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fxguide: fxpodcast

fxguide: fxpodcast

Hosted by Mike Seymour, John Montgomery

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

fxguide covers the visual effects industry and software from a high-end professional vfx artists’ perspective.

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June 16, 202642 min

Man on Fire: Kevin Lingenfelser on collapse, chaos and invisible VFX

We talk with Man on Fire VFX Supervisor Kevin Lingenfelser about the explosive building collapse, chaotic rubble aftermath, and high-octane Learjet sequence.

June 1, 202628 min

Union VFX on production-ready Gaussian splat crowds

Union VFX and Clear Angle are turning Gaussian splats from a tech demo into a crowd-pleasing production pipeline. Literally. We speak with David Schneider, VFX and Technical Supervisor at Union, in this fxpodcast episode.

May 28, 20261 hr 1 min

Paul Debevec: a history of lighting the future of VFX

We talk with Academy Technical Achievement Award recipient Paul Debevec about HDR image-based lighting, Fiat Lux, virtual production, NeRFs, 3DGS, machine learning, and why now is a great time to do research.

May 6, 202624 min

ComfyUI with co-founder Yannik Marek (ComfyAnonymous)

From hacky Stable Diffusion experiments to production-ready pipelines, ComfyUI is shaping how AI fits into VFX.

April 30, 202627 min

Jordan Nounnan – Visualization Supervisor on Stranger Things S5

Find out how Stranger Things season five deployed previs and real-time storytelling using Unreal Engine & splats, from Proof's VFX Supervisor Jordan Nounnan.

March 17, 202657 min

fxpodcast: going underground with Hijack

In our latest fxpodcast, DOP Ed Moore breaks down the massive stage builds, clever virtual production, and the 2,000+ VFX shots that keep the world’s unluckiest commuter racing in another high-stakes season.

March 10, 202636 min

Fallout Season 2 with VFX Supervisor Jay Worth

VFX Supervisor Jay Worth discusses the intricate production of Fallout Season 2, highlighting a continued commitment to blending practical puppets with digital enhancements, cutting-edge VFX, and state-of-the-art AI.

March 1, 202625 min

Nuke 17 with Foundry Creative Director Juan Salazar

A deep dive into Nuke 17 exploring BigCat machine learning, native Gaussian splats, the new USD-based 3D system, and how evolving workflows are reshaping the role of the modern compositor.

February 19, 202633 min

Foundry acquires Griptape – an exclusive fxpodcast interview

Griptape's Jason Schleifer (Chief Creative Officer) and the Foundry's Christy Anzelmo (Chief Product Officer) discuss the just announced acquisition and what the ongoing shift in the vfx industry means for artists, studios, and pipelines.

February 5, 202639 min

Oscar nominated Charlie Noble, VFX supervisor on The Lost Bus

From Unreal previs to real flames: Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus demonstrates that sometimes the hardest VFX work is making reality feel honest.

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