VFX Talks Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:24:11 +0100 https://www.vfxtalks.com en-us © 2026 VFX Talks yes 09b545e4-71e3-56b1-bad4-906275001432 Alfred Lindahl episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Alfred Lindahl https://storage.buzzsprout.com/t885i5p0wqrhlfwhb6bw18m0dsxr?.jpg VFX Talks 14. Showing WIPs without feeling like shit 14. Showing WIPs without feeling like shit Showing your Work In Progress is often crucial to working effectively in a team or towards a client. But if you are anything like me it doesn’t feel good to show stuff you aren’t happy with. 

In this episode I explore how you can make this easier for yourself, develop quicker and make your supervisor happier in the process!

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Showing your Work In Progress is often crucial to working effectively in a team or towards a client. But if you are anything like me it doesn’t feel good to show stuff you aren’t happy with. 

In this episode I explore how you can make this easier for yourself, develop quicker and make your supervisor happier in the process!

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-18854743 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100 429 14 full false 13. Updating your dreams and motivations 13. Updating your dreams and motivations Are you following an outdated dream? I did and it got pretty bad!

In rough times like these it's even more important to be conscious of what drives and inspires you. In this episode I talk about what happened when I followed a 10 year old dream, and what you can do to figure out if you are on the right track or if your dream needs some updating.

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Are you following an outdated dream? I did and it got pretty bad!

In rough times like these it's even more important to be conscious of what drives and inspires you. In this episode I talk about what happened when I followed a 10 year old dream, and what you can do to figure out if you are on the right track or if your dream needs some updating.

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Buzzsprout-18214134 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:00:00 +0100 1280 13 full false 12. The state of the industry - Background 12. The state of the industry - Background Why are so many VFX artists out of work at the moment? And why are VFX studios going bankrupt left and right? 

In this episode I go into the history of the industry to better illustrate the landscape and try to explain why we are where we are today.

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Why are so many VFX artists out of work at the moment? And why are VFX studios going bankrupt left and right? 

In this episode I go into the history of the industry to better illustrate the landscape and try to explain why we are where we are today.

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Buzzsprout-17814721 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0200 1873 12 full false 11. Struggles! 11. Struggles! I know many of you are struggling at the moment. In this more personal, less scripted episode I'm sharing what I'm struggling with at the moment. My hope is that it can help you feel a bit less alone and maybe make it a little easier to reach out for support.

Take care out there! You are not alone! 💓

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> I know many of you are struggling at the moment. In this more personal, less scripted episode I'm sharing what I'm struggling with at the moment. My hope is that it can help you feel a bit less alone and maybe make it a little easier to reach out for support.

Take care out there! You are not alone! 💓

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-17715588 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0200 1547 11 full false 10. Cristian Spagnuolo - The state of the industry, AI, "NO CGI" and why modern movies suck! 10. Cristian Spagnuolo - The state of the industry, AI, "NO CGI" and why modern movies suck! Cristian is a CG and VFX supervisor with 20 years of experience in film and commercials with titles like Star Trek Discovery, Cats, Noelle and X-men Dark Phoenix on his CV. He is also a trainer and mentor at PXL Mentor with a passion for helping artists make it in VFX.

This interview is all about the state of the industry. We talk about what brought us here, what we might expect of the future, the rise of AI, what’s up with the crappy movies these days, and much more. And as always we try to keep it positive and actionable with advice for students getting into the industry, thoughts on how to leverage AI instead of letting it take your job, and maybe even spotting a slowing down of the NO CGI trend!

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen



]]> Cristian is a CG and VFX supervisor with 20 years of experience in film and commercials with titles like Star Trek Discovery, Cats, Noelle and X-men Dark Phoenix on his CV. He is also a trainer and mentor at PXL Mentor with a passion for helping artists make it in VFX.

This interview is all about the state of the industry. We talk about what brought us here, what we might expect of the future, the rise of AI, what’s up with the crappy movies these days, and much more. And as always we try to keep it positive and actionable with advice for students getting into the industry, thoughts on how to leverage AI instead of letting it take your job, and maybe even spotting a slowing down of the NO CGI trend!

Music by amazing Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen



]]> Buzzsprout-14970167 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0200 7479 10 full false 9. Carlos Caballero Valdés - VFX Supervisor: The role of the VFX supervisor and how to get the most out of your team 9. Carlos Caballero Valdés - VFX Supervisor: The role of the VFX supervisor and how to get the most out of your team Carlos is a VFX Supervisor at MPC in Montreal, most recently on Transformers - Rise of the Beast. He started out as a compositor in London 2010 and has since worked on movies like Captain America, Prometheus, Terminator Genisys, Fantastic Four, Maleficent, Ghostbusters Afterlife and so on.
 
