Explore every episode of the podcast Time to Create
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| What Makes AI Usable in Real VFX Pipelines - Andy McNamara, Generative AI Lead at Cinesite | 05 févr. 2026 | 00:54:29 | |
What does generative AI actually look like inside real film and VFX production? In this episode, Andy McNamara, Generative AI Lead at Cinesite, about the reality of using AI beyond hype and demos. Andy brings over 30 years of experience in VFX and film, having worked on major productions including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Witcher (Season 3), and many more. Today, he leads TechX, Cinesite’s dedicated Generative AI research unit, focused on understanding how these tools can be used responsibly and effectively in real production pipelines. We discuss why AI still feels “too much like a slot machine,” what “human in the loop” really means, and why control, workflows, and artistic sensibility matter more than model hype. | |||
| Behind the VFX: The Lost Bus and more - Graham Jack (Cofounder & CTO, beloFX and ex-CTO, DNEG) | 30 janv. 2026 | 00:56:03 | |
With a career spanning over two decades, Graham Jack, former CTO at Double Negative and current Co-founder & CTO of beloFX, has shaped modern VFX on films including Blade Runner 2049, Batman Begins, and No Time to Die.Now, he joins the podcast to break down how The Lost Bus (Oscars and BAFTA nominee for Best Visual Effects) was built using real-time worlds and game-engine workflows — plus what today’s pipelines can learn from generative AI, fast iteration, and collaboration. | |||
| What Makes an Idea Stick - Stuart Witter, Creative Director @ Bloom | 23 janv. 2026 | 01:02:55 | |
A conversation with Stuart Witter, Creative Director @ Bloom, on what makes ideas stick, why “close enough” kills originality, and how creatives can use AI without losing taste or judgment. | |||
| Building a Creative Career the Unconventional Way - Grant Dudson, Creative Director @ Fever | 15 janv. 2026 | 01:16:15 | |
Some creative careers start with a plan. Others start with saying yes to strange ideas. In this episode, we sit down with Grant Dudson, an award-winning creative director who has worked with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Johnnie Walker, Tudor, Ford, and many more. His career has been shaped by unconventional opportunities — from publicity stunts, chance meetings, and crashing mopeds to bold creative risks that have (greatly!) paid off. We talk about immersive experiences, creative direction at scale, and why curiosity, play, and being open to the unexpected can lead to the most meaningful work. We also explore how AI fits into the creative process without replacing human taste or intention. | |||