FILMMAKING & VFX: Can Unreal Engine Handle Both? | Joshua Toonen | VFX Podcast #42

The VFX Process Podcast #42 | Joshua Toonen discusses his VFX journey and his mission to push the limits of Unreal Engine's filmmaking and visual effects capabilities. ▶️ WATCH THIS NEXT: https://youtu.be/X5RD5peEl_M If you enjoyed this video, check out the latest episodes of The VFX Process Podcast: ▶️ https://youtu.be/HinQvHfpI3w ▶️ https://youtu.be/tCZ--0jH3wY ▶️ https://youtu.be/jkaBiIYeORU 🎥 Check out our recommended PODCAST GEAR here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thevfxprocess/list The VFX Process... Getting Intimate With Your Industry! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes looks at the world of animation, VFX and filmmaking. Don't forget to like, share, and leave your questions and comments below! https://www.youtube.com/@thevfxprocess?sub_confirmation=1 🎙️ EXTENDED VERSION AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-vfx-process/id1664787741 https://open.spotify.com/show/4tPKUYoJI3TeuCPLFNzirP?si=f0a89817837a4f5c ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Joshua Toonen is a seasoned VFX artist with 8 years of experience in the film industry, contributing to blockbuster films like Alien: Covenant, Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse, and Star Wars, among others. In 2020, Josh embarked on a personal project, creating 'Stay,' a short film/music video inspired by 'The Last of Us.' In this episode, he shares his journey and the creative process behind this remarkable project. Recently, Josh transitioned into the world of Unreal Engine and virtual production. He worked as a virtual production supervisor on the sets of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Star Trek: Discovery, igniting his passion for Unreal Engine. Determined to push its boundaries, he set out to recreate a scene from Dune: Part One entirely in Unreal Engine in 24 hours, documenting the entire process on his YouTube channel. Josh shares his experience and breaks down what it was like to recreate Dune in 24 hours. https://youtu.be/-syj6kFf6e4?feature=shared Josh’s latest challenge is a Godzilla sequence, exploring the question, "How can we achieve everything within Unreal Engine?" He is streaming the entire process live on his YouTube channel, titled The Godzilla Masterclass. Additionally, Josh has launched his online course, 'Unreal for VFX,' where he shares invaluable tips, tricks, and workflows honed over his 8-year VFX career. https://www.unrealforvfx.com/ Tune in to gain fascinating insights into VFX, filmmaking, and the future of Unreal Engine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONNECT WITH JOSH https://www.instagram.com/joshtoonen @JoshToonen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONNECT WITH US https://www.tiktok.com/@thevfxprocess https://www.instagram.com/bigtoothstudios https://twitter.com/bigtoothstudios https://discord.gg/V37kWumKgx http://www.bigtoothstudios.co.uk/thevfxprocess ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⏰TIMECODES⏰ 00:00 - INTRO 01:28 - THE LACK OF UNREAL ENGINE FILMS 02:28 - LEARNING UNREAL ENGINE FOR AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER 04:33 - STARWARS & WHY I LEFT THE VFX INDUSTRY 05:38 - MAKING 'STAY' - THE LAST OF US SHORT FILM 08:06 - SWITCHING TO UNREAL ENGINE TO MAKE FILMS 09:00 - RECREATING DUNE IN 24 HOURS 13:12 - DUNE: KITBASHING & BUILDING THE SCENE 16:35 - CUTTING CORNERS IN UNREAL ENGINE 17:56 - CORRIDOR CREW & OTHER INSPIRATIONS 18:59 - USING PRE BUILT ASSETS 22:20 - DOING THINGS AS FAST AS POSSIBLE IN UNREAL ENGINE 23:26 - LIGHTING IN UNREAL ENGINE 25:24 - CG CAMERAS IN UNREAL ENGINE 26:32 - VFX COMPOSITING TIPS & TRICKS 32:24 - ENVIRONMENTS/QUIXEL 33:55 - WHY YOU SHOULDN'T USE METAHUMAN 35:28 - FILMMAKING ADVICE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MUSIC: Motion Array - https://motionarray.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is NOT sponsored. some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we will receive a small commission. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #unrealengine #filmmaking #VFX #animation #film #game #visualisation #vfxpodcast #animationpodcast #b3d #thevfxprocess #vfxcompositing #compositing #aftereffects #nuke #dune #godzilla #thelastofus #fanfilm #substance #avatarthelastairbender #virtualproduction