Episode 402 - Sean M. Ritchie & Chris Cook - CG Supervisors, Crafty Apes

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Crafty Apes’ Sean M. Ritchie and Chris Cook have seen changes in the VFX industry first-hand. The CG Supervisors both began their careers in architectural visualization before moving into VFX for movies and TV including</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Walking Dead</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gravity</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Once Upon a Time</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, and</span> <em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dune</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now, Sean and Chris work at Crafty Apes, the prolific VFX studio that’s delivered effects for</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Spirited</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The Orville</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">,</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Star Trek: Discovery</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, and many more. Sean and Chris shed light on what separates Crafty Apes from other effects houses, the effects of the pandemic and streaming on the industry, and how they nurture young talent. They also discuss the pros and cons of new technology such as real-time engines and AI-driven art generators.</span></p>