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Allan McKay is an award winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Technical Director in Hollywood - join Allan as he interviews many of the leading experts in Hollywood about their careers, pitfalls and what they took to succeed, while also gaining a lot of core knowledge to help build your career, money and success and skills to make the biggest impact in your career AND in your life!

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In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Andy Boyd, a seasoned VFX Supervisor, and co-owner of Jamm VFX. Andy shares his extensive journey in the visual effects industry, from his early days breaking into major studios like Framestore and Method S... more

Overview In this episode, Allan McKay engages in an in-depth conversation with Rob Hifle, CEO & Creative Director, and Paul Silcox, VFX Director at Lux Aeterna. They delve into the evolution of visual effects in the digital media landscape, discussin... more

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Faruk Heplevent, founder and CEO of Scope Studio, to delve into the intricate world of automotive visual effects and the evolution of CG in the automotive industry.

They explore Faruk’s journey from his e... more

In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Jason Smith, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor for Rings of Power and longtime ILM veteran, to delve into his fascinating career journey and creative process in the world of visual effects.

Jason shares hi... more

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Episode: 462 - Faruk Heplevent - The Scope
Jason Smith
Senior Visual Effects Supervisor for Rings of Power
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Episode: 461 - Jason Smith - Rings of Power - VFX Supervisor
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Episode: 458 - Nick Seavert - CEO & Founder JangaFX (Embergen, LiquiGen, GeoGen)
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Episode: 457 - Feng Zhu - Concept Designer & Art Director
Stephan Fleet
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Episode: 456 - Stephan Fleet - The Boys VFX Supervisor
Xavier Bernasconi
VFX Supervisor at DNEG, experienced in recent projects such as Masters of the Air and Mad Max Furiosa.
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Episode: 454 - Xavier Bernasconi - VFX Supervisor for Masters of The Air
Colin Giles
Head of the School for Animation and Visual Effects at Vancouver Film School
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Episode: 453 - Colin Giles - Vancouver Film School - Head of School for Animation & VFX
Michael Cliett
Visual effects supervisor on Shogun
Episode: 452 - Shogun VFX Supervisor - Michael Cliett

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Allan McKay
Award-winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Technical Director, sharing insights and interviews with leading industry professionals.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 320 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for Creatives

    Allan McKay masterfully interviews Hollywood experts, offering a goldmine of insights for anyone aspiring to make it in the industry. Each episode is filled with valuable career advice and practical tips for personal and professional growth. Essential listening for those looking to make an impact in their creative careers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna [SOP]
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome! Top of the play list!

    It’s a great podcast and he has fantastic and fascinating guests, but the amount of name dropping Allan does is infuriating. Like every 5th sentence bad.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AButtigieg
    Australia3 years ago
  • Phenomenal Podcast!!

    Honestly loving Allan’s insight to the VFX industry. I wish I would have found this early in my career.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ice Cold Coop
    United States3 years ago
  • Dope!

    Loving this ✊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JayD9
    United States5 years ago
  • Always a great listen

    Tons of great content, with a good range of topics. I like the fact it varies from technical vfx topics to business strategies. I always feel motivated after listening to one, I don’t know where Allan gets his energy from!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ncompo
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Valuable insights into the VFX industry and personal development.
Listeners appreciate the balance between technical content and career success strategies.
The podcast offers practical advice that can apply across various creative fields.
Allan's style is direct and motivating, encouraging listeners to take action toward their professional goals.
Hosts engaging discussions with high-profile industry guests.

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#187
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Apple Podcasts
#250
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433 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - VFX Supervisor Mark Spindler
Q: What were the tools you guys were using at the time?
Mark explains they primarily use Nuke for compositing along with Maya for animation and V-Ray for rendering.
433 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - VFX Supervisor Mark Spindler
Q: What was your experience like transitioning through different roles at Pixomondo?
Mark discusses the insights gained from various roles and emphasizes that he felt supported in his career trajectory at the studio.
433 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - VFX Supervisor Mark Spindler
Q: How did you get your first big break?
Mark recounts starting at Pixomondo right after university, thanks to a university-organized trip to a visual effects conference.
433 - HOUSE OF THE DRAGON - VFX Supervisor Mark Spindler
Q: Did you always want to be in a creative career?
Mark expresses that he's always had an interest in movies but initially felt a career in filmmaking was out of reach.
434 - The Threat of AI - Crafty Apes - Co-Founder Chris LeDoux
Q: What has the different risk tolerance look like in the industry?
There's a lot of adaptation and awareness to find new paradigms in how we operate in visual effects.

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A wealth of knowledge about the visual effects (VFX) industry comes from a series of conversations with some of its leading experts. Episodes focus on various aspects of visual effects, from technical innovations to creative processes, as well as personal insights into the guests’ career paths. The content appeals to both aspiring VFX artists and seasoned professionals by addressing not only craft-related topics but also broader career development strategies, including personal branding, networking, and productivity hacks. Unique to this collection is the variety of viewpoints presented by guests ranging from VFX supervisors to designers and creators, enriching the listening experience for individuals keen on advancing in creative fields.

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