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Interview with Emrys Ryan
A rising star art director and concept artist
Jean-Eric Hénault discuss with Emrys Ryan about his background in industrial design and how it informs his approach to VFX, balancing creative vision with practical considerations like materials and manufacturing. Ryan emphasizes the importance of understanding a client's vision and using techniques like thumbnailing to refine ideas.
The conversation touches on the potential of AI in VFX, with Ryan expressing both excitement and concern. He sees AI as a tool to assist with tedious tasks and empower individual creators, but also worries about its misuse and the potential for job displacement.
Ryan shares his own creative aspirations and the challenges of balancing personal projects with client work. He values feedback and mentorship from other professionals and believes in the power of constraints to fuel creativity.
The interview concludes with Ryan expressing optimism about the future of independent creators and the potential for new platforms to support their work.
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