If you've survived more than three years in VFX, you've probably managed someone who made you question your sanity and your management skills. But is there a way to avoid insanity? Let’s go “Beyond Normal” and explore how neurodivergent minds drive innovation in post-production, why traditional management styles fall short, and how studios can redefine collaboration and go about managing Neurodivergent Talent.
A word on the pictures Surprisingly, when we pulled this story together, a few friends of ours who would be perfect examples did NOT want their pictures to be used as illustrations for this story. Who would have thought. So, we fell back on "Gen AI" Illustrations, for two reasons. One, they are delightfully anonymous, and they perfectly illustrate a point: Generative AI can't replace artists, or only very bad artists. So during reading, enjoy the search for the very obvious faults in the pictures. Because: Gen AI is Shit.
Why This Conversation Matters Now Let's be hon...
Hello Stranger!
This article is exclusively for Digital Production Subscribers.
If you are already subscribed, please log in below,
if you aren't subscribed, What are you waiting for?
Subscribers get
exclusive access to many articles like the one you just wanted to read,
can directly contact the authors or the newsroom,
can download many cool things from the archives,
support one of the last independent platforms weithout an "Algorithm"
and are granted exclusive bragging rights for being a better person!
Get an overview on what's available here, and access everything on the site!
If you need another reason,
here is a picture of the editorial cat,
which you'll be supporting as well!
