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Digital Domain’s Global President and Chief Operating Officer Lala Gavgavian Allan McKay 2023-07-11 | As Global President & Chief Operating Officer at Digital Domain, Lala oversees the company's global VFX services and operations. As part of her duties, Lala partners with production management, finance, production accounting, recruiting, artist management, technology management and operations to steer Digital Domain to success. She communicates closely and helps to coordinate work between DD’s global studios, ensuring that production and operations practices are properly aligned to keep the quality of work at the highest levels. Lala’s experience began in northern California with a strong start in the accounting and banking field. She developed her visual effects pedigree after spending nine years at Industrial Light and Magic, and Lucasfilm Animation. There she became a seasoned veteran of talent acquisition and management.In 2007, Lala joined Digital Domain as the Director of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition and Development, and rose to the role of EVP/General Manager for the North America operation. Over her tenure, Lala’s strong leadership and mentorship was responsible for the development and retention of DD’s key talent, who are widely recognized throughout the industry for their outstanding work in the field of visual effects.Under her leadership, Digital Domain’s supervisors, artists and technicians have continued to push the envelope, taking on ever more challenging and groundbreaking work.TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=FuMWudaza_4&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXeAaQ9fm7vPRwlqvQjjYJzfPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/A44PaiR9ZW4VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The DOOM Guy: John Romero’s Inspirational Journey and His Autobiography Allan McKay 2023-07-10 | Okay. You’re in for a real treat!In this personal interview, the Legendary Game Developer and Co-Founder of id Software John Romero shares the inspiration for his first book The DOOM Guy: Life in First Person. John briefly shares the story of his humble beginnings, the challenges he had to overcome, the passion that drove him and his advice to anyone struggling with becoming a professional artist. A copy of the book can be purchased here: amazon.com/Doom-Guy-Life-First-Person/dp/141975811X.It’s an incredible privilege to share this interview with John Romero, an award-winning game designer, level designer and programmer whose work spans over 130 games, 107 of which have been published commercially, including the iconic works Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM and Quake. If anyone is equipped to give advice to professional artists on how to succeed – be it developing your own IP or starting your own VFX Studio – John would be THE person! John has co-founded eight successful game companies including the likes of id Software, Gazillion Entertainment and, most recently, Romero Games which celebrated its 7th anniversary in 2022. He is considered to be among the world’s top game designers, and his games have won well over 100 awards. One of the earliest indie developers, John began working in the game space in 1979 on mainframes before moving to the Apple II in 1982. He is a completely self-taught programmer, designer and artist, having drawn his inspirations from early Apple II programmers. He co-owns Romero Games.John’s autobiography DOOM Guy: Life in First Person is getting released in July 2023. Industry-redefining breakthroughs in design and tech during his time at id Software made DOOM and Quake cultural phenomena, and this thrilling story recounts every step of the process, from collaborative, heavy metal–fueled days spent crafting the industry’s most revolutionary and cutting-edge games to a high-profile falling-out with id cofounder John Carmack. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story—the whole story—shedding new light on the development of his games and his business partnerships, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, sharing insights about design, code, the industry, and his career right up to today. Sharing gratitude for a lifetime in games, Romero reveals the twists and turns that led him, ultimately, to be called DOOM Guy. “When people read this book, they’ll feel they can do the same thing that I did. There is nothing in it that’s magic,” John says in this clip. “If you want it, here is a story about how you can do it. You just have to start doing it.”Please check out this interview! And find the inspiration and the courage to keep doing and keep creating!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/KQ4oApjPqMAVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Explosive Secrets Behind ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT: Exclusive Interview with Frank Petzold Allan McKay 2023-07-08 | Frank Petzold is an internationally acclaimed Director and VFX Supervisor, and he’s been working in film for over 25 years. Whether working in film or television, Frank creates cutting edge visuals.Before stepping into the world of directing, this award-winning VFX Supervisor enjoyed a successful career in Germany as a Director of Photography, specializing in shoots with visual effects components. In the early 90s, Frank joined the Tippett Studio in California to supervise and direct VFX work for major Hollywood films. Starting with the cult classic STARSHIP TROOPERS, he quickly moved from one blockbuster to the next, including ARMAGEDDON, THE MATRIX, HOLLOW MAN, THE RING, GOLDEN COMPASS and many others.Working closely with Directors such as Steven Spielberg, Paul Verhoeven, Frank Oz, Gore Verbinsky, Ivan Reitman, Frank learned how to bring story to life. With that extensive experience, he began directing complex commercials for the international market.When ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT Director Edward Berger called Frank, with whom he worked on the AMC Series THE TERROR, the idea of working on such an iconic literary IP made Frank intimidated and inspired at the same time. Based on Erich Maria Remarque’s best-selling 1929 novel of the same name, the film follows an idealistic young German soldier in WWI who soon learns the harrowing reality of war. Because of the intimate perspective and to capture the verisimilitude of life in the trenches, Petzold’s goal was to ground the visual effects in photorealistic reference points. In other words, in this case, less is more. In 2023, the film won 4 Academy Awards.Frank has been a member of VES since 1999.In this interview, Frank is generous in sharing his experience and talks about:• Working with the legendary Phil Tippett on STARSHIP TROOPERS and HOLLOW MAN;• Learning visual effects before the use of computers;• Insights of a VFX Supervisor or Producer;• Creating the photorealistic visual effects on ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT;• And so much more!Check out this career talk to learn about the history of visual effects – and to get inspired about the industry’s future!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/5NMkkzTo2_QVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Unlocking the Gates of Gaming Hell: John Romeros Artistic Genesis and the Creation of DOOM! Allan McKay 2023-07-06 | If video games are on your radar – either as a player or a developer – you’ve heard of DOOM! Behind this game that changed the landscape of video games forever is John Romero.John is an award-winning game designer, level designer and programmer whose work spans over 130 games, 107 of which have been published commercially, including the iconic works Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM and Quake. He is considered to be among the world’s top game designers, and his games have won well over 100 awards. In this interview, John shares the history of DOOM (later tagged as “The DOOM Guy”), from inspiration to development, to the overnight success of that IP. We’re sharing this career talk in celebration of the release of John’s first autobiography called The DOOM Guy: Life in First Person. (A copy of the book can be purchased here: amazon.com/Doom-Guy-Life-First-Person/dp/141975811X.) More on John’s story: One of the earliest indie developers, John began working in the game space in 1979 on mainframes before moving to the Apple II in 1982. He is a completely self-taught programmer, designer and artist, having drawn his inspirations from early Apple II programmers. He co-owns Romero Games.John has co-founded eight successful game companies including the likes of id Software, Gazillion Entertainment and, most recently, Romero Games which celebrated its 7th anniversary in 2022.John’s autobiography DOOM Guy: Life in First Person is getting released in July 2023. Industry-redefining breakthroughs in design and tech during his time at id Software made DOOM and Quake cultural phenomena, and this thrilling story recounts every step of the process, from collaborative, heavy metal–fueled days spent crafting the industry’s most revolutionary and cutting-edge games to a high-profile falling-out with id cofounder John Carmack. After years in the gaming spotlight, Romero is now telling his story—the whole story—shedding new light on the development of his games and his business partnerships, from the highest highs to the lowest lows, sharing insights about design, code, the industry, and his career right up to today. Whether you’re a fan of DOOM (how could you NOT be?) or you’re a VFX artist, you must check out the interview with this gaming Legend – as well as the story of the game that changed the world!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL:youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/LLQmGYu48PMVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
AI: Our Salvation or Our Downfall? Allan McKay 2023-07-04 | The hottest question of today: IS AI TAKING OUR JOBS? No one is better qualified to answer the question than the Co-Founder and CEO of Wonder Dynamic, Nikola Todorovic who has launched a new successful company that utilizes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop cutting-edge technologies, innovate production tools and create original content for Film and TV Industry. As someone who’s been working with artificial intelligence and machine learning from the beginning of his career, Nikola gives a positive outlook at the path of AI: how it can assist and empower you, be it as a storyteller or an entrepreneur. The new tools can also free up visual effects artists from performing tedious tasks – and allow you to become artists again!A startup founded in 2017 by Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan and VFX expert Nikola Todorovic aims to lower the cost and level the playing field for visual effects. In 2021, the company raised $9 million in a Series A funding round that included Epic Games and Samsung as investors, helping expand its team of machine learning engineers and CG artists to expedite Wonder AI Suite — a cloud-based content creation platform designed to bring blockbuster-level VFX to projects of all sizes. The startup has a heavyweight advisory board that includes Sheridan’s Ready Player One director Steven Spielberg, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo, Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, Rhea Films’ Terry Dougas, Google research scientist and Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, private equity investor Robert Schwab, MIT Head of AI Antonio Torralba and Film Finances president Gregory Trattner.“Your job won’t be taken by AI – it’ll be taken by someone using AI,” Nikola states. So his advice is: Be brave and innovate – and become irreplaceable.LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLA:youtu.be/qRZXWtACIdcTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/LXYzLx0dU9QVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Future is Here: Robots and Robotic Art is Taking Over! Allan McKay 2023-07-03 | Pindar Van Arman is an award-winning AI Artist who builds, codes and experiments with robots that paint in a variety of styles. You read that right: ROBOTS!No matter how you feel about technology, artificial intelligence or robots, you cannot not find this subject fascinating!Pindar was a winner of the Robot Art Competition for his home-made robots that use AI to paint artworks. He is best known for his robotic art project Cloud Painter, a sophisticated robot painter highlighted in videos below.Van Arman’s exploration into robot art began by following his curiosity, attempting to answer the question: Where does creativity come from? To try to understand this universal question, he dissects his own artistic process and teaches robots to paint.Van Arman’s impressive and award-winning works include CloudPainter, an autonomous robot that anyone with an Internet connection can control to produce artworks. He has been featured in many interviews, TV episodes, and conferences. In this quick art talk, Pindar and Allan throw out some ideas about the future of art – the future of AI art – how artists may innovate in the new future. With the phenomenon of AI, ChatGPT, Midjourney, Stability AI and the dialogue around these innovations, you have to be inspired about the course of our future! Pindar is here to prove that to you!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH PINDAR:youtu.be/3jJDsQjX6PgTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/bNhqRhKIRDcVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
