Denoised

Join us for an insightful conversation with Christina Caspers, General Manager of TRIXTER, one of Europe's leading VFX companies. Christina shares her unique perspective on industry changes, technological innovation, and the future of visual effects.In this episode, we explore:✅ The evolution of virtual production in Europe✅ How VFX companies are adapting to smaller budgets✅ The impact of AI and machine learning on VFX workflows✅ Cultural differences between European and American production✅ The challenges of being a female leader in tech#############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

In this episode of Denoised, Joey Daoud and Addy Ghani break down an AI-powered hackathon tackling camera control, scene consistency, and AI-generated actors. From real-time cinematography to innovative AI filmmaking tools, we explore the groundbreaking developments that could change Hollywood forever.Plus, we discuss:✅ The latest on Thomson Reuters' copyright lawsuit against AI✅ Stability AI joining the Academy Software Foundation & what it means for the industry#############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

Joey Daoud and Addy Ghani discuss all the AI focused Super Bowl commercials, analyzing ads from OpenAI, Google, Meta, GoDaddy, and Salesforce. Plus, will the Oscars require films to disclose AI use in 2026?#############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud delve into the tech behind Cosm, an immersive sports venue designed to enhance sports viewing experience. They also explore OpenAI's new ChatGPT features, Operator and Deep Research, and discuss VideoJAM, a new model enhancing realistic physics in video outputs. #############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

Joey and Addy explore the latest developments on DeepSeek AI and discuss what it could mean for the media and entertainment industry. They also dive into Blackmagic’s new URSA Cine 12K, its lower-cost body-only package, its new RGBW sensor, and how it competes in Hollywood’s evolving production landscape. Plus, AI and copyright clarifications.#############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud break down The Brutalist's AI debate over using Respeecher and Midjourney, explore virtual production innovations at CES, and share firsthand experiences of LA's recent wildfires.#############The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are the personal views of the hosts and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of their respective employers or organizations. This show is independently produced by VP Land without the use of any outside company resources, confidential information, or affiliations.

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 Moore on The State of Virtual Productionhttps://youtu.be/N332flxz3ngInside The Garage: High-Speed Cinematography Meets Virtual Productionhttps://youtu.be/iLqnQq6fpHMConnect with Tim and Vu Technologies:Vū Technologies - https://www.vu.networkLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/vu-networkYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@vu.networkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/vu.networkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/vu.networkX/Twitter - https://x.com/vu_studioTim @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tampatimTim Moore is a three-time Emmy award-winning director and founder of Diamond View, a creative video agency headquartered in Florida. In 2021, Tim co-founded Vū Technologies, a technology provider for the virtual production industry and North America’s fastest growing Network of Virtual Studios. Over the past 15 years, Tim has been an advocate for the positive effects media can play on culture and he authored the book "Sold On Purpose," in 2019, which is a comprehensive guide to purpose-driven marketing. #############📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESVū - State of Virtual Productionhttps://www.vu.network/state-of-virtual-productionVū - Virtual Studiohttps://www.vu.network/virtual-studioVū - Virtually Everythinghttps://www.virtuallyeverything.live/summitLuma AIhttps://www.youtube.com/@lumalabsaiVolingahttps://www.youtube.com/@VolingaKIRI Enginehttps://www.youtube.com/@KIRI_Engine_AppTopaz Labshttps://www.youtube.com/@topazlabsCNBChttps://www.youtube.com/@CNBCDisguisehttps://www.youtube.com/@disguise_oneARwallhttps://www.youtube.com/@ARwallTODAYhttps://www.youtube.com/@TODAYPika Labshttps://www.youtube.com/@Pika_LabsWith AI, Anyone Can Be a Coder Now | Thomas Dohmke | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv9WwHpOKEg#############0:00 Introduction1:38 Smaller Stages Trend3:15 Generative AI in Production5:42 Corporate & Education Adoption7:32 AI Market Shakeup Prediction9:18 Future of Human-Computer Interaction11:45 LED Walls Cost Efficiency14:02 Image-Based Lighting Trends16:28 AI-Generated Characters19:05 Personalized AI Content21:32 Simplifying Virtual Production23:58 Natural Language in Editing26:15 Human Interface Concept28:42 AI Energy Consumption30:55 Future of Media & Entertainment

