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Gary Marshall — Vice President of Virtual Production, NantStudios

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Get ready to dive into the magical world of virtual production with the one and only Gary Marshall, Vice President of Virtual Production at Nant Studios. In this episode, Chris chats with Gary, a true wizard in the visual effects industry, who’s been behind some of the most jaw-dropping movie moments you’ve ever seen.

From running film reels around London as a newbie at the iconic Moving Picture Company to working on the epic Avatar and Gravity, Gary’s journey is nothing short of legendary. He spills the beans on how he helped bring Hollywood’s wildest dreams to life using mind-blowing tech like in-camera visual effects and LED walls that turn movie sets into living, breathing worlds.

But the magic doesn’t stop there. As the VP of Virtual Production at Nant Studios, Gary shares insider secrets on the next big thing in virtual production — modular, moveable LED volumes that can transform on the fly. And if you’ve ever wondered how these cinematic spells can save big bucks, Gary’s got some surprising answers that might just change how you think about movie magic.

Whether you’re a film buff, a tech geek, or just someone who loves a good story, this episode is packed with excitement, innovation, and a glimpse into the future of filmmaking that you won’t want to miss.

Links:

Nant Studios >

Gary Marshall on LinkedIn >

Gary Marshall on IMDB >


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0:04:54 Introduction & Early Days in the Industry

0:08:05 Becoming a Visual Effects Wizard

0:12:11  The Leap into Motion Capture

0:14:25 Adventures at Weta and the World of Avatar

0:18:15 From Avatar to Gravity: A Game-Changer

0:22:45 Virtual Production Innovations: From Framestore to New York

0:38:35 Joining Nant Studios & The Next Evolution in Virtual Production

0:54:55 The Future of Virtual Production

1:04:11  Closing Thoughts & What's Next for Virtual Production 

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About the author

Christopher Nichols

Chris is a CG industry veteran and Director of Chaos Labs. He can also be heard regularly as the host of the CG Garage podcast which attracts 20,000 weekly listeners. With a background in both VFX and Design, Chris has worked for Gensler, Digital Domain, Imageworks and Method Studios. His credits include Maleficent, Oblivion and Tron: Legacy.

Originally published: August 19, 2024.
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