Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this episode we sit down with Travis Reinke, Founder & CEO of SCANable, the leading 3D capture and photogrammetry company shaping how visual effects are created for film and television.
Travis shares his journey from small-town Texas to building a world-class scanning studio that supports major Hollywood productions. From early days learning CAD and 3D design, to pioneering advanced scanning workflows, we dive deep into what it takes to push technology and creativity together in the VFX industry.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Travis discovered 3D scanning and turned it into a global business
The challenges of starting and scaling in a niche tech field
Real stories from working on major film & TV sets
How SCANable’s technology is changing the VFX landscape
The mindset needed to embrace risk, innovation, and leadership
Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast...this conversation is packed with insights, grit, and the real story behind cutting-edge visual effects technology.
🔥 Follow Travis & SCANable:
Website: scanable.com
Instagram: instagram.com/scanable
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/scanable
YouTube: youtube.com/scanable
0:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome
1:25 – Meet Travis Reinke: Background & Early Career
4:50 – Discovering 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry
9:30 – Starting SCANable & Early Challenges
12:45 – Breaking into Hollywood & VFX Work
17:10 – Behind the Scenes: Film & TV Scanning Stories
21:40 – Technology + Creativity: The SCANable Approach
25:55 – Scaling the Business & Leadership Lessons
30:20 – Advice for Creators & Innovators
34:10 – Rapid Fire Q&A
36:50 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next
In this episode we sit down with Travis Reinke, Founder & CEO of SCANable, the leading 3D capture and photogrammetry company shaping how visual effects are created for film and television.
Travis shares his journey from small-town Texas to building a world-class scanning studio that supports major Hollywood productions. From early days learning CAD and 3D design, to pioneering advanced scanning workflows, we dive deep into what it takes to push technology and creativity together in the VFX industry.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode
How Travis discovered 3D scanning and turned it into a global business
The challenges of starting and scaling in a niche tech field
Real stories from working on major film & TV sets
How SCANable’s technology is changing the VFX landscape
The mindset needed to embrace risk, innovation, and leadership
Whether you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or tech enthusiast...this conversation is packed with insights, grit, and the real story behind cutting-edge visual effects technology.
🔥 Follow Travis & SCANable:
Website: scanable.com
Instagram: instagram.com/scanable
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/scanable
YouTube: youtube.com/scanable
0:00 – Episode Intro & Welcome
1:25 – Meet Travis Reinke: Background & Early Career
4:50 – Discovering 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry
9:30 – Starting SCANable & Early Challenges
12:45 – Breaking into Hollywood & VFX Work
17:10 – Behind the Scenes: Film & TV Scanning Stories
21:40 – Technology + Creativity: The SCANable Approach
25:55 – Scaling the Business & Leadership Lessons
30:20 – Advice for Creators & Innovators
34:10 – Rapid Fire Q&A
36:50 – Closing Thoughts & What’s Next
