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VFX Artifacts

Tools, equipment, software and more that have shaped VFX history. Interviews with the developers and users by Ian Failes from befores & afters.

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Paul Debevec on Light Stage 3

Paul Debevec on Light Stage 3

Ian Failes from befores & afters and Paul Debevec, Director of Research, Creative Algorithms and Technology at Netfl... Read more

2 May 2022

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How the 'Harry Potter' miniature Hogwarts Castle was made

How the 'Harry Potter' miniature Hogwarts Castle was made

Ian Failes from befores & afters chats to model supervisor Robbie Scott from 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Sto... Read more

1 Mar 2022

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