Search

Home > CG Garage > Episode 535 - Rob Nederhorst and Ben Hansford: The end of "good enough" in filmmaking


	Podcast:		CG Garage
	Episode:		Episode 535 - Rob Nederhorst and Ben Hansford: The end of "good enough" in filmmaking
	Category:		Technology
	Duration:		01:29:30
	Publish Date:		2026-02-09 15:30:00
	Description:		The "good enough" era of streaming is hitting a wall, and a new rebellious streak in Hollywood is reclaiming the theater as the primal source of the cinematic experience. We are joined by two veterans navigating this shift: Rob Nederhorst, a VFX supervisor who has shaped the visceral worlds of John Wick 3 and The Conjuring, and Ben Hansford, a prolific commercial director now leading the charge in AI filmmaking at USC. They are not just talking about tech for tech's sake. They are discussing how to move past the "lens test" phase of AI, where everyone is just showing off what the tool can do, and getting back to the actual discipline of telling a story that makes an audience physically flinch. The conversation pivots from the "all-or-nothing" marketing hype of AGI to the practical, gritty reality of modern production budgets. As Netflix-style algorithms push for "dumbed down" content designed for second-screen scrolling, these creators are using tools like VidViz (being championed by Monstrous Moonshine) to fight back. We explore how AI is fundamentally altering the landscape of what is affordable and accessible, allowing independent filmmakers to compete with massive studio footprints. Ultimately, it is a breakdown of why a $35 million set and a toilet paper roll prop are both just tools, and why the only metric that matters at the end of the day is finishing a film that carries a human fingerprint. Monstrous Moonshine's VidViz for June July > "Another" by Dave Clark \| AI Horror Film - Rob Nederhorst, Producer and VFX Supervisor > Ben Hansford's website > Rob Nederhorst's website > Ben Hansford on IMDB > Rob Nederhorst on IMDB > This episode is sponsored by: Center Grid Virtual Studio Kitbash 3D (Use promocode "cggarage" for 10% off)
	Total Play:		0