Andy Boyd VFX Supervisor Jamm Visual, Brothers
0:08:30 Andy Boyd shares updates since his last appearance0:10:10 Growth of Jam: From 25 to 75+ team members0:12:20 Challenges of sustaining commercial work and diversifying projects0:15:15 The state of the film industry and navigating tax incentives0:19:30 Jams niche: High-quality work with limited shot counts0:23:50 Discussing Brothers and creating the photoreal CG orangutan0:29:00 Transitioning to V-Ray and achieving realistic fur rendering0:33:40 On-set challenges and working with actors like Josh Brolin0:39:15 Reflections on Brothers: Blending comedy and realism in VFX0:45:20 The evolution of commercial work in the streaming age0:50:30 Using AI as a tool and balancing creative and technical workflows0:58:45 Future trends in VFX and staying competitive in a dynamic industry1:04:00 Closing thoughts and upcoming projects at Jam