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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with this weeks second instalment of our 'Imaginary Friends' Special!
Join VFX Supervisor Chris Lawrence and Animation Supervisor Arslan Elver, along with this week’s guest co-host, VFX Training Manager Sergio Gonzalez, as we take a deep dive into John Krasinski's latest project, which he both wrote and directed.
In today's second part episode, we hear about what the workload was like working on Imaginary Friends, with the team creating the entire movie in just 10 weeks, adding 42 characters across 700 shots, all while supporting the director and handling the editing process. Plus, Sergio reveals the scene in the film that moved him to tears, and Arslan explains that in animation, every eye movement is intentional - nothing happens by accident!
We delve deeper into a show where Framestore handled all the visual effects, showcasing what can be accomplished when our full range of creative services is brought together for a feature film - from the Art Department and FPS Team to the VFX crew! Before wrapping up the episode, Chris likens the editing process to "composing a symphony," and we ask Chris and Arslan whether they had imaginary friends as children.
Our wonderful 'IF Special' wraps up this year's series of podcast conversations. The Framestore Podcast will be back in the New Year, but first, we'll be releasing a couple of year-end 2024 highlight episodes in November and December. Stay tuned, and thank you for tuning in throughout 2024! -
The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
This time, we're excited to present a two-part special on Imaginary Friends, with VFX Supervisor Chris Lawrence and Animation Supervisor Arslan Elver! Joining us as our guest co-host this week is VFX Training Manager Sergio Gonzalez, who helps us as we dive deep into John Krasinski's latest project, which he wrote and directed.
Chris Lawrence’s 20-year career has taken him from the depths of outer space to the quiet English countryside, earning him an Oscar win and three further Academy Award nominations along the way. He received an Oscar and a BAFTA for his work on Gravity, as well as Oscar nominations for his work as VFX Supervisor on The Martian, Christopher Robin and The Midnight Sky. Beyond his exemplary supervisory career, Chris also helped establish Framestore’s successful Montreal Studio. He served as the studio’s Head, recruiting and managing the teams who worked on titles such as RoboCop and Edge of Tomorrow.
Arslan Elver, a self-taught animator, specialises in realistic creature movement and creating nuanced characters. He joined Framestore in 2006, working on Underdog, The Golden Compass, and Primeval. His film credits include Where the Wild Things Are, Clash of the Titans, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Byzantium, Maleficent, and Guardians of the Galaxy. After a stint at ILM, where he worked on Avengers: Age of Ultron, Ant-Man, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Arslan returned to Framestore as Animation Supervisor for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
A rare 'behind the scenes' look what it was like working on, and supervising Imaginary Friends. In part one, we explore what led both Chris and Arslan to work on IF, their collaboration with writer and director John Krasinski, and the process of bringing the project to life. They also share behind-the-scenes stories from the set, discussing how each character was distinct and the unique animation challenges posed by developing 42 different characters, each with its own backstory.
We discuss Chris and Arslan's favourite shots and sequences from IF, highlighting the collaboration with the global Framestore team to bring the project to life, and how "story first" was at the heart of the production process. Chris and Arslan also reflect on their personal journeys into VFX and animation, sharing what inspired them and their experiences working on both live-action and animated films.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with this weeks second instalment of our 'Heads of CG' Special!
We're back with Heads of CG for Integrated Advertising (IA) at our London and Los Angeles studios: Johannes Sambs and Jessica Groom Shelton. Across both of this weeks instalments we ask Johannes and Jess to tackle the 'Framestore Podcast Dailies' questions together, providing a rare insight into their creative leadership roles.
In today's episode, we tackle common myths about working in VFX, including how Jess often has to correct friends and family who mistakenly assume she's a graphic designer! Johannes clears up the misconception that Heads of CG have "certain powers," and together they explore how visual effects are everywhere—both visible and invisible.
