Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:01:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.ilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-favicon-ilm-rr-32x32.png Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ 32 32 016: Bryce Dallas Howard https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/016-bryce-dallas-howard/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39988 Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!

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]]> Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!

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]]> 015: Vicki Dobbs Beck https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/015-vicki-dobbs-beck/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39890 For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling. This week, she shares her remarkable journey as a leader in this dynamic field, and reminisces about some of her favorite projects.

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]]> For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling. This week, she shares her remarkable journey as a leader in this dynamic field, and reminisces about some of her favorite projects.

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]]> 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/014-skeleton-crew-with-john-knoll/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:30:52 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39864 This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew, answer listener questions, and share behind-the-scenes stories.

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]]> This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew, answer listener questions, and share behind-the-scenes stories.

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]]> 013: Virtual Production with Shivani Jhaveri & Justin Talley https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/013-virtual-production-with-shivani-jhaveri-justin-talley/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:06:46 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39686 This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.

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]]> This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.

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]]> 012: Wicked & Alien: Romulus https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/012-wicked-alien-romulus/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:30:31 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39658 This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

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]]> This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

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]]> 011: VFX Oscar Nominations https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/011-vfx-oscar-nominations/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39552 Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars' Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.

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]]> Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars’ Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.

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]]> 010: Shaping Characters for Tomorrow with Amy Beth Christenson https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/010-shaping-characters-for-tomorrow-with-amy-beth-christenson/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:30:29 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39438 ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson (Transformers One, Star Wars Rebels) discusses the complexities and pure joy of working with established Star Wars and Transformers characters while introducing new elements for today’s audiences. Amy shares stories of adapting her portfolio to catch the attention of recruiters and highlights from her 25 years with Lucasfilm and...

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]]> ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson (Transformers One, Star Wars Rebels) discusses the complexities and pure joy of working with established Star Wars and Transformers characters while introducing new elements for today’s audiences. Amy shares stories of adapting her portfolio to catch the attention of recruiters and highlights from her 25 years with Lucasfilm and ILM.

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]]> 009: Bonus Episode 2024 Wrap https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/009-bonus-episode-2024-wrap/ Tue, 31 Dec 2024 02:30:13 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39356 Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag. Todd corrects another VFX myth in Misinformation Corner. The team shares their favorite things from the year as we say farewell to 2024 in this bonus episode of Lighter Darker!

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]]> Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag. Todd corrects another VFX myth in Misinformation Corner. The team shares their favorite things from the year as we say farewell to 2024 in this bonus episode of Lighter Darker!

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]]> 008: The Magic of Film with Dean Cundey https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ep-008-the-magic-of-film-with-dean-cundey/ Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:30:37 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39201 Join legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, The Mandalorian) on our final episode of 2024. From his early days collaborating with John Carpenter on horror classics like Halloween and The Thing to groundbreaking work on Jurassic Park and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cundey has shaped the visual landscape of cinema. Dean Cundey shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set and personal experiences breaking into the industry.

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]]> Join legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, The Mandalorian) on our final episode of 2024. From his early days collaborating with John Carpenter on horror classics like Halloween and The Thing to groundbreaking work on Jurassic Park and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cundey has shaped the visual landscape of cinema. Dean Cundey shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set and personal experiences breaking into the industry.

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]]> 007: Glicked: Worldbuilding in Wicked and Gladiator II https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ep-007-worldbuilding-in-wicked-and-gladiator-ii/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39142 This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year's most anticipated films: Gladiator II and Wicked. VFX Producer Ed Randolph (Gladiator II) and VFX Supervisor Anthony Smith (Wicked) give us behind-the-scenes stories of building these worlds and share insights into some of their favorite shots from their impressive careers.

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]]> This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year’s most anticipated films: Gladiator II and Wicked. VFX Producer Ed Randolph (Gladiator II) and VFX Supervisor Anthony Smith (Wicked) give us behind-the-scenes stories of building these worlds and share insights into some of their favorite shots from their impressive careers.

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