# Lighter Darker | EP 013: Virtual Production

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This week, we’re exploring Virtual Production. Industry experts Shivani Jhaveri and Justin Talley share their insights on when this technology truly shines and, just as importantly, when it might not be the best fit for your project. They also offer tips and advice for working on set and share some of their favorite moments with filmmakers.

Chapter Markers \[00:00:00\] Intro \[00:02:12\] Questions From the Mailbag \[00:16:42\] Set Smarts \[00:27:23\] Virtual Production \[00:57:04\] The Martini \[01:05:22\] Outro

Episode Links Shivani Jhaveri - IMDb Justin Talley - IMDb ILM StageCraft The Agency (TV Series 2024– ) - IMDb Craft Services: Role and Responsibilities on a Film Set - 2025 - MasterClass Robust Steel Max - Vyper Chairs Skeleton/IFB Earpiece - EAR Customized Hearing Protection

The Martini

Todd - Movies & TV | Plex

Shivani - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Jenny - The Roots of Chaos — Samantha Shannon

Justin - Artemis Pro - Pro Filmmaker Apps

Rob - Letterboxd

- What it is: Full episode
- Series: [Lighter Darker](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/library/rights-holders/series/186073a4d615)
- Previous episode: [Lighter Darker | EP 012: Wicked & Alien: Romulus](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/AlwLg06loXA)
- Next episode: [Lighter Darker | EP 014: Skeleton Crew with John Knoll](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/rights-holders/x0Oj-I7Hu7g)
- Length: 1 h 7 min
- Rights holder: [Lucasfilm Ltd](https://www.ilm.com/) (its site links the channel: https://www.ilm.com/)
- Channel: [Industrial Light & Magic](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnYk44Aj9E634TPucpIXnQ)
- Plays: Wherever YouTube plays: its rights holder sets no limit
- Who can watch here: Adult profiles and older (no rating is recorded on YouTube, so adults only)
- Made for kids: No, as YouTube designates it
- On YouTube: [Watch on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BDHTacpafc)

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