Podcasts by THE VFX Club Podcast

WhereImSupposedToBe from 2023-07-08T06:19

The VFX Club welcomes Shay Stone to share her journey in animation. She is currently an Animation Director at Nickelodeon, a Life Coach and author. We thank her for pulling up to the club and te...

DifferentTotemPole from 2023-07-08T06:08

KJ Pilar is a vfx producer with a very interesting story to start her career. Her experience in production and care for the artists is exactly what the industry needs, we welcome her to The VFX ...

LetMePushMyself from 2023-07-08T05:43

Milan Hinson is a 3d animator at Brainzoo Studio and also a talented illustrator. Her career might be young but she is most definitely the one to keep a close eye on as she continues to rise thr...

ItsAboutTheWork from 2023-07-08T05:35

We are so grateful for Lori Beck coming to The VFX Club. She has 30+ years of experience at Lucas Film, hiring the worlds best talent and mentoring the next generation. We hope you enjoy her sto...

ThereIsHope from 2023-07-08T05:28

Hope Schroers pulled up to share her experience as a young artist from Pixar Animation to Dreamworks. Her work as an effects td is just getting started. Congrats on her success we can't wait to ...

KeepFighting from 2023-07-08T04:46

Katie-Louise Talbot joins The VFX Club to share her journey from being an environment artist to a senior effects td at WetaFX. We welcome Katie and hope you enjoy her story.

ForTheLoveOfGames from 2023-07-08T03:51

Blythe comes on the show to share her story and experiences but we quickly get lost in our love for The Last of Us and God of War haha so kick back and enjoy!

WhatATime from 2023-07-08T03:21

Welcome back to The VFX Club Season 7, from Pixar to the official launch of the nonprofit then onto to my start at ILM lets get into it!

ThruTheTrenches from 2023-01-01T04:42:33

Lisa Minotti is a lighting artist at WetaFX. Her latest titles include Overwatch and The Sea Beast. It was fun to catch up with her after leaving Weta so I hope y'all enjoy our conversation! Wel...

WorkHardPlayHard from 2023-01-01T04:39:10

Jun Watanabe and John Hughes complete Season 6 of THE VFX Club Podcast. So much experience between the two of them it was an honor to work with them on Avatar The Way of Water. Some of the harde...

IAmCompetitive from 2023-01-01T04:34:07

Masha Zarnitsa drops by THE VFX Club Podcast to explain her path as a lighting artist and a true storyteller. She has worked on such titles as Encanto, Raya the Last dragon and lately Avatar The...

YouGottaLoveIt from 2023-01-01T04:30:49

Kee Nam Suong came thru The VFX Club Podcast and blessed us. He has 25+ years of experience and speaks about volunteering and why loving what you do is essential to any skillset. Welcome Kee to ...

OneDayAtATime from 2023-01-01T04:28:10

Maxine Schnepf stops by to encourage us all. She is currently as an Career Development Manager and Podcast host at CG Spectrum working to give awareness of the vfx, games and animation industry ...

RepresentationMatters from 2023-01-01T04:24:24

Baptiste Jaquemet comes on to share his journey in the industry so far. He is an effects td currently at WetaFX. We speak about his experience and what matters to us as black artists. Welcome Ba...

ThatWasMyPlan from 2023-01-01T04:18:49

Grace Reaves visits THE VFX Club Podcast to share her journey from Japan to LA. She's now (still) at Walt Disney Animation Studios and has worked on Encanto, Strange World and upcoming features....

EnjoyingTheJourney from 2023-01-01T04:14:57

Robert Bell is first up on Season 6 of THE VFX Club Podcast! He brings advice and wisdom to his students as a Professor/Instructional Mentor at Liberty University. He was also my first mentor so...

WhatAYear from 2023-01-01T04:11:25

Welcome back to THE VFX Club Podcast y'all! I haven't spoken this much since the very first season back in 2019... safe to say I had a lot to get off my chest! Congrats to US ALL but what a craz...

I Mean That Shit from 2021-12-31T05:06:45

It has been another crazy year Thanks for all who came on from Mariam Hamed all the way to Yvonne and everyone in between. So much talent came and gave so much wisdom, Happy Holidays stay safe a...

Do The Work from 2021-12-31T05:04:35

Yvonne Muinde dropped by THE VFX Club and shared her passion for traditional and digital art. What a story she gave us about her journey through the industry and the advice is priceless to all y...

Positive Intentions from 2021-12-31T04:58:57

Toni Pace Carstensen had such an impact on me at Gnomon, I am totally grateful for her advice over the years. She is just one of those people that just gets it done so I am happy to share her st...

