0:06:44 Celebrating the 500th episode: Steves return after 10 years0:10:29 Career updates: From Digital Domain to new creative ventures0:14:04 Challenges working on Cats and creative direction lessons0:20:44 Reflections on Rescue Rangers: Comedy timing and VFX challenges0:27:29 Virtual production, LED volumes, and real-time rendering discussions0:35:19 How real-time rendering affects decision-making in post-production0:42:04 The rise of AI tools in concept art and VFX workflows0:49:29 The importance of understanding the filmmaking process for VFX artists0:56:54 Balancing practical and digital effects: Lessons from large-scale projects1:07:09 Reflections on how VFX workflows have evolved over the past decade1:16:54 Final thoughts on the future of filmmaking and Steves upcoming work