On this week's episode Carolyn sits down with visual effects supervisors Robert Legato & Adam Valdez, and virtual production supervisor Ben Grossmann to dive into the virtual filmmaking techniques used to build the world of Jon Favreau's 'The Lion King'. They share how modifying a game engine helped create and capture the virtual film, and what the future holds for this technology.

In this podcast series, Carolyn Giardina, Tech Editor for The Hollywood Reporter, extends her coverage of the filmmaking crafts. She will be talking with the cinematographers, editors, production designers, composers, visual effects supervisors, and other leading artists that bring the magic of motion pictures to theaters. Subscribe now to receive episodes of this inspired new series that shines a light on the artists that spend most of their time behind the screen.

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