Today it's all about XR experiences, immersive's breakthroughs in exhibition and AI slop! (00:00).

Peter is joined by Neville Spiteri from Wevr to explore the challenges of building immersive content and the industry's shift toward scalable, profitable models (03:14).

Then they explore Wevr’s vision for a cloud-based virtual studio that empowers creators and venue operators to build and distribute immersive experiences globally (34:58).

Finally, Peter is joined by Kevin Talbot from TalbotMedia to give us the ground-floor perspective on the impact of AI slop on content creators (50:48).

Neville Spiteri is the Co-Founder and CEO of Wevr.

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Today, it's virtual production on-location, Gaussian Splatting, and Sora 2 (00:00).

Peter welcomes Barnabas Csutak to explore how tools like Gaussian Splatting are streamlining remote workflows and cutting costs for filmmakers during Pre-Production (04:10).

Then, Barnabas shares real-world use cases —from feature films to cultural heritage preservation —showing the impact of these technologies (32:32).

Finally, Peter and Daniel Mallek, from Vū Technologies, unload their anxieties about Sora 2 (50:07).

Barnabas Csutak is the Growth Director and Producer of District Cinema.

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

• Virtual production is making traditional location scouting obsolete and slashing costs.
• Gaussian Splatting lets filmmakers plan, block, and measure sets remotely—no travel required.
• Pre-production can now be done virtually, saving time, money, and reducing risk.
• AI tools are blurring the line between real and synthetic content—raising creative and ethical questions.
• The industry is split: embrace AI for speed and creativity, or worry about authenticity and trust.
• Staying ahead means mastering new tech and keeping a critical eye on what’s real.

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Tim Moore returns to discuss the essential roadmap to AI content creation (00:00).

Tim and Peter break down the first 3 core frameworks from Tim’s new white paper, exploring the rise of the curator economy, the commoditization of content, and the impact of AI on storytelling and production workflows (02:45).

Then, They dive into the other 3: the changing shape of content, from linear to interactive experiences, intuitive interfaces, and content at the speed of thought (35:34).

Tim Moore is the CEO and Co-Founder of Vū Technologies.

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

• AI is taking over content creation—are you ready to adapt or get left behind?
• Why the “creator economy” is DEAD and the “curator economy” is the new gold rush!
• Content is now officially disposable.
• The new face of content is liquid, and boundless—are you ready?
• Your next creative brief needs a transmedia strategy.
• Human creativity is still the X-factor.

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We have a special episode dropping next week, but to hold us over until then we're dropping a BONUS chat between Host Peter and Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies (00:00).

First, Daniel shares his thoughts on the fresh news alert that NVIDIA has invested in Intel while Peter puts his tinfoil hat on to pitch the real reason why he thinks they did it.

Then, Peter walks Daniel through his thoughts on Invideo.ai and will it revolutionize mid-tier Ads and Broadcast segments or just continue to add to the "AI slop"?

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

• NVIDIA invested $5B in Intel.

• This is a big move for AI and data centers.

• AI may shift to local, personal models.

• Big tech will still control the infrastructure.

• Data centers are the "AWS" of AI.

• Invideo.ai makes fast, all-in-one AI videos.

• There are concerns about low-quality "AI slop."

• Quality storytelling will always stand out.

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Today it's Hollywood's reckoning, your opportunity, and Netflix's AI rules (00:00).

Peter is joined by Thomas George Thudiyanplackal, a producer for the Entertainment Technology Center at USC, who unpacks how evolving technology, changing consumer habits, and the rise of streaming have transformed audience attention, content formats, and the economics of storytelling (02:20).

Then, they explore a roadmap for optimism, as Tom shares how studios and creators can leverage new tools, AI, and authentic voices to adapt, thrive, and preserve the art of filmmaking for the next generation (28:27).

Finally, Peter is joined by Daniel Mallek, from Vū Technologies to unpack each of the five guiding principles that Netflix released this week on using Generative AI (59:21).

Thomas George Thudiyanplackal is a producer for the Entertainment Technology Center at USC.

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

1.Streaming and smartphones are killing the old movie business.