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 Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research & Educationhttps://youtu.be/wgFomkIYRnYFrom The Mandalorian to Pinocchio: Halon Entertainment's Insights in Virtual Productionhttps://youtu.be/OwwBMW6zbggConnect with Steve:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegiraltYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@SteveGiraltGarageVimeo - https://vimeo.com/stevegiraltFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/visualengineersteveInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevegiraltTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@stevegiralt6Connect with The Garage:The Garage - https://www.the-garage.tvThe Garage Moco - https://thegaragemotioncontrol.comThe Garage Learning - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGarageLearningLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-garage1Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_garage.tvYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheGarageLearningSteve Giralt is a Director, DP, Photographer, and the creative force behind The Garage. He is driven by a perpetual quest for knowledge fuelled by an unquenchable thirst for visual innovation and creative exploration.  Steve's visionary approach to image-making is a symphony of leveraging cutting-edge tools and boundless imagination. From motion control robotics to Phantom slow-motion cameras, his repertoire is as diverse as it is revolutionary. At the heart of his work lies a commitment to storytelling, weaving narratives that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.#############📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESThe Garagehttps://www.the-garage.tvThe Garage Mocohttps://thegaragemotioncontrol.comSteve Giralt @ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@SteveGiraltGarageSteve Giralt @ Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/stevegiraltVision Research Inc.https://www.phantomhighspeed.comKino Flo Lighting Systemshttps://www.youtube.com/@KinoFloLightingSystemsB&H Photo Video Pro Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/@BandH#############0:00 Introduction to The Garage3:03 Steve's Background5:40 Skills for High-Speed Cinematography8:09 Planning High-Speed Shots11:30 Technology Advancements15:48 Virtual Production in Food Commercials21:17 Phantom Track Technology26:13 AI in Commercial Production30:03 Behind the Meatball Shot51:45 Craziest Rigs and Projects55:31 Closing and Contact Info

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 lives up to its namehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0M0WVPv8w4From The Mandalorian to Pinocchio: Halon Entertainment's Insights in Virtual Productionhttps://youtu.be/OwwBMW6zbggBreaking Things to Learn: Inside RIT's VP Research & Educationhttps://youtu.be/wgFomkIYRnYConnect with Jim Rider and Pier59:Pier59 Studios - https://www.pier59studios.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pier59studiosFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/pier59studioInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/pier59studiosYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@pier59studios46Jim @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-rider-6916771Jim Rider is a Visual Effects Supervisor and Virtual Production Supervisor with over 25 years of experience in film and television. After beginning his career shooting models & miniatures, Jim transitioned to compositing, working as an artist and then VFX supervisor at facilities such as Method Studios, Gravity and The Mill. As an independent Visual Effects Supervisor, some of Jim’s recent clients include HBO and Apple Studios. Some of Jim’s credits include: Titanic, Star Trek (TV series), Requiem for a Dream, Angels in America, Evan Almighty, The Adjustment Bureau, Tower Heist, Non Stop, Foxcatcher, Run All Night, Vinyl, The Deuce, and The Plot Against America.Seeing ICVFX as the perfect fusion of his VFX skills and years of on-set experience, since 2020 Jim has veered the ship of his career firmly toward virtual production, having worked as Virtual Production Supervisor at Final Pixel and now at the new Pier 59 Studios volume in Manhattan. Truly exciting times.#############📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESPier59 Studioshttps://www.pier59studios.comFinalPixelhttps://www.youtube.com/@_finalpixelMark Roberts Motion Control Ltdhttps://www.youtube.com/@mrmoco1Pacific Motion Controlhttps://www.youtube.com/@PacificMotionControlHTC VIVEhttps://www.youtube.com/@HTCViveQuasar Sciencehttps://www.youtube.com/@QuasarScienceKino Flo Lighting Systemshttps://www.youtube.com/@KinoFloLightingSystemsRosco Laboratories Inchttps://www.youtube.com/@rosco_labsPerforcehttps://www.youtube.com/@PerforceSoftwarestYpehttps://www.youtube.com/@stYpeTVMarwan Rassi / RETracker Blisshttps://www.youtube.com/@adorablemarwanWWEhttps://www.youtube.com/@WWEDisguisehttps://www.youtube.com/@disguise_oneCuebrichttps://www.youtube.com/@CuebricOfficialThe Garage / Steve Giralthttps://www.the-garage.tvFandomhttps://memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/Image_GXite Labshttps://xitelabs.com/portfolio/agt/#############00:00 Intro01:58 Jim's VFX Background07:17 Transition to Virtual Production11:26 Pier59 Studios Setup21:44 Camera Tracking Systems30:31 Pier59 Hardware Setup36:31 Unreal Scene Optimization48:23 WWE Promo Breakdown55:58 Gaussian Splats and AI in VP

