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Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Co-hosted by Rob Bredow & Todd Vaziri, and produced by Jenny Ely, join us as we chat with top filmmakers, artists and innovators about their craft, careers, and the collaborative process of bringing stories to life.
The podcast Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast is created by Industrial Light & Magic. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
Recorded with a live audience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, join our Industrial Light & Magic panel as we commemorate a monumental milestone—50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company's legendary
achievements.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:07] Starting at ILM
[00:24:05] Blending Techniques
[00:45:48] Future of VFX
[00:47:41] The Martini
[00:01:00] 0utro
Lynwen - Light & Magic Season 2 and ILM Announces New Book at Star Wars Celebration Japan
Janet - ILM 50th Anniversary Merch
Rob Coleman - The Director's Cut - A DGA Podcast
Rob Bredow - Tokyo DisneySea
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https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/017-fifty-years-of-ilm-panel/
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Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:23] Questions from the Mailbag
[00:20:35] Storytelling and Innovation in Filmmaking
[00:41:02] Film Foundations
[00:47:19] Storytelling and Innovation part 2
[00:59:48] The Martini
[01:09:26] Outro
Jenny - Merriam-Webster (@merriamwebster) · Springfield, MA
Rob - beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphones
Bryce - Milan Art Institute
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Transcript https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/016-bryce-dallas-howard/
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We are delaying the release of Episode 16 by one day this week because we will be discussing an exciting topic from the world of science that won’t be publicly announced by our usual publishing time. We have a very special guest this week! Bryce Dallas Howard is joining us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. Check back tomorrow to download the episode, you won’t want to miss this one!
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For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling. This week, she shares her remarkable journey as a leader in this dynamic field, and reminisces about some of her favorite projects.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:11] Questions From the Mailbag
[00:08:52] Rejection Letters
[00:22:37] Immersive Innovation
[00:55:58] The Martini
[01:01:03] Outro
Jenny - Soolla
Vicki - Runway Research | Introducing Act-One
Rob - FUJIFILM X100VI | Cameras | FUJIFILM X Series & GFX - USA
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Transcript: https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/015-vicki-dobbs-beck/
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[00:00:00] Intro
[00:10:31] Skeleton Crew
[00:44:09] Questions From the Mailbag
[00:54:16] The Martini
[01:02:29] Outro
Todd - Rear Window (1954) - IMDb Panic Room (2002) - IMDb
John - Tim's Vermeer (2013) - IMDb
Jenny - Father Brown - BBC One
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https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/014-skeleton-crew-with-john-knoll/
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This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:12] Questions From the Mailbag
[00:16:42] Set Smarts
[00:27:23] Virtual Production
[00:57:04] The Martini
[01:05:22] Outro
Todd - Movies & TV | Plex
Shivani - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
Jenny - The Roots of Chaos — Samantha Shannon
Justin - Artemis Pro - Pro Filmmaker Apps
Rob - Letterboxd
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Transcript https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/013-virtual-production-with-shivani-jhaveri-justin-talley/
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This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects. From the whimsical world of Wicked and the acidic atmosphere of Alien: Romulus—Pablo Helman, David Shirk, and Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser share their insights and learnings in crafting the visual effects behind these blockbuster hits.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:45] Questions From the Mailbag
[00:10:36] Alien: Romulus
[00:23:29] Wicked
[00:51:47] The Martini
[01:02:00] Outro
Todd - The Straight Story (1999) - IMDb
Jenny - Movies | DC Comics | DC
Pablo - Pablo Helman Soundcloud McCartney's 4001 | TalkBass.com
David - Liberty Puzzles
Rob - The Classic Presets - Classic Film Presets 2021 for Lightroom
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Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination in the Oscars' Best Visual Effects category. We discuss highlights from the five nominated films—Alien Romulus, Better Man, Dune: Part Two, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, and Wicked—and we revisit the shower door myth.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:11] Misinformation Corner
[00:05:36] VFX Oscars Nomination Process
[00:18:32] Nominee Highlights
[00:53:27] The Martini
[01:00:05] Outro
Todd - Trade Coffee
Jenny - Nurtured By Nature
