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CG Pro Podcast

Edward Dawson-Taylor
Artificial Intelligence
Visual Effects
Pixar
Virtual Production
Moon Valley
Flow
Digital Domain
Unreal Engine
Christie Digital
Blender
Scott Ross
Film and Television Industry
Dune
Volinga AI
Industrial Light & Magic
Gaussian Splats
France
LED Virtual Production
Cinesight
Houdini

Come and join the discussion about where CG and filmmaking meet, particularly in this new world of virtual production and Realtime.

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In this episode, Alvy Ray Smith, co-founder of Pixar and inventor of the Alpha Channel, shares his incredible journey through the history of digital image making, the birth of computer graphics, and insights into the future of AI and creativity. Disc... more

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In this episode, Jake Mamoudis, founder of WileyCo VFX, shares insights from his 20+ years in high-end VFX, working on blockbuster films like Dune and Project Hail Mary. He discusses the complexities of creating digital dunes, the journey of building... more

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In this episode, filmmaker and futurist Taryn O'Neill shares her journey from performance and science to storytelling, exploring the power of myth, protopian visions of the future, and the transformative potential of AI in filmmaking. Discover how he... more

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Join us as Adi Ghani, a leader in AI-driven media and entertainment, shares his journey from film to virtual production and generative AI. Discover how technological innovations are transforming filmmaking, visual effects, and content creation, and g... more

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Coming up on the CG Pro Podcast, Max Max Bilonogov from WePlay shares his journey from childhood in Ukraine to leading innovative virtual production spaces in Los Angeles. Discover how resilience, technological innovation, and a passion for storytell... more

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In this episode of the CG Pro Podcast, visual effects supervisor Eric Barba shares his journey from aspiring car designer to a leading figure in the visual effects industry. He discusses the challenges and innovations in VFX, particularly during the ... more

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Summary In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, Edward Dawson-Taylor interviews Aladino Deveer, a visual effects supervisor and director. Aladino shares his journey from studying architecture in Argentina to becoming a prominent figure in the visual e... more

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Summary In this episode of the CG Pro Podcast, host Edd Dawson-Taylor engages with visual effects pioneers Scott Ross and Daniel Lay to discuss the evolution and challenges of the VFX industry. They explore Scott's journey from a sound engineer to th... more

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Recent Guests

Alvy Ray Smith
Co-founder of Pixar, co-inventor of the Alpha Channel
Pixar / early computer graphics industry
Episode: Pixar's Alvy Ray Smith and the Secret Life of Pixels | CG Pro Podcast Ep.100 🎉
Jake Mamoudis
VFX supervisor and founder of Wiley VFX
Wiley VFX
Episode: Building a VFX Empire: From Dune to Hail Mary w/Jake Maymudes I CG Pro Podcast Ep. 99
Taryn O'Neill
Filmmaker, writer, futurist
Mythos/ Myth OS project; Adobe Firefly collaborator
Episode: The Future of Story w/ Taryn O'neill I CG Pro Podcast Episode 98
Addy Ghani
Innovation leader in AI for image and video; former DreamWorks executive
Stability AI
Episode: Ai in Film and Content Creation w/ Addy Ghani I CG Pro Podcast Ep 97
Max Bilonogov
Executive producer and chief visionary officer at WePlay
WePlay
Episode: From War to Hollywood: Journey of Innovation I CG Pro Podcast Ep. 96
Eric Barba
Visual effects supervisor
Digital Domain (studio work referenced)
Episode: VFX past, present, future - With Academy Award winner Eric Barba - Ep. 95
Aladino Deveer
Visual effects supervisor and director
Zoic
Episode: Navigating the Visual Effects Industry after Strikes and AI 🤔 I CG Pro Podcast Ep. 94
Ed Albrick
Visual effects veteran, Moon Valley
Moon Valley
Episode: Revolutionizing Visual Effects ⚡: The Scott Ross and Daniel Lay Story
Ed Ulbrich
Visual effects innovator, former Digital Domain and Moon Valley executive
Moon Valley; Digital Domain
Episode: The Evolution of VFX: Ed Ulbrich on Art, Innovation, and AI in Filmmaking 💡 I Ep 92

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Ai in Film and Content Creation w/ Addy Ghani I CG Pro Podcast Ep 97
Q: What type of project that feels expensive today will likely become cheap and common in the next few years, in terms of CG/VFX workflow?
Procedural heavy shots, such as complex water, smoke, or fire simulations, are becoming affordable as AI models improve and hardware advances continue. By leveraging AI-assisted generation and more affordable compute, a previously expensive sequence can be produced with significantly lower cost and time, enabling more ambitious effects work at scale.
Ai in Film and Content Creation w/ Addy Ghani I CG Pro Podcast Ep 97
Q: For a filmmaker already working with Unreal and VP, what kinds of short-form proof projects would best demonstrate strong creative judgment and practical use of AI tools to studios or creative agencies?
Suggest projects that blend real-world performance with AI edits, such as shooting simple day-at-the-beach scenes with actors and then using AI to modify aspects of the video in a clearly seamless way, while ensuring the final piece showcases practical VFX work that looks natural. Build a one-minute reel showing gradual integration of AI with live-action elements to demonstrate control, realism, and storytelling impact.
From Music to Visual Effects: The Journey of Scott Ross | Ep. 90
Q: What would you tell students or emerging professionals about navigating this industry today, especially with AI on the horizon?
Ross advocates for realism and adaptability: pursue foundational filmmaking knowledge, expect Plan B, embrace AI and collaborate with AI companies, and build skills that survive beyond a specific studio or software, including critical thinking about what makes great cinema.
From Music to Visual Effects: The Journey of Scott Ross | Ep. 90
Q: What was the conversation like during the shift to digital at ILM, especially around fear of replacement and the changing workflows?
He describes a mix of fear and pride among staff—optical folks worried about replacement, while others embraced digital workflows. He emphasizes leadership from a few visionaries who supported the transition, and the importance of integrating old and new departments to foster collaboration.
From Music to Visual Effects: The Journey of Scott Ross | Ep. 90
Q: I'm curious to just go back for a second into the early days and whether there were moments that inspired you toward visual effects, given that digital wasn't a thing yet.
Ross explains that his initial spark came from music and live performance; he drifted into video and sound engineering, eventually moving into the film industry through timely opportunities and a willingness to walk through open doors rather than following a fixed plan.

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What is CG Pro Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A deep dive into the intersection of computer graphics, visual effects, and modern filmmaking, with a focus on the practical and strategic implications of real-time rendering, virtual production, and AI-assisted workflows. Conversations repeatedly center on groundbreaking techniques, industry shifts, and leadership insights from seasoned VFX veterans, technologists, and studio veterans. Listeners get behind-the-scenes stories from major productions, candid takes on how teams navigate crunch times, and forecasts for how AI, real-time engines, and new tools will reshape roles across art and production disciplines. Notable throughlines include the evolving balance between artistic vision and technical feasibility, the emergence of in-camera an... more

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