DNEG Co-Founder / F9 VFX Supervisor Peter Chiang Allan McKay 2023-07-01 | Are you a VFX Artist dreaming of working for *DNEG? Or are you thinking of starting your own studio or business?Then check out this Allan McKay interview with Peter Chiang, Co-Founder of DNEG and a critically acclaimed Visual Effects Supervisor. He is one of the leaders in his field with over 30 years experience in the industry!Starting out as a graphic artist, animator and later visual effects art director, he moved quickly into visual effects supervision on films including Pitch Black (DNEG’s first project), Chronicles of Riddick, Flyboys, The Bourne Ultimatum, Green Zone, John Carter, Total Recall, Pacific Rim: Uprising, as well as Ridley Scott’s Exodus: Gods and Kings and Justin Lin’s Star Trek: Beyond.DNEG is one of the world's leading visual effects, animation and stereo conversion companies for feature film and television, with studios in London, Vancouver, Mumbai, Los Angeles, Chennai and Montréal. The studio has been honored with 4 Academy Award wins, 4 BAFTA Awards and 8 Visual Effects Society Awards for their visual effects work on shows like Blade Runner 2049, Dunkirk, Ex Machina, Interstellar, Inception and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2.In this video, Peter speaks to Allan about the beginnings of DNEG, the growth of the studio into its international presence, making the necessary changes to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequences of that; as well as working on F9: The Fast Saga throughout the pandemic.TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/69_HhH55R0oVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
VFX Disruption: How Niklas Jacobson and ILP are Changing the Game Forever Allan McKay 2023-06-29 | Are you someone who fears the advent of artificial intelligence, forecasting that “AI is taking our jobs”? OR:Are you someone embracing the disruption and innovation that comes with machine learning?Here is Niklas Jacobson, the Co-Founder of Important Looking Pirates (ILP), talking about the future of VFX and how AI is affecting our industry.Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a visual effects and digital animation studio located in central Stockholm founded in 2007 by Niklas, Yafei Wu, Carl Hermelin and Eric Hermelin. The studio has more than 200 artists and have worked on big titles like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker; and series like Westworld, The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Lost in Space.ILP was nominated for a number of Emmys for their work on Stranger Things and Lost in Space.Here’s the thing: No matter how you feel about AI, it is here to stay. So you might as well learn the new tools, embrace change and remain on the forefront of visual effects.Listen to Allan and Niklas discuss this revolutionary time in VFX and, hopefully, get inspired to keep moving forward!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKLAS:youtu.be/T-5IaDi3bqYTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=850f1m8DITI&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=2&t=4sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/A4Xcp373iJUVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Negotiating with Confidence: Louis Castle Shares Tactics for VFX Artists to Secure Better Contracts Allan McKay 2023-06-27 | So many artists hate salary negotiation. They get uncomfortable talking about money and try to get it over with as quickly as possible. But are there better negotiation tactics that set you up for career success down the road?To learn how to negotiate effectively and some negotiation tactics, take a look at this career advice by Louis Castle, a prolific American video games designer known for co-founding Westwood Studios and for his work on the Command & Conquer real-time strategy series.As the co-founder of Westwood Studios, Louis was instrumental in the launch of the C&C series, one of the leaders in the 1990s RTS boom. He co-founded Westwood Studios in 1985. After its purchase by EA in 1998, he held various senior positions at that company. In 2008, he collaborated with Steven Spielberg on the Boom Blox and Boom Blox Bash Party video games for the Nintendo Wii console, based on Spielberg’s design ideas. Since 2010, Louis held a number of roles, including at GarageGames and Zynga.In 2017, he became the Head of Amazon Game Studios Seattle. Most recently, Louis joined GreenPark Sports as Chief Product Officer.Once you’ve achieved your career breakthrough, you must know how to negotiate your job contract. As someone who was extremely successful throughout his career, both as an artist and someone who hired artists, Louis is the most qualified to talk about negotiation strategies.LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH LOUIS:youtu.be/QvzE40dLBV8TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=FuMWudaza_4&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXeAaQ9fm7vPRwlqvQjjYJzfPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/RaJQFbgU-10VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The-Arterys Secrets to Thriving in the Era of Technological Disruption Allan McKay 2023-06-26 | The-Artery, a New York based media production company that creates high-end visual content for brands, feature films, commercials, digital experiences, art installations, has always been known for its innovation and disruptive technology. So it’s only fitting to speak to its Founder Vico Sharabani and Creative Director Yuval Levy about the future of VFX and their technology forecasts.As one of the most notable Flame artists in the world, Vico is the winner of the first ever Autodesk Flame Award recognizing his vast contributions to the VFX industry over the past 25 years. Vico’s portfolio includes a wide range of commercials for fortune 500 companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nike and AT&T, music-videos for Beyoncé, Coldplay, Niki Minaj, KanYe West, and work on dozens of films such as Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, Ocean’s 8, Tower Heist and Sex and The City, to name a few.Yuval Levy is a Director, Creative Director and VFX Supervisor at The-Artery. With two decades of VFX experience, Yuval spent half that period of time steadily moving up the ranks at Gravity New York (formerly RhinoFX) as CG Supervisor / Head of CG to VFX and Digital Supervisor, as well as Creative Director. Along the way, he’s lent his talents to high-profile top-tier brands including BMW, Mercedes, and Coca-Cola, commercials and documentary films for National Geographic and The History Channel, and multiple successful feature films such as The Other Guys, Crazy Stupid Love and The Adjustment Bureau.If you’re wondering about how the advent of AI is affecting us or if you’re having dialogue about the direction of technology – then this quick career talk is for you! The two artists from The-Artery tackle the questions of the now – and you should take a listen!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE-ARTERY:youtu.be/6lbsjip7CxITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PODCAST WITH VICO SHARABANI:allanmckay.com/232PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/5aHttUCnDvoVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Behind the Wheel: How the VFX Team Brought NO TIME TO DIEs Car Chases to Life! Allan McKay 2023-06-24 | A fan of James Bond? Wonder about the behind-the-scenes of making a James Bond film? Tune into this interview with *DNEG’s VFX and Special Effects Supervisors for the 007 franchise Charlie Noble and Chris Corbould – and learn about the world of 007 VFX:From several on-set Aston Martin cars for car chases to 007 gadgets;To shooting on location in Matera, Italy in NO TIME TO DIE;To the process of shooting most special effects in camera.Whether you’re a fan of 007 or you dream of working on the franchise as a VFX Artist one day, you have to check out this great VFX career talk by two legendary Supervisors. Learn from them and get inspired!*NOTE ON DNEG: DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Upcoming DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include Dune, No Time To Die, Ron’s Gone Wrong, Last Night In Soho, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Matrix 4, Uncharted, Borderlands (2022), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), The Flash (2022), and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH CHARLIE AND CHRIS:youtu.be/w6hs9PXmbGkTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/wExulihtsXUVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Power of Passion: Why Following Your Dream Guarantees Your Success Allan McKay 2023-06-22 | This is more a self-reflective conversation between Allan McKay and Ash Thorp. Part of Allan’s VFX Podcast’s Anniversary Episode 400, this introspective career talk has a tone of its own. Allan takes the time to reflect on the importance of community and giving back at this point of his career, as well as the dedication and commitment that it takes to learn and grow in this business.Here is some information about the two artists in this career talk:Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director. He is responsible for many visual effects sequences including on hit titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Runaways, Bloodshot, Transformers, Blade, The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Superman, Flight, The Equalizer, and dozens of others; as well as many of the top video games worldwide: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Prototype, Half-Life, and Team Fortress 2. Allan has over two decades of experience working in the visual effects industry for many leading studios such as ILM, Pixomondo, Blur Studio, Sony, Paramount Picture, Atomic Fiction, Prime Focus, Ubisoft, Activision and dozens of others.Ash Thorp is a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, and creative director for a multitude of media, including feature films, commercial enterprises, and print. Most recently, Ash worked on the concept for the Batmobile and the Batcycle, for the 2022 film The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Previously, Ash has worked on graphics for Ender’s Game and Total Recall, as well as contributed to the design concepts for Spectre, Prometheus, X-Men First Class, Call of Duty and others. His first directorial debut started with the assembly of an international team for his Ghost in the Shell tribute, as well as the main title for OFFF Barcelona 2014. In 2015, he was requested to assemble an international team of designers and create the title sequence for FITC Tokyo. Later that year, Ash co-directed “Ares — Our Greatest Adventure”, a promotional trailer for the feature film The Martian.We hope this interview about passion and commitment inspires you! It takes a lot to persevere as an artist. So take this opportunity to reflect on your own journey and to celebrate your courage!