A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

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Joe is a 25 year veteran in visual effects and animation and now speaks and writes professionally, having worked at Lucasfilm’s Industrial Light and Magic, multiple Disney companies, as well as smaller studios. A member of the Visual Effects Society, he now works as a Principal Solutions Architect for CDW StudioCloud and continues to work with and collaborate with the largest VFX and animation studios in the world. email: [email protected] IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm2328049/ The drone footage used in my videos was done by a paid professional drone operator with the express permission of Transport Canada. #vfx #animation

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Newest NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 BSE (2x GPUS = 192GB VRAM) Dell PowerEdge 7725, with 2x AMD CPU 384 Cores

Newest NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 BSE (2x GPUS = 192GB VRAM) Dell PowerEdge 7725, with 2x AMD CPU 384 Cores A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

1.7K views - 6 months ago

SIGGRAPH 2025 Wrap-up. THANK YOU! - Quick Review of this Year - Preview of Upcoming BOF Summaries

SIGGRAPH 2025 Wrap-up. THANK YOU! - Quick Review of this Year - Preview of Upcoming BOF Summaries A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

272 views - 6 months ago

Don't Miss These 8 SIGGRAPH Sessions. Share This! #VFX #Animation #AI #ML #VDI #CyberSecurity

Don't Miss These 8 SIGGRAPH Sessions. Share This! #VFX #Animation #AI #ML #VDI #CyberSecurity A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

119 views - 7 months ago

Remote Work from the Alberta Wilderness with Starlink: How Much $? The Truth Revealed #rvlife

Remote Work from the Alberta Wilderness with Starlink: How Much $? The Truth Revealed #rvlife A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

830 views - 8 months ago

Secure Your Studio: Your Security Assessment Blueprint based on the MPA Best Practices Framework

Secure Your Studio: Your Security Assessment Blueprint based on the MPA Best Practices Framework A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

70 views - 9 months ago

Urgent SIGGRAPH 2025 News on Ticket Pricing + a peek at 2026 & '2027! #VFX #Animation #VDI #cyber

Urgent SIGGRAPH 2025 News on Ticket Pricing + a peek at 2026 & '2027! #VFX #Animation #VDI #cyber A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

150 views - 9 months ago

The Truth about Liquid Cooled Servers! Mixing Water & Electricity? Direct to Chip #ai #amd #nvidia

The Truth about Liquid Cooled Servers! Mixing Water & Electricity? Direct to Chip #ai #amd #nvidia A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

9.2K views - 1 year ago

BIG PLANS for SIGGRAPH 2025 Vancouver! #VFX #Animation #Renderfarm #VDI #Cybersecurity #Storage #AI

BIG PLANS for SIGGRAPH 2025 Vancouver! #VFX #Animation #Renderfarm #VDI #Cybersecurity #Storage #AI A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

163 views - 1 year ago

Everything you Need to Know RTX 5090/5080/5070: First looks, Impressions, Stats, Price/Release Dates

Everything you Need to Know RTX 5090/5080/5070: First looks, Impressions, Stats, Price/Release Dates A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

203 views - 1 year ago

A Cup of Joe 2.0 - AI, ML, AR, Oh My! What's In Store for 2025? #vfx #animation #cgi #happy #2025

A Cup of Joe 2.0 - AI, ML, AR, Oh My! What's In Store for 2025? #vfx #animation #cgi #happy #2025 A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

196 views - 1 year ago

SIGGRAPH 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT: 6 VFX/Animation Birds of a Feather Talks - A Conference within SIGGRAPH

SIGGRAPH 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT: 6 VFX/Animation Birds of a Feather Talks - A Conference within SIGGRAPH A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

238 views - 1 year ago

Meet Andy Parma, AMD Segment Dir., Talking about the Threadripper Pro vs. EPYC CPU / NAB & SIGGRAPH

Meet Andy Parma, AMD Segment Dir., Talking about the Threadripper Pro vs. EPYC CPU / NAB & SIGGRAPH A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

121 views - 1 year ago

Learn Virtual Production: This new VES Handbook covers the world of LED Walls & Real-time rendering

Learn Virtual Production: This new VES Handbook covers the world of LED Walls & Real-time rendering A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

448 views - 2 years ago

Virtual Production LED Volumes revisited for 2024 w/Erik Weaver, industry expert, a trusted resource

Virtual Production LED Volumes revisited for 2024 w/Erik Weaver, industry expert, a trusted resource A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

244 views - 2 years ago

Triple-Shot of SIGGRAPH 2023 BoF Talks On-prem/Hybrid Renderfarming, Cloud Native, & Studio Storage!

