Industrial Light & Magic
The Virtual Production of The Mandalorian Season Two
updated
Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:12] Questions from the mailbag
[00:10:42] Rejection letters
[00:19:44] Film foundations
[00:28:20] The quiet power of nature
[00:45:30] Final question
[00:48:24] The martini
[00:53:50] Outro
Episode Links
Ashley Jay Sandberg - IMDb
Lee Isaac Chung - IMDb
Twisters
The Abyss (1989) - IMDb
Back to the Future (1985) - IMDb
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) - IMDb
Kar-Wai Wong - IMDb
The Wizard of Oz (1939) - IMDb
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) - IMDb
Phil Tippett on the set of The Empire Strikes Back
Batman (1989) - IMDb
Ben Snow - IMDb
ILM VFX Supervisor Ben Snow on the set of Twisters
Florian Witzel - IMDb
The Martini
Rob - The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) - IMDb
Todd - Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt | Wifi smart lock
Jenny - Norsepaints (@norsepaints) • Instagram
Isaac - StarTalk Radio
Ashley BEATER BOARDS – Catch Surf USA
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Transcript
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Director: Shawn Levy
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor: Vincent Papaix
ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor: Georg Kaltenbrunner
ILM Animation Supervisor: Alexander Poei
ILM Visual Effects Producer: Josiane Fradette
ILM Associate Visual Effects Producer: Russell Lum
Production VFX Supervisor: Swen Gilbert
Production VFX Producer: Lisa Marra
ILM Reel Editor: Chris Hawkinson
Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:50] Questions from the mailbag
[00:11:07] Rejection letters
[00:16:20] Misinformation corner
[00:21:20] Camera and composition
[00:43:19] The Martini
[00:49:32] Outro
Beth D'Amato - IMDb. - imdb.com/name/nm0195055/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_3_in_0_q_beth%2520damato
Postcard from Earth (2023) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt28363850
Star Wars Battlegrounds (@star_wars_battlegrounds) • Instagram - instagram.com/star_wars_battlegrounds
Maya - autodesk.com/asean/products/maya/overview?term=1-YEAR&tab=subscription&plc=MAYA
Houdini - sidefx.com/products/whats-new-in-h205
Jobs at ILM - ilm.com/careers
Raiders of the Lost Ark Clip - youtu.be/vdnA-ESWcPs?si=ZAIqQMImZzSQvRL0&t=112
THE DARK KNIGHT (2008) "Joker Blows Up Hospital" Clip with Heath Ledger - youtube.com/watch?v=HcEsKoPqT2k
How to Shoot Better Tracking Shots [Examples of #Trackingshots]
Booksmart (2019) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt1489887/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_booksmart
"Raiders of the Lost Ark" - Floorplan Animatic on Vimeo - vimeo.com/69645030
Robert Zemeckis - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm0000709
Client Camera Movement Guide (Reddit) - reddit.com/r/vfx/comments/11f8mx4/camera_movement_guide_cinematographer_vs_client
Camera Movement Terminology - ilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ILM_Camera_Movement-scaled.jpg
Greta Gerwig - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm1950086/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_2_nm_6_in_0_q_GREta%2520ger
Kathryn Bigelow - IMDb - imdb.com/name/nm0000941/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_8_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_bigalow
The Martini
Todd recommends a couple of his favorite black and white films.
The Third Man (1949) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt0041959/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_the%2520third%2520man
Ripley (TV Mini Series 2024) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt11016042/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_3_nm_4_in_0_q_Ripley
Beth Speaking of great camera moves! Beth is learning all the behind-the-scenes stories from The West Wing with the new book, What's Next: A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy of Service - goodreads.com/book/show/147369131-what-s-next?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=W2Uvoezq2C&rank=10
The West Wing (TV Series 1999–2006) - IMDb - imdb.com/title/tt0200276/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520west%2520
Jenny is flexing her internet sleuthing skills with Unsolved Mysteries Volume Four - netflix.com/tudum/articles/unsolved-mysteries-volume-4
Rob suggests Derek DelGaudio's In & Of Itself (2020) - IMDb for a delightful exploration of the illusory nature of identity. - imdb.com/title/tt11916302/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_in%2520and%2520of%2520itself
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Chapter Markers
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:41] Questions from the mailbag
[00:04:46] What is virtual production?