We explore the roots of Imposter Syndrome, highlighting how it's something everyone experiences to some extent. Jess and Johannes connect over their love for The LEGO Movie, a project Jess worked on during her time at Animal Logic. We also mention influential mentors and offer some valuable career advice.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
We're back with another special two-part episode, featuring the Heads of CG for Integrated Advertising (IA) at our London and Los Angeles studios: Johannes Sambs and Jessica Groom Shelton. Across both of this weeks instalments we ask Johannes and Jess to tackle the 'Framestore Podcast Dailies' questions together, providing a rare insight into their creative leadership roles.
Bringing nearly two decades of experience from top visual effects studios. As the current Head of CG, LA at Framestore, Jessica Groom Shelton has previously led creative teams at The Mill and honed her craft in surfacing and grooming at Animal Logic and MPC. With a portfolio that spans blockbuster films and groundbreaking commercials, Jessica is a driving force in the VFX Industry.
Having spent near-innumerable days in the VFX industry, Johannes has been instrumental in creating breathtaking visual effects for some of the world's top brands and projects, only made possible by working alongside some of the world's top VFX artists at Framestore. As a CG expert never fully specialising in a single discipline, he still brings an artistic finesse to every frame. Starting as a freelancer, he now leads the mighty London IA CG team at Framestore.
We catch up with Jess and Johannes where we hear about their leadership approaches, both in terms of Jess's recent appointment at LA's new Head of CG, and Johanness's journey as current London CG Head. We discuss the relationships that have made them great leaders, and how the number one priority is the protection of our artists and not losing that connection, which is fostered by working on projects and working with them closely.
We explore the transitions and challenges of shifting from hands-on artistic roles to senior creative positions, where the focus shifts more toward managing people and HR logistics while still staying involved in projects where making informed decisions on creative work is key. Additionally, they share insights about top secret Christmas commercials they’re working on (without revealing too much, of course) and reflect on what they consider to be their big breaks in the VFX industry!
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with this weeks second instalment of our Launchpad Insights Special!
After a late-summer break, we're back with a special two-part episode reflecting on this year's 'Launchpad Insights', Framestore’s immersive work experience. Participants are divided into teams to tackle a simulated client brief and deliver a pitch by week’s end, supported by workshops, masterclasses, panels, studio access, and sneak peeks at live projects for a hands-on, creative hackathon experience.
In today's episode, the second of two-parts, we are joined by Ana Asaeva and Abi Binge who were part of our May group, and Matt Nicolas who joined the programme as part of our February cohort. At various stages of study and work, this conversation offers another valuable insights into the significance of entry-level programmes like Launchpad and their influence on the future of the industry.
We explore Abi, Ana, and Matt's experiences on this years Launchpad Insights programme, including the influence on their creative work, the Framestore people they connected with, and the networking skills they built. We also get their unique take on the Framestore Dailies questions, including key learnings, lessons learnt and of course, their favourite food!
Interested in joining next year’s Launchpad Insights programme?
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
After a late-summer break, we're back with a special two-part episode reflecting on this year's 'Launchpad Insights', Framestore’s immersive work experience. Participants are divided into teams to tackle a simulated client brief and deliver a pitch by week’s end, supported by workshops, masterclasses, panels, studio access, and sneak peeks at live projects for a hands-on, creative hackathon experience.
In today's episode, the first of two-parts, we're joined by Catherine Ako from our February cohort, and Vita Franchina from the May group. When Cat joined the programme, she was nearing the end of her school years and faced significant decisions about higher education and pursuing a career in the creative industries. Vita, on the other hand, had just graduated when she joined us in May and was at a pivotal point in deciding how to focus her talents and career direction.
We catch up with Vita and Cat since they joined this years Launchpad Insights programme in our London studio this year. With Cat about to embark on a Games Art Degree at Hertfordshire University and Vita currently studying and working in Japan, this conversation offers valuable insights into the significance of entry-level programmes like Launchpad and their influence on the future of the industry.