Balance from 2021-12-31T04:55:59

Monse Rivera drops by THE VFX Club to give her perspective on her career and whats important in her life as a matte painter/designer. Great to catch up with old buddies again as we enter into Se...

I'm An Introvert from 2021-12-31T04:51:22

I had a blast working with Mariam Hamed this summer Disney Animation in fx! She mosdef is one to keep your eye on. I cant wait to see what she creates at Blizzard... We fully support you at THE ...

Reinvent Yourself from 2021-12-31T04:48:23

Jay Shindell has worn many hats over his career and has inspired so many of us to believe in ourselves. He joins the club and shares his experience workin in the industry.

Perspective from 2021-12-31T04:45:14

Working with an artist like Francisco Rodriguez just makes you want to be better! He is a Lead Effects Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. In this episode he walks us through his story an...

Giving Back from 2021-12-31T04:42:01

Chris White has a long career in the industry. He's work on a long list of shows but I am sure he would tell you his most important work is in reaching back and giving others the same chances. W...

Rollin Stone from 2021-12-31T04:38:40

Brittany Piacente came through and just showed us what hard work and success looks like. Definitely someone who I look up to as I move thru this industry, I hope y'all enjoy her story.

Take Care! from 2021-07-26T04:03:13

This is it, the last episode of Season 4 of THE VFX Club Podcast. Thanks for sticking with us and being patient. I hope y'all love this season it has been a journey putting it together. Be safe ...

O.G. from 2021-07-26T03:56:40

Christian Olan-Geddes came through today. We discussed not only his background but how he feels as an artist having worked both in the vfx and animation industries. By the end you'll know which ...

What Allyship Looks Like from 2021-07-26T03:52:27

Samantha Levy joins the club today to share her perspective on the role she has in the industry as an immigration lawyer and the efforts she's putting forward as apart of Access VFX to make our ...

F.I.L.A (Foreva I Love Atlanta) from 2021-07-26T03:45:33

Ron Jones and I met up in Atlanta in college. As apart of Atlanta's game dev scene Ron is helping the next generation of artists break into the industry and thrive.

All Smiles from 2021-07-26T03:39:42

Alison Roberts drops by THE VFX Club to share her journey, All smiles anytime talking with Alison and we and so proud of her accomplishments thus far. Welcome her to the show y'all!!!

California Dreamin from 2021-07-26T03:37:10

Season 4 mid opener... yea lets go just changing things up and decided to do a mid season opener... lets stay jumpin into these stories and get inspired!!!

Livin The Animated Life from 2021-07-01T06:15:09

Joey Gutierrez swings thru to chop it up about life in LA and working as an animator. It was great to catch up with him again after all these years. I learned a lot about his journey and I'm sur...

Transitions from 2021-07-01T06:09:50

Stephanie Alvarado stops by THE VFX Club to tell her story. From Mexico to Canada she's walking her own path in the industry and creating great work at the same time. Welcome Stephanie we see yo...

We Do This Too from 2021-07-01T06:04:21

Ben Davis joins THE VFX Club this time around. He might be new in the industry but this young broth is ready to show what he's got! We welcome Ben to the Club!

Gettin Work and Stayin Employed from 2021-07-01T05:59:37

On this episode of THE VFX Club Podcast we sit down with an amazing woman... Shannon Wiggins! She drops by to tell her own story and give advice to us on not only how to get work but how to stay...

Women of IFX from 2021-07-01T05:53:37

Audrea and Elsie bless the start of THE VFX Club Podcast Season 4! Both QUEENS are at A44 Games in New Zealand and navigating this business with the best of them. We can't wait to see what they ...

Outro - It's Been One! from 2021-01-14T22:25:07

We did it! Season 3 of THE VFX Club Podcast comes to a close! A lot of changes have happened to our industry in this past year but hang in there... the Best is yet to come!

Gate Keepers from 2021-01-14T22:21:51

Lyndon Barrois stopped thru to drop knowledge on us. His career spans back to the early 90's when I was still a bad kid in the hood. I am most appreciative to have been introduced to him and I h...

2D Land from 2020-12-01T00:06:10

Luis Medina comes on to share his experience going through his career so far and as a leader in comp.

Pretty Pictures from 2020-12-01T00:04:04

Stefan Kang joins the to tell his story, from Malaysia to LA he just keeps getting better. He explains his love for being more conceptual over the "regular" vfx tasks. The best is yet to come fo...

Wedges from 2020-12-01T00:00:08

Igor Zanic joins the club! He shared his experience and thoughts on the new covid vfx era we all are still living through. It is always a pleasure to have artists of his caliber come and chop it...

Livin The Dream! from 2020-11-30T23:47:14

Daniela Urbina joins us on this episode to discuss her experiences thus far in her young career. I enjoyed speaking with her candidly I am looking forward to seeing what she does next!

