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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2025 · 44 MIN

#17 Olivia Farrar: What does VAD mean and why we should care?

from The Starting Pixel Podcast · host Starting Pixel

In this episode of the Starting Pixel Podcast, host Rob Chandler interviews Olivia Farrar, a VFX expert and founder of All Groovy. Olivia shares her journey from growing up in New Zealand to working at renowned studios like Weta Digital and Imaginarium. She discusses her passion for motion capture, the evolution of virtual production, and the importance of bridging the gap between creative and technical teams in filmmaking. Olivia also emphasizes the significance of leadership and teamwork in the VFX industry, as well as the innovations in real-time VFX and keying techniques that are shaping the future of visual storytelling.Become a member of Starting Pixel, receive our exclusive weekly e-bulletin, join our WhatsApp chatrooms, and receive early access to live show tickets.Just head to ⁠⁠⁠www.startingpixel.com/⁠⁠⁠ to sign up.Follow Us On Socials:Instagram: @starting_pixelTikTok: @starting_pixelTwitter: @Starting_PixelVodded at the VeePod Studios in Soho London

In this episode of the Starting Pixel Podcast, host Rob Chandler interviews Olivia Farrar, a VFX expert and founder of All Groovy. Olivia shares her journey from growing up in New Zealand to working at renowned studios like Weta Digital and Imaginarium. She discusses her passion for motion capture, the evolution of virtual production, and the importance of bridging the gap between creative and technical teams in filmmaking. Olivia also emphasizes the significance of leadership and teamwork in the VFX industry, as well as the innovations in real-time VFX and keying techniques that are shaping the future of visual storytelling.Become a member of Starting Pixel, receive our exclusive weekly e-bulletin, join our WhatsApp chatrooms, and receive early access to live show tickets.Just head to ⁠⁠⁠www.startingpixel.com/⁠⁠⁠ to sign up.Follow Us On Socials:Instagram: @starting_pixelTikTok: @starting_pixelTwitter: @Starting_PixelVodded at the VeePod Studios in Soho London

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