We explore both Vita and Cat's experiences with Launchpad Insights this year, including the software and soft skills they developed, as well as the Framestore creatives they connected with, who remain valuable sources of advice and support. We also get both Cat and Vita's take on the Framestore Dailies questions, including key learnings, lessons learnt and of course, their favourite food!
The Framestore Podcast returns this Thursday with the second instalment of our conversation with our Launchpad Insights alumni, with Anastasia Asaeva and Abi Binge from our May cohort, and Matt Nicolas from Februarys group. Stay tuned!
Interested in joining next year’s Launchpad Insights programme?
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
This week we return to the Art Department for a conversation with Framestore Concept Artist, Jules Darriulat. Jules is a highly respected artist in his field, known not only for creating stunning concepts for Framestore projects but also as the co-founder of Concept 101.
In part two, Montreal based Modeller, Pierre-Edouard Merien takes over the pod where he delves deeper into Jules' role, inspirations, challenges and more!
We find out about what inspires Jules to continually improve his craft, his definition of creativity and a sneak peek into his process when starting on a new concept.
Jules shares his early inspirations, movies and artists that shaped him as a creative, his views on generative AI, and lots of advice on how to train your creativity and improve your artistic fundamentals.
Resources mentioned across both Part 1 (out last Monday) and Part 2:
Artists:
Darek Zabrocki - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: www.artstation.com/artwork/vDnB1D
Jeremy Love - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: www.artstation.com/artwork/rJxQNa
Julien Gauthier - The Rings of Power: www.artstation.com/artwork/YBYDz6
Teaching resources:
Learn Squared: www.learnsquared.com/
Alex Senechal - Visual Basics course: acms.gumroad.com/l/visualdesign?layout=profile
Scott Robertson Youtube: www.youtube.com/@scottrobertsondesign
James Gurney Youtube: www.youtube.com/@JamesGurney
Concept101:
Website: www.concept101.co.uk/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/concept_101_event/
Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxuj0umDSlw0rIGaqfSveQ
Jules' portfolio:
Artstation: www.artstation.com/julesdarriulat
Instagram: www.instagram.com/julesdarriulat/
GOELAND project: www.artstation.com/artwork/AlzO8W -
The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
This week, we return to the Art Department for a conversation with Framestore Concept Artist, Jules Darriulat. Jules is a highly respected artist in his field, known not only for creating stunning concepts for Framestore projects but also as the co-founder of Concept 101.
In today's first part, we dive into the Framestore Podcast Dailies, discussing life as a concept artist, the origins of Concept 101, routes into the industry, and many lessons learned along the way.
On Thursday, we hand the mic to this week's guest co-host, Montreal-based Modeller and Launchpad alum Pierre-Edouard Merien, who will explore the craft of concept art in greater depth with Jules.
We explore how Jules began his journey as a Concept Artist, the creation of Concept 101, and offer advice on courses, software, mentorship, and other methods for mastering the craft of concept art. What was once a single hidden path has now expanded into twenty!
We also discuss Jules' favourite types of art to create, the differences between working in concept art teams for movies and TV shows versus the games industry, and the significance of grasping artistic fundamentals.