[00:13:00] Rejection letters
[00:17:05] Humor and heart in animation
[00:33:15] The Martini
[00:39:21] Outro
Episode Links
Josh Cooley - IMDb imdb.com/name/nm2155757/?ref_=tt_ov_dr
Joe Ranft - IMDb imdb.com/name/nm0710020
Toy Story 4 (2019) - IMDb imdb.com/title/tt1979376/?ref_=nm_flmg_knf_t_1
Transformers One (2024) - IMDb imdb.com/title/tt8864596/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_7_nm_0_in_0_q_transformers%2520one
The Martini
Rob (and the rest of the internet) is obsessed with the Star Tours StarSpeeder Play Set wdwnt.com/2024/09/starspeeder-3000-vehicle-d23-dhs
2005 Star Tours - Original - Disneyland Anaheim youtube.com/watch?v=pw09wFwhaEM&t=353s
Jenny scrambled to come up with something last minute because Rob stole her martini (see above). She is reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë | Goodreads goodreads.com/book/show/6185.Wuthering_Heights
and obsessing over the Oxford comma debate. What Is the Oxford Comma (or Serial Comma)? | Grammarly. grammarly.com/blog/what-is-the-oxford-comma-and-why-do-people-care-so-much-about-it
Yes, she is boring.
Josh is staying true to the current Transformers hype by adopting a Flagship Optimus Prime from Robosen. robosen.com/us/flagship-optimus-prime
Featured Music
The Lighter Darker theme was created by Khatsho Orfali. This episode features music by Ben Charles aka Chromasy.
Questions
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Episode 2: Transformers One with Josh Cooley | Industrial Light & Magic ilm.com/lighterdarker/s1e2-transformers-one-with-josh-cooley
On the main topic of Dailies Culture Rob and Todd dive into the details, offering up tips on making review sessions with your team more productive, painless, and even enjoyable.
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Episode 1: The Premiere Transcript
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CHAPTER MARKERS
[0:00:00] Intro
[00:01:37] Introduction to One Final, One CBB
[00:02:45] Todd’s Final & CBB from Star Trek Into Darkness
[00:09:06] Rob’s Final & CBB from Solo: A Star Wars Story
[00:19:04] Dailies Culture
[00:34:00] The Martini
[00:41:57] Outro
EPISODE LINKS
Films/Projects
Todd’s One Final & One CBB
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) - imdb.com/title/tt1408101
ILM: Behind the Magic of Visual Effects in Star Trek Into Darkness youtube.com/watch?v=Y-M3lFtPLGI
Rob’s One Final & One CBB
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) - imdb.com/title/tt3778644/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_solo%2520a%2520star
ILM: Behind the Magic of the Speeder Chase in Solo: A Star Wars Story youtube.com/watch?v=iGebheN-DWw
Brett Northcutt concept artist at ILM on Instagram instagram.com/brett_northcutt_art
Dailies Discussion
Rob and Todd share their thoughts on best practices for dailies and share examples of learning from their experiences.
Hulk (2003) - imdb.com/title/tt0286716/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Stuart Little (1999) - imdb.com/title/tt0164912/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_stuart%2520little
David Fincher - imdb.com/name/nm0000399/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_david%2520finc
John Knoll - imdb.com/name/nm0461306/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_5_nm_3_in_0_q_john%2520knoll
John Dykstra - imdb.com/name/nm0004375/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_john%2520dykstra
Jerome Chen - imdb.com/name/nm0155259/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_in_0_q_jerome%2520chen
Dennis Muren - imdb.com/name/nm0613830/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_7_nm_1_in_0_q_dennis%2520muren
Ken Ralston - imdb.com/name/nm0707822/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_4_nm_4_in_0_q_ken%2520rals
“The Martini”
Rob, Todd, and Jenny share some of their favorite things in and outside of the world of filmmaking.
