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Oscar Nominee Michael Dawson Breaks Down Hollywood SFX

• Gilbert. K • Season 2 • Episode 16

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Oscar Nominee Michael Dawson breaks down how Hollywood special effects are made, from real explosions to House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and career lessons.

Chapters

00:00 Childhood Curiosity and Early Influences
03:02 The Journey into Special Effects
05:56 Lessons Learned in the Industry
08:57 The Role of a Special Effects Supervisor
11:59 Self-Doubt and Career Reflections
14:59 Rapid Fire: This or That
18:01 Big Projects and Technical Challenges
23:22 Balancing CGI and Practical Effects
25:05 Creative Process Behind Designing Effects
27:49 Myths and Realities of Special Effects
29:34 The Importance of Practical Effects in Storytelling
32:00 Creating Safe Large Scale Effects
35:30 Managing a Special Effects Team
36:18 Script and Budgeting for Effects
38:19 True or False: Special Effects Trivia
40:34 Impact of Awards on Career
43:59 Excitement in New Projects
46:49 Passion for the Craft
48:30 Advice for Aspiring Special Effects Artists


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