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ASH AND ALLAN:youtu.be/HNFwdfHp-RoTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=3&t=3633sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/FwyrJnTpxQQVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Unstoppable Sir Wade: A Rising Star in the World of VFX and YouTube Allan McKay 2023-06-20 | Starting out in VFX or working on your next career breakthrough? Questioning if you can have an Artist’s career? Are you a VFX artist dreaming of starting your own studio? Or an entrepreneur planning to launch a company or dreaming about launching your own YouTube Channel?Check out this career advice from Sir Wade Neistadt, a Freelance Animator, VFX Artist and YouTube Creator whose YouTube Channel has over 205K followers.In 2014, after his short film about a sick superhero brought him to the Cannes Film Festival, he completed Animation Mentor's Character Animation Program and got immediately hired at DreamWorks Animation as a Technical Trainer / Educator. Two years later, he left the studio to travel, work freelance and build his YouTube Channel. Sir Wade had taught over 50 classes across our pipeline ranging from proprietary software for animation, layout, and lighting, to third-party tools such as Maya, Mari, Substance, After Effects, Nuke, etc.Speaking from successful experience in entrepreneurship, Sir Wade talks about his own career breakthrough when he transitioned from being a VFX Artist and Filmmaker – to YouTube Creator. In this video, he talks about the motivation behind his YouTube Channel, getting inspired by Film Riot, overcoming his self-sabotage and fear of failure, being aware of risk and being flexible – and essentially achieving great success as an entrepreneur.Whether you’re looking for inspiration or encouragement as an Artist or a Filmmaker, you don’t want to miss this motivational video from Sir Wade Neistadt!SIR WADE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL:youtube.com/@SirWadeTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfT-JbTkCVy9yNPR7IXZPOaPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/Yjg8wxJAiywVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtistsVIDEO
Epic’s CTO Kim Libreri: HOW TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD Allan McKay 2023-06-19 | How to go from learning visual effects – to having a career breakthrough? Or how to break into the film industry as a filmmaker? In this video, legendary VFX Supervisor and CTO of Epic Games Kim Libreri talks about his own career development path – and we hope that it inspires yours!Kim is responsible for continuing Epic’s tradition of fusing state-of-the-art technology with the pinnacle of visual artistry, and for defining the studio’s Unreal Engine as the platform of choice for all types of interactive experiences including games, movies, visualization, augmented reality and virtual reality. Prior to joining Epic Games, Kim was the Chief Strategy Officer at Lucasfilm, where he was responsible for the company’s STAR WARS technology strategy and innovations in interactive storytelling, including the highly-awarded 1313 prototype. Kim’s career in digital technology and visual effects spans over 20 years, and he has credits on more than 25 films including SUPER 8, SPEED RACER, POSEIDON and THE MATRIX TRILOGY. He led the development team for the award-winning WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, as well as for the original MATRIX, developing the now-legendary Bullet Time technology. In this career talk with Allan McKay, Kim talks about the growth mindset required for career success: It takes taking an initiative to make things happen. Creativity and innovation requires some chaos. Creative thinking means having courage to try things out.Check out this artist career advice – with a VFX Legend – to get inspired to create your own big break!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH KIM:youtu.be/T2gtYkb1UAAPLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/u2q8f5QyU_wVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Crafty Apes Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Hollywoods Biggest Blockbusters Allan McKay 2023-06-17 | Crafty Apes was launched in July of 2011 by three visual effects veterans Jason Sanford, Chris LeDoux and Tim LeDoux. Believing that strong 2D compositing is the backbone behind quality visual effects, Crafty Apes was formed to primarily offer high-end compositing services for feature films and television clients.The Company specializes in compositing effects and visual effects supervision. By paying extra attention to the detail and integration that 2D work requires and by working with the best technology available spread among a select group of artists, Crafty Apes can deliver a superior product to higher end clients in a shorter time period.Their recent credits include: The Babysitter: Killer Queen, Lovecraft Country, Doctor Strange, Hidden Figures, Lalaland, Fist Fight, Pete's Dragon, Captain America: Civil War, Killing Reagan, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Dirty Grandpa, Allegiant, Insurgent, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Black Mass, The 33, Foxcatcher, 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, The Monkey King, White House Down, Single Mom's Club, The Last Stand, A Madea's Christmas and many more. In this career talk, VFX Supervisor Marc Smith and VFX Comp Supervisor Tanner Bartlett discuss their work on Mark Mylod’s THE MENU, the way Crafty Apes approaches a new project, as well as give advice to artists on why it’s important to admit your shortcomings and the skills that make you most hireable.So check it out, learn and get inspired!PLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/XipomJg_4fEVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Behind the Scenes: The-Artery Reveals the Secrets to Creating Mind-Blowing VFX for SMILE! Allan McKay 2023-06-15 | Obsessed with horror film visual effects? Interested in hearing about the behind-the-scenes on the 2022 feature film SMILE?In this quick talk, VFX Supervisors Vico Sharabani and Yuval Levy give a VFX breakdown of the work they’ve done on the film, from its conception to post-production.Vico Sharabani is a Creative Entrepreneur, award-winning Creative-Director, Director, and Producer. He is also the Founder and CCO of The-Artery, a New York based media production company that creates high-end visual content for brands, feature films, commercials, digital experiences, art installations and more.As one of the most notable Flame artists in the world, Vico is the winner of the first ever Autodesk Flame Award recognizing his vast contributions to the VFX industry over the past 25 years. Vico’s portfolio includes a wide range of commercials for fortune 500 companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nike and AT&T, music-videos for Beyoncé, Coldplay, Niki Minaj, KanYe West, and work on dozens of films such as Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, Ocean’s 8, Tower Heist and Sex and The City, to name a few.Yuval Levy is a Director, Creative Director and VFX Supervisor at The-Artery. With two decades of VFX experience, Yuval spent half that period of time steadily moving up the ranks at Gravity New York (formerly RhinoFX) as CG Supervisor / Head of CG to VFX and Digital Supervisor, as well as Creative Director. Along the way, he’s lent his talents to high-profile top-tier brands including BMW, Mercedes, and Coca-Cola, commercials and documentary films for National Geographic and The History Channel, and multiple successful feature films such as The Other Guys, Crazy Stupid Love and The Adjustment Bureau.Vico and Yuval co-supervised the VFX on Paramount Pictures’ recent horror film SMILE which has crushed it in the box office. Globally, the film grossed over $137.5 million with a $17 million production budget in just the first two weeks.Hearing these two talented artists talk about how they approached the vision and worked hard on achieving realistic visual effects is exciting. And we hope it inspires you!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH THE-ARTERY:youtu.be/6lbsjip7CxITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PODCAST WITH VICO SHARABANI:allanmckay.com/232PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/Be_3sq2MwzgVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Master of All or Master of One? Eloi Andaluz Fulla on Generalist vs Specialist in VFX Allan McKay 2023-06-13 | The big question is: Should you be a generalist or specialist? Should you niche down to a specific subject? If you’re struggling with whether or not you should niche down, listen to this career talk by YouTuber and VFX Artist Eloi Andaluz Fullà. Eloi Andaluz Fullà is a visual artist with over 18 years of experience in 3D. He’s worked in architecture, motion graphics, advertising, mappings, interactive installations and movies. He is specialized in particles and dynamics simulations. He has worked as a freelancer for different VFX studios, providing tools and workflows for specific shots. For the last 7+ years, he’s been working for Scanline VFX. As part of the Scanline VFX team, he won an Emmy for Outstanding VFX for their work on the last Episodes of Game of Thrones.Eloi is also a Co-Founder of Effective TD’s, a community of Technical Directors and a specialized store for VFX solutions. On his YouTube Channel – which has over 30K subscribers – you will find tutorials, tips and tricks.Here, Eloi talks to Allan McKay about:• Working in Houdini;• How artists tend to overcomplicate things;• How to balance out your technical skills;• The importance of deadlines;• Getting his job at Scanline;• Why being a generalist in the beginning of your career is so vital!If you’re a filmmaker seeking career advice or a VFX artist looking for motivation – if you’re just starting out in VFX or looking for your next career breakthrough – this career talk with Allan and Eloi is for you!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ELOI:youtu.be/OQDbWkJnGKwTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/hAWL0dwvkPsVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
