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Why Visual Effects? With Allan McKay


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Today we have the godfather of visual effects: Allan McKay. If you’re interested in high-level visual effects, you have probably heard this name once or twice. Allan has worked on a lot of films such as Star Trek, Transformers, and more.



Highlights

  • Why visual effects? - 1:20
  • Communication is the number one skill that every person should have - 8:42
  • Learning to be more patient - 11:12
  • Stop being intimidated by freelancers - 14:05
  • The Avengers poster - 17:30
  • Everyone struggles with fear and failure - 32:42
  • Enjoy the process along the way - 34:00
  • There’s a difference between being a consumer and being a creative - 40:27
  • Everything is sales - 48:40
  • Teaching people how to build a successful career - 50:00


    Episode Resources
  • Connect with Luke Thompson
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-thompson-97281555/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukethompsonfilm/?hl=en 
  • ActionVFX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionvfxofficial/?hl=en
  • https://www.actionvfx.com/
  • https://www.actionvfx.com/blog?category=podcast 
  • Connect with Allan McKay
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.allanmckay.com/ 
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