Todd is digging the return of so many classics to the big screen, and cherishing the opportunity to share these experiences with his kids:
Alien (1979) - imdb.com/title/tt0078748/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2
Rob reflects on the powerhouse, Jurassic Park, and Jeff Goldblum’s famous shirtless scene. Sharing the experience with a packed audience is priceless!
Jurassic Park (1993) - imdb.com/title/tt0107290/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Jenny relives childhood horrors with Alien and discovers immersion therapy for claustrophobia with The Abyss.
The Abyss (1989) - imdb.com/title/tt0096754/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_in_0_q_the%2520abyss
Jenny found one organization app to rule them all with Todoist. todoist.com
Rob is embracing the delightful world of avian espionage with Bird Buddy. mybirdbuddy.com
SHOW & CONTACT INFO
Featured Music
The Lighter Darker theme was created by Khatsho Orfali
This episode features music by Pablo Helman
The Surfwood Circle Band | Listen on SoundCloud
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Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer Rob Bredow and ILM Compositing Supervisor Todd Vaziri, we share behind-the-scenes stories that illustrate the many crafts that come together to create a motion picture, TV series, or special venue project. Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a fan of immersive experiences, Lighter Darker provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the artists behind the projects we undertake at ILM in visual effects, animation, and immersive entertainment. We have a terrific lineup of special guest filmmakers who join the team for upcoming episodes to discuss the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.
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ILM On Set Visual Effects Supervisor
Andrew Roberts
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Founded by George Lucas in 1975, ILM creates iconic moments that inspire the imagination.
Edited by ILM’s David Dovell & Chris Hawkinson
It was an incredible privilege for us at ILM to bring Gareth Edwards’ vision to life in #TheCreator. You won’t want to miss this Original Motion Picture event, in theaters September 29.
Watch the brand-new trailer for #TheCreator, with special visual effects by Industrial Light & Magic and photography by Academy Award-winner Greig Fraser and Oren Soffer. Experience the original motion picture event only in theaters September 29.
The ILM Art Department, our StageCraft Virtual Production team, and our visual effects crew helped create an entire island and execute process shots with a desert environment, as well as digital cars on our Burbank StageCraft LED Volume.
Watch the Oscars tomorrow at 8e/5p on ABC! #Oscars95
Reel by Brent Segura-Bowers, Senior Creative Services Editor at ILM.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition is an action-adventure virtual reality experience that follows the story of a droid repair technician who gets swept up into a grand adventure after crash landing on the planet Batuu. Take on missions in the Batuu wilds, face off against the Guavian Death Gang, infiltrate a First Order facility and travel to other eras in the galaxy while proving that anyone can be a hero in their own adventure.
Exclusive to PS VR2, the Enhanced Edition has been rebuilt to take advantage of the hardware capabilities including eye tracking and foveated rendering, headset feedback, adaptive triggers and haptic feedback with PS VR2 Sense controllers, and dynamic 3D audio, among others. Combined together, the experience will bring you to a galaxy far, far away in an even more immersive way as you live out your own action-packed Star Wars story.
Throughout your adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).
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Utilizing all tech that the PS VR2 has to offer, the game pushes what’s possible with VR to immerse you within the world of Star Wars like never before. The high-fidelity visual experience will include headset-based controller tracking and eye tracking ensuring that your movements and direction you look are reflected as you play.
The audio and haptics also play a major role in the experience, where you’ll be able to hear the soundscape surround you with rich 3D audio and feel even the smallest detail with the adaptive triggers and haptics built into the PS VR2 Sense controllers and headset. Combining all the sensory features that the PS VR2 has to offer, the experience will make you feel as though you are living within the Star Wars galaxy.