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/wgFomkIYRnYThis indie sci-fi film used miniatureshttps://youtu.be/n9FnPxlra-IThis music video tested out every new piece of filmmaking gearhttps://youtu.be/vFFqiyU2wUYConnect with Meredith and Jess @ Halon:Website - https://halon.comVimeo - https://vimeo.com/halonFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/HalonEntertainmentLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/halon-entertainmentMeredith @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithbraceslossJess @ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-marley-823a5711Meredith Brace Sloss is a Project Manager for the Virtual Art Department at Halon Entertainment. Prior to joining Halon, Meredith has worked for companies such as Netflix, ABC Network, and the British Film Commission. Most recently she was with Lucasfilm, where she worked on Obi-Wan Kenobi and The Book of Boba Fett, as well as the upcoming season of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. At Halon, Meredith works primarily with the Photogrammetry team and internal projects. Jess joined Halon as a Previs artist working on titles such as Ride Along 2, War for the Planet of the Apes, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Logan, and The Call of the Wild before taking on a more specialized role as a Supervisor in Halon’s Virtual Art Department. He has worked on titles such as Red Notice, The Batman, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and a host of blockbuster level films currently in production.#############📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCESHalon Entertainment @ Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/halonLux Machina Consultinghttps://www.luxmc.comSweetwater NEP Live Eventshttps://www.nepsweetwater.comStar Wars @ YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@StarWarsIndustrial Light & Magichttps://www.youtube.com/@ILMVFXKitBash3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/kitbash3dWalt Disney Studioshttps://www.youtube.com/@DisneyMovieTrailersNetflixhttps://www.youtube.com/@NetflixScreen Ranthttps://www.youtube.com/@ScreenRantRIT Magic Centerhttps://www.youtube.com/@ritmagiccenterSeymour Marine Discovery Centerhttps://seymourcenter.ucsc.eduCaseyNeistathttps://www.youtube.com/@caseyBad Decisions Studiohttps://www.youtube.com/@badxstudioApplehttps://www.youtube.com/@Apple#############00:00 Intro01:45 Meredith's Background02:47 Jess' Background 04:15 Halon's Services05:29 Ideal Virtual Production Process08:11 When Virtual Production Makes Sense10:54 Contemporary Uses of Virtual Production13:30 Making Hard Shots Easy15:16 The Mandalorian and Lucasfilm21:06 Virtual Scouting Process25:08 Baking and Lighting Virtual Sets27:22 Photogrammetry for The Sphere34:52 New Technologies in Photogrammetry37:36 Budget Considerations for Virtual Production40:49 Advice for Aspiring Virtual Production Artists50:51 Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro