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Hugo Guerra

@hugocguerra.bsky.social

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Director & VFX Sup | Creator Hugo's Desk | Co-host of the VFX Notes Podcast with @beforesmag.bsky.social | Previously at Nexus, The Mill, Fire Without Smoke, Playstation, Rebellion Films | Ambassador BenQ Europe

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befores & afters magazine @beforesmag.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

All the major VFX and animation innovations in ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ --> Fire, water and creatures covered in the latest VFX Notes episode with @beforesmag.bsky.social and @hugocguerra.bsky.social. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/3M5USPkxyWU @wetafxofficial.bsky.social

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

In this video, I boot up an SGI O2 (Silicon Graphics) and run the legendary compositing software, Avid Media Illusion. Join me; let’s go back 30 years to 1996, when computers were cool! Enjoy and don't forget to like, leave a comment, share & subscribe: youtu.be/ezXXYgSEK5Q

Compositing with Avid Media Illusion on a Silicon Graphics O2 from 1996 | SGI | Retro VFX

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Join me at FMX with Foundry for: "Experimental hybrid compositing workflows with Nuke, machine learning & AI" FORUM COMPANY SUITES FOUNDRY SUITE Raum Mannheim, Wednesday, May 06, 12:30 Get your ticket: fmx.de/en/tickets #VFX #AI #ML #CGI #fmx2026

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🤔What’s your favourite FMX moment? I will always remember a very special encounter on stage at FMX with @beforesmag.bsky.social and VFX legend Michael L. Fink. ❤️‍🔥 Join the celebration! Get your ticket below. ⬇️ fmx.de/en/tickets #FMX2026 #animation #vfx #ai #stuttgart

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Even with AI & ComfyUI, you still need to know compositing & fix plates, clean artefacts, and composite CGI & footage. Our SPRING SALE is on! The biggest discount ever! 75% OFF in both courses! Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Code SPRINGSALE26 hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

Back tomorrow LIVE: Honest Showreel Reviews! No booking necessary. Send your showreel, and I will review your work. Upload here: www.dropbox.com/request/Dme0... Tuesday 7th April 16:00 BST youtube.com/live/Jt0Sm8N... Includes giveaways of my Nuke course Stream sponsored by BenQ Europe

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Missed my last stream? Check out the VOD with chapters. I reviewed the showreels of artists Ubbe Verheijden, Tanja Rumiantseva and Gonzalo Gomez. Watching reviews is a great way to learn how to build a great showreel and land a job in the VFX industry: youtube.com/live/VWs46Si...

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Honest Showreel Reviews are back this Tuesday with a new format! No booking necessary; just send your showreel to the link below, and I will review your work. Upload here www.dropbox.com/request/Dme0... Tuesday 24th March 16:00 BST youtube.com/live/VWs46Si... Stream sponsored by BenQ

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Even with AI & ComfyUI, you still need to know compositing & fix plates, clean artefacts, and composite CGI & footage. Our SPRING SALE is on! The biggest discount ever! 75% OFF in both courses! Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Code SPRINGSALE26 hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I'm a speaker at FMX. I'm so happy to return to my favourite festival, and of course, very humbled to be invited for 3 presentations: VFX Notes Podcast with @beforesmag.bsky.social Keynote with Foundry Masterclass in Nuke (online day) Grab your tickets. Early bird ending 30th of March: fmx.de

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Honest Showreel Reviews are back tomorrow with a new format! No booking necessary; just send your showreel to the link below, and I will review your work. Upload here www.dropbox.com/request/Dme0... Tuesday 24th March 16:00 UK time www.youtube.com/live/lexvhii... Stream sponsored by BenQ Europe

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Our 2026 VFX Oscars nominees season is here! Hugo and @beforesmag.bsky.social get into the driver’s seat on Joseph Kosinski’s F1 The Movie and marvel at the flawless invisible VFX work led by @framestore.bsky.social - Enjoy on YouTube (also as audio on YouTube Music) youtu.be/g3nXVsAE-Bk

F1 The Movie: almost impossible to tell what’s real and what’s CGI | VFX Oscars | VFX Notes Podcast

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

In the final episode from our Rise of AI Robots series, Hugo & @beforesmag.bsky.social dive into James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgment Day and talk about the work by @ilmvfx.bsky.social & Stan Winston. Enjoy as video podcast youtu.be/VvlV_yKOKbo Or as audio podcast music.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a landmark effects film | Rise of AI Robots | VFX Notes Podcast

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

70% DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL FEB 20 🎉 🥳 Learn Foundry Nuke, the industry standard for compositing for film, TV & commercials. Join my Online courses today. Be part of a community of almost 3K students. Use code VALENTINES25 during checkout hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Learn Foundry Nuke, the industry standard for compositing for film, TV & commercials. Join my Online courses today. Be part of a community of almost 3K students. VALENTINES DAY ❤️ 70% DISCOUNT - UNTIL FEB 14 🥳 Use code VALENTINES25 during checkout hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

The puppets of How to Train Your Dragon. You can check out the full podcast episode of VFX Notes, Hugo & Ian @beforesmag.bsky.social are joined by How To Train Your Dragon visual effects supervisor Christian Manz from Framestore - Enjoy on YouTube with chapters: youtu.be/ytpImFjt23Q

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

In this special episode of VFX Notes Podcast, Hugo and @beforesmag.bsky.social are joined by How To Train Your Dragon visual effects supervisor Christian Manz from @framestore.bsky.social - Enjoy with chapters: youtu.be/ytpImFjt23Q

Huge behind the scenes on How To Train Your Dragon with VFX supervisor Christian Manz | VFX Notes

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

❤️ VALENTINES DAY ❤️ 70% DISCOUNT - UNTIL FEB 14 🎉 🥳 Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Join our fantastic community of 2800 students. Code VALENTINES25 during checkout: hugosdesk.myshopify.com #vfx #cgi #compositing

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

New video: Roto and Prep in the age of AI | a Visual Effects Society London Event. Enjoy with chapters, and don’t forget to subscribe, it’s free, and it would really help Hugo's Desk: youtu.be/NDEKzBeOcZ4

Roto and Prep in the age of AI | a Visual Effects Society London Event

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

New year, new VFX Notes. This time @beforesmag.bsky.social and I talk about I, Robot: a cautionary AI robot tale with incredible VFX & CGI from Digital Domain and WetaFX. Can you believe this movie is 22 years old? Enjoy the podcast with chapters youtu.be/v8SQrdefwqU #AI #cgi #vfx

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

New year, new VFX Notes. This time @beforesmag.bsky.social and I talk about I, Robot: a cautionary AI robot tale with incredible VFX & CGI from Digital Domain & WetaFX. Can you believe this movie is 22 years old? Enjoy the video podcast with chapters youtu.be/v8SQrdefwqU #AI #cgi #vfx

I, Robot: a cautionary AI robot tale with incredible CGI | VFX Notes Podcast

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

🚨 70% DISCOUNT EXTENDED UNTIL 1ST OF JAN 🎉 🥳 Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Join our fantastic community of more than 2800 students. Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com #vfx #cgi #compositing #nuke #art

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

I wish you all a Happy Festive season 🎄 🎅 🎁 ❄️ ⛄️

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

FESTIVE SEASON SUPER DEAL: 70% OFF in both Nuke courses! Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Discount only available until 26th Dec, Boxing Day! Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Here are my thoughts about James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. I’ve been a VFX Artist for over 25 years, so my review is from a Visual Effects point of view. BTW, there are no SPOILERS in the video. Enjoy and leave a comment once you watch the movie: youtu.be/Cn5biG6t1Lg

Avatar: Fire and Ash Review | No Spoilers

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Here’s my ‘spoiler-free’ review of James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. I’ve left chapters on the video to navigate the topics. There are no spoilers in this video. Enjoy, and please leave a comment below. Did you like Avatar: Fire and Ash? Let me know! youtu.be/Cn5biG6t1Lg

Avatar: Fire and Ash Review | No Spoilers

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Missed my last stream? Here’s the recording! Can you believe it’s been 25 years since American McGee's Alice was released? It’s a dark and surreal horror take on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Check it out (gameplay starts 24 mins in) www.youtube.com/live/pqAc_-q...

What I've Been Playing: American McGee's Alice 25th anniversary | Episode 2

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Can you believe it’s been 25 years since American McGee's Alice was released? It’s a dark and surreal horror take on Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Join me for an end-of-the-week, relaxed live stream. Friday 12th Dec 17:00 UK Time: youtube.com/live/pqAc_-q...

What I've Been Playing: American McGee's Alice 25th anniversary | Episode 2

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Take a break from all the AI slop and eat some good food made by real humans. Here’s my wife’s brand new Plant-based recipe 🌱. This time Ana is making a delicious Giant couscous veggie salad with chickpeas & feta. Enjoy in glorious 4K: youtu.be/5chPPamKiTQ

Giant couscous veggie salad with chickpeas & feta | Plant-based recipe 🌱

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Did I miss my last stream? Last week, I did a pretty chill stream about the games I’ve been playing. As you probably know, I've directed a lot of game cinematics, but in reality, I also play a lot of games. This time I play Bye Sweet Carole & The Thing Remastered. Enjoy: youtube.com/live/QlV3JgE...

What I've Been Playing: Bye Sweet Carole & The Thing Remastered | Episode 1

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

LAST HOURS! 70% OFF CYBER MONDAY! Don’t miss out! SUPER DEAL in both Nuke courses! Learn fundamental core skills of Compositing. Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Use code CYBERMONDAY25 during checkout. Sign up hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Extended by popular demand! 70% OFF until Cyber Monday! Don’t miss out! BLACK FRIDAY SUPER DEAL in both Nuke courses! Learn fundamental core skills of Compositing. Join my Online Foundry Nuke courses. Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 during checkout. Sign up hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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befores & afters magazine @beforesmag.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The latest issue of @beforesmag.bsky.social is out and it covers the VFX of Apple’s 'F1' in-depth! Go inside the 2,500 VFX shots with Framestore, ILM and Red. PRINT: www.amazon.com/dp/B0G3XBZ7FZ DIGITAL: www.patreon.com/posts/issue-...

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Join me for the last “Honest Showreel Review” of 2025. We will be talking to visual effects artists Isha Mehra and Shay Cohen to check out their work. Live on YouTube and Twitch from 16:00 UK time: youtube.com/live/FMkA8De... www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk Stream brought to you by BenQ Europe

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Missed my second stream on Nuke compositing with CopyCat and machine learning? The recording is available with chapters. Thanks, Foundry, for sponsoring the stream. Enjoy, & don’t forget to subscribe. Help me reach 100K subs to get verified on YouTube: youtube.com/live/FTrXXfy...

Machine Learning & CopyCat for production - Part 2 | Nuke Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing using Foundry's Nuke? Join our online courses with showreel material and teacher support. Special time-limited 60% discount available until the end of the month! Use code BLACKFRIDAY25 during checkout. Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Join me for another Nuke compositing workshop. We'll continue to talk Machine learning, CopyCat, prep pipelines, rescaling CG, depth maps from footage, Catery nodes, specs, & more. Includes a giveaway of a Nuke Indie license brought by Foundry. Tuesday 18th Nov 18:00 PM youtube.com/live/FTrXXfy...

Machine Learning & CopyCat for production - Part 2 | Nuke Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Only 2 Showreel reviews left in 2025. Can’t wait to talk to artists Mark Majcherczyk-Olczak and José Luis Cardona Tudela & check out their work. Join me tomorrow 13th of Nov 16:00 YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/9f_VQ5o... Sponsored by Benq Europe Includes a giveaway of my Nuke course.

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Join me for another Nuke compositing workshop. We'll continue to talk Machine learning, CopyCat, prep pipelines, rescaling CG, depth maps from footage, Catery nodes, specs, & more. Includes a giveaway of a Nuke Indie license brought by Foundry. Tuesday 18th Nov 18:00 PM youtube.com/live/FTrXXfy...

Machine Learning & CopyCat for production - Part 2 | Nuke Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

NEW PODCAST: In the debut video of our ‘Rise of AI Robots’ season of VFX Notes, Ian @beforesmag.bsky.social and I discuss the VFX of Steven Spielberg's A.I. Artificial Intelligence. Enjoy the Podcast as a video: youtu.be/g_Q5xhIpjFE Or as an Audio Podcast: music.youtube.com/watch?v=g_Q5...

The CGI in A.I. