#71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick

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Bad Decisions Podcast

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#71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick

Bad Decisions Podcast

2 hours 50 seconds

1 month ago

#71 The TRUTH about AI & Filmmaking (Nobody Tells You) with Jim Geduldick

Jim Geduldick has been behind some of the biggest productions in Hollywood, bringing together his background in cinematography, VFX, and tech. He’s one of the go-to voices in virtual production using tools like Unreal Engine to change how films, shows, and even live events come to life. Jim’s career sits right at the intersection of filmmaking and innovation, making him a key figure in how the industry is evolving.

In this episode, Jim joins us to explore the world of virtual production, how it has grown, where AI fits into the future of filmmaking, and why the basics of storytelling still matter. We also talk about the value of being a generalist, the lessons learned from remaking the masters, and how new technology is giving creators more freedom to experiment.

Episode 71 Timestamps:

00:00 – How Virtual Production Is Quietly Changing Hollywood

13:36 – Virtual Production Explained (What Nobody Tells You)

19:08 – Who Will Win This Next Decade: Generalist or Specialist?

26:05 – The Secret to Landing Every Job (Revealed Here)

33:40 – The Hidden Power of Real-Time Tech You’re Not Using Yet

41:13 – Why Real-Time 3D Is the New Golden Ticket for Creators

54:35 – Why AI Could Flip Hollywood Upside Down

1:06:02 – Most Creators Won’t Survive AI (Here’s How You Can)

1:23:17 – How to Break Into Filmmaking in 2025 (What Works Now)

1:33:35 – The Overlooked Habit Every Great Artist Had (And You Don’t)

1:40:11 – Unreal Engine Like You’ve Never Seen It Before

1:53:13 – What Jim Is Secretly Working on Next

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