In this interview we dissect the supervisor role and go deep into leadership and communication. Carlos is a great storyteller and shares a lot of examples and hilarious anecdotes. We talk about leading remote teams, being specific in your feedback, how to create an environment of trust and a lot more.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Carlos is a VFX Supervisor at MPC in Montreal, most recently on Transformers - Rise of the Beast. He started out as a compositor in London 2010 and has since worked on movies like Captain America, Prometheus, Terminator Genisys, Fantastic Four, Maleficent, Ghostbusters Afterlife and so on.
 
In this interview we dissect the supervisor role and go deep into leadership and communication. Carlos is a great storyteller and shares a lot of examples and hilarious anecdotes. We talk about leading remote teams, being specific in your feedback, how to create an environment of trust and a lot more.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Buzzsprout-13814147 Sat, 28 Oct 2023 20:00:00 +0200 6783 9 full false 8. Communication can make you a better artist 8. Communication can make you a better artist How well you communicate can dictate how far you will get in your career in VFX and how quickly you get there. But most artist don't think about communication as part of their skill set and are therefore holding themselves back. The good thing is that it's not rocket science and that you can learn to communicate better!

In this episode I give advice on how you can become a better artist by the way you communicate, I give examples of what good and bad communication might look like and if it's appropriate to show some emotions when your shot is omitted.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> How well you communicate can dictate how far you will get in your career in VFX and how quickly you get there. But most artist don't think about communication as part of their skill set and are therefore holding themselves back. The good thing is that it's not rocket science and that you can learn to communicate better!

In this episode I give advice on how you can become a better artist by the way you communicate, I give examples of what good and bad communication might look like and if it's appropriate to show some emotions when your shot is omitted.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Buzzsprout-13684593 Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0200 1576 8 full false 7. Paul Wilkes - VFX Talent and Recruitment consultant: How to get a job in VFX and take the next step in your career 7. Paul Wilkes - VFX Talent and Recruitment consultant: How to get a job in VFX and take the next step in your career Paul Wilkes has been recruiting for top VFX studios for many years. He used to be the Global Head of Talent Management at MPC Advertising, had a similarly prominent title at Technicolor and is now a Talent Consultant with PXL Talent.

In this episode Paul helps to demystify what goes on behind the scenes when you submit your showreel to a studio, he gives tons of advice on how to craft your application to maximize your chances of getting a job,  how to chose your career path, the state of the global talent market and much more.

Find out more about Paul and if his team at PXL Talent can help you find your next job at www.pxltalent.co.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Paul Wilkes has been recruiting for top VFX studios for many years. He used to be the Global Head of Talent Management at MPC Advertising, had a similarly prominent title at Technicolor and is now a Talent Consultant with PXL Talent.

In this episode Paul helps to demystify what goes on behind the scenes when you submit your showreel to a studio, he gives tons of advice on how to craft your application to maximize your chances of getting a job,  how to chose your career path, the state of the global talent market and much more.

Find out more about Paul and if his team at PXL Talent can help you find your next job at www.pxltalent.co.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-12452087 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0100 5286 7 full false 6. Debra Coleman - VFX Coach: Career development, leadership and how to thrive in VFX 6. Debra Coleman - VFX Coach: Career development, leadership and how to thrive in VFX Debra Coleman is a real titan in VFX. She has worked in the industry for over 25 years, going from runner to compositor to artist manager to global head of compositing at Dneg. She is now an accredited career coach working with VFX companies and professionals through her company Open Frame Coaching.

In this conversation we talk about career development and the challenges that can come with new roles and responsibilities, what kind of leader you want to be, how to manage your time, perfectionism and much more. Debra shares a lot of useful advice and relatable anecdotes that I think a lot of people can benefit from. I for sure had a blast talking to her!

To learn more about Debra Coleman and her coaching business, visit https://www.openframecoaching.co.uk

The Bond film we talk about in the end is no other than Goldeneye.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Debra Coleman is a real titan in VFX. She has worked in the industry for over 25 years, going from runner to compositor to artist manager to global head of compositing at Dneg. She is now an accredited career coach working with VFX companies and professionals through her company Open Frame Coaching.

In this conversation we talk about career development and the challenges that can come with new roles and responsibilities, what kind of leader you want to be, how to manage your time, perfectionism and much more. Debra shares a lot of useful advice and relatable anecdotes that I think a lot of people can benefit from. I for sure had a blast talking to her!

