EPISODE 4: In this episode we have a conversation with Emiko and Paul Lee, two experienced and passionate VFX artists who've worked on MVs for AESPA, IVE, XG and many more. We explore what it takes to survive in the CGI and VFX industry, whether it takes great suffering to create great art and the ins and outs of freelancing.
IN THE LAB is an introspective podcast interviewing the current and next generation of creatives.
Hosted by biosphere, our goal is to inspire creatives, giving transparency on what it takes to succeed in the creative industries.
Whether its personal struggles, creative fulfillment, and/or striving for something more, we want you to know that you can do it too.
0:00 INTRO
1:24 How mans got into VFX
5:26 How Paul and Emiko met
8:13 Emiko goes on Vacation*
11:00 Being a workaholic
15:00 Ultimate goal in VFX industry
16:55 Learning to ask for help*
19:04 Paul's introduction to LAB0916
21:57 Combining different mediums of art
24:37 Being called a prodigy
26:57 Advice for getting into the VFX industry
30:59 Looking back at old projects
32:20 Dream Projects
34:40 Dealing with pressure
36:10 Does great art require great suffering*
42:28 Family acceptance of going into the arts
47:15 Freelancing
54:30 Freelancing for Homies*
56:00 Balancing personal creative endeavors vs industry work
1:01:47 Advice for young creatives
1:03:00 OUTRO
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