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RTVFX Podcast

Hosted by Travis McCallum · arts · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

Real-Time Visual Effects is a field in high demand. Worlds are transformed with the magic of RTVFX. This podcast explores the industry at large by being a platform for people to learn and grow within the community. Be a wizard and make magic.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

20%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about RTVFX Podcast

What is RTVFX Podcast about?

Real-Time Visual Effects is a field in high demand. Worlds are transformed with the magic of RTVFX. This podcast explores the industry at large by being a platform for people to learn and grow within the community. Be a wizard and make magic.

Who hosts RTVFX Podcast?

RTVFX Podcast is hosted by Travis McCallum. The show has published 50 episodes to date.

What has RTVFX Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 50 - Unleash Your Inner Beast (Jesse Henning)" (7 July 2025, 68 minutes), "Ep 49 - A Leap Of Faith Into Joy (Valentina Velieva)" (2 July 2025, 46 minutes), and "Ep 48 - VFX Education (Sjors De Laat)" (4 June 2025, 49 minutes).

How often does RTVFX Podcast publish?

RTVFX Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 50 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on RTVFX Podcast?

Booking probability for RTVFX Podcast is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. RTVFX Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. RTVFX Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch RTVFX Podcast?

The strongest fits for RTVFX Podcast are Film & Video. RTVFX Podcast has an arts audience.

About the host

Travis McCallum hosts RTVFX Podcast, an arts podcast with 50 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #50

    Ep 50 - Unleash Your Inner Beast (Jesse Henning)

    Jul 7, 20251h 8mS2

    <p>Jesse Henning is a Senior VFX Artist working at Atomic Arcade with a passion for crafting, creating, animating and blowing things up in a virtual world. He has worked on game titles like Conan Exiles, Age of Sorcery...

  • Episode #49

    Ep 49 - A Leap Of Faith Into Joy (Valentina Velieva)

    Jul 2, 202546 minS2

    <p>Valentina Velieva is a VFX Artist at Blizzard Entertainment and has worked on video games including World of Warcraft and Hearthstone. She has a rich background in 3D modeling working on kids cartoons like Rusty...

  • Episode #48

    Ep 48 - VFX Education (Sjors De Laat)

    Jun 4, 202549 minS2

    <p>Sjors de Laat has worked on video game VFX and cinematics for Fortnite, Godfall: Fire & Darkness, Tales of Runeterra, Sackboy, and Gears of War 5. He is currently working at Tuatara Games as Senior VFX Artist where...

  • Episode #47

    Ep. 47 - Korea to USA, the VFX Artist Journey (Jihyun Shin)

    Apr 30, 202557 minS2

    <p>Jihyun (Ji-yun) is a Senior VFX Artist at Blizzard Entertainment and has worked on games like Overwatch, Runescape, and Bless Mobile. She has a rich cultural background working in Korea and brings over 10 years of...

  • Episode #46

    Ep 46 - VFX Mentoring with Powerpoint Finesse (Nicolas Trevisan)

    Apr 15, 202549 minS2

    <p>Nicolas Trevisan is a VFX Artist at Amazon Games. He has worked on Noara: The Conspiracy at ATYPIQUE Studio, Cryptical Path, at Old Skull Games, and has mentored thousands of students in education programs including...

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  • Episode #45

    Ep 45 - Jukebox'n, VFX & Motion Graphics (Ben Monaco)

    Apr 3, 20251h 10mS2

    <p>Ben Monaco is a Lead VFX Artist at Oxide Games with over 10 years of experience in the industry. He has worked on titles like Ara History Untold, with deep knowledge around game engines including Unity, and an expert...

  • Episode #44

    Ep 44 - Be Your Own VFX Rockstar (Jeff Johnson)

    Jan 15, 202242 minS2

    <p>Jeff A. Johnson is currently the Lead VFX Artist at Free Range Games, working on their next AAA project. He has a background bridging film and games in many disciplines, and which has taken him all over the globe...

  • Episode #43

    Ep 43 - Reverse Engineering FX (Adad Morales)

    Jan 1, 202258 minS2

    <p>Adad Morales is a Senior VFX Artist at Fun Dog Studios and has worked both in film and games on titles like Battlefield: Hardline, Star Wars: Ragtag, and Metroid Prime: Remastered. He is an expert in his craft as an...

