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VFX supervisor Eran Dinur discusses the big AI and ML changes that have impacted visual effects

September 14, 2026

Dinur, who has been teaching courses on ComfyUI and GripTape, talks about the AI and ML landscape VFX artists are facing right now.

Today on the befores & afters podcast we’re chatting about AI and machine learning. It’s obviously a hot topic right now in visual effects. I wanted to talk to someone who has been diving into the world of AI and machine in their work – that is visual effects supervisor Eran Dinur.

He’s also been teaching the latest AI and machine learning techniques, in particular with courses about ComfyUI and about GripTape.

In the podcast, we discuss the current landscape for VFX artists in this new AI and ML world. It’s a really honest chat, I think, about the state of play in the industry. Then we dive into the different courses Eran’s been preparing. You can find links to them below, along with Eran’s books on VFX.

Eran’s courses

AIF203: Introduction to Griptape Nodes, at fxphd

ComfyUI Generative AI Production for VFX – Course Bundle, at fxphd

The VFX Supervisor Masterclass, at ActionVFX Academy

Eran’s books

The Filmmaker’s Guide to Visual Effects

The Complete Guide to Photorealism for Visual Effects, Visualization, and Games

Listen in to the podcast, above.

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