Triple-Shot of SIGGRAPH 2023 BoF Talks On-prem/Hybrid Renderfarming, Cloud Native, & Studio Storage! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

233 views - 2 years ago

Surviving an Extended Strike: Mitigating Risks, Financial Planning for VFX & Animation Workers

Surviving an Extended Strike: Mitigating Risks, Financial Planning for VFX & Animation Workers A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

277 views - 2 years ago

2022 Nominations for the VES Awards AND Big News, not only am I attending, but... | VFX & Animation

2022 Nominations for the VES Awards AND Big News, not only am I attending, but... | VFX & Animation A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

316 views - 3 years ago

Happy New Year! I talk about the big VFX/Animation tech moments of '22 and what to expect in '23.

Happy New Year! I talk about the big VFX/Animation tech moments of '22 and what to expect in '23. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

109 views - 3 years ago

The CTO for VFX & Animation at Dell on Virtual Production, Hardware, Storage, new tech in '23 & '24

The CTO for VFX & Animation at Dell on Virtual Production, Hardware, Storage, new tech in '23 & '24 A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

259 views - 3 years ago

Where did Joe go? Arctic Ocean? Will the Channel Keep Going? Let me explain what is going on?

Where did Joe go? Arctic Ocean? Will the Channel Keep Going? Let me explain what is going on? A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

152 views - 3 years ago

Inside scoop: BoF notes on RenderFarming & Studio Storage talks at SIGGRAPH 2022. Get Tips & Tricks!

Inside scoop: BoF notes on RenderFarming & Studio Storage talks at SIGGRAPH 2022. Get Tips & Tricks! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

383 views - 3 years ago

Which Version of Linux do you run for VFX/Animation Studios? Red Hat? Ubuntu? CentOS is going away!

Which Version of Linux do you run for VFX/Animation Studios? Red Hat? Ubuntu? CentOS is going away! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

2.5K views - 3 years ago

IATSE had a booth at SIGGRAPH 2022 so I thought I would let them explain thier purpose.

IATSE had a booth at SIGGRAPH 2022 so I thought I would let them explain thier purpose. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

92 views - 3 years ago

iograft's SIGGRAPH Debut: Adaptable node-based processing framework & visual interface for pipeline

iograft's SIGGRAPH Debut: Adaptable node-based processing framework & visual interface for pipeline A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

964 views - 3 years ago

Exclusive Sneak Peek Dell/AMD Precision @SIGGRAPH VFX Desktop with a Threadripper. Not yet available

Exclusive Sneak Peek Dell/AMD Precision @SIGGRAPH VFX Desktop with a Threadripper. Not yet available A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

4K views - 3 years ago

SIGGRAPH 2022 Walk-through: Lets walk the floor with a wide-angled lens - see VFX & Animation booths

SIGGRAPH 2022 Walk-through: Lets walk the floor with a wide-angled lens - see VFX & Animation booths A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

487 views - 3 years ago

Goodbye SIGGRAPH! I had hoped to avoid COVID there. This is my quick exit & overall impressions.

Goodbye SIGGRAPH! I had hoped to avoid COVID there. This is my quick exit & overall impressions. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

159 views - 3 years ago

Ep 3 VAST Data: Breaking the tiered data paradigm, an all-flash NAS and a DASE model is just a start

Ep 3 VAST Data: Breaking the tiered data paradigm, an all-flash NAS and a DASE model is just a start A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

270 views - 3 years ago

I just passed 100 vids! Time to answer some questions. Send me your ideas on what you'd like to see!