BossLogic Discusses His Creative Process Allan McKay 2023-06-12 | Are you an artist seeking artist career advice? Are you researching YouTube for other artists’ creative tips?Then check out this career talk with BossLogic, a graphic artist from Melbourne, Australia who’s created official posters for some of the biggest blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far from Home and Aladdin; for studios like Marvel, Disney and Warner Bros.He has collaborated with the Russo brothers, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jim Lee. After a shoutout by Jake Gylenhall on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he ended up creating a poster for Gylenhall’s Broadway Play Sea Wall / A Life.Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. After transferring his skills to a digital platform, BossLogic was able to expose his work to a wider audience, a move that came with great success. As an artist, he has his own style of visual stories. His thirst for knowledge is something that never goes away, so he keeps challenging himself and building the building blocks to get to where he needs to be. He loves doing collaborations with other talented people, learning from their take on design.In this video, BossLogic talks about:- His creative process and his daily routine,- The difference between his personal work and commercial work;- Social media empowering artists as a means of distribution and exposure;- Where he finds inspiration;- His creative process and motivation;- And why doing your personal work as an artist is super important!No matter your medium, if you’re a working artist – you must check out this Allan McKay interview with BossLogic! You will be inspired, we guarantee it!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH BOSSLOGIC:youtu.be/kDiNARp1IbITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/_HcJuOlKafsVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Combating Self-Doubt: Tips from VFX Artist Eloi Andaluz Fullà Allan McKay 2023-06-10 | Every artist struggles with imposter syndrome. The secret is to recognize your negative self-talk and to realize that failure is not an option. And when self doubt kicks in, be vulnerable enough to admit it. You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t need to have all the answers. And the most important thing – is to persevere!In this brief career talk, VFX Artist and a successful YouTube Creator Eloi Andaluz Fullà shares his internal monologue about failure vs success when he began working at Scanline VFX – and how he overcame it and began succeeding. Eloi Andaluz Fullà is a visual artist with over 18 years of experience in 3D. He’s worked in architecture, motion graphics, advertising, mappings, interactive installations and movies. He is specialized in particles and dynamics simulations. He has worked as a freelancer for different VFX studios, providing tools and workflows for specific shots. For the last 7+ years, he’s been working for Scanline VFX. As part of the Scanline VFX team, he won an Emmy for Outstanding VFX for their work on the last Episodes of Game of Thrones.Eloi is also a Co-Founder of Effective TD’s, a community of Technical Directors and a specialized store for VFX solutions. On his YouTube Channel – which has over 30K subscribers – you will find tutorials, tips and tricks.In this interview with Allan McKay, Eloi gives career advice on how to have a positive mindset, how to combat imposter syndrome, how to evaluate failure – and how to reach your next career breakthrough. So check it out!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ELOI:youtu.be/OQDbWkJnGKwTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/9u1Bujq_QfEVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Disrupting VFX with AI: Nikola Todorovics Wonder Dynamics Takes the Industry by Storm Allan McKay 2023-06-08 | With the advent of AI, machine learning and virtual production, the pipeline for traditional visual effects is changing rapidly. If you’re a VFX artist -- be it someone starting out in VFX or have an established career -- it is time for you to adapt and innovate!In this career talk, Co-Founder and CEO of Wonder Dynamics Nikola Todorovic shares his opinion about just that. Wonder Dynamics is utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop cutting-edge technologies, innovate production tools and create original content for Film and TV Industry. A startup founded in 2017 by Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan and VFX expert Nikola Todorovic aims to lower the cost and level the playing field for visual effects.In 2021, the company raised $9 million in a Series A funding round that included Epic Gamesand Samsung as investors, helping expand its team of machine learning engineers and CG artists to expedite Wonder AI Suite — a cloud-based content creation platform designed to bring blockbuster-level VFX to projects of all sizes. The startup has a heavyweight advisory board that includes Sheridan’s Ready Player One director Steven Spielberg, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo, Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, Rhea Films’ Terry Dougas, Google research scientist and Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, private equity investor Robert Schwab, MIT Head of AI Antonio Torralba and Film Finances president Gregory Trattner.In this inspiring video, Nikola generously shares his experience founding Wonder Dynamics, what inspired them to launch a company, how they persevered, how they assembled their Board of Advisors that includes Steven Spielberg and Joe Russo – and gives advice to startup founders and entrepreneurs on how do that same!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLA:youtu.be/qRZXWtACIdcTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/GW2vbC7v-M0VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Rise of the Machines: Allan McKay and Ash Thorp Talk AI Allan McKay 2023-06-06 | If you’re wondering about the future of humanity and how the advent of AI is affecting it, you must check out this fascinating talk with Allan McKay and Ash Thorp! The two powerhouse artists tackle the questions of the now – and you should take a listen!Ash Thorp is a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, and creative director for a multitude of media, including feature films, commercial enterprises, and print. Most recently, Ash worked on the concept for the Batmobile and the Batcycle, for the 2022 film The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Previously, Ash has worked on graphics for Ender’s Game and Total Recall, as well as contributed to the design concepts for Spectre, Prometheus, X-Men First Class, Call of Duty and others. His first directorial debut started with the assembly of an international team for his Ghost in the Shell tribute, as well as the main title for OFFF Barcelona 2014. In 2015, he was requested to assemble an international team of designers and create the title sequence for FITC Tokyo. Later that year, Ash co-directed “Ares — Our Greatest Adventure”, a promotional trailer for the feature film The Martian.Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director. He is responsible for many visual effects sequences including on hit titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Runaways, Bloodshot, Transformers, Blade, The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Superman, Flight, The Equalizer, and dozens of others; as well as many of the top video games worldwide: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Prototype, Half-Life, and Team Fortress 2. Allan has over two decades of experience working in the visual effects industry for many leading studios such as ILM, Pixomondo, Blur Studio, Sony, Paramount Picture, Atomic Fiction, Prime Focus, Ubisoft, Activision and dozens of others.Whether you fear AI or you welcome it as the innovation that is changing our lives – it is here to stay! How to adapt to this life-changing event of machine learning is up to you. But in this quick career talk, Allan and Ash urge you to embrace it and to feel empowered!So: Go for it!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ASH AND ALLAN:youtu.be/HNFwdfHp-RoTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=3&t=3633sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/Likm0xCQ-g8VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Louis Castle Reveals His TOP ADVICE for VFX Artists to Succeed! Allan McKay 2023-06-05 | Are you an entrepreneur thinking about starting your own business? Are you an artist looking for advice about what it takes to succeed?Check out this artist motivation video with Louis Castle, a prolific American video games designer known for co-founding Westwood Studios and for his work on the Command & Conquer real-time strategy series.As a successful studio owner and video game developer, Louis speaks from his personal experience:• Love what you do and be clear about what you want on the other side.• Think about your opportunity space and what problem are you looking to serve?• Do you have the people to help you execute that idea?As the co-founder of Westwood Studios, Louis was instrumental in the launch of the C&C series, one of the leaders in the 1990s RTS boom. He co-founded Westwood Studios in 1985. After its purchase by EA in 1998, he held various senior positions at that company. In 2008, he collaborated with Steven Spielberg on the Boom Blox and Boom Blox Bash Party video games for the Nintendo Wii console, based on Spielberg’s design ideas. Since 2010, Louis held a number of roles, including at GarageGames and Zynga.In 2017, he became the Head of Amazon Game Studios Seattle. Most recently, Louis joined GreenPark Sports as Chief Product Officer.Whether you’re a VFX artist, a business owner or an entrepreneur, this artist career advice you’ll find inspiring and helpful. So check it out – and get started with your own Million Dollar Idea!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH LOUIS:youtu.be/QvzE40dLBV8PLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/S2-3rF9OQg8VIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
BossLogic: Is One Born an Artist? Allan McKay 2023-06-03 | Is someone born an artist or does one become an artist? A question so many artists struggling with self-doubt ask themselves. If you’re an artist struggling with confidence – this inspiring career talk by BossLogic is for you!Kode Abdo -- AKA BossLogic -- is a graphic artist from Melbourne, Australia. BossLogic has created official posters for some of the biggest blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far from Home and Aladdin; for studios like Marvel, Disney and Warner Bros. He has collaborated with the Russo brothers, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jim Lee. After a shoutout by Jake Gylenhall on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he ended up creating a poster for Gylenhall’s Broadway Play Sea Wall / A Life.Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. After transferring his skills to a digital platform, BossLogic was able to expose his work to a wider audience, a move that came with great success. As an artist, he has his own style of visual stories. His thirst for knowledge is something that never goes away, so he keeps challenging himself and building the building blocks to get to where he needs to be. He loves doing collaborations with other talented people, learning from their take on design.Are you battling a negative mindset? Are you looking for self-doubt motivation? Are you dreaming of your big break as an artist? Are you questioning if you’ll ever work as an artist?Check out this artist inspiration piece with BossLogic – and believe that your success is just around the corner!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH BOSSLOGIC:youtu.be/kDiNARp1IbITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/IIjVoHHQwKgVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Creating the 007 Action Sequences: DNEGs Sups Tell All! Allan McKay 2023-06-01 | As a fan of 007, do you wonder about the behind-the-scenes of making a James Bond film? Then check out this interview with DNEG’s VFX and Special Effects Supervisors for the 007 franchise Charlie Noble and Chris Corbould!DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Upcoming DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include Dune, No Time To Die, Ron’s Gone Wrong, Last Night In Soho, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Matrix 4, Uncharted, Borderlands (2022), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), The Flash (2022), and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).In this career talk, Charlie and Chris talk about their work on No Time to Die and Die Another Day and their creative process:• From script treatment;• To pitching ideas;• To shooting stunts and special effects in camera;• To the famous 007 car chases;• As well as the evolution of James Bond, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig.If you’re inspired by the 007 films and dream of working on set one day – don’t miss this Allan McKay interview with these two legendary VFX Supervisors! LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS AND CHARLIE:youtu.be/w6hs9PXmbGkTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=QDrAO2HolDE&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfT-JbTkCVy9yNPR7IXZPOaPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/xiyM10f-3_0VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
