• Exploitation of VFX Artists - With Senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock | TVAP EP58

  • Mar 4 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 1 min
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Exploitation of VFX Artists - With Senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock | TVAP EP58

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  • Exploitation of VFX Artists - With Senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock | TVAP EP58

    In this episode, I chat to senior CG Generalist Mark Woodcock about the exploitation of Artists in the VFX industry, following his recent and ongoing dispute with IXOR Visual FX.

    Mark joins the podcast to enlighten us, for the purpose of informing and educating other artists in order to be aware and avoid similar situations.

    We hope you find this episode useful, and would encourage artists to fight and speak out about injustices, to protect other artists from falling into similar issues.

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    Disclaimer: The information shared by Mark comes from his recent experience with a Visual Effects studio and includes knowledge gained from former employees of that studio. Whilst he endeavours to provide factual information, he has asked me to specify that some incites such as ex-employees thoughts and a few instances of speculation cannot be 100% verified. His contract payment dispute is still on-going and verifiable which is the focus of the discussion.

    00:00 Introduction & Disclaimer
    01:17 Mark's story
    04:39 The Recruitment Process
    07:38 Lack of Communication and Organization
    15:37 Payment Issues and Lack of Accountability
    17:07 Introduction and Background
    17:52 Unresolved Payment Issue
    18:36 Impact on Freelancers
    19:36 Financial Consequences
    21:02 Limited Company and Financial Buffer
    22:32 Fear of Speaking Up
    23:58 Concerns from Other VFX Companies
    24:58 Ownership and Legal Issues
    28:43 Cracked Software and Legal Troubles
    30:10 False Image and Misrepresentation
    31:01 Manipulation of Services Offered
    32:23 Poor Quality of Work
    33:16 Resolution and Awareness
    35:29 Manipulation of Reviews
    36:43 Investigation and Glassdoor Reviews
    38:29 Prioritizing Job Security
    39:21 False Offices and Deterrence
    39:50 Lack of Resolution and Communication
    40:24 Exploitation in the UK
    41:30 Importance of Contracts
    43:38 Exploitation in Other Studios
    47:25 Working Without Contracts
    48:43 Other Sketchy Experiences
    51:44 Protecting Artists and Changing the Industry
    52:43 Diversifying and Finding Other Opportunities


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