International Otter Survival Fund
Rob - French Cleat Hanger
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ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson (Transformers One, Star Wars Rebels) discusses the complexities and pure joy of working with established Star Wars and Transformers characters while introducing new elements for today’s audiences. Amy shares stories of adapting her portfolio to catch the attention of recruiters and highlights from her 25 years with Lucasfilm and ILM.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:06] Questions from the Mailbag
[00:18:51] Rejection Letters
[00:30:10] Shaping Characters for Tomorrow
[00:49:59] The Martini
[00:58:19] Outro
Todd - Apple Mac Mini
Amy - BrickLink
Jenny - Tobin's Spirit Guide by Magnoli Props
Rob - Music by John Williams (2024) - IMDb
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https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/010-shaping-characters-for-tomorrow-with-amy-beth-christenson/
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Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag. Todd corrects another VFX myth in Misinformation Corner. The team shares their favorite things from the year as we say farewell to 2024 in this bonus episode of Lighter Darker!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:19] Mailbag
[00:07:41] Misinformation Corner
[00:22:30] Rejection Letters
[00:48:33] The Martini
[00:54:15] Outro
Todd - 2024 Total Eclipse: Where & When - NASA Science
Jenny - Podcast Episodes Archive | Industrial Light & Magic
Rob - EPAuto 12V DC Portable Air Compressor Pump, Digital Tire Inflator
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Join legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, The Mandalorian) on our final episode of 2024. From his early days collaborating with John Carpenter on horror classics like Halloween and The Thing to groundbreaking work on Jurassic Park and Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Cundey has shaped the visual landscape of cinema. Dean Cundey shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set and personal experiences breaking into the industry.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:00] Questions from the Mailbag
[00:14:27] Rejection Letters
[00:31:58] Making Magic On the Screen
[00:50:15] The Martini
[00:55:27] Outro
Todd - Stitch Fix
Jenny - Midnight Mass (TV Mini Series 2021) - IMDb
Rob - Microsoft Flight Simulator
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Transcript: https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/ep-008-the-magic-of-film-with-dean-cundey/
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This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year's most anticipated films: Gladiator II and Wicked. VFX Producer Ed Randolph (Gladiator II) and VFX Supervisor Anthony Smith (Wicked) give us behind-the-scenes stories of building these worlds and share insights into some of their favorite shots from their impressive careers.
[00:00:10] Intro
[00:03:07] Questions from the Mailbag
[00:17:42] One Final and One CBB
[00:28:15] Worldbuilding in WIcked and Gladiator II
[00:49:13] The Martini
[00:58:30] Outro
Todd - The Wild Robot (2024) - IMDb
Ed - Wicked: Tiny Desk Concert
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024) - IMDb
Anthony - Old Masters Academy
Jenny - A Smoky Mountain Christmas (TV Movie 1986) - IMDb
A Smoky Mountain Christmas (1986 TV Movie, 2022 HD Circle TV Broadcast Edit)
Rob - Clarkson's Farm (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb
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https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/ep-007-worldbuilding-in-wicked-and-gladiator-ii/
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Director Shannon Tindle (Kubo and the Two Strings, Lost Ollie) and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones join us to discuss the role of empathy in animation. We talk about Tindle’s latest film, Ultraman: Rising as well as the importance of collaboration and infusing personal experiences into characters and storytelling.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:03:20] Rejection Letters
[00:11:25] Deleted Dreams
[00:17:46] Empathy in Animation
[00:45:52] The Martini
[00:50:33] Outro
Shannon - Hollow Kingdom #1 - Kira Jane Buxton
Hayden - Thames & Hudson USA - Book - Anime Architecture: Imagined Worlds and Endless Megacities
Jenny - Luigi's Mansion 2 - HD
Rob - Welcome to Wrexham (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb
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For this special Halloween Edition, we flash back to Ghostbusters II with VFX legend Bill George who shares stories from the model shop. We talk with Bill about the evolution of visual effects over his 40-year career.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:03:45] Questions from the mailbag
[00:16:20] Lighter Darker - origin of the name
[00:19:10] Rejection letters
[00:22:28] Ghostbusters II and the evolution of the artist toolbox
[00:44:51] The Martini
[00:52:19] Outro
Todd -Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - IMDb
Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) - IMDb
Bill - Sasquatch Sunset (2024) - IMDb Paramount + / rent on Amazon Prime
Jenny - Halloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY
Jenny's Slimer Halloween Costume by Adam J. Ely on IG