How The-Artery Brought Jaw-Dropping VFX to Life on SMILE Allan McKay 2023-05-30 | The-Artery, a New York based media production company that creates high-end visual content for brands, feature films, commercials, digital experiences, art installations and more. Vico Sharabani is a Creative Entrepreneur, award-winning Creative-Director, Director, and Producer and the Founder and CCO of The-Artery. As one of the most notable Flame artists in the world, Vico is the winner of the first ever Autodesk Flame Award recognizing his vast contributions to the VFX industry over the past 25 years. Vico’s portfolio includes a wide range of commercials for fortune 500 companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Nike and AT&T, music-videos for Beyoncé, Coldplay, Niki Minaj, KanYe West, and work on dozens of films such as Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel, Ocean’s 8, Tower Heist and Sex and The City, to name a few.Yuval Levy is a Director, Creative Director and VFX Supervisor at The-Artery. With two decades of VFX experience, Yuval spent half that period of time steadily moving up the ranks at Gravity New York (formerly RhinoFX) as CG Supervisor / Head of CG to VFX and Digital Supervisor, as well as Creative Director. Along the way, he’s lent his talents to high-profile top-tier brands including BMW, Mercedes, and Coca-Cola, commercials and documentary films for National Geographic and The History Channel, and multiple successful feature films such as The Other Guys, Crazy Stupid Love and The Adjustment Bureau.In 2022, Vico and Yuval co-supervised the VFX on Paramount Pictures’ recent horror film SMILE which has crushed it in the box office. Globally, the film grossed over $137.5 million with a $17 million production budget in just the first two weeks.Check out this great interview with two visionary VFX Supervisors and Entrepreneurs. We hope this inspires you to pursue a business and creative projects of your own.TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PODCAST WITH VICO SHARABANI:allanmckay.com/232PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/6lbsjip7CxIVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Director Wes Ball: Unreal and the Future of Filmmaking Allan McKay 2023-05-29 | Are you wondering about the future of filmmaking and the VFX industry? Are you exploring virtual production and Unreal Engine 5? Then this is the video for you!Wes Ball, the feature film Director of THE MAZE RUNNER trilogy and THE PLANET OF THE APES franchise, shares his excitement at realtime and virtual production. Wes graduated from the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. In 2003, his short film A WORK IN PROGRESS won a Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. His animated short RUIN got the attention of executives at 20th Century Fox and earned him his first feature directing job THE MAZE RUNNER. After the success of the film, Ball started his own production company OddBall Entertainment.In this video, Wes talks about the future of feature films with the advent of Unreal Engine 5, the future of storytelling with the incorporation of realtime – and how it’s revolutionizing the entire filmmaking process. Wes shares his experience with creating visuals and immersive worlds in his films with Unreal. As a director, he also talks about directing remotely and the new pipeline.The new technology is exciting, and so are the new skills you need to learn as an artist. So be on the cutting edge of this technology! LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH WES:youtu.be/O9LGoOMMztUTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/V8-HSkIilPYVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Breaking Barriers in Motion Capture: Move.ai Co-Founder Anthony Ganjou on the Game-Changing AI Tech Allan McKay 2023-05-27 | Do you think that AI art is taking over and do you fear its arrival? Or are you on the opposite side of the spectrum – and you welcome Artificial Intelligence and machine learning becoming mainstream? In this career talk, Co-Founder of Move.ai Anthony Ganjou gives his opinion on the rapid state of innovation and disruption in the field of AI and how companies are working on democratizing artificial intelligence.Move.ai develops patented AAA quality marker-less motion capture technology powered by computer vision and deep learning. Their software runs off any mobile device or camera, can capture any relative volume size and can be deployed in any environment on the planet. It’s been tested to be directly comparable to existing suit / optical based systems and generates standard data formats that can be exported to any game engine in real time. The company’s mission is to enable millions of animators and content creators globally to have access to the same level of motion capture as the AAA studios!Whether you’re against AI or for it, machine learning isn’t going away. Check out this fascinating debate about Move.ai and its potential application in your art! Take advantage of this new technology and make some cool art: Move.ai iOS application: move.ai/mobile-deviceTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/UYDBFHNje0IVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The YouTube Advantage: How Eloi Andaluz Fullà Utilizes the Platform to Boost His VFX Career Allan McKay 2023-05-25 | Do you want to launch your own YouTube Channel? Great idea!Before you do – check out this career talk with FX Artist and a successful YouTube Creator Eloi Andaluz Fullà.Eloi Andaluz Fullà is a visual artist with over 18 years of experience in 3D. He’s worked in architecture, motion graphics, advertising, mappings, interactive installations and movies. He is specialized in particles and dynamics simulations. He has worked as a freelancer for different VFX studios, providing tools and workflows for specific shots. For the last 7+ years, he’s been working for Scanline VFX. As part of the Scanline VFX team, he won an Emmy for Outstanding VFX for their work on the last Episodes of Game of Thrones.Eloi is also a Co-Founder of Effective TD’s, a community of Technical Directors and a specialized store for VFX solutions. On his YouTube Channel – which has over 30K subscribers – you will find tutorials, tips and tricks.Here, Eloi talks on how to create a new YouTube Channel, his own YouTube journey – and the importance of creating your own personal work as a VFX artist. Speaking from experience as a successful entrepreneur and YouTuber, Eloi talks about his YouTube journey, his brand – and how to get started on your journey in today’s Content Economy!Check out this motivational talk – and just get started!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ELOI:youtu.be/OQDbWkJnGKwTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/a106IhEdl-oVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Bold Moves: Approaching Investors and Mentors with Confidence and Conviction Allan McKay 2023-05-23 | How do you find mentors in an industry where networking and relationships are extremely important? How do you approach people like Steven Spielberg and get them on your Advisory Board?These are the questions that Nikola Todorovic, Co-Founder and CEO of Wonder Dynamics, answers in this quick career talk.Wonder Dynamics is utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop cutting-edge technologies, innovate production tools and create original content for Film and TV Industry. A startup founded in 2017 by Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan and VFX expert Nikola Todorovic aims to lower the cost and level the playing field for visual effects.In 2021, the company raised $9 million in a Series A funding round that included Epic Games and Samsung as investors, helping expand its team of machine learning engineers and CG artists to expedite Wonder AI Suite — a cloud-based content creation platform designed to bring blockbuster-level VFX to projects of all sizes. The startup has a heavyweight advisory board that includes Sheridan’s Ready Player One director Steven Spielberg, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo, Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, Rhea Films’ Terry Dougas, Google research scientist and Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, private equity investor Robert Schwab, MIT Head of AI Antonio Torralba and Film Finances president Gregory Trattner.The bottom line is that people who are accomplished and successful actually want to share their expertise with up-and-coming artists. All you have to do is believe in your product, be persistent and be authentic! Make sure you’re genuine in wanting to learn when approaching people you admire. Be passionate about learning – and you will find those accomplished mentors who are willing to teach.LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLA:youtu.be/qRZXWtACIdcTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/r6iRw_ZFDIUVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Magic of the Batmobile: Ash Thorp on Designing the Iconic Vehicle for THE BATMAN Allan McKay 2023-05-22 | Did you love the 2022 film The Batman? Well, you’re in for a treat! Ash Thorp, Graphic Designer and Creative Director, is the mastermind behind The Batmobile and The Batcycle featured in that film.And in this quick video, Ash shares the behind-the-scenes, as well as his creative process. Previously, Ash has worked on graphics for Ender’s Game and Total Recall, as well as contributed to the design concepts for Spectre, Prometheus, X-Men First Class, Call of Duty and others. His first directorial debut started with the assembly of an international team for his Ghost in the Shell tribute, as well as the main title for OFFF Barcelona 2014. In 2015, he was requested to assemble an international team of designers and create the title sequence for FITC Tokyo. Later that year, Ash co-directed “Ares — Our Greatest Adventure”, a promotional trailer for the feature film The Martian.Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director. He is responsible for many visual effects sequences including on hit titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Runaways, Bloodshot, Transformers, Blade, The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Superman, Flight, The Equalizer, and dozens of others; as well as many of the top video games worldwide: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Prototype, Half-Life, and Team Fortress 2. Allan has over two decades of experience working in the visual effects industry for many leading studios such as ILM, Pixomondo, Blur Studio, Sony, Paramount Picture, Atomic Fiction, Prime Focus, Ubisoft, Activision and dozens of others.At the center of visual effects – is storytelling. And every VFX artist is a storyteller. No matter how extensive the VFX and how big the blockbuster, we are here to tell stories. And here, Ash attests to that!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ASH AND ALLAN:youtu.be/HNFwdfHp-RoTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=3&t=3633sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/WSfFUGQpc0YVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
