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Mon, 11 October 2021
Episode 345 - Craig Weiss — Executive Creative Director: CBSVFX

V-Ray won an Emmy! And joining Chris this week is Craig Weiss, a committee member on the board for the Engineering Emmy Awards. Craig explains how Chaos’ rendering engine has changed the way TV VFX are made and why the board chose it to win this prestigious award.

Craig also delves into his role as CBS VFX’s executive creative director, from his humble beginnings in stop-motion animation to the high-resolution, cinema-quality CG home audiences have come to expect. It’s a fascinating journey into the past, present, and future of the technology that helps bring stories to life.

Direct download: CGGarage_Podcast345_CraigWeiss.mp3
Category:VFX -- posted at: 10:47am PST