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Virtually Everything! Podcast

Virtually Everything! Podcast

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This is a podcast committed to digging into the art of tech-driven storytelling. Each episode finds us in front of the trailblazers and beat writers behind Virtual Production, the Metaverse, Web 3.0, XR, VR, AR and even the mother of all advancements: AI. We go through the Reddit theories and virtually everything the internet can throw at us about these innovations with the desire to get to the truth! This is exactly what The Virtually Everything! Podcast is for.


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  • The Real Reason Hollywood Is at a Crossroads and How Tech Can Fix It + Netflix's AI Rules
    Sep 5 2025

    Today it's Hollywood's reckoning, your opportunity, and Netflix's AI rules (00:00).


    Peter is joined by Thomas George Thudiyanplackal, a producer for the Entertainment Technology Center at USC, who unpacks how evolving technology, changing consumer habits, and the rise of streaming have transformed audience attention, content formats, and the economics of storytelling (02:20).


    Then, they explore a roadmap for optimism, as Tom shares how studios and creators can leverage new tools, AI, and authentic voices to adapt, thrive, and preserve the art of filmmaking for the next generation (28:27).


    Finally, Peter is joined by Daniel Mallek, from Vū Technologies to unpack each of the five guiding principles that Netflix released this week on using Generative AI (59:21).


    Thomas George Thudiyanplackal is a producer for the Entertainment Technology Center at USC.


    You can learn more about Thomas and connect on Linkedin.


    You can read the Netflix guidelines on Gen AI here.


    Follow the Virtually Everything! Podcast on Instagram.


    If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at virtually.everything@vustudio.com.


    Otherwise you can:


    Find Peter on LinkedIn.


    Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:


    1.Streaming and smartphones are killing the old movie business.

    2.The “algorithmic prison” is hijacking your attention span.

    3.Studios are desperate to keep up with viral trends in response to the diversity of the consumer's tastes.

    4.Niche audiences now control what gets made (and what flops).

    5.Want to survive? Speed and authenticity are the new superpowers.

    6.The secret to success: finish fast, fail often, and share everything.

    7.Ethical AI is the next battleground for creative power.


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Forget the Metaverse. Physical AI Has Arrived! + Wonda Lets You Edit With Voice
    Aug 22 2025

    This week it's AI, Vibe Coding and what the hell is Physical AI? (00:00).


    Peter sits down with Kalhil KJ Adames from Vū Technologies to explore how LED studios and real-time AI are reshaping virtual production workflows (02:42).


    Then, they dive into the future of scalable, interactive experiences with the new Experience Launcher platform, making advanced technology accessible for events and businesses (24:19).


    Finally, Peter reflects on the rise of conversational AI tools like Wonda from Wondercraft and what it means for the next era of collaborative storytelling (46:33).


    Kalhil KJ Adames is the Virtual Production Producer at Vū Technologies.


    You can learn more about KJ and connect on Linkedin.


    You can explore Vū Studio app here.


    You can learn more about Wonda here.


    Follow the Virtually Everything! Podcast on Instagram.


    If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at virtually.everything@vustudio.com.


    Otherwise you can:


    Find Peter on LinkedIn.


    Here's the 20% you need to know about this episode:


    1. Physical AI is making studios interactive, not just digital.

    2. AI now helps teams collaborate live, not work alone.

    3. LED walls and virtual sets can instantly adapt to creative ideas.

    4. Advanced production tech is becoming accessible to all industries.

    5. AI is evolving into a true creative partner, not just a tool.

    6. Interactive experiences can be launched anywhere via the cloud.

    7. The goal: make audience emotions match creative intent.

    8. “Physical AI” means smart spaces, not just humanoid robots.

    9. These tools are used in film, business, events, and education.

    10. Editing and creation are shifting to voice-driven, conversational workflows.


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    51 mins
  • Why Is Light Science Having a Moment? + WeTransfer AI Data Policy Backlash
    Aug 8 2025

    Today it's about virtual projection, sodium vapor matting, time multiplexing and light science! (00:00).


    Peter is joined by Paul Debevec, from Netflix's Eyeline Studio, Cris Blyth, a highly regarded Creative Director, and Christopher Barnett, a Manager at Christie Digital, to explore the evolution of light science, discussing innovations in virtual production, color science, and the challenges of achieving realistic lighting on set (02:41).


    Then, they dive into the technical breakthroughs behind sodium vapor matting and magenta green screen, highlighting how new tools and machine learning are democratizing advanced relighting techniques. (35:39).


    Finally, Peter and Daniel Mallek, from Vū Technologies, to reflect on the implications of recent changes in creative industry terms of service, urging creators to stay vigilant about how their content is used in the age of AI. (01:00:47).


    Paul Debevec is the Chief Research Officer at Netflix Eyeline Studios.


    You can learn more about Paul Debevec and connect on LinkedIn.


    You can watch Paul's Sodium Vapor Video here.


    Cris Bylth is a Creative Director and VFX Supervisor.


    You can learn more about Chris Bylth and connect on Linkedin.


    Christopher Bartnett is a manager at Christie Digital Systems.


    You can learn more about Christopher Barnett and connect on LinkedIn.


    You can read Chris' Virtual Projection white paper here.


    Watch a preview of Virtual Projection here.


    You can right on your AI infringement in terms of services here and here.


    Follow the Virtually Everything! Podcast on Instagram.


    If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at virtually.everything@vustudio.com.


    Otherwise you can:


    Find Peter on LinkedIn.


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    1 hr and 9 mins
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