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The VFX Artists Podcast, hosted by Kofi Opoku-Ansah and Daniel Mark Miller is the spot for artists to share, learn and discover other artists in the VFX industry. We aim to bring artists from different levels and departments to discuss industry practice, software, processes, journey and more. We are a podcast made by artists for artists.

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In conversation with VFX Executive @ Amazon, Desiree Ryden | TVAP EP64

Saison 1 · Épisode 64

samedi 14 mars 2026 • Durée 42:42

In this conversation with Desiree, a VFX executive at Amazon MGM Studios, we speak about her journey from FX artist to industry expert, insights into VFX production, vendor management, and industry trends including AI and industry shifts post-COVID and the strikes.

Topics covered:

- Career progression in VFX from artist to executive.

- Vendor selection and management in VFX projects.

- Impact of AI and industry shifts on VFX workflows.

- A day in the life of...

- Experience as a working mother in the industry.

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The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy | TVAP EP63

Épisode 63

mardi 13 mai 2025 • Durée 01:16:19

The Art of Observation in Animation & VFX, with Jahirul Amin, founder of CAVE Academy | TVAP EP63

Summary

In this conversation, Jahirul Amin emphasizes the significance of real-world observation in the field of animation. He advocates for practical experiences, such as watching people walk or observing natural light and shadows, to enhance understanding and skills in animation. This approach encourages animators to engage with their environment to inform their work, rather than relying solely on theoretical resources.

Takeaways

The simplest way to learn animation is through physical observation.
Real-life examples, like bouncing balls, enhance understanding.
Observing people walking provides better insights than books.
Going outside helps in understanding light and shadows.
Asking questions about observations deepens learning.
Practical experiences are crucial for animators.
Engaging with the environment informs animation work.
Understanding color in light is essential for rendering.
Observation leads to better animation techniques.
Real-world experiences can inspire creativity in animation.

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The Importance of Matchmove within the VFX pipeline | TVAP EP54

Épisode 54

lundi 6 mars 2023 • Durée 01:10:55

In this episode with Matt Merkovich of The Matchmoving Company, we talk about the importance of 3D tracking/matchmove in the VFX industry and what it means to be a matchmove artist.

Matt is an expert user of Syntheyes and has been a great influencer in getting it where it is today. He also uses it for almost all of his work, spiralling almost three decades in the VFX industry.

Matt believes #Syntheyes is by far the best 3D tracking software out there and has by far "the best 2D tracking system in the world!", so in this episode, I sit him down to find out why he believes so.

Being a Matchmove artist myself, having been a user of PFTrack in the past and an ongoing user of 3DEqualizer I was very curious to hear why Matt thinks so.

3D tracking or Matchmove as you may call it, ties perfectly with all the other departments in the VFX pipeline, to complete VFX shots in the biggest visual effects movies out there, making this episode an important one, to gain insights from an industry veteran like Matt.

Matt's filmography spars from Minority Report, Star Trek Voyager, Doctor Dolittle 2, The Amazing Spider-Man and more. Here's Matt's IMDB.

Matt's company The Matchmoving Company provides 3D tracking services globally and can currently be reached through https://www.mattmerk.com/

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📣Inside VFX Recruitment with Melissa Blakey, Global Head of Talent at Crafty Apes | TVAP EP53 (P-2)📣Follow Us 👍👍📌📌◉◉ ◉ Chapters00:00:00 Coming Up 00:02:19 Introductions 00:03:54 Who is Matt Merkovich 00:07:17 Where my interest for film originated 00:14:59 From Lightwave to Matchmoving on Minority Report 00:23:28 Minority Report Matchmoving Pipeline in the 2000's 00:26:24 Evolution of Aspect Ratios00:30:18 Comparing Syntheyes, 3dequalizer, Boujou, PFTrack and more 00:35:13 Good & Bad Tracking Markers 00:38:54 Staying relevant in an evolving industry 00:44:36 Being a VFX artist in the mid 90's 00:46:45 Shot talk - Challenges 00:48:38 The future of 3D tracking 00:53:41 Comparing 3dequalizer and Syntheyes 01:01:01 Matchmove Artists - The underappreciated department 01:03:53 About The Matchmoving Company 01:04:11 Unionize the VFX industry 01:04:11 Conclusion

Inside VFX Recruitment, with Global Head of Talent at Crafty Apes, Melissa Blakey | TVAP EP53

Épisode 53

dimanche 26 février 2023 • Durée 01:07:10

Inside VFX Recruitment with Melissa Blakey, Global Head of Talent at Crafty Apes | TVAP EP53 (P-1)

For many VFX Recruitment is a bit of a black box - we send off our reels and CV and then hope for the best. This week we go behind the curtain with Crafty Apes, Global Head of talent, Melissa Blakey.

