’ and the impressive creatures.

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Recent Guests

Kimball Thurstan
Chief Technology Officer at Wētā FX
Wētā FX
Episode: What the role of CTO involves at Wētā FX
Mark Spatny
VFX supervisor and VAD supervisor at OTOY, involved with the Roddenberry Archive
OTOY
Episode: How The Roddenberry Archive is preserving ‘Star Trek’ history
Lynzi Grant
VFX producer with experience on films like Bad Boys Ride or Die and Extraction
Episode: What exactly does the role of a visual effects producer involve?
Brendan Taylor
Visual effects supervisor from Mavericks VFX
Mavericks VFX
Episode: The surprising use of visual effects in season 6 of 'The Handmaid’s Tale'
Allan McKay
VFX Supervisor and Co-founder of Version Zero
Version Zero
Episode: Version Zero AI has a splines output solution for AI/ML rotoscoping
Marco Paolini
Developer associated with the rotoscoping tool Silhouette
Boris FX
Episode: The latest machine learning side of Silhouette
Paul Miller
Developer associated with the rotoscoping tool Silhouette
Boris FX
Episode: The latest machine learning side of Silhouette
Jon Mason
Co-founder and CEO of Slapshot, an AI-powered VFX toolkit
Slapshot
Episode: Behind the development of Slapshot's AI roto and generative retiming tools
Nikola Todorovic
Co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, now part of Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: Where Wonder Dynamics has now gone with its AI VFX tools

Host

Ian Failes
Host of the podcast, covering extensive topics on visual effects, animation, and virtual production with industry experts.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • Very helpful and interesting

    Love the podcast keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @theOrangedragon
    Canadaa year ago
  • Exceptional

    This has been one of the most informative podcasts I could find on filmmaking. I appreciate the deep dive into practical effects (miniatures, forced perspective, etc) as much as the VFX.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    In a Bubble World
    United States2 years ago
  • Fantastic insights

    Ian gives great insight to film and tv lovers in an approachable and conversational way. A great listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lamamamamama
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Recurring compliments highlight the depth of knowledge shared by guests, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in VFX.
Listeners praise the podcast for its informative content, emphasizing the practical insights into filmmaking and visual effects.
Many appreciate the engaging and approachable style of Ian, the host, making complex topics accessible.

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Apple Podcasts
#74
South Korea/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#106
Russia/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#131
Denmark/TV & Film

Talking Points

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Paul Franklin reflects on the VFX of ‘Interstellar’
Q: What are you currently working on?
I have joined Netflix's Narnia film with writer-director Greta Gerwig and we are already deep into principal photography.
Paul Franklin reflects on the VFX of ‘Interstellar’
Q: What makes Interstellar unique in terms of visual effects?
Interstellar combined practical effects with cutting-edge digital visual effects, creating a distinctive vibe and authenticity.
Paul Franklin reflects on the VFX of ‘Interstellar’
Q: What were you doing 10 years ago?
In February of 2015, I won the Visual Effects Oscar for Interstellar.
Where Wonder Dynamics has now gone with its AI VFX tools
Q: What challenges still exist in facial and hand animation?
Nikola acknowledges that current outputs for face and hand animation are not final animations needed but are a step in that direction.
Where Wonder Dynamics has now gone with its AI VFX tools
Q: How has it been implemented into Autodesk?
Nikola explains that they remain a startup within Autodesk, maintaining decision-making freedom while benefiting from additional resources.

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This podcast focuses on the intricate world of visual effects, animation, and virtual production. It features in-depth conversations with industry professionals, including VFX supervisors, producers, and developers, who share their expertise on notable films and television productions. Topics of discussion include the evolution of visual effects techniques, the integration of machine learning and artificial intelligence in the VFX process, and the challenges and innovations that define contemporary visual storytelling. Noteworthy is the podcast's emphasis on practical insights and real-world applications of VFX technologies, making it a valuable resource for both industry insiders and enthusiasts looking to understand the complex behind-the... more

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