Global VFX Challenges: Industry Insights from 20-Year Veteran Joseph Bell
What’s really going on in the visual effects industry? Emmy-nominated VFX executive and HDRI Consulting founder Joseph Bell joins host Paul DeNigris to break down the global shifts reshaping the VFX landscape—from industry downturns and tax incentives to the evolving role of AI and the growing impact of the VFX World Atlas.
We dig into:
Why 2022’s streaming boom was never sustainable
The real reasons behind the slowdown in VFX work
How incentives in Australia and the UK are pulling productions away from LA
AI vs. machine learning in modern VFX pipelines
Cost-saving advice for indie filmmakers using visual effects
And why your best VFX decision might be hiring a supervisor early!
📊 Plus, learn how Joseph's VFX World Atlas is helping studios and governments alike understand where the work—and the artists—really are.
👉 Whether you're a filmmaker navigating your first VFX-heavy project or a seasoned artist wondering what’s next, this episode delivers timely insights into where we’ve been and where we’re headed.
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00:00 Introduction to Visual Effects and Joseph Bell
01:49 Joseph Bell's Journey in VFX
02:46 Transition to Consulting and Business Insights
03:36 Challenges in the Visual Effects Industry
05:47 Current State of Film Production in LA
09:20 Impact of Globalization and Tax Incentives
11:52 Future Predictions for the VFX Industry
14:07 The Role of AI in Visual Effects
26:52 Advice for Producers on Using VFX
30:23 Empowering Visual Effects Teams
32:08 Cost-Effective Solutions in Visual Effects
35:34 The VFX World Atlas: A Comprehensive Overview
40:55 Data Collection and Analysis in VFX
46:12 Innovative Visual Effects in Recent Media
51:53 Closing Credits
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