Virtually Everything! Podcast

We have arrived at the creative junction where you can decide whether your next documentary is a "flattie" or in Virtual Reality. How do you even begin to put a project like that together? (00:00)Peter is joined by Chiemela Mgbeahuru, a VR documentarian whose clients include the BBC, to break down what the VR Doc industry looks like and the distribution channels for reaching audiences (02:49).Then Peter tries to understand exactly how to decide whether a story needs to be in VR and what the approach is for production (13:42).Finally, Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies joins Peter to break down exactly what went into Coca-Cola's generative AI Holiday commercial! (34:56)You can learn more about Chiemela Mgbeahuru and connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiemelapeter/Follow the Virtually Everything! Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtually.live/?hl=enThe Virtually Everything! Podcast is presented by Vū Technologies. #VuStudio #ContentAtTheSpeedOfThoughtEmail virtually.everything@vustudio.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Look at your creative process. There's a good chance you rely on a bunch of AI tools. So is every other filmmaker. Which ones are you missing out on? (00:00)Peter joins Luka Tisler for the pod's first-ever AI Show-N-Tell. First, they pick their go-to AI tool for creating visuals (03:55).Then, they take turns sharing their go-to tools in storytelling and organization (19:04).As a nightcap, Peter is joined by Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies to reveal what AI's takeover of Hollywood actually looks like beyond the crazy headlines (39:57).

With many traditional filmmakers pivoting to immersive storytelling on apps like Fortnite, will your next big break be on those new formats? (00:00)Join Peter as he chats with Creative Producer Tarik Thompson about what is happening with this space and how a "trad" filmmaker should approach it (03:53).Then, Tarik unpacks a filmmaker's options to enter the space and explore its potential (32:33).Finally, Daniel from Vū is back to predict what to expect from NVIDIA, the AI bubble bursting, and our addiction to "riding the tiger" that is AI (53:29).Thanks for coming back! Follow and Review!

Alas, all good things must come to an end. On the final day of our Summer Camp series host Peter Frelik sits down to the campfire with Linda Lim and Deborah Stone to discover what were their most surprising lessons learned in this new era of filmmaking And thank you for joining us at summer camp this year. Please leave a rating or review of the pod so we can share this experience with others!Featured Guest - Linda Lim (CEO & Co-Founder at Studio X Beyond)Website: Studio X BeyondLinkedinFeatured Guest - Deborah Stone (Technical Producer utilizing Unreal Engine)Website: DeborahStoneTVLinkedin

When it comes to Virtual Production we've all heard about the ability to master car scenes and otherworldly environments. But as the tool advances, what does real success look like on the highest level? Host Peter Frelik talks to Lester Platt, Dr. Eva Ziemsen and Corey Crumpacker to discuss what other approaches have led to modern Virtual Production success.It's day 4 of camp! If you love the format please leave a rate or review. It'll allow us to go to camp next year!Featured Guest - Lester Platt (Founder/CEO of STLL Studios)Website: STLL StudiosLinkedinFeatured Guest - Dr. Eva Ziemsen (Professor of Film & Virtual Production at Humber College)LinkedinFeatured Guest - Corey Crumpacker (Commercial Director) Website: Corey CrumpackerLinkedin

Which underrated tools are being used in our industry to great success? Host Peter Frelik talks to Kevin Obrien, Ian Fursa and Mike Kozlenko around the "campfire" on some classic tools they use even more so now than before. Note: some will surprise you. Featured Guest - Kevin Obrien (Commercial Director at Diamond View)Website: Tell A StoryLinkedinFeatured Guest - Ian Fursa (Virtual Production Supervisor, CEO at VP Toolkit)Website: VP ToolkitLinkedinFeatured Guest - Mike Kozlenko (Director of Photography)Website: Demo ReelLinkedin

We didn't have to wait long until we touched on the hottest topic in our industry! On day 2 of summer camp, host Peter Frelik talks to Matthew Skurow, Guillaume Hurbault and Jagger Waters on whether they love or hate AI in Hollywood.Featured Guest - Matthew Skurow (Partner & Executive Producer at Miraculi Entertainment)Website: Miraculi EntertainmentLinkedinFeatured Guest - Guillaume Hurbault (AI Filmmaker & Co-Founder at Solo Twins Studios)Website: Guillaume HLinkedinFeatured Guest - Jagger Waters (AI Writer, Producer & Storyteller)Website: Glamorous ReptileLinkedin

Conrad Curtis joins Peter Frelik to walk us through the process of capturing digital twins (03:09).Then they explore the relationship the creator and the financier can have if photo-realistic digital assets can be utilized for pre-visualization (54:10).Finally, Peter is joined by Daniel Mallek from Vū Technologies to discuss how they feel about Netflix leaning into AI tools (01:10:50).