In Episode 003 of Hollywood Valley, Alvaro de la Cruz sits down with VFX supervisor and Lacus Post founder Victor Rivas to discuss how AI is changing visual effects and filmmaking. They also explore the future of VFX, indie filmmaking, pre-production, and why creativity and human emotion still matter deeply behind the scenes.
• Victor Rivas’ journey into visual effects and filmmaking
• Working on projects connected to major blockbuster films
• The challenges of building a VFX company in Puerto Rico
• Why pre-production matters so much in VFX
• How AI is changing visual effects workflows
• Why AI should be viewed as a tool instead of a replacement
• The future of indie filmmaking and AI-assisted production
• Why storytelling and human emotion still matter in film
Learn more about Lacus Post:
https://www.lacuspost.com