1 hr 51 min
450 - The Sympathizer - Chad Wanstreet - VFX Supervisor The Allan McKay Podcast
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EPISODE 450 - THE SYMPATHIZER - CHAD WANSTREET - VFX SUPERVISOR
In this episode, Allan McKay interviews VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet about:
His role as VFX Supervisor on the highly anticipated series The Sympathizer, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel; Collaborating closely with visionary director Park Chan-wook to bring his unique vision to life; The extensive previs and planning process that went into executing the show's complex VFX sequences; Overcoming the challenges of creating digital doubles and face replacements for Robert Downey Jr.'s multiple characters; Ensuring geographical and historical accuracy while shooting on location in Thailand and Vietnam; Making confident, split-second VFX decisions on set to keep production moving forward; Lessons learned from his experience on other shows like S.W.A.T., Dollface, and Sweet Tooth; Practical advice for up-and-coming VFX artists looking to break into the industry; And so much more! If you enjoyed this episode, Allan would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share it with others who might find it valuable. Your support means the world to him!
Listeners are invited to dive into this fascinating conversation with Chad Wanstreet and discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of creating high-end VFX for a prestige series like The Sympathizer.
EPISODE 450 - THE SYMPATHIZER - CHAD WANSTREET - VFX SUPERVISOR
In this episode, Allan McKay interviews VFX Supervisor Chad Wanstreet about:
His role as VFX Supervisor on the highly anticipated series The Sympathizer, an adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel; Collaborating closely with visionary director Park Chan-wook to bring his unique vision to life; The extensive previs and planning process that went into executing the show's complex VFX sequences; Overcoming the challenges of creating digital doubles and face replacements for Robert Downey Jr.'s multiple characters; Ensuring geographical and historical accuracy while shooting on location in Thailand and Vietnam; Making confident, split-second VFX decisions on set to keep production moving forward; Lessons learned from his experience on other shows like S.W.A.T., Dollface, and Sweet Tooth; Practical advice for up-and-coming VFX artists looking to break into the industry; And so much more! If you enjoyed this episode, Allan would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to share it with others who might find it valuable. Your support means the world to him!
Listeners are invited to dive into this fascinating conversation with Chad Wanstreet and discover the behind-the-scenes secrets of creating high-end VFX for a prestige series like The Sympathizer.
1 hr 51 min