Future Beyond VFX: The Power of Community

The debate about AI in VFX is incredibly loud right now. Amidst all the panic about algorithms and efficiency, one element that actually keeps this industry alive is being completely ignored: Community.

Software updates don't mentor junior staff. Render engines don't check in on you during crunch time. A prompt won't bring a team together to solve a pipeline crisis at 2 a.m. People do - and people need a reason to carry on. We often forget that it is the network around us that really makes this industry work.

Joining me is Agon Ushaku, who is a CG Supervisor and the Chair of the VES in Germany. Agon sits right at the intersection of high-end content creation and the people who make it happen. We're going to discuss why the artists around you are your most valuable asset in an era of rapid technological shift, and why communities are still important.

Let us look into the future of VFX via communities: