On Episode 78 of The TLB Podcast, James speaks with longtime friend and film/video game professional James F. They explore his path from Nebraska to LA, transitioning from camera work to visual effects on blockbusters like Avengers, Blade Runner 2049, and Game of Thrones, and shifting into the gaming industry. Their conversation also dives into how AR, VR, and AI are reshaping art and entertainment—and what it means to stay creatively authentic in a digital age. Some bonus insights are available on Patreon.Support the ShowEarly access on Patreon → https://tinyurl.com/mva2z9seAudio-only on Spotify → https://tinyurl.com/ytfnwx6sChapters00:00 - Introduction and Background06:19 - Education and Transition to Los Angeles13:15 - Working in a Camera Rental House19:19 - Choosing Between Visual Effects and Assistant to the Producer23:12 - Working in Visual Effects on 'Avengers'28:44 - Highlights of Working in Visual Effects31:24 - Working on Blade Runner 2049 and Game of Thrones36:25 - Exploring the Intersection of Art and Technology39:58 - The Rise of Gaming and its Role in Media44:15 - The Future of Entertainment: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality48:43 - The Convergence of Entertainment: Video Games Shaping the Industry#visualeffects #VFX #Avengers #GameOfThrones #BladeRunner2049 #videogames #gamingindustry #AR #VR #AI #film #creativity #thetlbpodSupport the showPatreon Tiktok Instagram YouTube

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