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Mike Seymour

@mikeseymour.bsky.social

Co-founder fxguide.com, Co-founder of the Motus Lab (University of Sydney). Sailor, Researcher, Cocktail Designer.

83 Followers  |  40 Following  |  13 Posts  |  Joined: 19.12.2023  |  1.88

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Crafting Jurassic World: Rebirth with Gareth Edwards and David Vickery - fxguide Our fxpodcast with Edwards (director) and Vickery (production vfx supervisor) on refining the Jurassic wonder, crafting photoreal creatures, having fun and more, all with Steven Spielberg watching.

Jurassic World: Rebirth with Gareth Edwards & David Vickery link.fxguide.com/7DtNkd Gareth reunites with ILM for the 3rd time.
It was great to discuss with the guys about how they approached making this film. They brought awe, analog charm, and dinosaurs back to life, 1 reel of film at a time.

03.07.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Politics meets Pixels: Business implications of a possible 100% Film Tariff - fxguide We speak with Joseph Bell on Trump’s Proposed Film Tariff, Global VFX Trends, and the Business of Uncertainty

Politics meets Pixels: Business implications of a possible 100% Film Tariff. In our latest FXpodcast Joseph Bell breaks down Trump’s proposed film tariff & what it really means for the global VFX industry. link.fxguide.com/IOWP5X

08.05.2025 02:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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VFXShow 294: Black Mirror + the (Mad) Life of the Sci-Tech Oscars - fxguide Where dystopian fiction meets real-world techβ€”and both get applauded by the Academy, this week on the VFXSHOW podcast.

VFXShow 294: Black Mirror + the (Mad) Life of the Sci-Tech Oscars. Where dystopian fiction meets real-world techβ€”and both get applauded by the Academy, this week on the VFXSHOW podcast. link.fxguide.com/75CRzi

06.05.2025 04:47 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Daredevil: Born Again : The Art and Craft of Critical VFX Collaboration - fxguide We talk to the VFX team of Daredevil: Born Again about the tight collaboration with Stunts, SFX, Art Department, and Camera.

www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/d...

03.05.2025 07:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Behind the Plasticine: Crafting Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - fxguide The alchemy of Aardman's particular blend of humour, heart, and handcrafted charm in Vengeance Most Fowl, the latest Wallace & Gromit adventure, - augmented by digital visual effects.

Behind the Plasticine:For Vengeance Most Fowl, VFX sup. Howard Jones describes a philosophy that remains fiercely loyal to Aardman’s roots in stop-frame β€” the puppets, the sets, the hand-made detail β€” but is also unafraid to deploy digital tools in service of the story. link.fxguide.com/7ovuUz

10.04.2025 00:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gradient Effects new approach to De-Aged John Goodman - fxguide We look at the new AI Shapeshifter tool that de-aged John Goodman in Righteous Gemstones

We covered it in 2019: www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/g...

06.04.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NAB 25: A Leaner Show but with an AI Innovation Focus - fxguide NAB 25 opens with a focus on new tools in a new era of AI

NAB 25: A Leaner Show but with an AI Innovation Focus link.fxguide.com/7sFYNJ

06.04.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ILM, Droids, Minitures and StageCraft - Oscar Winner John Knoll discuss Skeleton Crew - fxguide The balance of practical and digital, Including John Knoll's top five production pitfalls of all time.

John Knoll breaks down Skeleton Crew and his β€œTop 5 Pitfalls for VFX” of all time. (Tell us if your list matches his in the comments !). www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/i...

02.04.2025 01:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Gladiator II: Mark Bakowski Overall VFX Sup. and Ridleygrams Ridley Scott's epic with 1,130 VFX shot. Exclusive new Making of Gladiator II Video

www.fxguide.com/fxfeatured/g...

10.01.2025 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week on fxguide we are covering 7 of the Bakeoff VFX Oscar films. (The Bakeoff is now virtual and the noms will be delayed 2 days due to the tragic fires in LA)

10.01.2025 07:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Start of the Sydney Hobart from our new flat in Manly

26.12.2024 02:50 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Zap Andersson: Exploring the Intersection of AI and Rendering Zap Andersson tests AI Video tools and shares his tips and tricks from his bizarre YouTube series: UNREAL MYSTERIES

Just had a chat w. Mike Seymour of FXGuide about my latest personal project.... www.fxguide.com/fxpodcasts/z...

04.12.2024 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out this insane use of Video AI

03.12.2024 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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