We cover Melissa's own fascinating career - she started working on-set before moving into post and then worked for almost 20 years in VFX Production before moving into Recruitment! We discuss why she decided a career on set was not for her and start to unpick the way recruiters and VFX houses select candidates.

Next we laser in on her best practices for candidates as well as the Crafty Apes philosophy for hiring and retaining staff.

WFH resumes, showreel interviews, changing departments we will be discussing all this and more.

Unusually for many VFX Houses, Crafty Apes tends to focus on Generalists and on permanent positions so we go into what that means in a market largely dominated by specialists and freelancing.

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AI - a Historical Moment, with Alvaro García Martínez from Mayhem Mirror

Saison 1 · Épisode 52

dimanche 12 février 2023 • Durée 01:10:14

This is a hot topic with "No AI" trending on Artstation and pending court cases we spoke to Director, Filmmaker and Game Designer Alvaro García Martínezwho has been heavily engaged with this topic.

Alvaro worked as VFX Artist for 10 years at London's top studios before founding Mayhem Mirror, his own Game Design studio. So he has experience as an employee an independent creator and as an employer of artists.

As Alvaro says, "I am not against AI, but against the unethical use of AI". But what does that mean? Tune in and join the debate!

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A VFX Recruiter's Guide To Getting Hired | TVAP EP51

Épisode 51

lundi 23 janvier 2023 • Durée 01:03:51

In the first episode of 2023, we felt it quite important to start the year right, by bringing you some much necessary tips from a VFX recruiter, should you be looking to take on a new role.

We are therefore pleased to have Sophie Maydon, former VFX Global Head of HR, Recruitment and PR at DNEG (Double Negative), and Director, VFX Talent & Recruitment Consultant at her firm PXL Talent

Sophie has over a decade's experience recruiting 100's of VFX and animation artists across many levels and departments.

In this episode, we discuss many topics to do with recruitment, focusing on the perspective of a VFX recruiter, as well as the applicant. We discuss and find out about the best practices and ways one could go about successfully coming on top in an interview, the do's and don'ts, try to understand if there are recruitment prejudices and more.

This is a very insightful, useful and long awaited episode, and we hope you find it so.

As always, if you liked this episode, please 👍 like, 📝 leave us a comment, 📢 subscribe, and 📣 share!

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◉ LinkedInChapters00:00:00 : Coming Up 00:00:29 : Intro 00:01:48 : Overview 00:02:21 : A bit about Sophie Maydon 00:05:59 : Sophie's background as a recuiter at DNEG 00:10:32 : Power comes with pressure, as a recruiter 00:12:42 : Are generic applications a good idea? 00:14:57 : Going through job portals vs LinkedIn DM 00:17:41 : Are Resume's necessary in the VFX industry? 00:21:19 : Showreel advice from a VFX recruiter 00:27:37 : Showreel advice for returning mothers into the industry 00:31:17 : Flexible/Part-Time hours for Mothers in the VFX industry 00:33:41 : In-person vs remote interviewing advice 00:35:25 : Salary expectations - How to respond 00:41:39 : Budget vs experience 00:44:39 : Artists demand by studios 00:47:26 : Should I go to university before working in VFX? 00:52:48 Discrimination in recruiting 00:59:33 Leave a question in the comment section 00:59:55 How to get in touch with Pixel Talent 01:01:28 What not to do, as an applicant 01:03:19 Conclusion

Launching a Comp Career in India | Rishabh Laheja | TVAP EP50

Saison 1 · Épisode 50

dimanche 11 décembre 2022 • Durée 46:58

This week we catch up with a rising star in the industry, Rishabh Laheja, a Junior Digital Compositor at MPC.

Realizing that a career in IT was not for him. Rishabh began studying nights and eventually putting together a compositing showreel with the help of working industry teachers and mentors he reached out to via Linkedin.

Launching his new career exactly in the middle of the Covid lockdowns. Rishabh won a remote role at MPC Bangalore and has already worked as a compositor on huge shows such as Prehistoric Planet and HBO's House of Dragons.

As he says in the opening, "It's a rollercoaster ride, you may want to buckle up!"

As always, if you liked this episode, please 👍 like, 📝 comment, 📢 subscribe, and 📣 share!

