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Dive into the future of virtual production with Tim Moore, CEO of Vū. Discover the trends he's seen in smaller stages, AI adoption (and looming crash), and the democratization of filmmaking in this insightful interview.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESLeveraging AI as a Tool for Better Storytelling with Phil Gallerhttps://youtu.be/q4ej4UQfT9YVū's Tim Moor...
Published 08/14/24
Dive into the world of high-speed cinematography and virtual production with Steve Giralt, founder of The Garage. Learn how robotics, custom rigs, and LED walls are reinventing food and beverage commercials.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESFrom Optical Compositing to Virtual Production: Jim Rider's VFX Journeyhttps://youtu.be/g2QBEJUw754Breaking Things to...
Published 07/25/24
Jim Rider shares his VFX journey from shooting miniatures to virtual production, offering insights into the evolution of visual effects in filmmaking. Discover the cutting-edge VP setup at Pier59 Studios and learn about the challenges and opportunities in modern filmmaking.📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESFinal Pixel: How this virtual production studio li...
Published 06/21/24
In this episode, we dive into the world of virtual production with Meredith Brace Sloss and Jess Marley from Halon Entertainment. They share insights from their work on The Mandalorian, Pinocchio, and other groundbreaking projects📧 GET THE VP LAND NEWSLETTER Subscribe for free for the latest news and BTS insights on video creation 2-3x a week: https://ntm.link/vp_land📺 MORE VP LAND EPISODESBreaking Things to Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research & Educationhttps://youtu.be/wgFomkIYRnY...
Published 05/30/24
In this episode of VP Land, Aaron Gordon from Synapse VP and David Long from RIT dive into the current state and future of virtual production. Learn about the challenges of LED stage design, how they're teaching virtual production, and how emerging tech like AI will impact filmmaking.
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Published 04/12/24
In this episode of VP Land, we dive into the world of sci-fi and indie production with Steve Dabal, co-founder of the production house The Family. Steve shares his experience working on the indie sci-fi rom-com, Molli and Max in the Future, and how the filmmakers overcame budget constraints with creative solutions.
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Published 04/05/24
In this episode of VP Land, we dive into the ZEISS CinCraft Scenario with Nick Hayes and Tanner Grimshaw, a powerful camera tracking system for virtual production.
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How GhostFrame is Creating Multiple Realities Simultaneously for Virtual Production
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This music video tested out every new piece of...
Published 03/26/24
In this episode, we dive deep into the making of Project Chimera with Snehal Patel, a music video project that blends classical Indian dance with high-tech filmmaking.
We dive into:
‣ Working backward to figure out when virtual production is the right approach...and when it isn't
‣ Snehal's approach to integrating AI in storyboarding and 3D element generation for a futuristic cyberpunk Mumbai (and when AI didn't work out so well)
‣ The limitations and breakthroughs encountered during the...
Published 03/11/24
James Knight, AMD's Global Director of Media and Entertainment, shares some behind-the-scenes insight into his vast history of working on some of the biggest films in Hollywood, from the original Avatar to Gareth Edwards' The Creator to Pixar's Elemental.
We also dive into:
‣ How AMD works with filmmakers and studios to push filmmaking technology forward
‣ Why virtual production is not just about GPUs
‣ Where AI tools fit into creative workflows
And a whole lot more!
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Published 02/13/24
In this wide-ranging conversation with Michael Cioni, CEO of Strada, we talk about the future of media workflows, how AI will help us work faster, and why he decided to build his company in public.
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Strada - https://strada.tech
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Strada-Tech
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Published 01/24/24
Investigative YouTuber Coffeezilla breaks down his 10 million dollar studio, revealing for the first time the tips and tricks behind the virtual production studio he built for the Coffeezilla Cinematic Universe.
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Published 01/14/24
In this episode, we talk with Imaginario AI co-founder and CEO Jose Puga on how AI is going to help us search, transform, and create videos faster and cheaper.
We cover:
‣ How Imaginario uses AI to search through videos based on context instead of tags and keywords
‣ The importance of content repurposing and customization
‣ What roles need to level up to stay ahead of AI
‣ Predictions on AI and the role of creatives in 2024
And a whole lot more!
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Published 01/04/24
In this episode, we talk with Raymond Mosco (VIVE Mars) and Rene Amador (ARwall) about these 2 tools we discovered that make virtual production intuitive, affordable, and accessible.
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@vivemarscamtrack1612
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Published 12/20/23
In this episode, we talk with filmmakers Jonathan Mason and Tisha Robinson-Daly about their journey into virtual production and the challenges they faced in filming the teaser for HIGH - an indie film that explores the world of tower climbers.
We cover:
‣ How indie films can use virtual production
‣ Mistakes and challenges in working with VP for the first time
‣ How to maximize time and budget with your Virtual Art Department
And a whole lot more
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Published 12/13/23
In this episode, we talk with Secret Weapon Studios Founder & CEO Greg Olliver about the future of post-production management and the pivotal role of environmental responsibility.
We cover:
‣ Secret Weapon Studios' production tools - PostHero, PlanetHero, ProductionHero, and CrewHero - for maximum production efficiency
‣ Sustainable film production via PlanetHero
‣ Blackmagic's Cloud storage and collaboration tools
And a whole lot more!
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Published 12/07/23
In this episode, we talk with Final Pixel CEO Michael McKenna and Global Head of Production Hanah Draper about the future of virtual production.
We cover:
‣ Final Pixel's Virtual Production Academy
‣ Creating the Oracle Red Bull RB19 launch video
‣ Where AI fits into filmmaking in the future
‣ How virtual production reduces production time, costs, and plays into risk mitigation
And a whole lot more
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Published 11/25/23
Let's take an inside look at GhostFrame's brand-new technology, which creates 3+ realities simultaneously on an LED wall, expanding the possibilities for virtual production.
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GhostFrame: The Revolutionary Virtual Production...
Published 11/07/23
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Published 11/06/23
Google's AI called Bard, the so-called "De-Influencers" in TikTok, and some cool tips on improving your YouTube thumbnails
Go here for all the notes and links ► https://videosignals.beehiiv.com/p/23-0207
Published 02/07/23
ChatGPT Plus from Open AI, Artifact from Instagram, and James Clear's newsletter strategies that work.
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Published 02/03/23
ChatGPT's AI content in Google, Meta's new VR headset, and a good mindset when starting up your own video channel.
Go here for all the notes and links ► https://videosignals.beehiiv.com/p/23-0131
Published 01/31/23
Apple's new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac Mini, tools for Twitter DMs, and how to stand out from the AI noise ChatGPT is creating.
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Published 01/20/23
How Apple is tacking both AR and VR, the cool Twitter extension that turbo-charges your feed, and why you should be testing everything.
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Published 01/17/23
Trends for TikTok that are actually insightful, tools for remote editing, and the future of AI and powerful video cameras.
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Published 01/13/23