The Making Of
The Making Of
Eric Hasso on Igelkott Studios, In-Camera VFX, & More
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Eric Hasso on Igelkott Studios, In-Camera VFX, & More

In this episode, we welcome Eric Hasso. Eric is the founder of Igelkott Studios, a world-class In-Camera Visual FX company. His clients include studios such as Netflix, Warner Bros, Amazon Prime, MAX, and Sony Pictures. In our chat, Eric shares about his early days in Sweden, about launching his company, Igelkott Studios, and his experience working on shows such as “The Playlist.” Eric also provides insights on the art and science of in-camera visual FX.


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Talking Cinematography with Jack Schurman:

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