Episode 47: Brian Kubovcik On The Role of VFX Supervisor [Craft Episode]

To avoid having to write a final paper for a Philosophy and Religion Studies course, Brian put his creativity to the test and presented a short film. Now an Emmy-nominated VFX supervisor, Brian Kubovcik is the Head of Studio for FuseFX and known for “She-Hulk: Attorney at Law”, “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”, and “Criminal Minds”. In this episode, Brian and Pete enter the world of visual effects as they explore the process from making a bid to working in post, the importance of understanding camera and lighting, special tools and equipment that help inform the VFX team, recognizing the people controlling the machines, the future of VFX and more…(00:00:00 - 00:06:53) -- Podcast Intro (00:06:53 - 00:12:40) -- Early Years Working In VFX(00:12:40 - 00:15:15) -- First Steps For VFX And Formatting A Script(00:15:15 - 00:20:50) -- Determining The FX Budget(00:20:50 - 00:23:55) -- VFX Prep And Refining Assumptions(00:23:55 - 00:28:15) -- The Importance Of Early Communication(00:28:15 - 00:30:10) -- Making A VFX Bid(00:30:10 - 00:35:55) -- Understanding Camera And Lighting(00:35:55 - 00:36:55) -- “Transitions: A Director’s Journey and Motivational Handbook” Promo(00:36:55 - 00:39:20) -- The VFX Team And Set Visits(00:39:20 - 00:47:40) -- Working In Post(00:47:40 - 00:52:22) -- Favorite VFX Moments(00:52:22 - 00:56:10) -- The Future Of VFX(00:56:10 - 00:59:20) -- Lightning Round Questions(00:59:20 - 00:58:55) -- Podcast Outro