How To Lead Like a Pro: Erika Burton, DNEGs EVP, Shares Her Secrets to Success Allan McKay 2023-05-20 | You don’t have to be a VFX artist to benefit from this career talk with *DNEG’s President of Global VFX Production Erika Burton!Erika brings over 25 years of senior-level experience to her role at DNEG. Most recently, she led as EVP, Global Features & Streaming VFX at Method Studios. Prior to that, she held senior leadership positions at major studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, PDI / DreamWorks Animation, Digital Domain and Rhythm & Hues. In this motivational video, Erika speaks about the foundation for her career success as a leader and gives advice for beginner artists interested in their own career development path. Learn about the following:• How understanding everyone’s role in the pipeline helps you;• Why you must never stop learning;• Why you can never skip working hard;• And how hard work accumulates.So always do your best: Work hard and continue to learn! Hard work always pays off! Combined with your soft skills, your discipline and knowledge will bring you the success that you wish for! *DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Most recent DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include DUNE, NO TIME TO DIE, RON’S GONE WRONG, GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE, THE MATRIX 4, AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM, BULLET TRAIN, GLASS ONION: KNIVES OUT and so many more.LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ERIKA:youtu.be/6t3qHPiLTToTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/jipzzzxKgSQVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Shaken, not Stirred: The Incredible Journey of NO TIME TO DIEs VFX Teams Allan McKay 2023-05-18 | Wonder about the behind-the-scenes of making a James Bond film? OR: Are you a VFX Artist dying to work on a VFX Hollywood film? Then check out this interview with DNEG’s legendary VFX and Special Effects Supervisors for the 007 franchise Charlie Noble and Chris Corbould!DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Upcoming DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include Dune, No Time To Die, Ron’s Gone Wrong, Last Night In Soho, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, The Matrix 4, Uncharted, Borderlands (2022), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom (2023), The Flash (2022), and Shazam! Fury of the Gods (2023).In this career talk, Charlie and Chris talk about their work on No Time to Die and Die Another Day:• From script treatment to pitching ideas;• Shooting stunts and special effects in camera;• 007 car chases and gadgets;• The evolution of James Bond, from Sean Connery to Daniel Craig;• The selective usage of digi doubles;• And why they try to get as many effects as possible in camera.If you’re inspired by the 007 films and dream of working on set one day – don’t miss this Allan McKay interview with these two legendary VFX Supervisors! TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/w6hs9PXmbGkVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
ART IS NEVER FINISHED! Eloi Andaluz Fullas Quest for VFX Mastery Allan McKay 2023-05-16 | Ever heard that saying: Art is never finished, merely abandoned? Whether you’re an independent artist or work in VFX / CG, to be successful – to have consistent career success – you have to know how to work with deadlines and schedules. You have to deliver! Especially in VFX, simplicity is key! In this quick career talk, VFX Artist and a successful YouTube Creator Eloi Andaluz Fullà talks about the importance of not overcomplicating your work – and delivering on time!Eloi Andaluz Fullà is a visual artist with over 18 years of experience in 3D. He’s worked in architecture, motion graphics, advertising, mappings, interactive installations and movies. He is specialized in particles and dynamics simulations. He has worked as a freelancer for different VFX studios, providing tools and workflows for specific shots. For the last 7+ years, he’s been working for Scanline VFX. As part of the Scanline VFX team, he won an Emmy for Outstanding VFX for their work on the last Episodes of Game of Thrones.Eloi is also a Co-Founder of Effective TD’s, a community of Technical Directors and a specialized store for VFX solutions. On his YouTube Channel – which has over 30K subscribers – you will find tutorials, tips and tricks.Perfectionism is not the pride in our work – it’s the downfall of us! The faster VFX artists iterate their work, the faster you improve. If you love what you do, the only thing getting in your way – is YOU. Stop procrastinating, get your perfectionism cure – and build a discipline around your passion! But first, check out this cool talk with Eloi!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ELOI:youtu.be/OQDbWkJnGKwTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/iqIoZcXWHGIVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Louis Castles Game-Changing Business Tips for VFX Artists Seeking Success! Allan McKay 2023-05-15 | Louis Castle is a prolific American video games designer known for co-founding Westwood Studios and for his work on the Command & Conquer real-time strategy series. As the co-founder of Westwood Studios, Louis was instrumental in the launch of the C&C series, one of the leaders in the 1990s RTS boom. He co-founded Westwood Studios in 1985. After its purchase by EA in 1998, he held various senior positions at that company. In 2008, he collaborated with Steven Spielberg on the Boom Blox and Boom Blox Bash Party video games for the Nintendo Wii console, based on Spielberg’s design ideas. Since 2010, Louis held a number of roles, including at GarageGames and Zynga.In 2017, he became the Head of Amazon Game Studios Seattle. Most recently, Louis joined GreenPark Sports as Chief Product Officer.In this career talk focus on the business aspect of artists’ careers, Louis talks about:• Advice for upcoming artists;• Entrepreneur advice on branding your business;• The myth of being an overnight success;• Risk assessment and when is the best time to start your business;• How to deal with imposter syndrome and failure analysis;• How to negotiate job contracts;• How to find mentors and do outreach;• Questions to ask at an interview;• And so much more!If you’re looking for some inspiration and insight as a VFX artist – and perhaps, some practical advice on how to achieve your dream – make sure to check out this motivation video with Louis Castle!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=lo5CFs9P978&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=91PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/QvzE40dLBV8VIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Shocking Truth: Why Soft Skills Matter More Than Your Degree Allan McKay 2023-05-13 | Do you dream of breaking into the VFX industry – but question your software knowledge? Don’t underestimate the power of your soft skills! So many times, junior artists stress out about their VFX career and the requirements it takes to break into the VFX industry. In this career talk by ILM’s Manager of Emerging Talent Kim Paris, you’ll learn about the role your communication and interpersonal skills, your time management and teamwork skills play in getting hired – AT ILM!Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, ILM continues to break new ground in the field not only in visual effects but now virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive entertainment, and virtual production. Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney. The company serves the motion picture, television, streaming, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 350 feature films.Industrial Light & Magic is a Lucasfilm Ltd. company serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual effects. ILM has been awarded 3 Emmy Awards, 15 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, and received 33 Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Achievements that have had an indelible impact on the art of filmmaking.As long as you’re open to grow, constantly learn, innovate yourself, adapt and improvise – as long as you’re not afraid to be outside your comfort zone – you will achieve success in your artist career! Check out this artist's career advice – to get inspired!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH KIM:youtu.be/7NWaDp9kTswTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=FuMWudaza_4&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXeAaQ9fm7vPRwlqvQjjYJzfPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/ZI93SmEaDuEVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Life-Changing Skills to Take You to the Top: DNEGs EVP Erika Burton Allan McKay 2023-05-11 | Are you starting out in VFX, looking to break into the VFX industry or VFX Hollywood movies or just working toward your next career breakthrough? Looking for career success advice for upcoming artists? Check out this Allan McKay interview with Erika Burton, DNEG President of Global VFX Production.Erika brings over 25 years of senior-level experience to her role at DNEG. Most recently, she led as EVP, Global Features & Streaming VFX at Method Studios. Prior to that, she held senior leadership positions at major studios, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, PDI / DreamWorks Animation, Digital Domain and Rhythm & Hues. DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company six Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA and Primetime EMMY® Awards for its high-quality VFX work. Most recent DNEG projects on behalf of its Hollywood and global studio and production company partners include DUNE, NO TIME TO DIE, RON’S GONE WRONG, GHOSTBUSTERS: AFTERLIFE, THE MATRIX 4, AQUAMAN AND THE LOST KINGDOM, BULLET TRAIN, GLASS ONION: KNIVES OUT and so many more.In this career advice, Erika talks about producer beginner guide:• The teamwork skills that you need to have;• The importance of communication skills and interpersonal skills;• And why you mustn’t underestimate your soft skills.So if becoming a VFX producer is your career goal – this motivational video is for you. And you’re guaranteed to be inspired!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ERIKA:youtu.be/6t3qHPiLTToTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/BjuHhlOyMJUVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
THE FUTURE OF AI IS NOW! Move.ai Co-Founder Anthony Ganjou Allan McKay 2023-05-09 | Whether you’re against AI or for it, machine learning isn’t going away. The truth is: Artificial intelligence can benefit an artist or a filmmaker immensely. Embracing this innovation of machine learning will help you as an artist, with your career. In this career talk, Co-Founder of Move.ai Anthony Ganjou talks about:• This AI moment in human history;• Innovation and disruption of AI;• Some upcoming tech, including developments in his company;• And – avatars! About the company:Move.ai develops patented AAA quality marker-less motion capture technology powered by computer vision and deep learning. Their software runs off any mobile device or camera, can capture any relative volume size and can be deployed in any environment on the planet. It’s been tested to be directly comparable to existing suit/optical based systems and generates standard data formats that can be exported to any game engine in real time. The company’s mission is to enable millions of animators and content creators globally to have access to the same level of motion capture as the AAA studios!Check out this fascinating talk about artificial intelligence – the hot topic of the past few months – and hopefully, get inspired about your future as an artist! LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ANTHONY:youtu.be/UYDBFHNje0ITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfT-JbTkCVy9yNPR7IXZPOaPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/YhoGZZ3q4fgVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtistsVIDEO
AI Takes Over the Art World: Is Your Creative Career at Risk? Allan McKay 2023-05-08 | What if AI helps you live forever, at least as an intelligence? And what if we’re all digital beings having human experiences already? C’mon! These are fascinating questions to entertain! AI Artist Pindar Van Arman certainly does!Pindar is an award-winning AI Artist who builds, codes and experiments with robots that paint in a variety of styles. Pindar was a winner of the Robot Art Competition for his home-made robots that use AI to paint artworks. He is best known for his robotic art project Cloud Painter, a sophisticated robot painter highlighted in videos below.Van Arman’s exploration into robot art began by following his curiosity, attempting to answer the question: Where does creativity come from? To try to understand this universal question, he dissects his own artistic process and teaches robots to paint. His impressive and award-winning works include CloudPainter, an autonomous robot that anyone with an Internet connection can control to produce artworks. He has been featured in many interviews, TV episodes, and conferences. If you’re wondering about the future of humanity and how the advent of AI is affecting it, you must check out this fascinating talk with Allan McKay and Pindar Van Arman! The two artists tackle the questions of the now, and you should take a listen!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH PINDAR:youtu.be/3jJDsQjX6PgTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/yIsPHH4Y5RQVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
