Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast

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001 - The Premiere Sep 03, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow, ILM Compositing Supervisor, Todd Vaziri, and Producer Jenny Ely who talk about the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.

In our premiere episode Rob and Todd share thoughts on beautiful final shots from films they've personally worked on, along with a few "could-be-better" or CBB moments they didn't want to let go. Todd unpacks the compositing from a famous shot in Star Trek Into Darkness and Rob shares how the production teams on the set of Solo: A Star Wars Story worked together to compose a memorable journey through the Kessel Run on screen for the first time.

On the main topic of Dailies Culture Rob and Todd dive into the details, offering up tips on making review sessions with your team more productive, painless, and even enjoyable.

CHAPTER MARKERS

[0:00:00] Intro
[00:01:37] Introduction to One Final, One CBB
[00:02:45] Todd’s Final & CBB from Star Trek Into Darkness
[00:09:06] Rob’s Final & CBB from Solo: A Star Wars Story
[00:19:04] Dailies Culture
[00:34:00] The Martini
[00:41:57] Outro

EPISODE LINKS

Lighter Darker Episode 1: The Premiere

One Final & One CBB

Todd:

Rob:

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) - IMDb
ILM: Behind the Magic of the Speeder Chase in Solo: A Star Wars Story
Brett Northcutt concept artist at ILM on Instagram

The Martini

Todd:

Rob:

Jurassic Park (1993) - IMDb
Rob is embracing the delightful world of avian espionage with Bird Buddy.

Jenny:

The Abyss (1989) - IMDb
Jenny found one organization app to rule them all with Todoist.

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Introducing Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast Aug 22, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow and Todd Vaziri, ILM Compositing Supervisor, we tell stories from behind the scenes to illustrate the many crafts that come together to create a motion picture, TV Series, or special venue project.

Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a fan of immersive experiences, Lighter Darker provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the artists behind the projects we take on at ILM in the visual effects, animation, and immersive entertainment spaces. Tune in to Lighter Darker and embark on a journey through the creative and technical realms of cinema & immersive entertainment, where every shadow reveals a story, and every beam of light unveils a new perspective.

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