How VFX Transformed an Award-Winning Marketing Campaign

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Scottie Yang takes us behind the scenes of "Future 48," an award-winning marketing campaign that used time travel and visual effects to transform perceptions about manufacturing careers in Arizona. As producer at Ideas Collide, Yang brought his unique background—spanning Hollywood post-production, competitive volleyball, and brand storytelling—to create something that transcended typical corporate content.

The conversation reveals how Yang's unconventional career path shaped his creative approach. Starting as a radio broadcast major who dropped out of college, he found his way into post-production through a technical school and developed his craft sitting alongside talented editors in Los Angeles. This technical foundation combined with creative storytelling proved perfect for bridging the worlds of filmmaking and brand communication.

What makes this episode particularly valuable is the detailed exploration of the VFX collaboration between Ideas Collide and Foxtrot X-Ray. Rather than bringing in visual effects as an afterthought, Yang describes how having VFX expertise on set transformed what was possible—from transforming a small training facility into a massive EV production line to creating holographic interfaces that made the future tangible. His insights about meticulous pre-production planning and maintaining creative standards regardless of budget constraints offer practical wisdom for anyone contemplating a VFX-enhanced project.

Whether you're a filmmaker looking to incorporate visual effects, a marketer seeking fresh approaches to storytelling, or simply curious about the creative process behind award-winning content, this conversation provides both inspiration and practical guidance from the trenches of modern production. Listen now to discover how combining technical excellence with compelling storytelling can elevate brand content into something truly memorable.

Hosted by Foxtrot X-Ray’s founder and “chief pixel pusher” Paul DeNigris, who brings to the conversation 30 years of experience in both independent filmmaking and visual effects, as well as 20 years of experience in teaching all aspects of digital filmmaking at the university level.

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