On Episode 78 of The TLB Podcast, James (James 1) interviews long time friend and video game and film industry professional, James F (James 2), and the two discuss James 2’s journey from Nebraska to Los Angeles, his experiences working in the film industry, including his transition from camera work to visual effects, his work creating visual effects for big-budget movies and some of the personal highlights, and his transition into the gaming industry, his affinity for technology, and the rapidly changing landscape of media consumption.

On XLB, the two discuss the impact of technology, AR, VR, AI and the future of AI in art and entertainment. They also touch on the importance of maintaining an artistic voice by not relying too heavily on AI, as well as the ethical concerns surrounding AI and digital likeness ownership. Available exclusively on patreon.com/TheTLBPod.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction and Background

06:19 - Education and Transition to Los Angeles

13:15 - Working in a Camera Rental House

19:19 - Choosing Between Visual Effects and Assistant to the Producer

23:12 - Working in Visual Effects on 'Avengers'

28:44 - Highlights of Working in Visual Effects

31:24 - Working on Blade Runner 2049 and Game of Thrones

36:25 - Exploring the Intersection of Art and Technology

39:58 - The Rise of Gaming and its Role in Media

44:15 - The Future of Entertainment: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

48:43 - The Convergence of Entertainment: Video Games Shaping the Industry

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