So Bloody Tenacious! from 2020-11-30T23:42:44

Sue Rowe comes by and shares a lot of her truth through her career. I really appreciated her honesty and pursuit of representation in vfx. I definitely learned a lot. I hope y'all can too!

#BlackGirlsRock from 2020-11-30T23:38:55

Episode 1 starts with Jasmine Derry a young artists with a great future ahead of her. It is alway great to see black women succeeding in white spaces so I hope y'all can gain inspiration from he...

Season 2, IT'S A WRAP!!! from 2020-07-03T01:42:16

Thanks for listening again ya'll! Season 2: Corona Edition has been crazy but we will come out of this stronger and united! Stay safe and ill see y'all back for Season 3, God bless and stay up!

From the Military to Hollywood from 2020-07-03T01:39:23

Rockley Bonner joins the club to discuss life after the military as an artist. He has definitely come a long way from the times at gnomon to working on hit shows. Welcome my bro to the show!

She's ALL THAT!!! from 2020-06-02T04:34:35

UK native and animator Zöe Furness sits down with us to share her origins in vfx and what animation means to her. It was good to catch up with her again after all this time. Welcome Zöe Furness ...

The Man The Myth from 2020-06-01T22:55:38

I had the pleasure of being a student of Peter Claes back at Gnomon and he continues to share knowledge with us still to this day. Welcome Peter Claes to the show y'all

Been There Done That: Part 2 from 2020-06-01T22:24:33

Part 2 of the Andrew Roberts interview... at this time we are caught up to current times where he discusses how he is now trying to change the game for better and how he is impacting change in t...

Been There Done That: Part 1 from 2020-06-01T22:01:11

Andrew Roberts come by and just unravels his career with us! So much information this is just part 1, please welcome our brutha as he just opens up candidly.

TP for Dayzzz! from 2020-06-01T21:37:05

Joe Scarr and Eloi Fulla stop by the Club to discuss their own roads to success. Working with these two have made me a better artist and I hope yall can take away some inspiration from them as w...

The French Connection from 2020-05-31T16:00

Amaury Rospars slides through THE VFX Club, he tells his story of coming up in vfx and his shares insight on his future documentary and what drove him to go down the path of director. Welcome Am...

Mr. Nice Guy from 2020-05-31T16:00

Brian Chinnery drops by THE VFX Club to share is perspective in ads and film. Coming all the way from Italy to Canada and back... Welcome Brian to the show!

Leaders of The New School from 2020-05-31T16:00

Jonathan Freisler joins the Club today! He hails from Australia and I get the blessing of speaking with him about his career and what leadership means to him.

Momma I MADE IT! from 2020-05-31T16:00

Alyvia Plummer and Jesse McAlister bless us with their stories today. From dead broke with a dream to LightStorm, yea they made it and I'm so proud of my friends and can't wait to see what the f...

WTF is the BOX tho? from 2020-05-31T16:00

There is nothing in the books that says our paths should of collided... but that's what the STORY is. Andrea Adams joins the club today and invites us to GO BEYOND!

Brutha From Anutha from 2020-05-31T16:00

Abdou Sako joins THE VFX Club today! This brutha rite here hold a special place he's been there since the start you know. He is currently working at ReelFX and just finished Scoob! Welcome my br...

Welcome Back from 2020-05-31T04:00

WELCOME BACK! Season 2 of THE VFX Club Podcast - Dat Rona Edition... We have great stories to help motivate and inspire you during the lockdown. We have a great line up so thank you for your sup...

It's A Wrap from 2019-12-01T23:32:35

IT'S A WRAP!!! This has been crazy and fun all at the same damn time ya'll. I appreciate the love and support... UNTILL NEXT TIME, PEACE AND LOVE!!!

LONGEVITY. from 2019-12-01T23:29:37

This episode features DMP/Concept Artist Sean Samuels. He discusses his journey through this crazy industry for the past 18 years. Its a true blessing to talk to him and hear his advice. We can ...

Let's Coordinate from 2019-12-01T23:26:53

Estivaliz Zaragoza Gascon and Thelma Rangel come to the show to discuss VFX Production. They are both production coordinators here at ScanlineVFX and they share their journey through this indust...

ScanlineVFX - FX and Flowline from 2019-12-01T23:22:37

On this episode I got my bros So Ishigaki and Vishant Muthukury to talk fx and how they started on this journey in vfx. We also get into what it is like to work at ScanlineVFX and our first show...

Women In VFX from 2019-11-10T01:43:31

Christine Uyemura and Samantha Williams join the show in this special episode to talk about inclusion, diversity and all the ho...

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