Resources mentioned across both Part 1 and Part 2 (out on Thursday):
Artists:
Darek Zabrocki - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/vDnB1D
Jeremy Love - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/rJxQNa
Julien Gauthier - The Rings of Power: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YBYDz6
Teaching resources:
Learn Squared: https://www.learnsquared.com/
Alex Senechal - Visual Basics course: https://acms.gumroad.com/l/visualdesign?layout=profile
Scott Robertson Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@scottrobertsondesign
James Gurney Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JamesGurney
Concept101:
Website: https://www.concept101.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/concept_101_event/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpxuj0umDSlw0rIGaqfSveQ
Jules' portfolio:
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/julesdarriulat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julesdarriulat/
GOELAND project: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/AlzO8W -
The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.For this week's two-part episode, we revisit the world of Framestore Launchpad Summer Internships as we're joined by members of this year's cohort from all participating studios: London, Melbourne, Montreal, New York, and Chicago!In part two, we meet Nia Coffer, CG Intern in Chicago; Nicolas Bonilla, Design Intern in New York; and Edric Leclercq, Marketing intern, who had just completed his internship in Montreal at the time of recording.We focus on our guests experiences of the internship programme, comparing expectations to reality, and provide a glimpse into a typical day as a Framestore intern. We hear about their supportive mentors, studio culture, and how the duration of the US programme differs to Montreal's.We discuss the value of having the space to learn, the importance of trust, and the behind-the-scenes experience of working on live projects. Our guests also share insights on developing soft skills through client interactions, connecting with global teams, and receiving regular feedback.If you’re thinking about applying next year, at the end of this episode we are joined by Global Director, Recruitment & Outreach, Amy Smith, for more details on how you can get involved. So stay tuned!
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another brand-new instalment.
For this week's two-part episode, we revisit the world of Framestore Launchpad Summer Internships. Rather than featuring a lineup of Launchpad alumni, we're joined by members of this year's cohort from all participating studios: London, Melbourne, Montreal, New York, and Chicago!
Kicking the week off we are joined by Framestore Interns based in London and Melbourne!
On part one we meet with Mario Cano, Software Developer Intern and Bhawat Chaitantipongse, Compositing Intern who are both over halfway through the London programme, and Tania Pham, who had just completed her internship as part of Melbourne's first-ever Launchpad at the time of recording.
We focus on our guests experiences of the internship programme, comparing expectations to reality, and provide a glimpse into a typical day as a Framestore intern. We hear about their supportive mentors, studio culture, and the learning process of getting to grips with the Framestore pipeline.
Mario and Bhawat discuss their experience sharing accommodation and living with the entire London cohort, while Tania reflects on being part of the inaugural internship programme at our Melbourne Studio. They also discuss adjusting to meetings, gaining trust to work on live shows quickly, and finding time for their personal projects.
The Framestore Podcast returns this Thursday with the second instalment of our conversation with this years Launchpad Interns, as we hear from members of our cohort in Chicago, New York and Montreal.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week with another fantastic two-part episode!
On Monday's episode, we caught up with New York based Will Frazier, Associate Creative Director, to learn about his career journey and how he became integral to our work on the Geico Gecko. Guest co-host Leslie Clark, Junior Asset Technical Director, leads Part Two for an in-depth discussion about his career, inspirations, collaborations and lots more!
We learn more about Will's work on the Geico Gecko, including the creative process behind developing the character. He also shares his personal favourite spots and how his friends still send him lizard memes, calling him the 'Gecko Guy.' We also get an insight into life on a shoot and his on-set responsibilities.
We also discuss what inspired Will to pursue a career in animation and explore some of his early childhood influences. We discuss his favourite movies, changes in the industry, and Will's views on the importance of school outreach programmes in promoting diversity within the industry.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another excellent new episode.
On today’s episode we warmup our guest up by inviting them to take on the Framestore Podcast ‘Dailies’, our 13 question ‘grilling’ followed by Thursday’s second part where our co-host leads a deeper dive into why we invited them on the pod in the first place.
In our latest instalment, we sit down with New York based Will Frazier, Associate Creative Director, to learn about his career journey and how he became integral to our work on the 'Geico Gecko,' the tiny lizard with a unique love for insurance!
This is essential listening for anyone pursuing a career in a creative role and seeking to maximise their opportunities.
Beyond his acclaimed work on Geico, Will has an extensive portfolio spanning various commercial projects, films, and episodic shows. His credits include Smurfs, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Captain America: The First Avenger, Thor: Ragnarok, Wandavision, and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The VR Experience, among others.
