THE VOICE OF
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION
The Voice of Virtual Production brings together the innovators, educators, and creatives defining real-time content creation. In each episode, Synapse Virtual Production sits down with leading voices from film, television, and interactive media to explore the technology, workflows, and creative visions driving the industry forward.
SEASON ONE
EPISODE 7
Habib Zargarpour, Tim McLaughlin, & David Long
USC’s Habib Zargarpour, Texas A&M’s Tim McLaughlin, and RIT’s David Long join April Summers of Little Black Book to discuss how virtual production is reshaping education. They explore the integration of real-time tools, LED stages, and hands-on workflows into film programs, while emphasizing the enduring importance of storytelling fundamentals. From curriculum design to simulation training, they share how universities are preparing students for both immediate industry roles and long-term innovation.
EPISODE 6
Jeff Webster & Christopher Probst, ASC
Veteran gaffer Jeff Webster and Synapse Chief Innovation Officer Christopher Probst, ASC, discuss how lighting is evolving in the era of virtual production. They explore VR scouting, pre-lighting tools, and real-time set visualization, and share why aligning departments early leads to stronger on-set results. Drawing from experiences on productions like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, they reveal techniques that help lighting teams work smarter and more creatively.
EPISODE 5
AJ Sciutto (Magnopus) & Emily Haldeman
Emily Haldeman, Virtual Production Supervisor at Synapse, and AJ Sciutto, Director of Virtual Production at Magnopus, explore the leadership role of a VP Supervisor. They discuss the skills and experience needed to guide teams through short- and long-form projects, and why involving VP supervisors early in pre-production leads to stronger creative collaboration. The conversation highlights how early planning builds team confidence on stage and streamlines the path through post-production.
EPISODE 4
Matt Scoville (Omnicom) , Aaron Gordon
Virtual production is transforming advertising, making high-quality, customized campaigns more efficient and cost-effective. Matt Scoville, Chief Integration Officer at Omnicom Production, joins Synapse Co-Founder and COO Aaron Gordon to discuss how forward-thinking agencies are using VP to reshape commercial production.
EPISODE 3
Rich Lee & Christopher Probst, ASC
With over 250 million views and counting, an MTV Video Music Award for Best Visual Effects, and a Grammy nomination, Eminem’s Houdini is a milestone in music video production. Director and Synapse Chief Creative Officer Rich Lee joins award-winning cinematographer and Synapse Chief Innovation Officer Christopher Probst, ASC, to share how the video was created using virtual production, AI, Unreal Engine, and deepfake technology.
EPISODE 2
Andrew Fowler & Justin Diener
Emmy-winning producer Andrew Fowler (Stranger Things, The Revenant, 1899) and Synapse CEO Justin Diener (Paramount, Universal, Google) discuss the transformative power of virtual production. Their conversation explores its impact on modern filmmaking, creative possibilities, and production efficiency.
EPISODE 1
Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS & Christopher Probst, ASC
Academy Award–winning cinematographer Greig Fraser, ASC, ACS (The Batman, Dune, The Mandalorian) and acclaimed cinematographer Christopher Probst, ASC (Mindhunter, Taylor Swift, Eminem) share their perspectives on the future of filmmaking. Together, they explore how virtual production is transforming storytelling, from creative possibilities to evolving industry workflows.