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#thevfxartistspodcast #vfxpodcast #compositing #careerAdvice #NewEntrants #HouseOfDragons #India #PrehistoricPlanet #MPC #WorkInIndia00:00:00 : Intro - What to Expect00:01:24 : There's a Tipping POint for Every Artist00:02:19 : I Didn't Know How to Get into VFX00:02:45 : Why Compositing?00:03:20 : Getting in Touch via Linkein, Josh Parks00:03:47 : Online Courses00:05:18 : Keagan Haris Patreon and Marseile00:07:42 : Studying While Working in Another Industry00:09:51 : London Siggraph , Bring Your Own Comp00:12:10 : First Freelance Job00:13:31 : Finally Getting Into The Industry00:15:03 : The Rookies: Dragon Personal Project00:17:51 : Bangalore and Mumbai00:22:58 : Work Life in India00:26:43 : Being Creative in School00:34:38 : Indian Work Culture00:42:00 : Advice for Other New Entrants

What does it take to be a lighting artist? with Jasmine Katatikarn | TVAP EP49

Épisode 49

lundi 5 décembre 2022 • Durée 01:21:08

What does it take to be a lighting artist? with Jasmine Katatikarn | TVAP EP49

This week we catch up with Jasmine Katatikarn, lighting artist and co-founder of the Academy of Animated Art.

We discuss finding your career path at any stage in life, what it takes to be a lighting artist, what makes a successful lighting application to top VFX, and animation studios, working in the VFX and animation as a woman and POC, diversity in the industry and more.

Without a doubt, we also go on to find out about Jasmine's career path in the industry, as well as how she co-founded the Academy of Animated Art, and what her academy teaches lighting artists.

Jasmine has over two decades of industry experience as both, being a lighting artist in the VFX industry, and the feature animation industry. Jasmine has gone to work for studios such as Blue Sky Studios (Disney), The Mill, Framestore, and many more incredible studios, stamping her signature on shows such as Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Rio, Rio 2, Spies in Disguise and more.

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Creativity, Money and the Freelance Career, with Courtney Pryce | TVAP EP 48

Saison 1 · Épisode 48

samedi 26 novembre 2022 • Durée 01:05:03

This week we caught up with Courtney Pryce. The industry veterans know him from his years as a Creative Specialist at Foundry.

We cover a lot of ground, beginning in the "Rock&Roll" years of London VFX in the early 2000s. Also covering the role of the Creative Specialist and the secrets of financial stability as a Compositor. Courtney worked with UK Film and TV industry Union, BECTU, to put together a suggested rate card for freelance and contract staff in VFX. We get to engage with the methodology and consequences of open disclosure of the often taboo subject of the pay scale.

Courtney also engaged strongly with the industry-wide discussion of racism sparked by the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020. We don't shy away from tackling the issue of racism and nepotism in the workplace and there is a forthright but ultimately optimistic discussion.

Nevertheless, we never lost sight of Courtney's key skills as a solid professional compositor and reactive as he shares a wealth of knowledge that will benefit artists of all levels and from all backgrounds.

You won't want to miss out on this discussion!

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Behind The Desk with Hugo Guerra | TVAP EP47

Épisode 47

lundi 21 novembre 2022 • Durée 01:11:38

Behind The Desk with Hugo Guerra | TVAP EP47

Hugo Guerra, Director, VFX supervisor, and creator of Hugo's Desk.

In this episode, Kofi chats to Hugo about his career in the VFX industry. Uncovering decisions and steps that have made Hugo the Director and Supervisor he is today.

With an incredible industry footprint, Hugo has a huge voice across the VFX industry, and I felt it quite relevant to learn more about the man behind the glasses, or as our title says, 'Behind The Desk'.

In this episode, we discuss the creative and VFX industry in Portugal, and Sweden, remote working, industry overtime, Hugo's VFX journey in London during his time at The Mill, mistakes VFX artists to make when looking for work, steps they could take to protect themselves from being taken advantage of, best video games, movies, series of 2022, industry-wide issues, how we could tackle them, and many more.

It was a packed and insightful discussion worth listening to the end, as well as one to be shared!

A massive thank you to Hugo for his time and for being such a gem to the industry.

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Hugo's LinkedInListen on 🔊🔊🎧🎧◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ #thevfxartistspodcast #vfxpodcast #hugoguerra #hugosdeskChapters00:00:00 Coming up... 00:01:32 Introductions 00:03:11 Who is Hugo? 00:10:24 The Portuguese creative industry could be better 00:16:30 Reminiscing the London, Soho VFX industry in the 2000's 00:19:27 The unhealthy traits of the VFX industry - Overtime work 00:32:16 Chasing The Goal 00:37:05 How I ended up in the VFX & creative industry 00:39:37 Love-Hate relationship with the VFX industry 00:46:37 What I teach Nuke Compositors 00:49:49 What Junior compositors need to know when job seeking 01:02:41 Achieving targets on a creative journey 01:05:25 Films on Hugo's list for 2022 01:09:29 Where to find Hugo! 01:10:46 Thank you for watching! Subscribe!

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