SOTI VFX

Interview with Animation Director Jon Densk

Sit -down with animator Jon Densk about his storied career, about starting up his own studio and the crowdfunding effort that went into his first short film. (00:00) Intro(00:09) Introductions(04:33) First Industry Job(06:21) Smash Bros(10:25) Education(12:29) Film Projects(16:16) Pixar(20:08) Kickstarter(26:23) Axoloodyssey Trailer

Axolodyssey Interview

This week we have a sit-down with John Densk to talk about his short film Axolodyssey. (00:00) Intro (00:09) Disclaimer (00:25) Start (03:32) Future (11:13) Team (19:08) Lightbox (22:35) Axolotl (24:11) Advice (24:58) Closing Thoughts (26:03) Outro

Interview with Michelle Alexandria of Light Year Pictures

This week we have a sit-down with indie film Producer and Distributor Michelle Alexandria from Light Year Pictures. (00:00:00) Intro(00:03:34) Pursuing a Career in Film(00:20:03) Film Industry Education(00:24:02) Pitching Part A(00:40:25) Chad Vader(00:52:17) Role of Producer(01:01:54) Upcoming Projects(01:05:55) What's in a Name(01:14:27) Advice For Women(01:25:59) Dan Jablons1:32:35 Closing Thoughts1:39:00 Outro

Tilly Norwood Discussion

AI has quickly changed the landscape of the entertainment industry. The latest shake up comes in form of the next big name in Hollywood, Tilly Norwood. An "AI Actress" where every big name agency is looking to hire to represent their movies and shows, allegedly. We put together a huge group of industry professionals to give their thoughts on whether or not actors should fear for their jobs. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:27) Introductions (00:05:56) How Would Booking an AI Actress Work? (00:10:40) Who Is The Target Audience For AI Content? (00:14:23) Is Fear of AI Valid? (00:19:53) The Broken Promise of The Strikes (00:32:12) ChatGPT Effects on Education (00:38:53)Viable in 10 Years? (00:54:11) The Original Intention of AI (01:02:55) How Can AI Be Effective? (01:13:17) Closing Thoughts (01:27:32) Son's Final Question (01:34:30) Outro

Interview with Blood of Zeus Compositor Kyle Hardin

This week we have a sit-down with Blood of Zeus compositor Kyle Hardin. We explore his early experience in the industry, what its like working abroad and dive into his time on Blood of Zeus as well as the current project he is involved with. (0:00) Intro (0:49) Kyle From South Park (2:18) Working Together (3:35) Oh Canada (6:33) India Excursion (7:59) Green Eggs and Ham (11:54) Blood of Zeus (15:32) Compositing Live Action VS Animation (21:02) Commentary Plans (21:53) Like Wonder Years But Sad (24:00) When Will Things Bounce Back? (27:07) Any Advice? (30:27) New Phase for The Industry (31:16) Hazbin Hotel (34:07) Lantern Short Film (35:14) Closing Thoughts (38:15) Outro