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  • 468 - ComfyUI in VFX Production with Doug Hogan

    July 30, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

    Doug Hogan is a VFX Supervisor, Senior Compositor and Creative Technologist with nearly two decades of experience across feature films, animation, advertising, theme parks and immersive media. His credits include Space Jam: A New Legacy…

  • 467 - Spider-Noir - VFX Supervisor + VFX Producer

    June 15, 2026 · 49 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Hnedel Maximore, VFX Supervisor on Spider-Noir, and Brooke Noska, VFX Producer on the series, for a deep dive into the creative, technical, and production challenges behind one of the most…

  • 466 - Alex Wang, VFX Supervisor - The Last of Us - Season 2

    July 21, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Alex Wang, the Visual Effects Supervisor for the acclaimed HBO series The Last of Us, to break down the monumental VFX work behind the show's highly anticipated second season. Alex pulls back…

  • 465 – Jason Smith – Forging Middle-earth

    April 23, 2025 · 42 min

    In this follow-up conversation, Allan reconnects with Senior VFX Supervisor Jason Smith for a wide-ranging discussion that revisits his recent work on a flagship fantasy series and pulls back the curtain on life at the top of the industry…

  • 464 - Andy Boyd - JAMM VFX

    January 9, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Andy Boyd, a seasoned VFX Supervisor, and co-owner of Jamm VFX. Andy shares his extensive journey in the visual effects industry, from his early days breaking into major studios like Framestore…

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  • 463 - Lux Aeterna - Rob Hifle + Paul Silcox

    December 22, 2024 · 1 hr 10 min

    Overview In this episode, Allan McKay engages in an in-depth conversation with Rob Hifle, CEO & Creative Director, and Paul Silcox, VFX Director at Lux Aeterna. They delve into the evolution of visual effects in the digital media…

  • 462 - Faruk Heplevent - The Scope

    November 26, 2024 · 58 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Faruk Heplevent, founder and CEO of Scope Studio, to delve into the intricate world of automotive visual effects and the evolution of CG in the automotive industry. They explore Faruk's journey…

  • 461 - Jason Smith - Rings of Power - VFX Supervisor

    November 12, 2024 · 44 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Jason Smith, Senior Visual Effects Supervisor for Rings of Power and longtime ILM veteran, to delve into his fascinating career journey and creative process in the world of visual effects. Jason…

  • 460 - RADiCAL - Democratizing Motion Capture

    October 4, 2024 · 42 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Gavan Gravesen and Matteo Giuberti, the co-founders of RADiCAL, to explore the groundbreaking advancements in AI-powered motion capture and the future of accessible 3D animation technology. They…

  • 459 - Phil Cramer - Digital Domain VFX Supervisor

    September 20, 2024 · 50 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Philip Cramer, VFX Supervisor at Digital Domain, to explore the groundbreaking world of character-based visual effects and the innovative tools shaping the future of the industry. They discuss…

  • 458 - Nick Seavert - CEO & Founder JangaFX (Embergen, LiquiGen, GeoGen)

    August 27, 2024 · 1 hr 32 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Nick Seavert, CEO and founder of JangaFX, to explore the cutting-edge world of real-time visual effects software. They discuss Nick's entrepreneurial journey, the development of JangaFX's suite…

  • 457 - Feng Zhu - Concept Designer & Art Director

    August 6, 2024 · 1 hr 35 min

    In this episode, Allan McKay sits down with Feng Zhu, renowned concept designer and educator, to explore the world of concept design in the film and video game industries. They discuss Feng's impressive career journey, his work on…

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About the show

Allan McKay is an award winning Visual Effects Supervisor and Technical Director in Hollywood - join Allan as he interviews many of the leading experts in Hollywood about their careers, pitfalls and what they took to succeed, while also gaining a lot of core knowledge to help build your career, money and success and skills to make the biggest impact in your career AND in your life!