2.The “algorithmic prison” is hijacking your attention span.

3.Studios are desperate to keep up with viral trends in response to the diversity of the consumer's tastes.

4.Niche audiences now control what gets made (and what flops).

5.Want to survive? Speed and authenticity are the new superpowers.

6.The secret to success: finish fast, fail often, and share everything.

7.Ethical AI is the next battleground for creative power.

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This week it's AI, Vibe Coding and what the hell is Physical AI? (00:00).

Peter sits down with Kalhil KJ Adames from Vū Technologies to explore how LED studios and real-time AI are reshaping virtual production workflows (02:42).

Then, they dive into the future of scalable, interactive experiences with the new Experience Launcher platform, making advanced technology accessible for events and businesses (24:19).

Finally, Peter reflects on the rise of conversational AI tools like Wonda from Wondercraft and what it means for the next era of collaborative storytelling (46:33).

Kalhil KJ Adames is the Virtual Production Producer at Vū Technologies.

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Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:

1. Physical AI is making studios interactive, not just digital.

2. AI now helps teams collaborate live, not work alone.

3. LED walls and virtual sets can instantly adapt to creative ideas.

4. Advanced production tech is becoming accessible to all industries.

5. AI is evolving into a true creative partner, not just a tool.

6. Interactive experiences can be launched anywhere via the cloud.

7. The goal: make audience emotions match creative intent.

8. “Physical AI” means smart spaces, not just humanoid robots.

9. These tools are used in film, business, events, and education.

10. Editing and creation are shifting to voice-driven, conversational workflows.

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Today it's about virtual projection, sodium vapor matting, time multiplexing and light science! (00:00).

Peter is joined by Paul Debevec, from Netflix's Eyeline Studio, Cris Blyth, a highly regarded Creative Director, and Christopher Barnett, a Manager at Christie Digital, to explore the evolution of light science, discussing innovations in virtual production, color science, and the challenges of achieving realistic lighting on set (02:41).

Then, they dive into the technical breakthroughs behind sodium vapor matting and magenta green screen, highlighting how new tools and machine learning are democratizing advanced relighting techniques. (35:39).

Finally, Peter and Daniel Mallek, from Vū Technologies, to reflect on the implications of recent changes in creative industry terms of service, urging creators to stay vigilant about how their content is used in the age of AI. (01:00:47).

Paul Debevec is the Chief Research Officer at Netflix Eyeline Studios.

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Cris Bylth is a Creative Director and VFX Supervisor.

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Christopher Bartnett is a manager at Christie Digital Systems.

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Today it's about Pre Production and AI Agents (00:00).

Peter is joined by Rodrigo Mendoza to explore how AI agents are transforming script development and budgeting, emphasizing the shift from tool-centric to goal-centric workflows and the importance of human creativity in the process (01:26).

Then they dive deep into the democratization of filmmaking, the challenges and opportunities AI brings for both independent creators and major studios, and the future of entry-level jobs in a rapidly changing industry (36:11).

Rodrigo Mendoza is the Co-Founder of FILMCA.AI

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Today it's about immersive filmmaking, installation storytelling and "clean" AI (00:00).

Peter sits down with Michaela Tarnasky-Holland, a Peabody-nominated and Emmy winning director, to illustrate teh blueprint for starting a VR project, including the difference between immersive and interactive (01:52).

Then, they explore the key aspects of the format and why the US lagging in VR adoption (16:28).

Finally, Peter is joined with Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies to unpack what are the true implications of an ethically licensed AI model like Moonvalley's Marey (36:47).

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Today it's about body language, motion capture and stunt work (00:00).

Peter sits down with Eric Jacobus, a seasoned stuntman and motion capture expert, to discuss the evolution of non-verbal storytelling and the recognition of the stunt community (01:52).

Then, Eric dives into the technicalities of motion capture, how it transforms action scenes, and why AI falls short in replicating human emotion (16:28).

Finally, Peter is joined with Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies to explore the AI tools actually being used in the film industry (36:47).

Eric Jacobus is the C0-Founder of Super Alloy.

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