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befores & afters

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

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

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Latest Episodes

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.

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to VFX producer Lynzi Grant to help demystify the role of a visual effects producer. Lynzi has worked on such films as Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Hocus Pocus 2, Spiderhead and Extraction.

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to 'Lilo & Stitch' visual effects supervisor Craig Hammack, from ILM, about stuffies, stand-ins, CG animation and all the challenges of making the live-action film.

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Recent Guests

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'
Chad Wanstreet
VFX Supervisor and Co-founder of Version Zero
Version Zero
Episode: Version Zero AI has a splines output solution for AI/ML rotoscoping
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
Richie Murray
Co-founder and COO of Electric Sheep
Electric Sheep
Episode: The dream of AI roto with Electric Sheep

Host

Ian Failes
Host and journalist with a background in visual effects; covers the latest trends and technologies in VFX and animation.

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

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Reviewers have noted the approachable and conversational style of the host, making complex topics easier to digest.
Listeners appreciate the informative nature of the content, highlighting the blend of educational insights and engaging discussions.
Many find the episodes valuable for gaining a deeper understanding of visual effects and production challenges.

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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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Focusing on the evolving landscape of visual effects and animation, this podcast offers expert insights, industry developments, and innovative technologies related to filmmaking and production. The discussions frequently feature VFX supervisors and developers, delving into tools and methodologies shaping modern visual storytelling. Episodes cover a wide range of topics, from machine learning applications and AI-driven innovations in VFX to case studies on specific projects, revealing both technical challenges and artistic achievements in the industry.

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7. Jon Mason
8. Nikola Todorovic

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