John and Craig look at visual effects from both a creative and budgetary perspective. From set extensions to blue screens, the guys discuss the hidden costs and tricks of post-production.
We also cover the options screenwriters have when optioning books. We cover formal (and less-formal) arrangements, loose adaptations and answer a listener question on making shorts.
In our bonus segment for premium members, we share our experiences with nightmares and the secret behind Craig’s anti-monster spray.
Links:
- Craig went to Comic Con 2022 to Moderate a Mythic Quest Panel
- Will Netflix be Alright? by Dave Karpf
- God John’s 1998 short film
- Stray Annapurna videogame
- Raising the Stakes videos
- How to Make a Blockbuster Trailer
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UPDATE 8-15-22 The transcript for this episode can be found here.