This week, we are joined by our special guest, Leslie Clark, Junior Asset Technical Director, also based in our New York studio.
We learn about Will's initial internship path (when internships were only four weeks long), how he swiftly began working on the Geico Gecko, and his ongoing responsibility for maintaining the lizard's consistent look and feel across projects and spots.
We discuss Will's early role as Lead Animator, highlighting his proactive efforts in securing his current position and earning the title of Associate Creative Director. We emphasise the significance of maintaining honesty and transparency, working with your heroes, exceeding job expectations, and being a pleasure to work with.
The Framestore Podcast returns this Thursday with the second instalment of our conversation with Will Frazier, as Leslie takes over as cohost and leads the interview.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week with another thought provoking two-part episode!
On Monday's episode we caught up with VFX Producer Natalie Miller and Animation Supervisor Nathan McConnel who both recently stepped into acting head roles in Production and Animation, respectively, in our Mumbai studio
Having already been through a 'Mumbai flavoured' version of our 13 question grilling, otherwise known at the Framestore Podcast Dailies, on Part Two we pass the mic to this week's guest co-host Jignesh Solanki, VFX Training Manager based in the studio.
We hear more stories about Nathan and Natalie’s recent adventures in Mumbai! They share a variety of memorable moments outside of the studio, including unique cinema experiences, taking photos with babies, and introducing family members to India. We also discuss the growth of our Mumbai studio and its steady rise within the Framestore ecosystem.
We also discover Mumbai's 24 hours grocery deliveries, the sense of safety experienced in a city that never sleeps, and lots of local food and restaurant recommendations that will make your mouth water! We wrap up with significant personal and professional development learnings that resulted from their time spent at the studio.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back with another fantastic new episode.
On today’s episode we warmup our guests up by inviting them to take on the Framestore Podcast ‘Dailies’, our 13 question ‘grilling’ followed by Thursday’s second part where our co-host leads a deeper dive into why we invited them on the pod in the first place.
On this episode, we get to check-in with recent Mumbai secondees, VFX Producer Natalie Miller and Animation Supervisor Nathan McConnel.
Nat and Nathan both recently stepped into acting head roles in production and animation, respectively, in our Mumbai studio and now that they’ve returned, we get a taste of what that was like through the lens of the Framestore Podcast.
Nat, with over 11 years at Framestore, has worked on blockbuster hits like Imaginary Friends, Barbie, Wonka, His Dark Materials, and more. Nathan, an animation veteran of 20+ years, has led projects like Guardians 3 and Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.
This week we are joined by a special co-host in the form of Jignesh Solanki, VFX Training Manager based in Framestore Mumbai!
We hear about how Nathan and Nat soaked up Indian culture, the joys of dancing at work, the acceleration of their professional and personal development, and the palpable nostalgia of working in a busy Framestore studio!
We discuss building a life in Mumbai, uncovering India's equivalent of 'Shoreditch', navigating the traffic, and the comforting familiarity of a Framestore studio with an Indian twist. We also explore the experience of working with and leading both the Production and Animation teams in Mumbai!
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
For our final instalment we are going back to Episode 29!
Originally aired on Monday 18th September 2023, we met with Martin Macrae, Head of the Art Department at Framestore. Joining as co-host back then was Fern Hodgson, Production Manager, also in the Art Department.
We discuss Martin's experience as a 'dinosaur skin designer' on the groundbreaking series 'Walking with Beasts' in 2000, and learnings throughout his career, including the importance of patience, cultivating an open-minded approach, and why you should never take things personally.
We also cover themes of creativity, insights into the excellent work of the Framestore Art Department and Martin's other passion as an accomplished composer of film soundtracks.
Let’s turn back the clock one last time, and go back to September 2023 with Martin Macrae and Fern Hodgson.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
For this instalment we are going back to Episode 22!
Originally aired on Monday 12th June 2023, we met with Raphaelle Weisz, VFX Associate Producer, based in Montreal who agreed to take part in one of our production focused episodes.
