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In brief: In episode twelve of the 21 Artist Show, host Alexander Richter speaks with Emmy-winning visual-effects supervisor Allan McKay.
Discussion: McKay describes a varied career spanning VFX supervision, directing, producing and content creation, including his involvement with Valve’s Half-Life. The conversation traces his work as an FX TD at Blur, ILM and Pixomondo, his start in visual effects at age 13 and the need for continuous learning in a rapidly changing industry.
Further episodes were available through Spotify.
Video editions were published on Alexander Richter’s YouTube channel, while additional VFX material appeared on his website.
An Unusual Career in Visual Effects and Games with Allan McKay
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