Lighter Darker | EP 017: ILM 50th Anniversary Panel
How did John Knoll decide to pitch the story for Rogue One?
Lighter Darker | EP 016: Bryce Dallas Howard
On Episode 16 of Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast, Bryce Dallas Howard joins us
Lighter Darker | EP 015: Immersive Entertainment
For over 30 years, Vicki Dobbs Beck has been at the forefront of innovative storytelling
Lighter Darker | EP 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll
This week, VFX legend John Knoll joins us to discuss his work on Skeleton Crew
ILM Celebrates 50th Anniversary and Announces New Book & Merch
It all began in May of 1975 with a handshake between director George Lucas and visual effects supervisor John Dykstra
Lighter Darker | EP 013: Virtual Production
This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production
Lighter Darker | EP 12 Wicked & Alien: Romulus
This week, we discuss the work behind two films nominated for Oscars in Best Visual Effects
Lighter Darker | Ep 11: VFX Oscar Nominations
Todd and Rob break down the process of how films are selected for nomination
Joe Johnston Goes Behind the Scenes
Warning: This article contains spoilers from Light & Magic Season 2
Lighter Darker | Ep 010: Shaping Characters for Tomorrow with Amy Beth Christenson
ILM Art Director Amy Beth Christenson
Light & Magic Season 2 – Trailer – Pioneers
Light & Magic Season 2 has arrived on Disney+
Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 – Light & Magic- Season #2 – Interviews
Discover Light & Magic Season 2 on Disney+
Lighter Darker | EP 009: Bonus Episode 2024 Wrap
Rob, Todd and Jenny share their own rejection letters and answer some lingering questions from the mailbag
Lighter Darker | Ep 008: The Magic of Film with Dean Cundey
Join legendary cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, The Mandalorian) on our final episode of 2024
Lighter Darker | Ep 007: Glicked: Worldbuilding in Wicked and Gladiator II
This week, we delve into the world building techniques behind two of the year’s most anticipated films: Gladiator II
Lighter Darker Ep 006: Ultraman Rising with Shannon Tindle and Hayden Jones
Director Shannon Tindle (Kubo and the Two Strings, Lost Ollie) and VFX supervisor Hayden Jones join us
Lighter Darker | The ILM Podcast Ep 005: Ghostbusters II with Bill George
For this special Halloween Edition, we flash back to Ghostbusters II with VFX legend Bill George
Lighter Darker: Ep 004: Twisters with Lee Isaac Chung and Ashley Jay Sandberg
Director Lee Isaac Chung and Executive Producer Ashley Jay Sandberg guest on the show
Lighter Darker | Episode 3 | “Camera & Composition”
Beth D’Amato, ILM digital paint supervisor, joins Todd, Rob, and Jenny to discuss their favorite camera moves
Lighter Darker | Episode 2 | “Transformers One with Josh Cooley”
In Episode 2 of the #LighterDarker podcast, the team welcomes #TransformersOne director Josh Cooley
Lighter Darker | Episode 1 | “The Premiere”
Welcome to Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast hosted by ILM Chief Creative Officer, Rob Bredow
Behind the Magic | Pablo Helman Discusses Wicked
Join Production Visual Effects Supervisor Pablo Helman for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at #Wicked
Creating the Colosseum for Gladiator II
Get an exclusive look behind the scenes at ILM’s groundbreaking visual effects on #GladiatorII
Behind the Magic | The Animation of Transformers One +1
Go Behind the Magic with ILM and explore the visual effects of Transformers One
Behind the Magic | The Visual Effects of Gladiator II
Take a journey back to ancient Rome with the Gladiator II visual effects team
Behind the Magic | The Animation of Ultraman: Rising
Sit back and enjoy ILM’s visual effects breakdown reel for #UltramanRising
Behind the Magic: The Visual Effects of Twisters
Go behind the Magic with ILM and explore the visual effects of Twisters in this exclusive breakdown
Wicked – Featurette – Magic of Wicked
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz