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 Software's Role
02:15 Kim Davidson's Journey in Computer Graphics
08:43 The Evolution of Software in Storytelling
11:32 User Feedback and Software Development
15:01 Understanding Procedural Techniques
18:27 Misconceptions About Software in Visual Effects
22:07 Gaps in Software Capabilities and Artistic Vision
25:08 The Developer's Mindset: Problem Solving and Creativity
26:48 Challenges in VFX Software Development
29:08 Categories of Visual Effects Software
32:30 Understanding Character Effects in VFX
34:53 The Role of Physics in Visual Effects
35:30 Specialization vs. Generalization in VFX Skills
36:49 Choosing Software for VFX Projects
38:00 Collaboration in Visual Effects Production
40:37 Universal Scene Description: A Game Changer
45:25 The Future of VFX Software and AI Integration
48:00 Fun Facts and Myths in VFX History
50:07 The Evolution of CGI in Film
53:46 Milestones in Visual Effects History
56:44 Scientific Accuracy in Visual Effects
01:01:21 Future of Visual Effects Software
01:06:14 Understanding VR and AR Technologies
01:10:41 The Role of AI in Creative Processes
01:12:04 Reflections on Visual Effects in Film
01:18:18 The Metaverse and Its Implications
🎯 “We’ve been able to fix everything — but at such a cost to human mental health.”
🧩 “If you don’t understand the world you’re building for, you can’t build the right tools.”
🔧 “Procedural doesn’t mean magic. It means flexibility.”
📚 “There’s no limit to what VFX can do — until you ask it to do it fast, cheap, and invisible.”
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