Pixel Puzzle is a platform dedicated to revealing what visual effects (VFX) are really about — beyond the magic, beyond the myths, beyond the credits that roll by too fast to read.
We’re here for the artists, the technologists, the dreamers — and for the outsiders who’ve always admired the craft without fully understanding it.
Through honest conversations with pioneers, leaders, and unsung heroes of the industry, we break down the walls that separate “the business” from “the art,” and “the audience” from “the work.”
Our mission is simple, but urgent:
To humanise visual effects.
To show the world the reality behind the spectacle — the creativity, the collaboration, the grit, the breakthroughs, the heartbreak, and the future that’s still being written.
Who we’re for:
đź“Ť VFX artists who want their craft to be seen and respected.
đź“Ť Industry professionals who want a clearer, bigger picture.
📍 Students, directors, producers, writers — anyone whose work touches the moving image.
📍 Curious minds outside the industry who simply want to understand how the magic is made — and why it matters.
Why it matters:
Because VFX isn't just technology.
It's storytelling. It's art. It's culture.
And it deserves to be understood — not just admired, criticised, or overlooked.
Pixel Puzzle is not about hype. It's about connection. It's about passing the mic to the people who live this craft every day, and helping the world see visual effects the way we see it:
Essential. Evolving. Human.
👉 Subscribe now and become part of a community that believes in curiosity, creativity, and the joy of seeing the world in a whole new light.
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Pixel Puzzle is a platform dedicated to revealing what visual effects (VFX) are really about — beyond the magic, beyond the myths, beyond the credits that roll by too fast to read.
We’re here for the artists, the technologists, the dreamers — and for the outsiders who’ve always admired the craft without fully understanding it.
Through honest conversations with pioneers, leaders, and unsung heroes of the industry, we break down the walls that separate “the business” from “the art,” and “the audience” from “the work.”
Our mission is simple, but urgent:
To humanise visual effects.
To show the world the reality behind the spectacle — the creativity, the collaboration, the grit, the breakthroughs, the heartbreak, and the future that’s still being written.
Who we’re for:
đź“Ť VFX artists who want their craft to be seen and respected.
đź“Ť Industry professionals who want a clearer, bigger picture.
📍 Students, directors, producers, writers — anyone whose work touches the moving image.
📍 Curious minds outside the industry who simply want to understand how the magic is made — and why it matters.
Why it matters:
Because VFX isn't just technology.
It's storytelling. It's art. It's culture.
And it deserves to be understood — not just admired, criticised, or overlooked.
Pixel Puzzle is not about hype. It's about connection. It's about passing the mic to the people who live this craft every day, and helping the world see visual effects the way we see it:
Essential. Evolving. Human.
👉 Subscribe now and become part of a community that believes in curiosity, creativity, and the joy of seeing the world in a whole new light.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
00:00 Introduction to Visual Effects and Guest Introduction
01:35 Hao Li's Journey into Visual Effects
03:45 Technology as a Creative Enabler in Filmmaking
06:06 The Role of Technology in Storytelling
09:41 Audience Perception of Technology in Film
11:33 Challenges of Introducing New Technologies
13:59 Understanding the Visual Effects Pipeline
17:33 Integrating AI in Visual Effects Production
20:40 Misconceptions About Visual Effects Creation
24:39 Creating Realistic Digital Humans
29:09 The Art of Digital Rendering
32:37 Ethics and AI in Visual Effects
39:18 AI's Impact on the Job Market
46:18 Rotoscoping and the Future of VFX
52:16 Navigating the Future of Visual Effects
58:13 The Role of AI in Creativity
01:01:33 Ethics and AI: A Double-Edged Sword
01:06:50 Emerging Technologies in Visual Effects
01:12:42 Virtual Production: Revolutionising Filmmaking
01:16:57 Learning and Adapting in a Tech-Driven World
1. Digital Humans: The Next Frontier
2. AI as a Tool, Not the Villain
3. The Ethics Behind the Code
4. The 80/20 Shift
5. Reframing the Job Market
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