FAILING FORWARD: Allan McKay and Ash Thorp Break the Stigma of Failure Allan McKay 2023-05-06 | So many artists fear failure and because of that, they don’t take any chances. Be it in your art or career, taking risks is essential to your journey and growth!In this quick career talk, VFX Supervisor Allan McKay and Graphic Designer Ash Thorp tackle the subject of failure and how to treat failure analysis as data. It is that data that helps you develop your personal style and authenticity.Ash Thorp is a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, and creative director for a multitude of media, including feature films, commercial enterprises, and print. Most recently, Ash worked on the concept for the Batmobile and the Batcycle, for the 2022 film The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Previously, Ash has worked on graphics for Ender’s Game and Total Recall, as well as contributed to the design concepts for Spectre, Prometheus, X-Men First Class, Call of Duty and others. His first directorial debut started with the assembly of an international team for his Ghost in the Shell tribute, as well as the main title for OFFF Barcelona 2014. In 2015, he was requested to assemble an international team of designers and create the title sequence for FITC Tokyo. Later that year, Ash co-directed “Ares — Our Greatest Adventure”, a promotional trailer for the feature film The Martian.Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director. He is responsible for many visual effects sequences including on hit titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Runaways, Bloodshot, Transformers, Blade, The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Superman, Flight, The Equalizer, and dozens of others; as well as many of the top video games worldwide: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Prototype, Half-Life, and Team Fortress 2. Allan has over two decades of experience working in the visual effects industry for many leading studios such as ILM, Pixomondo, Blur Studio, Sony, Paramount Picture, Atomic Fiction, Prime Focus, Ubisoft, Activision and dozens of others.Check out this inspiring conversation between two successful and highly accomplished artists and hear their advice about how failure does not exist. But it is the thing that defines your success!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH ASH AND ALLAN:youtu.be/HNFwdfHp-RoTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23&index=3&t=3633sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/yi8DBvZ9-OgVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Revolution of THE MATRIX: Epics CTO Kim Libreri Talks Behind-the-Scenes of the Film Allan McKay 2023-05-04 | A fan of THE MATRIX franchise? Well, you’re in for a treat!Legendary VFX Supervisor and CTO of Epic Games Kim Libreri – who worked on THE MATRIX trilogy but is responsible for the Bullet Time sequence in the original MATRIX – joins Allan McKay to talk about the first film!Kim is responsible for continuing Epic’s tradition of fusing state-of-the-art technology with the pinnacle of visual artistry, and for defining the studio’s Unreal Engine as the platform of choice for all types of interactive experiences including games, movies, visualization, augmented reality and virtual reality. Prior to joining Epic Games, Kim was the Chief Strategy Officer at Lucasfilm, where he was responsible for the company’s STAR WARS technology strategy and innovations in interactive storytelling, including the highly-awarded 1313 prototype. Kim’s career in digital technology and visual effects spans over 20 years, and he has credits on more than 25 films including SUPER 8, SPEED RACER, POSEIDON and THE MATRIX TRILOGY. He led the development team for the award-winning WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, as well as for the original MATRIX, developing the now-legendary Bullet Time technology. In this video, Kim talks about the behind-the-scenes of the original MATRIX, the technological innovations on the project; the fact that at that time, this Keanu Reeves project was not popular and no one wanted to work on it – and yet the daring imaginations of the artists who did choose to get involved in its creation.This is a real privilege to hear from Kim Libreri! Check this interview out! You won’t regret it!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH KIM:youtu.be/T2gtYkb1UAAPLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/6AVrbrYCtaAVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Get Your Dream Job: ILM Recruiter Shares the Secrets of Successful Outreach Allan McKay 2023-05-02 | Are you a junior VFX Artist looking to break into the VFX industry? Are you transitioning careers or looking for a new job? Then you'll find this career advice from ILM’s Manager of Emerging Talent Kim Paris – worth its weight in gold! Since 1975, Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, ILM continues to break new ground in the field not only in visual effects but now virtual reality, augmented reality, immersive entertainment, and virtual production. Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Singapore, Vancouver, London, and Sydney. The company serves the motion picture, television, streaming, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 350 feature films.Industrial Light & Magic is a Lucasfilm Ltd. company serving the digital needs of the entertainment industry for visual effects. ILM has been awarded 3 Emmy Awards, 15 Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects, and received 33 Academy Awards for Scientific and Technical Achievements that have had an indelible impact on the art of filmmaking.In this career advice Kim Paris talks about the importance of feeling and communicating your passion for VFX when applying for a job. She also gives LinkedIn job search tips and cover letter tips, talks about why – and HOW TO – compose your cover letter, and why you shouldn’t underestimate your soft skills.Be confident! Be open to learning! Embrace your strengths and weaknesses. But remember your passion as a storyteller. LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH KIM:youtu.be/7NWaDp9kTswTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=FuMWudaza_4&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXeAaQ9fm7vPRwlqvQjjYJzfPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/NXQZ1KwbjTcVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
BossLogic Shares His Experience Working on AVENGERS Allan McKay 2023-05-01 | Are you a 3D digital artist interested in starting out in 3D? Or, are you an artist seeking artist career advice? Are you someone struggling with self-doubt, looking for a career breakthrough?Then you’ll find this career talk inspiring!In this video, BossLogic shares his struggle with confidence. Every artist struggles with self-doubt but according to BossLogic, that’s how artists outdo themselves. This is the way to better your work and your ART.Kode Abdo, AKA BossLogic, is a graphic artist from Melbourne, Australia who’s created official posters for some of the biggest blockbusters like Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far from Home and Aladdin; for studios like Marvel, Disney and Warner Bros. He has collaborated with the Russo brothers, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Jim Lee. After a shoutout by Jake Gylenhall on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, he ended up creating a poster for Gylenhall’s Broadway Play Sea Wall / A Life.Kode first started drawing when he was 6 years old. After transferring his skills to a digital platform, BossLogic was able to expose his work to a wider audience, a move that came with great success. As an artist, he has his own style of visual stories. His thirst for knowledge is something that never goes away, so he keeps challenging himself and building the building blocks to get to where he needs to be. He loves doing collaborations with other talented people, learning from their take on design.In this brief motivation video, BossLogic shares his experience of being approached by the Russo Brothers – and how that professional moment became the first career validation for him. We hope you find your inspiration here as well!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH BOSSLOGIC:youtu.be/kDiNARp1IbITARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/M_UELg7M3EMVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Power of VFX and YouTube: How Eloi Andaluz Fullà Built a Career on Both Platforms Allan McKay 2023-04-29 | In this “Visual Effects How To” interview with Allan McKay, VFX Artist and a successful YouTube Creator Eloi Andaluz Fullà shares his own journey in VFX.Eloi Andaluz Fullà is a visual artist with over 18 years of experience in 3D. He’s worked in architecture, motion graphics, advertising, mappings, interactive installations and movies. He is specialized in particles and dynamics simulations. He has worked as a freelancer for different VFX studios, providing tools and workflows for specific shots. For the last 7+ years, he’s been working for Scanline VFX. As part of the Scanline VFX team, he won an Emmy for Outstanding VFX for their work on the last Episodes of Game of Thrones.Eloi is also a Co-Founder of Effective TD’s, a community of Technical Directors and a specialized store for VFX solutions. On his YouTube Channel – which has over 30K subscribers – you will find tutorials, tips and tricks.In this career talk, Eloi Andaluz Fullà and Allan McKay talk about valuable tools for artists:• The importance of meeting deadlines;• Why in your work, simplicity – is key!;• Whether to be a generalist or a specialist, in the beginning of your career;• How to change careers later in you artistic journey;• Imposter syndrome and perfectionism cure.So much cool stuff here! Make sure to check out this motivational video. You will be inspired, we guaranteed it!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/OQDbWkJnGKwVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Wonder AI Suite and Other Tools from Wonder Dynamics Allan McKay 2023-04-27 | Wonder Dynamics is utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop cutting-edge technologies, innovate production tools and create original content for Film and TV Industry. A startup founded in 2017 by Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan and VFX expert Nikola Todorovic aims to lower the cost and level the playing field for visual effects.In 2021, the company raised $9 million in a Series A funding round that included Epic Games and Samsung as investors, helping expand its team of machine learning engineers and CG artists to expedite Wonder AI Suite — a cloud-based content creation platform designed to bring blockbuster-level VFX to projects of all sizes. The startup has a heavyweight advisory board that includes Sheridan’s Ready Player One director Steven Spielberg, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo, Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, Rhea Films’ Terry Dougas, Google research scientist and Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, private equity investor Robert Schwab, MIT Head of AI Antonio Torralba and Film Finances president Gregory Trattner.In this particular segment, Nikola discusses the tools his company is working on. But more importantly: How these tools can help filmmakers and VFX artists achieve their vision. LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLA:youtu.be/qRZXWtACIdcTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=JeIEPLfN24o&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tlPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/DA-_ElgBmlAVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
