Episode 2x13 - Austin Baur | The Intersection of VFX & Storytelling
Update: 2025-04-24
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Welcome to Trilith Institute Talks!
In this episode of Trilith Institute Talks, host Hunter Barcroft discusses the intersection of storytelling and visual effects with guest Austin Baur, a filmmaker with experience in VFX, animation, and color grading. Joined by film students Andres and Baker, the conversation covers practical filmmaking on a budget, the evolution of visual effects technology, and the future of the film industry in terms of smaller, more efficient teams. Austin highlights his career journey from a VFX artist to a director, emphasizing the importance of creativity and decisiveness in the filmmaking process.
Episode Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Trilith Institute Talks
00:50 Meet the Guests: Austin Baur and Film Students
02:06 Austin Baur's Journey in the Film Industry
05:21 Challenges and Growth in Visual Effects
07:46 Innovative VFX Techniques and Practical Effects
10:12 CT Cantina and Taqueria: A Culinary Experience
22:10 Andres' Thesis Film: Ambitious VFX on a Budget
27:02 Future of Filmmaking: Technology and AI
31:57 Unexpected Career Shift: From VFX to Color Grading
32:46 Challenges of Color Science and Display Technology
33:44 Practical Effects vs. Digital: A Filmmaker's Dilemma
36:12 The Evolution of Visual Effects in Filmmaking
43:25 The Rise of Small Teams in High-Quality Productions
53:31 The Future of Filmmaking: Technology and Collaboration
57:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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