71 - Van Ling - VFX Supervisor, DVD Creator, Cameron Collaborator

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So for this episode I spoke with Van Ling. A name you may recognise. Perhaps for his work on laserdisc, DVD and blu ray, perhaps for his collaborations with James Cameron on The Abyss and Terminator 2 (you’ll love the story of how he got started with Cameron), or maybe for his time working on VFX at Banned From The Ranch Entertainment on films like Dante’s Peak or The Relic. Either way you’ll find his eclectic career fascinating. I spoke with Van just before our trip to LA. We were hoping to meet up for lunch while we were out there but the schedule was too tight. Maybe next time Van. So here is my interview with Van Ling, disc creator, VFX supervisor, director… Links Filmumentaries Merch! Support the Podcast on Patreon

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