Episodes

  • VFX and AI: Can they work together? with Head of AI/VFX Ryan Reeb, Ep 80
    Dec 5 2024

    In this episode of the CG Pro podcast, host Edward Dawson-Taylor interviews Ryan Reeb, a visual effects artist and head of AI and VFX. They discuss Ryan's journey from his early inspirations in digital art to his current work in AI and VFX. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship, the evolving landscape of the VFX industry, and the integration of AI into creative processes. Ryan shares insights on navigating change, embracing new technologies, and the skills needed for future VFX artists. In this conversation, Edward Dawson-Taylor discusses the intersection of art and technology, emphasizing the importance of foundational skills for aspiring artists in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. He explores how traditional roles in the creative industry are changing due to advancements in AI and technology, and the necessity for artists to adapt and embrace these changes. The conversation highlights the significance of artistic integrity, communication, and collaboration in the creative process, as well as the potential for AI to enhance rather than replace human creativity.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Ryan Reeb and His Journey
    05:24 Early Inspirations and Career Beginnings
    10:41 The Evolution of Visual Effects and AI
    20:32 The Fun of New Tools and Technologies
    26:45 Navigating Change in the VFX Industry
    33:09 Embracing AI in Visual Effects Workflows
    36:02 Navigating the Future of Art and Technology
    39:30 The Importance of Foundational Skills
    41:34 The Role of Traditional Art in a Digital Age
    44:26 Evolving Roles in the Creative Industry
    48:11 Emerging Tools and Technologies for Creatives
    52:32 Global Shifts in Production and Collaboration
    58:35 Embracing AI in Creative Processes

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Project Arena and Ray Tracing FTW. Virtual Production innovation from Chaos Group with Chris Nichols, Daniel Thron, and Erick Schiele, Ep 79
    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Achieving CG photorealism, Automotive and AI with Faruk Heplevent Ep 78
    1 hr and 1 min
  • From early days at ILM to creating award winning Unreal short films with Jennifer McKnew Ep 77
    Aug 26 2024

    Jennifer McKnew is a versatile 2D / 3D generalist with a career spanning decades in feature film
    and television. Throughout her career, she has taken on various roles, earning over 40 official
    screen credits for her contributions. Leveraging decades of visual effects and animation
    experience, she has also worked in the tech sector (autonomous vehicles). Aside from bringing
    pixels to life in tech using cinematic magic across product, design, brand, marketing, and
    engineering teams, she is also a named inventor on several granted US Patents and pending
    Patent applications. Most recently, Jennifer has immersed herself in the world of storytelling
    and filmmaking, winning several international film festival awards for her short film “Sydney and
    Socket.”

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Client side VFX supervising and women in VFX with Lindy Wilson De Quattro Ep 76
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • VFX from dawn to future, With Adam Howard Ep 75
    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Independent Game Development and 100k on YouTube with Gorka Aranzabal Ep 74
    Jul 12 2024

    Gorka started his journey in game development at the age of 8, learning to code and exploring various game engines! Now, he's a top Indie-Game Developer with a successful Unreal Engine 5 Tutorials channel on YouTube (98K+ subs) and a popular UE5 Patreon page!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Unreal Engine Filmmaker, Actor and a 1m Youtube Channel with Chuck Meré Ep 73
    Jul 9 2024

    Roberto Carlos Meré, professionally known as Chuck Meré, is a renowned as a filmmaker, actor, and popular YouTuber, Chuck is best recognized for his hosting role in the widely acclaimed YouTube series Zombie Go Boom. With nearly 2 million subscribers and over 300 million views, the series has earned him YouTube silver and gold play buttons. Beyond his YouTube success, Chuck has received two Mid-America Regional Emmy Awards and numerous Regional Emmy nominations for his commercial and promotional work.

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    1 hr and 13 mins