Podcast Ep. 5: Marvel VFX, Moving to L.A. and Back, and Getting a Beer with Paul Rudd w/ Isaac Buono
Podcast Ep. 5: Marvel VFX, Moving to L.A. and Back, and Getting a Beer with Paul Rudd w/ Isaac Buono
Plus, a recap of our last episode as well!
Have you ever wondered what goes into creating the stunning visual effects shots that bring blockbusters to life on the big screen? Do you find yourself amazed by the seamless integration of CGI and live-action that makes superheroes, epic battles, and fantastical worlds feel real? Have you ever been curious what it is like to work in Marvel studios alongside some of the biggest names in the industry?
On this very special episode, Cameron and Sam talk to Isaac Buono, a local VFX artist who has worked on a multitude of big-budget films including Ant-Man and the Wasp, Terminator: Dark Fate, and, most recently, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. He talks about how he got to where he is today, his experience in Hollywood working for Marvel and Disney, and much, much more!
Resources Related to the Podcast
VFX breakdown for Guardians of the Galaxy Work
Blender - A free, open-source software Isaac and his team used for the Ring of Power demo shot
We’ve got a lot of really cool guests coming down the pipeline so make sure you’re following us on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, or wherever else you get your podcasts!
Check out our previous episode as well, where we discuss with animator Avery Kroll her hand-drawn animation passion project, “The Piano”: