A few months back, on episode 510, we debated whether James Cameron is an all-powerful maverick who answers to no one. VFX legend and Digital Domain co-founder Scott Ross heard the discussion and had a clear message for us: "You got it wrong."
According to Scott, the idea that Cameron operates completely free from studio influence is a fantasy, especially when a quarter-billion dollars is on the line. He holds nothing back, sharing an explosive insider story from the set of Titanic that shows exactly how fraught that relationship can become. However, Scott is quick to admit that while he critiques the process, he never bets against the results, acknowledging that Cameron's success is both undeniable and admirable.
The conversation then ignites over the future of the industry, as Scott labels Cameron's public stance on AI "totally disingenuous." In his unfiltered opinion, AI isn't a tool for faster creativity; it's a weapon the studios will use to decimate the visual effects workforce.
Strap in as Scott Ross unloads on the "corporate socialism" of tax subsidies and whether the current chaos in Hollywood is the opportunity needed for a true creative revolution. This is an unfiltered, pull-no-punches look at the real state of filmmaking.
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