Behind the VFX Magic: From Buffy to The Flash with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston

Опубликовано: 12 Март 2025
на канале: Foxtrot X-Ray founded by Paul DeNigris

Take a peek behind the curtain of some of the most iconic genre TV shows of all time! This week on VFX for Indies, host Paul DeNigris sits down with VFX Supervisor Dave Funston, whose incredible career spans nearly 25 years, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to Firefly, True Blood, Smallville, The Flash, and more.

Dave shares his journey into visual effects, the behind-the-scenes magic of creating legendary TV moments, and the lessons indie filmmakers can learn from TV’s fast-paced VFX workflows. From Buffy’s Emmy-nominated vampire dusting effect to The Flash’s high-speed action sequences, this episode is packed with insider knowledge, career insights, and industry wisdom.

💡 Topics Covered:
✅ How Dave got his start in VFX (and almost worked with Paul years ago!)
✅ The evolution of VFX software – from Boujou and Maya Live to Nuke and Flame
✅ The golden age of VFX in TV and the fast-paced reality of post-production
✅ What indie filmmakers get wrong about VFX – and how to fix it
✅ The future of VFX: AI, real-time rendering, and where the industry is headed

🔗 Resources & Links:
🌐 More episodes & VFX insights: https://vfxforindies.com
🎥 Follow Paul DeNigris & Foxtrot X-Ray: https://foxtrotxray.com | https://linktr.ee/foxtrotxray
🎨 Check out Dave Funston’s work: https://davefunston.com | https://desertpixelscreative.com

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