Heads still roll 25 years later in the Tim Burton classic for which ILM brought the iconic headless horseman to the screen.
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.
For Transformers one, the art department aimed to create shapes and silhouettes that appeared clean and simple from a distance, yet included intricate, purposeful details up-close, such as cut lines in the panels, smaller inset geometry, and layered panel work. Given that iconic Transformer designs often stem from their helmet shapes, the art department worked...
Alexander spent 38 years with ILM as an optical printer operator on feature films to a compositing supervisor on theme park attractions.
Exploring the technical innovations and behind-the-scenes stories that brought Slimer to life in Ghostbusters 2, reaching new heights in animatronics and practical effects at Industrial Light & Magic.
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.
Make room for some stellar content and southern hospitality from Industrial Light & Magic in the heart of Texas at SXSW 2025! Find us on the schedule from March 7-15, where we are teaming up with the minds behind ABBA Voyage, alongside the Dead & Company and U2:UV’s Las Vegas Sphere experiences. We’ll explore how...
Take a closer look at how the ILM Vancouver team built a new world of stylized action for Japanese icon Ken Sato, also known as Ultraman, and how they pushed the visual envelope with a bold aesthetic as ILM steps back into animated features with Netflix’s Ultraman: Rising.
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.
Last evening the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) presented the inaugural “Excellence in Production Technology” Emmy® Award to The Santa Clauses Season Two. The award was presented as part of the 75th Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards at the Prince George Ballroom in New York, hosted by David Pogue, Emmy award-winning correspondent, CBS Sunday Morning. Rachel...
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the recipients of the 75th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards and introduced a new category for the 75th Technology & Engineering Awards, called “Excellence in Production Technology,” and named three nominees including ILM for its work on The Santa Clauses, Season 2, along...
This morning the Hollywood Professional Association unveiled the HPA Award Creative Category nominees and ILM received seven nominations across three categories. In the Outstanding Visual Effects – Live Action Feature category, ILM received four of the five nominations. For the Live Action Feature category, ILM was nominated for Alien: Romulus (Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Ale’ Melendez, Sebastian...
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.
ILM’s Sydney studio took on everything from digital creatures to CG environments for this adaptation of a beloved Disney Parks attraction.
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!
Take a deep dive into the history and lore behind the starship designs created by ILM and introduced 40 years ago in The Search for Spock.
The ILM veteran worked on projects like Jurassic Park and The Mask, and helped create a special Halloween poster that inspired the moniker for ILM’s new podcast.
Meet the hosts from Industrial Light & Magic (ILM): Rob Bredow, Chief Creative Officer, and Todd Vaziri, Senior Compositor 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...
ILM's Vancouver & London studios realized everything from ingenious facial replacements to a challenging plate composite for one cohesive action shot.
Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast reveals the creative process of filmmaking and the art of visual storytelling. Join us as we chat with top filmmakers, artists and innovators about their craft, careers, and the collaborative process of bringing stories to life.
