
Since 2014, CG Garage has brought lively, informal conversations with Oscar-winning legends, visionary artists, and the innovators driving the industry's biggest technological leaps. From in-depth interviews to spirited roundtable discussions, hosts Chris Nichols and Daniel Thron explore the art, craft, and future of filmmaking. With Hollywood in the middle of a major revolution, we talk to the fi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 574 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmTechnology | |||

Donna Smith was the first woman to serve as President of Physical Production and Post Production at a major Hollywood studio. Her years at Universal produced Jurassic Park, Schindler's List, Apollo 13 and Casino. She arrived in Los Angeles with no fi... more
Ed Ulbrich thinks the world needs more slop. Flood the market with AI-generated content and work with real taste becomes impossible to miss, which is how he expects the next Fincher to break through. That take comes from someone who has called these ... more
Digger opened to $8 million on a nine-figure budget, and critics split almost exactly in half. Chris and Daniel think Alejandro G. Iñárritu and Tom Cruise made one of the best films of the year, and they spend this Moonshine Drive-In trying to work o... more
Most VFX supervisors trained on tentpoles have no idea how to make an independent film. Ed Douglas (VFX supervisor on Kane Parsons' Backrooms) and Peter Timberlake (VFX on Curry Barker's Obsession) have built careers doing exactly that, and they're b... more
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I love this podcast and all of your guests. Being a former VFX artist myself, maybe you could reach out to some others like Kevin Kutcher, Chris Zapara, Kevin VanHook and Mark Kochinski. Look them up they are incredible artists that I think would add to your wonderful show. Again thank you for keeping this show so informative and fun!
Wonderful! Really appreciate this podcast. Thank you for bringing it! And a great honor to prof. Krivanek. What a loss for the rendering world.
Love the show!
Just wish the host would let the guests finish their sentences instead of interrupting.
Love it! Googled best VFX podcasts and came across this one, not disappointed 🤲🏾 keep it up!
Thank you Chris for the authenticity, consistency and enthusiasm with which you create the podcast. The CG garage shows talk from the Chaos Group artist network during a weekly podcast with some of the biggest namens in the graphics industry. I have a portrait drawing service and I am developing in eco build design, and V-Ray renders the most enjoyable result. 5 out of 5 rating.
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A lively, informal show focused on the art, craft, and evolving technology of filmmaking, with a strong emphasis on visual effects, practical effects, and the AI-driven tools shaping the industry. Conversations are built around deep-dive interviews with seasoned VFX supervisors, directors, and technologists, plus candid discussions about production challenges, budgeting, and distribution in modern cinema. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of hands-on industry experience with forward-looking takes on AI, LED stages, and new workflows, making it valuable for professionals seeking practical insights, real-world production anecdotes, and a sense of where the industry is headed. The format tends to blend technical detail with personable story... more
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