I just passed 100 vids! Time to answer some questions. Send me your ideas on what you'd like to see! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

231 views - 3 years ago

Ep 2 Qumulo: Widely deployed NAS to Petabyte scale w/ a big focus on Analytics & Render Farm files

Ep 2 Qumulo: Widely deployed NAS to Petabyte scale w/ a big focus on Analytics & Render Farm files A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

337 views - 3 years ago

Ep 1 Dell PowerScale aka Isilon a NAS widely sold to VFX/Animation. Isilon is great for Render Farms

Ep 1 Dell PowerScale aka Isilon a NAS widely sold to VFX/Animation. Isilon is great for Render Farms A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

949 views - 3 years ago

Which NAS should I buy for my VFX & Animation Studio? The Render Farm-Storage Challenge w/ CGI loads

Which NAS should I buy for my VFX & Animation Studio? The Render Farm-Storage Challenge w/ CGI loads A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

1.8K views - 3 years ago

NEW INTRO with Drone Footage / We talk about Opportunity Cost and Render Farms & killing render jobs

NEW INTRO with Drone Footage / We talk about Opportunity Cost and Render Farms & killing render jobs A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

61 views - 3 years ago

DigiPro: A Conference Within A Conference 1-day before SIGGRAPH, VFX & Animation Digital Production

DigiPro: A Conference Within A Conference 1-day before SIGGRAPH, VFX & Animation Digital Production A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

198 views - 3 years ago

Were You Planning to Attend SIGGRAPH 2022? WATCH THIS! Things have changed. MUST-KNOW INFORMATION.

Were You Planning to Attend SIGGRAPH 2022? WATCH THIS! Things have changed. MUST-KNOW INFORMATION. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

574 views - 3 years ago

The RAM-HOURS vs. CORE-HOURS Challenge. VFX & Animation job size is all about RAM now. CPU & GPU

The RAM-HOURS vs. CORE-HOURS Challenge. VFX & Animation job size is all about RAM now. CPU & GPU A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

216 views - 3 years ago

Which SIGGRAPH Pass should you buy?? Every VFX & Animation worker should consider one of the levels

Which SIGGRAPH Pass should you buy?? Every VFX & Animation worker should consider one of the levels A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

199 views - 3 years ago

Ep 6: The REAL reason he walked away from Industrial Light & Magic? Was it Jar-Jar or South Park?

Ep 6: The REAL reason he walked away from Industrial Light & Magic? Was it Jar-Jar or South Park? A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

419 views - 3 years ago

Guinness Book of Records -Largest LED Virtual Production Stage is In Vancouver!! VFX's newest tool.

Guinness Book of Records -Largest LED Virtual Production Stage is In Vancouver!! VFX's newest tool. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

682 views - 3 years ago

Chris Rock SLAPPED by Will Smith at Oscars for Jada Pinkett Smith. Let's talk about Professionalism

Chris Rock SLAPPED by Will Smith at Oscars for Jada Pinkett Smith. Let's talk about Professionalism A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

161 views - 3 years ago

Ep 5: Star Wars to Big Rig Trucker? VFX/Animation's Louis Katz trades a desk for 18-wheeler! Ep. 5

Ep 5: Star Wars to Big Rig Trucker? VFX/Animation's Louis Katz trades a desk for 18-wheeler! Ep. 5 A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

686 views - 3 years ago

My TOP 5 Lucasfilm/ILM Moments! I re-edited my older Linked-In vid with Star Wars memories.

My TOP 5 Lucasfilm/ILM Moments! I re-edited my older Linked-In vid with Star Wars memories. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

80 views - 3 years ago

How a render farm lesson changed my life. Let's sit down for a quick Cup of Joe, VFX & Animation

How a render farm lesson changed my life. Let's sit down for a quick Cup of Joe, VFX & Animation A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

259 views - 3 years ago

Big Drama at the VES Awards this year! Shout out to Dune, Encanto, Loki, Foundation, and more!

