In this episode of VFX for Indies, we spotlight the power of VFX in advertising through the award-winning Future 48 campaign—an ambitious project that blends narrative filmmaking with high-end visual effects to promote Arizona’s tech future.
Our guest, Scottie Yang—producer at Ideas Collide—shares how his agency used visual effects not just for spectacle, but as a strategic storytelling tool to elevate branded content. From digital set extensions and futuristic holograms to seamless on-set collaboration with Foxtrot X-Ray, we break down how VFX in advertising can transform a campaign into something cinematic and unforgettable.
🎥 Learn how our team tackled VFX from pre-production through post, why close collaboration matters, and how to build maximum production value into a marketing budget.
🏆 Future 48 earned recognition with:
Silver Telly Award
American Marketing Association Award
AZIMA (Arizona Innovation Marketing Award)
Want a closer look?
🔗 Full Case Study: https://www.ideascollide.com/case-stu...
🔗 VFX Breakdown: https://foxtrotxray.com/vfx-future-48
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00:00 Introducing Scottie Yang
02:17 Scottie's Unique Career Path
08:20 Learning the Craft of Editing
20:04 From Assistant Editor to Producer
28:15 The Value of VFX in Brand Storytelling
36:12 The Future 48 Project Origins
49:30 Creative Collaboration and Execution
1:03:57 Award-Winning Results
1:06:37 Future Projects and The Artistry Forum