AWS for M&E Blog
Author: Chris Del Conte
Chris Del Conte, or “cdc” as he’s widely known, is Senior EC2 Business Development Manager for AWS Thinkbox. He’s seemingly always had an eye on the future, starting his career in visual effects (VFX) working on “seaQuest DSV,” a ground-breaking NBC sci-fi series initially set in 2018, which also happens to be the year he joined AWS and fully embraced the potential of cloud technology for content creation. In his nearly 25 years in VFX, cdc has held multiple roles including Senior VFX Producer, Managing Director, Head of Production, and VP of Business Development, and has practical experience with VFX, AR/VR and 3D conversion production workflows. cdc is leveraging that extensive workflow knowledge in his current AWS role, collaborating with creative studios in Los Angeles on cloud-based solutions for VFX.
AWS for visual effects explained
Visual effects (VFX) help drive storytelling, whether through eye-catching intergalactic showdowns or subtle CGI that transports modern viewers to bygone eras and locations. VFX artists pour countless hours into crafting and perfecting shots, often iterating on data-heavy files up until the last minute before final export. Cloud-based technology removes many of the traditional physical and […]