Corridor Cast EP#240 | Pursuing Experimental Passion Projects can be A Lot of PRESSURE
Jan 30, 2026
They talk about juggling multiple overlapping experimental projects and the pressure that creates. Conversation covers building custom tools and plugins for 3D relighting and Gaussian splatting workflows. They debate merch timing, studio logistics with visiting fans, and testing automated segmentation and 360 drone scanning pipelines.
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Overwhelmed By Concurrent Passion Projects
- Sam describes being overwhelmed with overlapping projects like Son of a Dungeon, Gaussian splatting, and regular filming all converging at once.
- He recounts juggling prep for shoots, a promo tied to a book release, and an upcoming React guest session with Gore Verbinski.
Studio Visit From Belgian Film Students
- Niko shares that 45 Belgians, including film students and a teacher, visited their studio and brought chocolate plaques with the hosts' faces.
- The visit was chaotic but positive, with students sitting on newly painted green-screen floors and the crew performing for them.
Gaussian Splatting Changes VFX Lighting
- Gaussian splatting converts footage into PBR-like 3D assets by producing normal and specular maps so shots react to scene lighting in Unreal.
- This lets the team skip traditional compositing and relight subjects in-engine for more immersive real-time renders.