Ep8: "Visual Effects & Storytelling within Filmmaking" with Justin Melson

This weeks guest is Justin Melson, a visionary artist who has seamlessly blended his early work in visual effects with his evolving storytelling style. Starting out in the world of VFX, Justin honed his craft creating stunning visuals before stepping behind the camera to direct and produce his own films.

We explore his early experiences on projects like Angora Road and The Last Hotspot, where his unique understanding of the technical side of filmmaking allowed him to push boundaries and create immersive cinematic experiences. But Justin’s true evolution comes through his new feature film, The Monsters We Carry, a gripping, emotionally-charged film that showcases his mastery in blending visual spectacle with profound storytelling. You can watch the proof of concept on YouTube now!

Join us for a conversation that spans his entire career, touching on the challenges and rewards of working in VFX, the transition to feature filmmaking, and how Justin continues to evolve as both a director and visual artist. 

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Chapters

• 0:19 Intro to Justin Melson
• 3:08 The latest project!
• 4:25 Back to the beginning
• 7:38 Getting into VFX
• 11:49 The meaning behind FX
• 14:19 Storytelling & directing
• 18:07 Working with actors
• 25:53 Post Production
• 27:09 Justins Post Production rig
• 28:31 Dans Adam Audio Dolby Atmos mix room
• 30:27 Dolby Atmos Certification Process
• 31:56 Object-Based Audio VS. Channel-Based Audio
• 38:24 How Dan got into the industry
• 40:25 Advertising with Emotion
• 43:47 Immersion in Cinema
• 47:34 Making the first Feature Film
• 53:40 "Now What?"
• 57:08 How to find answers?
• 1:01:29 Plug & Outro