This podcast is part of the Chaos Group Labs. In this podcast, we talk to our friends, find out what they are doing, talk about what we are doing, and generally look at all things that interest us including CGI, VFX, Design, Rendering, Raytracing, an d any other CG Nerdy stuff.
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An audio drama from 2e Production. In the heart of New York City, Detectives Jones and Mills are thrust into a chilling investigation as a series of seemingly unrelated murders rocks the urban landscape. Each crime scene reveals a perplexing pattern: no motive, no clear suspect, and a haunting chant from each murderer. As the detectives delve deeper, they uncover a sinister connection to a rising cult known as "The Angels of Paragon", led by the charismatic yet mysterious Victor Stone. As th ...
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Episode 514 - Armen Kevorkian - Ingenuity Studios, President
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This episode marks the final CG Garage podcast under the Chaos umbrella. The next chapter of the show will launch under a new banner, continuing the conversations that explore the art, craft, and future of filmmaking. Armen Kevorkian joins Chris to reflect on his long career in visual effects, from his early start as an intern on Star Trek: Voyager…
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Episode 513 - Siggraph 2025 - Simeon Balabanov & Georgi Zhekov on Chaos Vantage & Arena
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At SIGGRAPH 2025, Chaos unveils major updates to Vantage and Arena that significantly expand real-time ray tracing workflows. Product managers Simeon Balabanov and Georgi Zhekov join Chris to break down the new capabilities, including native USD and MaterialX support, Gaussian splats with ray-traced lighting, volumetric caches, and a streamlined pi…
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Episode 512 - Susan O’Neal - VFX, Post, and Technology Recruiter, BLT Recruiting
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In this episode, Chris chats with Susan O’Neal, a long-time force in the visual effects industry, about her remarkable career journey and insights into the evolving VFX world. Susan recounts starting as employee #24 at Digital Domain in the early ’90s, working on landmark projects like Titanic, and moving through various studios such as Lightstorm,…
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Episode 511 - Chad Wanstreet & Allan McKay - Co-Founders, Version Zero
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VFX veterans Chad Wanstreet and Allan McKay join Chris to talk about their new startup, Version Zero, a company aimed at automating the mundane tasks that bog down visual effects work. Born out of years of frustration with tedious jobs like roto, paint, plate cleanup, and matchmove, Version Zero helps artists and studios save time and focus on the …
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Episode 510 - Industry Roundtable — James Cameron, AI, Sinners, and Indie films
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We’re trying something new this week and taking a break from the usual interview format. This episode kicks off a roundtable discussion format that we plan to revisit every few months. Chris is joined in person by Daniel Thron and James Blevins, both CG Garage podcast veterans, for a relaxed but sharp conversation about recent events in technology …
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Episode 509 - Marti Romances - Co-Founder and Creative Director, Territory Studio San Francisco
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Marti Romances, co-founder and creative director of Territory Studio San Fransisco, joins the podcast to share his journey from designing DVD menus in Spain to creating iconic futuristic interfaces for blockbuster films like Prometheus, The Martian, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier. With roots in multimedia and motio…
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Episode 508 - Michael Ralla - VFX Supervisor, "Sinner"
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Michael Ralla joins the podcast to share his journey through the world of visual effects, with a focus on his latest project as VFX Supervisor on the film Sinners. He discusses how he worked closely with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw, whose fearless approach to lighting and darkness pushed the creative envelope. The episode features a deep …
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Episode 507 - Jess Loren - CEO, Global Objects
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Jess Loren, CEO and co-founder of Global Objects, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of immersive content and the creative tech reshaping the industry. A force to be reckoned with, Jess has a sharp pulse on where things are headed, and she doesn't hold back when discussing the current state of Hollywood. She talks candidly ab…
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Episode 506 - Johnson Yan — Real-time CGI Pioneer
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Johnson Yan, a trailblazer in real-time 3D graphics, joins the podcast to recount his remarkable journey from the earliest days of computer graphics and flight simulation. Starting in the late 1970s, Johnson tackled fundamental challenges like texture mapping, anti-aliasing, translucency, and scalability, long before today's GPU technology emerged.…
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Episode 505 - Sebastian Sylwan - VFX and Technology Executive
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Sebastian Sylwan has a wealth of experience, having been CTO at Weta Digital, Scanline, and Felix & Paul Studios, as well as Director of Technology at Digital Domain. He’s spent his career at the intersection of art and technology, helping world-class teams push the boundaries of visual effects, immersive media, and real-time workflows. In this epi…
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Episode 504 - Scott Ross - UPSTART: The Digital Film Revolution – Managing the Unmanageable
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Scott Ross, legendary VFX executive and co-founder of Digital Domain, joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about the state of the film industry and the visual effects business. With decades of experience and a reputation for telling it like it is, Scott digs into the systemic challenges facing Hollywood—from broken economic models in st…
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Episode 503 - Joshua Lastine - Lastine Entertainment Law
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Joshua Lastine, an entertainment lawyer, returns to the podcast to break down the rapidly changing legal and business landscape of the film industry. As AI tools reshape content creation, streaming platforms redefine distribution, and independent filmmakers leverage new technology, Joshua explains how contracts, intellectual property, and revenue m…
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Episode 502 - Oliver Markowski - Head of 3D, RISE
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Oliver Markowski, Head of 3D at RISE, returns to the podcast to dive deep into the latest advancements in VFX technology. Since his last appearance, the industry has seen major shifts, and Oliver shares insights on how USD and MaterialX have evolved, shaping how studios exchange data and build pipelines. He discusses the adoption of USD across the …
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Episode 501 - Eric Barba - Oscar nominated VFX Supervisor, Alien: Romulus
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Eric Barba, Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor, returns to the podcast to discuss his latest work on Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Álvarez, for which he is nominated for an Oscar in 2025. He shares the challenges of bringing the world of Alien to life, from balancing practical effects with cutting-edge VFX to ensuring the film stays true to Ri…
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Episode 500 - Steve Preeg - Academy Award winning VFX Supervisor
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In the special 500th episode of the CG Garage podcast, Steve Preeg, one of the first-ever guests of the show, returns to reflect on a decade of change in the visual effects industry. An Academy Award-winning VFX supervisor known for his groundbreaking work on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and TRON: Legacy, Steve shares how both the industry a…
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Episode 499 - Jake Maymudes - Founder & CEO of Wylie Co. VFX
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Jake Maymudes, visual effects supervisor and CEO of Wylie Co., shares his experiences working on major projects like Dune: Part One, Dune: Part Two, and Alien: Romulus. Jake discusses the creative and technical challenges involved in creating the stunning visuals for these films, from complex simulations to photoreal environments. He also reflects …
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Episode 498 - Todd Perry - Visual Effects Supervisor, “For All Mankind” & “Star City”
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Todd Perry, a veteran visual effects supervisor with decades of experience in the industry, shares his journey from his early fascination with Star Wars to becoming a key figure in VFX. Todd discusses how he transitioned from experimenting with stop-motion and early computer graphics to landing his first major jobs at Imageworks and Weta, working o…
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Episode 497 - Andy Boyd - VFX Supervisor Jamm Visual, Brothers
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Andy Boyd, co-founder of Jam, shares insights into his studio’s journey over the past decade and their ability to adapt to changing industry dynamics. Andy reflects on his studio's blend of commercial and long-form projects, including Brothers, a feature film featuring a photoreal CG orangutan, now available on Amazon Prime. He discusses the challe…
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Episode 496 - Jason Smith - Senior VFX Supervisor, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
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Jason Smith, the senior visual effects supervisor on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, joins the podcast to discuss his award-winning career in visual effects. With nearly 25 years at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Jason’s achievements include an Oscar nomination and a Sci-Tech Award from the Academy for his groundbreaking work on Blockpa…
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Episode 495 - Jo Plaete - Chief Innovation Officer & VFX Supervisor at Metaphysic.ai
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Jo Plaete, a pioneer in digital humans and chief innovation officer at Metaphysic, joins the podcast to discuss his company’s groundbreaking work on the newly released film Here, now in theaters. Jo traces his journey from his early career in computer graphics and visual effects, working on films like Where the Wild Things Are and Aladdin, to creat…
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Episode 494 - Daniel Thron, Erick Schiele, and James Blevins — BTS Ray Tracing FTW
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Daniel Thron, Erick Schiele, and James Blevins join Chris to discuss their work on the short film Ray Tracing FTW. Directed by Daniel, the film pushed the boundaries of virtual production, and Erick’s production design had to work both digitally and practically, ensuring consistency across virtual environments and physical sets. James, with his exp…
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With the fate of the city hanging in the balance, it is up to Jones, Mills, and Father Galano to confront the darkness before Moloch can manifest in the physical realm, unleashing chaos and destruction upon the world.
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With the city under siege, Father Galano assists the detectives in the battle against the cult.
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The detectives interview Victor Stone, the leader of the Angels of Paragon cult.
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As the detectives delve deeper, they uncover a sinister connection to a rising cult known as "The Angels of Paragon," led by the charismatic yet mysterious Victor Stone.
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In the heart of New York City, Detectives Jones and Mills are thrust into a chilling investigation as a series of seemingly unrelated murders rocks the urban landscape.
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n the heart of New York City, Detectives Jones and Mills are thrust into a chilling investigation as a series of seemingly unrelated murders rocks the urban landscape. Each crime scene reveals a perplexing pattern: no motive, no clear suspect, and a haunting chant from each murderer. As the detectives delve deeper, they uncover a sinister connectio…
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Episode 493 - Jared Sandrew - Creative Executive & Visual Effects Supervisor
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Jared Sandrew, a 3D supervisor at Disney and visual effects veteran, joins the podcast to discuss his career journey, from growing up around the pioneering technology of digital colorization to becoming a key figure in stereoscopic 3D conversion for blockbuster films. Jared shares fascinating stories about his time at Legend 3D, where he worked on …
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