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Allan McKay

@allanftmckay

Award winning VFX Supervisor/Director, writer and Entrepreneur, owner of Catastrophic FX film studio and awarded public speaker - http://t.co/Q6BwDU35xI

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New York based @GhostRobot is the creative studio of the future! In this Episode, the company's CEO Zach Mortensen & COO Mark DePace talk about how latest innovations are imbedded into their foundation, value of creative constraints, & so much more!

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New York based @GhostRobot is the creative studio of the future! In this Episode, the company's CEO Zach Mortensen & COO Mark DePace talk about how latest innovations are imbedded into their foundation, value of creative constraints, #AI & so much more! allanmckay.com/431
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If you want to learn Blender, CG Boost is your place! In this Podcast, I interview the Founder of @CGBoost Zach Reinhardt about all things , which area of our industry uses Blender, how to launch a successful YouTube Channel -- and so much more!

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Talking a slightly different direction in this Episode: The Founder of YouTube Channel @CGBoost Zach Reinhardt talks about all things Blender, which area of the industry uses the most – as well as how to make a living as a 3D artist!

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Talking a slightly different direction in this Episode: The Founder of YouTube Channel @CGBoost Zach Reinhardt talks about all things Blender, which area of the industry uses #Blender the most – as well as how to make a living as a 3D artist! allanmckay.com/430
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Rapid growth of , safety of our VFX jobs & the dual strike of Hollywood Unions. These are some of the topics I cover with Tim Simmons, the Creator of @TheoreticallyMedia, a YouTube Channel focused on creative AI imagery. You don’t want to miss this!

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The Hot Topic of 2023 = AI + ART! In this Podcast, I discuss all things artificial intelligence with Tim Simmons, the Creator of @TheoreticallyMedia, a YouTube Channel focused on creative . We also talk about the dual Hollywood strike, so check it out!

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The Hot Topic of 2023 = AI + ART! In this Podcast, I discuss all things artificial intelligence with Tim Simmons, the Creator of @TheoreticallyMedia, a YouTube Channel focused on creative #AI. We also talk about the dual Hollywood strike, so check it out! allanmckay.com/429
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If you’re an Animator or a VFX Artist, you have to check out this Podcast with Melinda Ozel, Expression Scientist & Consultant on all things face related! Melinda shares some insider tips to conquering uncanny valley & other cool stuff! Check it out!

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A really cool interview with Melinda Ozel, Expression Scientist & Consultant on all things face related! Melinda Ozel talks about neuroscience, her work with the FACS system, & shares secrets to conquering uncanny valley. You don’t want to miss this one!

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What makes a successful reel? How to negotiate a salary? These are just some of the questions tackled by the Activision Blizzard’s Executive Principal Recruiter for Art in Animation & Creative Robin Alan Linn in this Podcast. Check it out!

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This is the third time Robin Alan Linn joins me on the Podcast! And every time, he brings so much expertise as Activision Blizzard’s Executive Principal Recruiter for Art in Animation & Creative. Check out this interview! You won’t regret it!

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Welcoming back the Executive Creative Director of @AlkemyX Jep Hill to the Podcast! This time, we tackle the topics of business skills for artists, 4 rules of management, the age of in VFX & the timeless question: Is the magic of still alive?

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I’m thrilled to welcome back Jep Hill, the Executive Creative Director of @AlkemyX, for the second time. This time, we chat about leadership skills for artists, the age of AI in visual effects, go-to tools and soft skills of a Sup – and so much more!

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Phil Tippett. Dennis Muren. John Knoll. These are some of the Legends that Writer / Director Boots Riley consulted for his Amazon Prime show I'M A VIRGO. Want to learn more? Check out this interview with VFX Sups Todd Perry & Scott Kirvan!

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The effects on the Amazon Prime series I’M A VIRGO by Boots Riley were accomplished practically. But that doesn’t make them any less innovative! Here, VFX Sups Todd Sheridan Perry and Scott Kirvan talk about the behind-the-scenes & anecdotes from the set.

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Here is a really cool Episode with Senior Compositor Marco Baratto! Not only does Marco talks about his work on OPPENHEIMER but the role CGI plays in filmmaking. Check out this Podcast for some behind-the-scenes of the most important film of the year!

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Christopher Nolan’s OPPENHEIMER was the biggest film of the year! In this Podcast, Senior Compositor Marco Baratto talks about his work on the film. He also tackles the topic of how much CGI should or shouldn’t be used in filmmaking.

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Should we embrace AI or fear it? This question affected every industry, especially . So check out this interview wih Caleb Ward, Co-Founder of Curious Refuge, a community for artists that tackles tools for Filmmakers.

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In 2023, AI is as timely of a topic as ever! Here is an interview with Caleb Ward, the Co-Founder of Curious Refuge, a community for artists that tackles tools for Filmmakers. You don’t want to miss this one!

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If you missed the interview with VFX Sup and Ingenuity Studios Partner Grant Miller, here’s your chance to catch it again! Grant talks about job interview red flags, how to train your eye in & why keeping it simple always wins! Check it out! Podcast

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Having the Sup and Partner of Ingenuity Studios Grant Miller on the Podcast was a real treat! Grant gives plenty of advice to young Artists about launching their career, as well as how important it is to follow your dreams! Ingenuity Studios Podcast

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Working on a project based on historic events comes with a different level of responsibility. Here to attest to that are VFX Sups Eric Durst & Matt Whelan who worked on the @AppleTVPlus show FIVE DAYS AT MEMORIAL based on true events of Hurricane Katrina.

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