Filmmaker and YouTuber Joshua M Kerr joins Rob Chandler at the Dean Street Podcast Studio to unpack the rise of YouTube-first virtual production and what it means for indie creators. Joshua shares how his fascination with The Mandalorian led him from claymation to building one of the most practical and educational VP channels on YouTube.
Together they dive deep into accessible filmmaking tech — from low-cost LED panels and green screen workflows to real-time tracking with iPhones — exploring how Unreal Engine, AI, and virtual production are redefining what’s possible for storytellers without blockbuster budgets.
They discuss the creative freedom these tools unlock, the ongoing myths around “expensive” virtual production, and how today’s “lo-fi done right” approach might just be the next revolution in independent filmmaking.
🎥 Topics include:
Building a VP channel from scratch
Low-budget real-time filmmaking
Green screen vs LED vs AI keying
Creative paralysis inside Unreal
Monetisation and creator burnout on YouTube
The future of indie virtual production
More from Joshua M Kerr:
e: joshuamkerr@gmail.com
www.joshuamkerr.com
Recorded at The Dean Street Podcast Studio, powered by VeePod.
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