Rob - Scriptnotes
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Director Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters) and executive producer Ashley Jay Sandberg (Twisters, The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart) discuss working together to balance science and storytelling with their latest film, Twisters. They share stories from the set, including real-life challenges from Mother Nature. The filmmakers and the Lighter Darker hosts chat about films that inspired them to choose their career paths and some roadblocks they faced along the way.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:02:12] Questions from the mailbag
[00:10:42] Rejection letters
[00:19:44] Film foundations
[00:28:20] The quiet power of nature
[00:45:30] Final question
[00:48:24] The martini
[00:53:50] Outro
Rob - The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) - IMDb
Todd - Schlage Encode Plus™ Smart WiFi Deadbolt | Wifi smart lock
Jenny - Norsepaints (@norsepaints) • Instagram
Isaac - StarTalk Radio
Ashley BEATER BOARDS – Catch Surf USA
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Transcript: https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/s1e004-twisters-with-lee-isaac-chung-and-ashley-jay-sandberg/
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Beth D'Amato, ILM digital paint supervisor, joins Todd and Rob to discuss their favorite camera moves, compositions, and notable oner’s. Beth shares how she got her start in VFX and we learn that sometimes, "We will keep your resume on file" is a good thing! The ILM pros answer questions about basic VFX terminology, and we bust an internet myth.
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:50] Questions from the mailbag
[00:11:07] Rejection letters
[00:16:20] Misinformation corner
[00:21:20] Camera and composition
[00:43:19] The Martini
[00:49:32] Outro
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Transcript: https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/s1e3-camera-and-composition/
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In this episode, the Lighter Darker team welcomes director Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4, Transformers One) to talk about combining humor and heart in filmmaking as he does so well in his films. Josh shares the story of getting his dream shot at Pixar and how he almost had a very different job!
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:41] Questions from the mailbag
[00:04:46] What is virtual production?
[00:13:00] Rejection letters
[00:17:05] Humor and heart in animation
[00:33:15] The Martini
[00:39:21] Outro
Rob (and the rest of the internet) is obsessed with the Star Tours StarSpeeder Play Set
2005 Star Tours - Original - Disneyland Anaheim
Jenny scrambled to come up with something last minute because Rob stole her martini (see above). She is reading Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë | Goodreads and obsessing over the Oxford comma debate. What Is the Oxford Comma (or Serial Comma)? | Grammarly. Yes, she is boring.
Josh is staying true to the current Transformers hype by adopting a Flagship Optimus Prime from Robosen.
The Lighter Darker theme was created by Khatsho Orfali. This episode features music by Ben Charles aka chromasy.
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https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/s1e2-transformers-one-with-josh-cooley/
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Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow, ILM Compositing Supervisor, Todd Vaziri, and Producer Jenny Ely who talk about the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling.
In our premiere episode Rob and Todd share thoughts on beautiful final shots from films they've personally worked on, along with a few "could-be-better" or CBB moments they didn't want to let go. Todd unpacks the compositing from a famous shot in Star Trek Into Darkness and Rob shares how the production teams on the set of Solo: A Star Wars Story worked together to compose a memorable journey through the Kessel Run on screen for the first time.
On the main topic of Dailies Culture Rob and Todd dive into the details, offering up tips on making review sessions with your team more productive, painless, and even enjoyable.
Lighter Darker Episode 1: The Premiere
One Final & One CBB
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The Martini
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Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast where we focus on the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow and Todd Vaziri, ILM Compositing Supervisor, we tell stories from behind the scenes to illustrate the many crafts that come together to create a motion picture, TV Series, or special venue project.
Whether you're a seasoned professional, an aspiring filmmaker, or a fan of immersive experiences, Lighter Darker provides valuable insights, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the artists behind the projects we take on at ILM in the visual effects, animation, and immersive entertainment spaces. Tune in to Lighter Darker and embark on a journey through the creative and technical realms of cinema & immersive entertainment, where every shadow reveals a story, and every beam of light unveils a new perspective.
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