VFX Titans Unite: Ash Thorp and Allan McKay Share Their Expertise and Advice for Aspiring Artists! Allan McKay 2023-04-25 | This career talk was recorded as part of Allan McKay’s VFX Podcast and its 400th Episode. Following the tradition of previous Anniversary Episodes, we’ve invited Graphic Designer and Creative Director – as well as the Concept Designer of The Batmobile in Matt Reeves’s THE BATMAN – Ash Thorp to turn the mic around and to interview Allan.The two powerhouse artist talk about:• Failure and learning;• Innovation and machine learning;• Community and altruism;• Passion as the driving forces of one’s career;• And so much more!Allan McKay is an Emmy Award winning VFX Supervisor and Technical Director. He is responsible for many visual effects sequences including on hit titles like God of War: Ragnarok, Avengers: Endgame, Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Runaways, Bloodshot, Transformers, Blade, The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Superman, Flight, The Equalizer, and dozens of others; as well as many of the top video games worldwide: Halo, Destiny, Call of Duty, Bioshock, Prototype, Half-Life, and Team Fortress 2. Allan has over two decades of experience working in the visual effects industry for many leading studios such as ILM, Pixomondo, Blur Studio, Sony, Paramount Picture, Atomic Fiction, Prime Focus, Ubisoft, Activision and dozens of others.Ash Thorp is a graphic designer, illustrator, artist, and creative director for a multitude of media, including feature films, commercial enterprises, and print. Most recently, Ash worked on the concept for the Batmobile and the Batcycle, for the 2022 film The Batman directed by Matt Reeves. Previously, Ash has worked on graphics for Ender’s Game and Total Recall, as well as contributed to the design concepts for Spectre, Prometheus, X-Men First Class, Call of Duty and others. His first directorial debut started with the assembly of an international team for his Ghost in the Shell tribute, as well as the main title for OFFF Barcelona 2014. In 2015, he was requested to assemble an international team of designers and create the title sequence for FITC Tokyo. Later that year, Ash co-directed “Ares — Our Greatest Adventure”, a promotional trailer for the feature film The Martian.We hope this profound interview inspires you and gives you a chance to reflect on your own journey! As for the Podcast, please take and listen or subscribe here, so that you get notified about our new weekly Episodes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:youtube.com/watch?v=09L--sPyw4g&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfR0Ku1-dNbCxSCbmgD6f9Y&index=2PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/HNFwdfHp-RoVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
The Pros and Cons of Virtual Production: A Deep Dive with ARwall Allan McKay 2023-04-24 | Here comes a Film Revolution! And studios like ARwall are leading it!ARwall is a virtual production, software and solutions company. The company is a group of indie filmmakers based in LA who are on a mission to democratize their virtual production tech that has previously only been accessible to major studios. Since its founding 7 years ago, the company has been one of the pioneers of in-camera realtime effects. They've worked on projects for HBO, Disney and Discovery. Most recently, ARwall's work won an Emmy for their first film Muppets Haunted Mansion where their real-time tech enabled the stunning visuals. In this interview, ARwall’s Co-Founder and CEO Rene Amador gives an in-depth insight at the positive changes brought on by virtual production, as well as its downfalls:• The disruption of realtime technology;• The levels of realism of virtual production;• The affordability of this innovation and the affordable solutions ARwall provides.This very cool albeit short conversation with one of the industry experts on virtual production will give you some insight into the hot-topic technology, and perhaps inspire you to make your next film. LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH RENE:youtu.be/2JhSv1tYn9QPLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/5VcBZ3ALb14VIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
An Entrepreneurs Journey: A Candid Conversation with Wonder Dynamics Allan McKay 2023-04-22 | For anyone who’s ever tried to start a business or follow through on launching an original idea, be it as an entrepreneur or an artist, the sense of self-doubt is common. So how do you push past the panic, the fear, the failure and our own self-sabotage – and how do you succeed?Speaking from his personal experience as a Co-Founder and CEO of Wonder Dynamic, Nikola Todorovic shares his journey through self-doubt and perfectionism as he launched this new successful company that utilizes Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to develop cutting-edge technologies, innovate production tools and create original content for Film and TV Industry. A startup founded in 2017 by Ready Player One star Tye Sheridan and VFX expert Nikola Todorovic aims to lower the cost and level the playing field for visual effects. In 2021, the company raised $9 million in a Series A funding round that included Epic Games and Samsung as investors, helping expand its team of machine learning engineers and CG artists to expedite Wonder AI Suite — a cloud-based content creation platform designed to bring blockbuster-level VFX to projects of all sizes. The startup has a heavyweight advisory board that includes Sheridan’s Ready Player One director Steven Spielberg, Avengers: Endgame co-director Joe Russo, Capital Factory CEO Joshua Baer, Rhea Films’ Terry Dougas, Google research scientist and Berkeley professor Angjoo Kanazawa, private equity investor Robert Schwab, MIT Head of AI Antonio Torralba and Film Finances president Gregory Trattner.Whether you’re an VFX artist, a filmmaker or an entrepreneur, we promise you will benefit from this candid career talk with Nikola. His advice is to persevere. Believe in your mission! Believe in your WHY! Use failure analysis to avoid making the same mistakes -- and propel yourself forward to success!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKOLA:youtu.be/qRZXWtACIdcTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=FuMWudaza_4&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXeAaQ9fm7vPRwlqvQjjYJzfPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/KXsbMhAu1MIVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Survival of the Fittest: The Competition Among VFX Artists (ILPs Co-Founder Niklas Jacobson) Allan McKay 2023-04-20 | Don’t ever underestimate your soft skills, like a positive attitude and being responsive to teamwork! That’s the one piece of advice that the Co-Founder of Important Looking Pirates Niklas Jacobson gives to up-and-coming VFX artists wanting to have a successful career.Important Looking Pirates (ILP) is a visual effects and digital animation studio located in central Stockholm founded in 2007 by Niklas, Yafei Wu, Carl Hermelin and Eric Hermelin. The studio has more than 200 artists and have worked on big titles like Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker; and series like Westworld, The Mandalorian, Stranger Things, Lost in Space.ILP was nominated for a number of Emmys for their work on Stranger Things and Lost in Space.So many times, artists get stressed out about their technical ability and they overlook the importance of core skills like communication, curiosity or leadership skill. In order to achieve career success – and to stand out as an artist – you have to learn to balance your hard and soft skills. Make sure to check out this quick career talk with Niklas and get some tips – and hopefully inspiration – to take your career to the next level!LINK TO FULL INTERVIEW WITH NIKLAS:youtu.be/T-5IaDi3bqYTARGETED PLAYLIST LINK: youtube.com/watch?v=gb20RMf6MKs&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfrPxRyhZPKgpMbb4RLVi5e&index=1&t=9sPLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/9t8IQR-nxboVIDEO HASHTAGS:#allanmckay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Breaking Barriers of Virtual Production: Rene Amador Shares ARwalls Vision Allan McKay 2023-04-18 | Unreal Engine and the advent of virtual production has changed the VFX pipeline for good! And what it has done for VFX artists is create more jobs and opportunities, as well as make visual effects more approachable for all film productions, regardless of their budget.In this career talk, Co-Founder and CEO of ARwall Rene Amador discusses his company -- with its innovation and disruptions – and the affordable solutions it provides for filmmakers. You’ll want to check out this interview to learn about: • How ARwall democratizes virtual production tech;• Their plugins and tools: ARFX Pro Plugin and ARFX Launcher; • Their product support team;• Their target consumer market;• The pros and cons of virtual production;• And so much more!ARwall is a virtual production, software and solutions company. The company is a group of indie filmmakers based in LA who are on a mission to democratize their virtual production tech that has previously only been accessible to major studios. Since its founding 7 years ago, the company has been one of the pioneers of in-camera realtime effects. They've worked on projects for HBO, Disney and Discovery. Most recently, ARwall's work won an Emmy for their first film Muppets Haunted Mansion where their real-time tech enabled the stunning visuals. If you’re a filmmaker interested in utilizing virtual production in your next project or are just fascinated by this direction in VFX films and the future of VFX, check out this interview with ARwall!PLAYLIST:youtube.com/watch?v=sITDSen1CUU&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXcDaAKB8f4vnJ-aGZNbM7tl&index=3PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/2JhSv1tYn9QVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
Epics CTO Kim Libreri: The Mastermind Behind the VFX of THE MATRIX! Allan McKay 2023-04-17 | Kim Libreri is responsible for continuing Epic’s tradition of fusing state-of-the-art technology with the pinnacle of visual artistry, and for defining the studio’s Unreal Engine as the platform of choice for all types of interactive experiences including games, movies, visualization, augmented reality and virtual reality. Prior to joining Epic Games, Kim was the Chief Strategy Officer at Lucasfilm, where he was responsible for the company’s STAR WARS technology strategy and innovations in interactive storytelling, including the highly-awarded 1313 prototype. Kim’s career in digital technology and visual effects spans over 20 years, and he has credits on more than 25 films including SUPER 8, SPEED RACER, POSEIDON and THE MATRIX TRILOGY. He led the development team for the award-winning WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, as well as for the original MATRIX, developing the now-legendary Bullet Time technology. In this fascinating career talk, Kim talks about: • The future tasks of AI that create a better pipeline;• The revolution of post-production;• The effect of virtual production and Unreal Engine on pre-production;• Uncanny valley and the progress of digital humans; • The mindset required for career success;• The initiative that it takes to create and to make things happen;• The chaotic nature of innovation;• And so much more!Kim also shares the behind-the-scenes of the original MATRIX, the technological innovations on the project; the fact that at that time, this Keanu Reeves project was not popular and no one wanted to work on it – and yet the daring imaginations of the artists who did choose to get involved in its creation.If you’re an innovator interested in creating something we haven’t seen before – or someone who gets inspired by people who do that – this video is for you! Check out this artist career advice – with a VFX Legend – to get inspired to create your own big break!TARGETED PLAYLIST LINK:youtube.com/watch?v=09L--sPyw4g&list=PLYiJh3GWpIXfUsdq6g_gor5mIY-gP8_23PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: youtube.com/user/AllanFTMcKay/?sub_confirmation=1Listen to ALLAN McKAY’S PODCAST:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-allan-mckay-podcast/id935478122Upload THE ULTIMATE DEMO REEL GUIDE by Allan McKay:ultimatedemoreel.allanmckay.com/freebookUpload PRODUCTIVE ARTIST GUIDEBOOK by Allan McKay:allanmckay.clickfunnels.com/toolkit_guide_productiveartistSAY HELLO ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: instagram.com/allanmckayofficial• Facebook: facebook.com/allanmckayofficial• Twitter: twitter.com/allanftmckay?lang=en• Website: allanmckay.comYOUTUBE URL: youtu.be/T2gtYkb1UAAVIDEO HASHTAGS:#AllanMcKay, #VFX, #BrandingforArtists