Big Drama at the VES Awards this year! Shout out to Dune, Encanto, Loki, Foundation, and more! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

329 views - 3 years ago

OOPS! My 1st $15,000 Mistake at a VFX Studio! How to deal with a costly mistake in the workplace.

OOPS! My 1st $15,000 Mistake at a VFX Studio! How to deal with a costly mistake in the workplace. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

255 views - 3 years ago

This topic silenced the room at SIGGRAPH! No one will touch it, but its time I speak my truth! :-)

This topic silenced the room at SIGGRAPH! No one will touch it, but its time I speak my truth! :-) A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

150 views - 4 years ago

I.T. is NOT telling you everything! Find out why. Unlock these simple secrets to get timely updates!

I.T. is NOT telling you everything! Find out why. Unlock these simple secrets to get timely updates! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

170 views - 4 years ago

Get more of my secrets & links to Excel Files! Render Actuals for VFX/Animation projects. (2 of 3)

Get more of my secrets & links to Excel Files! Render Actuals for VFX/Animation projects. (2 of 3) A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

220 views - 4 years ago

(1-Min Video) Come to Vancouver for SIGGRAPH '22 and stay to have some fun. Welcome to MY TOWN!

(1-Min Video) Come to Vancouver for SIGGRAPH '22 and stay to have some fun. Welcome to MY TOWN! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

184 views - 4 years ago

Sharing my secrets & links to Excel Files! Render projections for VFX/Animation projects. (1 of 3)

Sharing my secrets & links to Excel Files! Render projections for VFX/Animation projects. (1 of 3) A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

780 views - 4 years ago

The results are in from Studios! The VES Survey covers 60K Artist seats, w/60% Linux! Link in desc.

The results are in from Studios! The VES Survey covers 60K Artist seats, w/60% Linux! Link in desc. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

261 views - 4 years ago

2021 Top 5 plus the Metaverse, NFT, Web3 , & Crypto in 2022 . VFX/Animation + A.I. + blockchain = ?

2021 Top 5 plus the Metaverse, NFT, Web3 , & Crypto in 2022 . VFX/Animation + A.I. + blockchain = ? A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

131 views - 4 years ago

What your IT Dept never told you about Dark Fibre. A very simplified explanation of how it works!

What your IT Dept never told you about Dark Fibre. A very simplified explanation of how it works! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

13.8K views - 4 years ago

The challenge of selling your idea to the big VFX & Animation studios. *Tips you need for success*

The challenge of selling your idea to the big VFX & Animation studios. *Tips you need for success* A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

115 views - 4 years ago

My history & how I got this channel and a bit more about me. This video marks passing 500 subs

My history & how I got this channel and a bit more about me. This video marks passing 500 subs A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

207 views - 4 years ago

Planning Studio Growth - How Big is TOO BIG? Animation & VFX studios have immense costs to plan!!

Planning Studio Growth - How Big is TOO BIG? Animation & VFX studios have immense costs to plan!! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

1K views - 4 years ago

It's Crunch Time: Need More Farm? Show Supes and Producers, here are Tips for Getting More Procs.

It's Crunch Time: Need More Farm? Show Supes and Producers, here are Tips for Getting More Procs. A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

118 views - 4 years ago

How to argue for more RAM or a Video Card in VFX & Animation. Artists cost more than computers!

How to argue for more RAM or a Video Card in VFX & Animation. Artists cost more than computers! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

384 views - 4 years ago

OMG AMD! They keep adding cores. The AMD EPYC GENOA and BERGAMO will be deliver more cores per CPU!

OMG AMD! They keep adding cores. The AMD EPYC GENOA and BERGAMO will be deliver more cores per CPU! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

439 views - 4 years ago

(2 mins) IATSE Says Yes! BUT THE MAJORITY VOTED NO! American-style election bypasses popular vote!

(2 mins) IATSE Says Yes! BUT THE MAJORITY VOTED NO! American-style election bypasses popular vote! A Cup Of Joe VFX & Animation

69 views - 4 years ago