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    Ep 42 - Pushing the Limits of Creativity (Paulina Miciulevičiūtė)

    Dec 30, 202133 minS0

    <p>Paulina Miciulevičiūtė is a VFX Artist at Tuatara and has worked on games including Valorant and Treasure Title. She had over 5 years of experience working in the Unity Engine and has started publishing her own...

  • Episode #41

    Ep 41 - WTF is Tech Art

    Dec 11, 202143 minS2

    <p>Have you ever wondered what technical art is? Many people have their own definitions and this episode brings some additional insight on this broad profession. Joining us on the show are guest expert...

  • Episode #40

    Ep 40 - Timing Life Right (Travis Henderson)

    Nov 21, 202154 minS2

    <p>Travis Henderson is a VFX Artist at Heart Machine Studios. He has worked titles like Darksiders, Chronos and Dead & Buried. Travis has been working in the field of VFX for over 5 years creating eye-catching effects...

  • Episode #39

    Ep. 39 - Excuses: The Lies We Tell Ourselves

    Nov 14, 202113 minS2

    <p>Too often we get in our own way when it comes to success. This episode explores some of the common excuses we find for ourselves and offers advice on how to overcome them.<br/><br/>You are enough. All you need is...

  • Episode #38

    Ep 38 - Building Momentum (Urban Bradeško )

    May 4, 20211h 13mS2

    <p>Urban Bradeško is an FX Artist, Mentor, and Creative Director at Rebelway. He has worked titles like Magic The Gathering, Gears of War 5, Days Gone as well as film with the Netflix show Love, Death + Robots. Urban...

  • Episode #37

    Ep - 37 Movies to Games (Johannes Richter)

    May 3, 20211h 3mS2

    <p>Johannes Richter is a Principle VFX Artist at Remedy Entertainment. He has worked on projects in games and film including Control, Detective Pikachu, and Avengers: Infinity War.. Johannes has over 12 years of...

  • Episode #36

    Ep. 36 - Getting Your First Job in VFX for Games

    Apr 17, 202142 minS2

    <p>Join on the first roundtable discussion about getting your first job in VFX for games. In it we discuss portfolios, interviews, onboarding and more. Our guests on the panel are:</p>Shannon McSheehanAshley LyonJulian...

  • Episode #35

    Ep 35 - Picking Apart Working Examples (David Shovlin)

    Apr 9, 20211h 30mS2

    <p>David Shovlin is a Senior VFX Artist at Riot Games, working on multiple projects including Valorant. He has a long history in art working on casino & fantasy games at Monarc Gaming Labs, Red Robot Labs, and WMS...

  • Episode #34

    Ep 34 - Exploration and Discovery (Jason Keyser)

    Mar 31, 20211h 31mS2

    <p>Jason Keyser is a Senior VFX Artist and Founder of VFX Apprentice, an online learning platform for artists of the FX profession. He has worked on games like League of Legends at Riot Games, TV shows like Powerpuff...

  • Episode #33

    Ep 33 - Think Like a Designer (Mickaëlle Ruckert)

    Mar 24, 20211h 50mS2

    <p>Mickaëlle Ruckert is a Senior VFX Artist at Moon Studios and created Ori and the Will of the Wisps. She has been a professional in the FX space since 2008 working at studios like Ninja Theory and Arkane Studios with...

  • Episode #32

    Ep 32 - Abduction by a Ghost Pirate Ship (An-Tim Nguyen)

    Mar 18, 20211 hourS2

    <p>An-Tim Nguyen is a Senior VFX Artist at Bungie currently working on the Destiny Franchise in Issaquah, Washington. He has worked on various video game titles like Halo, Rekoil, and Primal Carnage. An-Tim has humble...

  • Episode #31

    Ep 31 - Going All-In (Pawel Margacz)

    Mar 11, 202153 minS2

    <p>Pawel Margacz is a Senior VFX & 3D Artist at DR, a 505 Games Studios. He has worked on video game titles like Battle Islands, Gwent & Deadnation with experience at game companies like Climax Studio, CD PROJECT RED...

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