As you live out your own unforgettable Star Wars adventure, you will be joined by fan-favorite characters like R2-D2, C-3PO (Anthony Daniels), Jedi Master Yoda (Frank Oz), and Hondo Ohnaka (Jim Cummings). You’ll also come face-to-face with new characters like the boisterous barkeep Seezelslak (Bobby Moynihan), treasure hunter Lens Kamo (Karla Crome), and Guavian Death Gang leader Tara Rashin (Debra Wilson).
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Director
Sam Raimi
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Julian Foddy
ILM Animation Supervisor
Chris Lentz
ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Florian Witzel
ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Jeanie King
ILM Visual Effects Producer
Danielle Legovich
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Industrial Light & Magic, Hybride, Image Engine, Important Looking Pirates, Ghost, Jellyfish, Lola, Base, Distillery, Screen Scene, Tippett, and StereoD.
Context Reel: youtu.be/M74Jb8iggew?t=1
Breakdown Reel: youtu.be/M74Jb8iggew?t=242
Season 2 finds Geralt embracing his destiny as he protects Ciri from the forces battling for control of the Continent — and from the mysterious power she possesses.
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Light & Magic, a six-part series about @ILMVFX, starts streaming July 27 on @disneyplus.
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In "The Bounty of Boggs Triff", play as IG-88 (Rhys Darby), a class four assassin droid and one of the top bounty hunters in all of known space. Take a peculiar bounty from Neeva (Anika Noni Rose) on Nar Shaddaa and traverse an impregnable fortress to reach Boggs Triff (Darin DePaul) and complete IG-88’s mission.
The story of Ady Sun'Zee (Ellie Araiza) continues in "The Sacred Garden", set in The High Republic era many years after her first Tale. The apprentice has now leveled up into a Jedi Knight, and must teach her Padawan, Nooa, the ways of the Force -- while learning some lessons herself.
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In this preview, you’ll get to step into Seezelslak’s cantina, where you encounter Mubo and Seezelslak himself. There you can test your skills with Repulsor Darts and play the chromarimba. Once Mubo leaves the cantina, you can follow the blue lights out the cantina door and be transported to the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost where you face off against the Guavian Death Gang.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy's Edge is an action-adventure experience where you’ll take on the role of a droid repair technician operating near the Outer Rim. When a group of pirates attack, you’ll discover that anyone in the galaxy can become a hero.
This original story features both new and iconic characters from the Star Wars universe with multiple styles of gameplay and difficulty settings to accommodate a wide variety of players, from Star Wars fans to VR gamers alike.
Primarily taking place between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on the planet of Batuu, the adventure is set on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the epic new land at Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Must be 13 years or older to experience. Subject to capacity availability. Subject to restrictions and change without notice.
Marvel Studios' "Hawkeye" is an original new series set in post-blip New York City where former Avenger Clint Barton aka Hawkeye has a seemingly simple mission: get back to his family for Christmas. But when a threat from his past shows up, Hawkeye reluctantly teams up with Kate Bishop, a 22-year-old skilled archer and his biggest fan, to unravel a criminal conspiracy.
Director
Rhys Thomas
Production VFX Supervisor
Greg Steele
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix
ILM Animation Supervisor
Mathew Cowie
ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Jeanie King
ILM Visual Effects Producer
Ali Greene
Reel Editor
Kandace Morran
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Developed by Josh Boone and Benjamin Cavell, The Stand is Stephen King's apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jake Braver
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Laurent Hugueniot
Additional Visual Effects Supervisor(s)
Scott Pritchard & Hayden Jones
ILM Visual Effects Producer
Panos Theodoropoulos
ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Stefan Drury & Adele Jones-Venables
ILM Associate Visual Effects Supervisor
Vincent Papaix
ILM Associate Visual Effects Producer
Siobhan Condon
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” blends the style of classic sitcoms with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)—two super-powered beings living their ideal suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems.
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Matt Shakman
Head Writer
Jac Schaeffer
ILM Visual Effects Supervisor
Steve Moncur
ILM Executive Visual Effects Producer
Stefan Drury
ILM Visual Effects Producer
James Schembri
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