Joining as co-host back then was Chris Mylordos, a Production Assistant based in London, who has since been promoted to Production Coordinator. Congratulations Chris!
Raphaelle and Chris discuss Rapha's experience training with the Mumbai team at the time, amazing mentors, how a compositing background lends credibility to a production role and a shared responsibility to 'delegate to elevate'.
We particularly love this one as we get into the importance of mental self care, the power of a 'question mark' and using empowering words to reframe challenges. We also go deep on pop royalty and vegan food choices.
Let’s turn back the clock and go back to the Summer of 2023 with Raphaelle Weisz and Chris Mylordos.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
For this instalment we are going back to Episode 17!
Originally aired on Monday 3rd April 2023, we met with Ellen Boss, London-based VFX Scheduler who agreed to take part in a series of Women's History Month special episodes.
Joining as co-host back then was Katie Chang, Los Angeles-based Scheduling Assistant, who has since been promoted to Creative Resource Scheduler. Congratulations Katie!
Ellen and Lisa get into the significance of Women's History Month, uncovering how the team works between Film and Advertising pipelines, and we revel in the wonderful experience of being surrounded by a multitude of brilliant mentors.
Anyway, enough from me, let’s turn back the clock and go back to April last year with Ellen Boss and Katie Chang.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
For this instalment we are going back to Episode 10, Part 2!
Originally aired on Thursday 2nd February 2023, we met with Matt Hughes, Global Head of Modelling at Framestore who agreed to take part in our first Management & Leadership special alongside cohost, VFX leadership coach, Debbi Coleman.
We chose to air 'Part 2' of this episode, featuring Debbi as co-host as she dives deep into Matt's expertise in management and leadership, making for an insightful conversation that's definitely worth a re-listen!
Let’s turn back the clock and go back to February last year with Matt Hughes and Debbie Coleman. Enjoy! -
The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
For this instalment we are going back to Episode 14!
Originally aired on Monday 20th February 2023, we met with Visual Effects Supervisor and Creative Director, Russell Dodgson, who had recently delivered the incredible third and final season of Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'.
Joining as co-host at the time was Sana Rehman, VFX Production Coordinator, who has since been promoted to VFX Line Producer!
We discuss the 'people game' of being a VFX Supervisor, how the things that you do outside of your work often define what it is you love about your job, the importance of having 'imposter syndrome' and recognising that you may not always be the smartest person in the room.
As well as reflecting on 5 years on His Dark Materials, we also reminisce on a love of DVD extras, breakdancing, Thai boxing, and a career peppered with incredible micro-mentors.
This was famously the first mention of the idea of 'micro mentors', and has come up many times on the pod since!
Anyway, let’s turn back the clock and go back to February last year with Russell Dodgson and Sana Rehnman.
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The Framestore Podcast, our learning and talent development focused podcast made by Framestore, for Framestore, is back this week where we're taking a short Summer break with a series of REWIND special episodes, where we go back in time and revisit some of our favourite episodes of the pod.
This week we are going back to where it all started! Our journey began on Monday, November 21, 2022, with our very first episode where we met Sergio Gonzalez. At the time, Sergio was an Unreal and 3D Trainer; now, he serves as the VFX Training Manager on the Framestore Training Team.
Joining as co-host at the time was Tom Perry, an animation graduate from Escape Studios, and Runner in London. Since recording this episode Tom gone on to join the Framestore Data Services Team as a Technician where he has been to date!
This episode was a blast to record in person in the London Training Room, gathered around a single microphone. It has a bit of a raw feel, and it's also the episode where the Framestore Podcast Dailies Spotify Playlist was created, thanks to Sergio.
So we hope you enjoy our trip down memory lane, and please keep in mind that 2022 was a different time, and since then, we have all enhanced our knowledge and skills.
We hope you enjoy our Summer REWIND!… - Se mer