To learn more about Debra Coleman and her coaching business, visit https://www.openframecoaching.co.uk

The Bond film we talk about in the end is no other than Goldeneye.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-11735107 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0100 4887 6 full false 5. Pietro Ponti - VFX Supervisor: Leadership, vulnerability and support structures 5. Pietro Ponti - VFX Supervisor: Leadership, vulnerability and support structures Pietro Ponti is a VFX Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic with credits on shows like Lovecraft Country, Star Wars, Jurassic World, Harry Potter and The Dark Knight.

This conversation is mainly about leadership but is packed with great insights and advice that everyone can benefit from. We talk about vulnerability, advice for new leads, his most important insights, asking if anyone needs help and much more.

I love how informative this turned out, and the fact that Pietro is so humble and talks about his own struggles and shortcomings makes it all very relatable.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Pietro Ponti is a VFX Supervisor at Industrial Light & Magic with credits on shows like Lovecraft Country, Star Wars, Jurassic World, Harry Potter and The Dark Knight.

This conversation is mainly about leadership but is packed with great insights and advice that everyone can benefit from. We talk about vulnerability, advice for new leads, his most important insights, asking if anyone needs help and much more.

I love how informative this turned out, and the fact that Pietro is so humble and talks about his own struggles and shortcomings makes it all very relatable.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-11535104 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0200 5374 5 full false 4. Big vs small studios - what's right for you? 4. Big vs small studios - what's right for you? What is the difference between working in big and small VFX studios? Is bigger always better? Should you always strive for cooler projects? And how do you know what's right for you?

In this episode I share my experience from working in different studios and give some advice to help you figure out where you belong.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> What is the difference between working in big and small VFX studios? Is bigger always better? Should you always strive for cooler projects? And how do you know what's right for you?

In this episode I share my experience from working in different studios and give some advice to help you figure out where you belong.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-11241971 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0200 1085 4 full false 3. Eduardo Parra - Compositing supervisor: Supporting your team and showing gratitude as a leader 3. Eduardo Parra - Compositing supervisor: Supporting your team and showing gratitude as a leader Eduardo Parra is a compositing supervisor at Ingenuity Studios in Vancouver. He has worked on films and TV series like The meg, Away, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, The man in the high castle, Vikings and True Blood.

In this conversation we talk about the role of a supervisor, leadership, communication and much more. 

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Eduardo Parra is a compositing supervisor at Ingenuity Studios in Vancouver. He has worked on films and TV series like The meg, Away, Fantastic Beasts and where to find them, The man in the high castle, Vikings and True Blood.

In this conversation we talk about the role of a supervisor, leadership, communication and much more. 

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-10287226 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +0100 4105 3 full false 2. Bad behavior and difficult conversations 2. Bad behavior and difficult conversations In this episode I share my ideas on how you as a leader can deal with bad behavior or poor performance and how to tackle the difficult conversations that can come with that.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> In this episode I share my ideas on how you as a leader can deal with bad behavior or poor performance and how to tackle the difficult conversations that can come with that.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-10156542 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0100 892 2 full false 1. Josh Park - Senior compositor: How to learn compositing the right way and kickstart your career in VFX 1. Josh Park - Senior compositor: How to learn compositing the right way and kickstart your career in VFX Josh Parks is senior compositor who has worked on shows like Shang-Chi, Ready Player One and Transformers. He is also a compositing teacher and coach at compositingpro.com. He has been working in the industry since 2011, done writing for 3D World magazine and taught at a bunch of different VFX schools.

In this conversation we talk about how to learn compositing the right way, finding mentors, asking the right questions, the optimal career path, work-life-balance and a lot more.

Find out more about Josh Parks at compositingpro.com.

Mentions:
The Rookies
Digital Tutors (now part of Pluralsight)
Josh's tutorial "Grading a monster into a plate" at The Foundry

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Josh Parks is senior compositor who has worked on shows like Shang-Chi, Ready Player One and Transformers. He is also a compositing teacher and coach at compositingpro.com. He has been working in the industry since 2011, done writing for 3D World magazine and taught at a bunch of different VFX schools.

In this conversation we talk about how to learn compositing the right way, finding mentors, asking the right questions, the optimal career path, work-life-balance and a lot more.

Find out more about Josh Parks at compositingpro.com.

Mentions:
The Rookies
Digital Tutors (now part of Pluralsight)
Josh's tutorial "Grading a monster into a plate" at The Foundry

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> Alfred Lindahl Buzzsprout-10042105 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 +0100 5292 1 full false Welcome to VFX Talks Welcome to VFX Talks An introduction to the show, what you can expect from the coming episodes as well as what motivated me to start it in the first place.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

]]> An introduction to the show, what you can expect from the coming episodes as well as what motivated me to start it in the first place.

Music by Marcus Olsson of Kungen & Hertigen

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