Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast

020 - Lens Flares

In the final episode of season one, Shannon Tindle and John Knoll return to Lighter Darker to discuss the much debated use of lens flares in film and animation. John talks about rejection and how to know when a project isn’t right for you. Our hosts and guests share some of their favorite lens flares and how to use the technique correctly (and incorrectly). Chapter Markers [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:42] Questions from the Mailbag [00:11:29] Rejection Letters [00:17:47] Lens Flare Extravaganza [00:53:39] The Martini [01:00:28] Outro Episode Links John Knoll - IMDb Shannon Tindle - IMDb “Hook” (1991) Tinkerbell Lens Flares “Visions of Light” documentary on cinematography, HD remaster “Star Wars” (1977), timestamp 6:14 The Martini Todd: Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions, by Edward Zwick John: Portrait Artist of the Year Jenny: Batman Resurrection Shannon:  LA Taco Colorware Rob: 1Password Apple Passwords Follow Us ilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn  Rob Bredow.com or on Instagram Todd Vaziri Jenny Ely on Instagram Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/020-lens-flares-with-john-knoll-and-shannon-tindle/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

019 - Severance

Production designer Jeremy Hindle and VFX supervisor Eric Leven join us to discuss their work on Severance season two. We discuss merging practical designs with the often invisible digital effects to create the atmosphere and environments of the Lumon world. Chapter Markers [00:00:11] Intro [00:01:55] Rejection Letters [00:06:52] Severance [00:52:52] The Martini [01:00:43] Outro Episode Links  Jeremy Hindle - IMDb Eric Leven - IMDb Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb The Martini Todd - Detroiters (TV Series 2017–2018) - IMDbThe Studio (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb Jenny - Andor (TV Series 2022–2025) - IMDb Eric - Swax Training Baseball Rob - The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott Follow Us ilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn  Rob Bredow.com or on Instagram Todd Vaziri Jenny Ely on Instagram Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com Transcript  https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/019-severance/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

018 - ABBA Voyage

ILM creative director Ben Morris and producer Svana Gisla join us to discuss ABBA Voyage. We talk through details about the technology, collaboration with the band, and the legacy of this one-of-a-kind musical experience.  Chapter Markers [00:00:00] Intro [00:02:31] Origin Stories [00:08:57] ABBA Voyage [00:51:40] The Martini [00:58:39] Outro Episode Links ABBA Voyage (Music Video 2022) - IMDb Svana Gisla - IMDb Ben Morris - IMDb The Martini Todd - MacBook Air 13-inch and MacBook Air 15-inch - Apple Ben - Severance (TV Series 2022– ) - IMDb Jenny - Paul Tremblay Rob - Game Changer - Dropout Follow Us ilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn  Rob Bredow.com or on Instagram Todd Vaziri Jenny Ely on Instagram Email us at lighterdarker@ilm.com Transcript  https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/ep-18-abba-voyage/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

017 - Fifty Years of ILM

Recorded with a live audience at Star Wars Celebration in Japan, join our Industrial Light & Magic panel as we commemorate a monumental milestone—50 years of groundbreaking visual effects artistry, production mastery, and technological innovation. In this panel, hear from longtime ILM veterans as they take you on a journey through the company's legendaryachievements.Chapter Markers[00:00:00] Intro[00:02:07] Starting at ILM[00:24:05] Blending Techniques[00:45:48] Future of VFX[00:47:41] The Martini[00:01:00] 0utroILM 50th SwagILM 50th T-Shirt, Sweatshirt, Tumbler Episode Links  Fon Davis - IMDb Janet Lewin - IMDb John Knoll - IMDb Lynwen Brennan - IMDb Masa Narita - IMDb Rob Coleman - IMDb The MartiniLynwen - Light & Magic Season 2 and ILM Announces New Book at Star Wars Celebration Japan Janet - ILM 50th Anniversary MerchAndor Season 2Rob Coleman - The Director's Cut - A DGA PodcastRob Bredow - Tokyo DisneySeaFollow Usilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn Rob Bredow.com or on InstagramTodd VaziriJenny Ely on InstagramEmail us at lighterdarker@ilm.comTranscripthttps://www.ilm.com/transcripts/017-fifty-years-of-ilm-panel/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

016 - Bryce Dallas Howard

Bryce Dallas Howard joins us to talk about her experiences and processes as an actor and filmmaker. She also shares her thoughts on recent exciting news from the world of science! You won’t want to miss this one!Chapter Markers[00:00:00] Intro[00:02:23] Questions from the Mailbag[00:20:35] Storytelling and Innovation in Filmmaking[00:41:02] Film Foundations[00:47:19] Storytelling and Innovation part 2[00:59:48] The Martini[01:09:26] OutroEpisode Links  Bryce Dallas Howard - IMDb  The Mandalorian (TV Series 2019– ) - IMDb  Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) - IMDb  The Brave Little Toaster (1987) - IMDb  The Last Unicorn (1982) - IMDb  Beth Shapiro, Ph.D. - Colossal  The Return of the Dire Wolf - Colossal  The MartiniJenny - Merriam-Webster (@merriamwebster) · Springfield, MA Rob - beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO headphones Bryce - Milan Art InstituteFollow Usilm.com | YouTube | Instagram | Threads | X | Facebook | LinkedIn Rob Bredow.com or on InstagramTodd VaziriJenny Ely on InstagramEmail us at lighterdarker@ilm.comTranscript https://www.ilm.com/transcripts/016-bryce-dallas-howard/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices