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Technicolor's Legacy: A Post-Production Veteran’s Take on the Future of VFX

Technicolor's Legacy: A Post-Production Veteran’s Take on the Future of VFX

Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs vor 1 Jahr

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In this episode of the KoobrikLabs podcast, Orlando Wood sits
down with Lee Pavey, founder of Electric Theatre Collective and
Vice President at The Hogan, to talk about the economics,
emotion, and enduring craft behind post-production – and why it
might be the creative industry’s canary in the coal mine.

Lee reflects on his journey from sketching during lunch breaks at
M&S to becoming a key figure at legendary post houses like
The Mill and co-founding one of the most culturally influential
VFX studios in London. With characteristic warmth and insight, he
discusses what made places like The Mill special – not just the
work, but the people – and why that kind of culture is so hard to
scale.

The conversation unpacks the collapse of Technicolor, and what it
signals about a broader shift in the creative economy. Lee’s
perspective is honest but never doomsday – shedding light on how
studios, agencies, and vendors are navigating tighter budgets,
talent pressures, and structural change.

They also explore the role of AI in visual effects – both its
promise as a tool and the unintended impact it may have on
early-career artists. Lee doesn’t just see technology as
disruption – he sees it as a mirror of values, and asks what kind
of creative future we want to build together.

Whether you’re a producer, founder, or creative leader, this
episode offers a candid and timely look at what it really takes
to build something resilient in an industry that never stops
evolving.

Orlando and Lee explore:

The soul of post-production – why culture, craft, and
community matter more than ever

Inside Technicolor’s collapse – what it says about
creative industries and consolidation

Rethinking studio growth – hard-won lessons from
launching and closing an LA office

AI’s real impact – how automation is disrupting the
entry path for future talent

Creative leadership – navigating burnout, pressure, and
staying inspired in tough times

Useful Links:

Connect with Lee on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-pavey-5b755524/

Follow The Hogan on Instagram: https://www.thehogan.co/

Follow The Hogan on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-hogan/?originalSubdomain=uk

Visit KoobrikLabs: https://koobriklabs.com/

Connect with Orlando on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlando-wood/