Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 23:37:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.ilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-favicon-ilm-rr-32x32.png Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/ 32 32 020: Lens Flares with John Knoll and Shannon Tindle https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/020-lens-flares-with-john-knoll-and-shannon-tindle/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=40360 In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly).

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]]> In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly).

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]]> 019: Severance https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/019-severance/ Tue, 20 May 2025 02:30:24 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=40294 Production designer Jeremy Hindle and VFX supervisor Eric Leven join us to discuss their work on Severance season two. We discuss merging practical designs with the often invisible digital effects to create the atmosphere and environments of the Lumon world.

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]]> Production designer Jeremy Hindle and VFX supervisor Eric Leven join us to discuss their work on Severance season two. We discuss merging practical designs with the often invisible digital effects to create the atmosphere and environments of the Lumon world.

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]]> 018: ABBA Voyage https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/018-abba-voyage/ Tue, 06 May 2025 02:30:28 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=40226 ILM creative director Ben Morris and producer Svana Gisla join us to discuss ABBA Voyage. We talk through details about the technology, collaboration with the band, and the legacy of this one-of-a-kind musical experience.

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]]> ILM creative director Ben Morris and producer Svana Gisla join us to discuss ABBA Voyage. We talk through details about the technology, collaboration with the band, and the legacy of this one-of-a-kind musical experience.

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]]> 017: Fifty Years of ILM Panel https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/017-fifty-years-of-ilm-panel/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 02:30:01 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=40124 Recorded with a live audience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, join our Industrial Light & Magic panel as we commemorate a monumental milestone—50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company's legendary achievements.

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]]> Recorded with a live audience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, join our Industrial Light & Magic panel as we commemorate a monumental milestone—50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company’s legendary achievements.

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]]> 016: Bryce Dallas Howard https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/016-bryce-dallas-howard/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:30:11 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39988 Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!

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]]> Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!

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]]> 015: Vicki Dobbs Beck https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/015-vicki-dobbs-beck/ Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39890 For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling. This week, she shares her remarkable journey as a leader in this dynamic field, and reminisces about some of her favorite projects.

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]]> For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling. This week, she shares her remarkable journey as a leader in this dynamic field, and reminisces about some of her favorite projects.

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]]> 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/014-skeleton-crew-with-john-knoll/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 02:30:52 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39864 This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew, answer listener questions, and share behind-the-scenes stories.

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]]> This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew, answer listener questions, and share behind-the-scenes stories.

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]]> 013: Virtual Production with Shivani Jhaveri & Justin Talley https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/013-virtual-production-with-shivani-jhaveri-justin-talley/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:06:46 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39686 This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.

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]]> This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.

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]]> 012: Wicked & Alien: Romulus https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/012-wicked-alien-romulus/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:30:31 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39658 This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

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]]> This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.

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]]> 011: VFX Oscar Nominations https://www.ilm.com/lighterdarker/011-vfx-oscar-nominations/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:30:22 +0000 https://www.ilm.com/?post_type=podcast_episode&p=39552 Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars' Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.

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]]> Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars’ Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.

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