In this episode of the Allan McKay Podcast, Allan sits down with VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet for an engaging discussion about Chad’s experiences in the visual effects industry. They dive into Chad’s transition from vendor-side to client-side VFX supervision, his work on the TV shows SWAT and Kill the Orange-Faced Bear (KTOFB), and the tools and techniques he employs on set. Chad shares insights into the challenges of creating photorealistic talking bears for KTOFB and the emotional journey following the show’s cancellation. The conversation also touches on the future of KTOFB as a potential ..read more

EPISODE 450 – THE SYMPATHIZER – CHAD WANSTREET – VFX SUPERVISOR In this episode, Allan McKay interviews VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet about: His role as VFX Supervisor on the highly anticipated series The Sympathizer, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel; Collaborating closely with visionary director Park Chan-wook to bring his unique vision to life; The extensive previs and planning process that went into executing the show’s complex VFX sequences; Overcoming the challenges of creating digital doubles and face replacements for Robert Downey Jr.’s multiple characters; Ensuring geo ..read more

In the latest episode, I’m excited to spotlight David Wahlberg, an esteemed 2D Pipeline Supervisor and Comp Supervisor at Important Looking Pirates VFX in Stockholm, Sweden. With an expansive career of over 17 years, David has traversed the globe, contributing his vast skills to studios in Stockholm, Oslo, London, Sydney and Wellington. His work encompasses roles as a comp supervisor, senior compositor, and a pioneer in developing tools and plugins for Nuke, leveraging his programming expertise in C++ and Python to advance the VFX industry. David’s portfolio boasts participation in major produ ..read more

Quick updates on many things happening in 2024 and on the Podcast! Resuming back to the normal Podcast starting next week but thought I would share views on AI, the industry as it is right now in Q1 of 2024 and more ..read more

In this episode of the podcast, Allan McKay sits down with Olivio Sarikas, a renowned AI expert and YouTuber, to dive deep into the world of AI image generation. Olivio shares his extensive knowledge and experience working with various AI tools, providing valuable insights for both beginners and advanced users. The conversation covers a wide […] The post Episode 449 – Olivio Serikas – Your Guide To AI Art Workflows appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more

In this episode, Allan McKay interviews Roxana Baldovin, an esteemed music video and commercial director known for her vibrant visual style. Roxana discusses her creative journey, from her early aspirations of being a screenwriter to becoming a sought-after director collaborating with major artists like Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki, Doja Cat, Bella Poarch and Maluma. She […] The post Episode 448 – Director Roxana Baldovin appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more

  In the latest episode, I’m excited to spotlight David Wahlberg, an esteemed 2D Pipeline Supervisor and Comp Supervisor at Important Looking Pirates VFX in Stockholm, Sweden. With an expansive career of over 17 years, David has traversed the globe, contributing his vast skills to studios in Stockholm, Oslo, London, Sydney and Wellington. His work […] The post Episode 447 – Important Looking Pirates – David Wahlberg appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more

  Episode 446 – 2024 Industry Updates Quick updates on many things happening in 2024 and on the Podcast! Resuming back to the normal Podcast starting next week but thought I would share views on AI, the industry as it is right now in Q1 of 2024 and more!     Click here to listen […] The post Episode 446 – 2024 Industry Updates appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more

  Episode 445 – GEN V – VFX Supervisor Karen Heston Karen Heston is a VFX Supervisor on feature films and episodic tv. They began their VFX career at commercial houses in NYC on the night shift; while finishing their MFA in computer art by day.  Starting as a Flame artist, they led VFX teams […] The post Episode 445 – GEN V – VFX Supervisor Karen Heston appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more

  Episode 444 – Film Producer Josh Rosenbaum – Waypoint Entertainment Josh Rosenbaum is a Producer at Waypoint Entertainment.  Josh majored in Business Administration at the USC Marshall School of Business and minored in Music Industry through the USC Thornton School of Music. Before he joined Waypoint Entertainment, he worked as an Agent Trainee at […] The post Episode 444 – Film Producer Josh Rosenbaum – Waypoint Entertainment appeared first on Allan Mckay ..read more