The VFX Process

Jan 28 2025 51 ep. 59 mins 8
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Jamie Bakewell talks to some of the Film, Game & TV industry's most talented artists. From Concept Artists, to Previs, 3D Animators and VFX Artists. We talk about a project of theirs and take a look at what went into them, as well as show an insight into the mind and workflow of each artist. For more conversations like these, check out out YouTube HERE

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#56 Calvin Romeyn: Ambitious UNREAL ENGINE Film by VFX ARTIST

Jan 28 2025 75 mins  
Join VFX artist and filmmaker Calvin Romeyn as he takes you behind the scenes of his ambitious Unreal Engine short film, Firmware. This groundbreaking project, which took two years to create, marked Calvin’s first time using Unreal Engine. Despite being new to the platform, Calvin utilised advanced tools like Metahumans for lifelike faces and motion capture with actors to create

#55 MX Bell: How UNREAL ENGINE Shaped Deadpool & Wolverine

Dec 19 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, VFX artist MX Bell takes us behind the scenes of his incredible work as a VFX art director on Deadpool and Wolverine! Working alongside acclaimed director Shawn Levy and visionary production designer Raymond Chang, Martin utilised the power of Unreal Engine to revolutionise the creative process.We explore how Unreal Engine helped visualise the stunning sets of Dead

#54 Nikodem Bredlich: Efficient 3D Filmmaking with BLENDER (DemNikoArt)

Nov 29 2024 78 mins  
Join Nikodem Bredlich, also known as DemNikoArt, as he shares his insights into Blender 3D filmmaking and the secrets behind his efficiency in creating high-quality animations. In this video, Niko breaks down the process of crafting his latest Mega Man 3D fan film, Mavericks Episode 5, offering an in-depth look at how passion and careful planning come together to bring his vision t

#53 Sondre & Sebastian: VFX Students Reach Hollywood-Level Compositing

Nov 08 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, VFX graduates Sondre Fagerborg and Sebastian Sveen, who attended Kristiania University College in Norway, take you behind the scenes of their ambitious bachelor project, Cryo Odyssey—a fully CG sci-fi short that showcases their mastery of Hollywood-level VFX compositing. Sondre and Sebastian dive into the challenges and creative choices involved in bringing Cryo

#52 MX Bell: How UNREAL ENGINE Helped Me Pitch My Feature Film

Oct 25 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, VFX artist and writer/director MX Bell discusses Giblets, his upcoming live-action dark comedy short currently in the pitching and visualisation stage. Bell explains how Unreal Engine and Virtual Production are essential in bringing his vision to life. Though still unfilmed, Unreal Engine’s real-time tech has enabled him to pitch the concept to collaborators and

#51 Sean Buckelew: Writing for Animation: Scavengers Reign and Battling Self-Doubt

Oct 18 2024 71 mins  
In this video, we sit down with writer and animator Sean Buckelew to discuss his work on HBO Max's sci-fi animated series Scavengers Reign. Sean gives an inside look at writing for such an immersive, otherworldly project, sharing his approach to crafting unique stories and compelling characters in animation. He also talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, offering advice for

#50 Raman Djafari: Directing ANIMATION for the BIGGEST Names in Music!

Sep 27 2024 59 mins  
In this video, animation director Raman Djafari dives deep into their career creating visually stunning music videos for some of the biggest names in the industry, including Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Ashnikko. We'll explore their artistic journey, how they developed their signature style, and the truth behind working in the animation and music video industries. From their early i

#49 Trent Fortune: X-MEN '97 Revived in UNREAL ENGINE by Previs Artist

Sep 13 2024 38 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with 3D artist Trent Fortune to explore his innovative work in recreating a scene from X-Men '97 using Unreal Engine. Trent shares his expertise on how this project, designed as a Previs exercise, demonstrates Unreal Engine's potential for revolutionizing Previs in animation and filmmaking.Trent’s animation software of choice is Maya, where he

#48 Christopher Rutledge: Can HOUDINI Really Do Everything For VFX & Animation?

Sep 02 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Christopher Rutledge, an innovative CG artist and filmmaker, to explore his unique approach to creating stunning animations. Known for his exceptional use of SideFX's Houdini, Chris takes us behind the scenes of his creative process, showcasing the making of several of his captivating short films. While Houdini is typically recognized as a go-t

#47 MOONJAM: The Wild World of 3D: Animating Peas & Ryan Gosling

Aug 02 2024 81 mins  
AJ Jefferies (MOONJAM) is a multi-disciplinary digital artist, illustrator, retoucher, character designer, animator, and director. He has been creating images, characters, and animations for the advertising, gaming, and entertainment industries since 2001.In this episode, AJ dives into making his 3D animated short films Peas and Horse, fueled by wacky ideas and a desire to learn ne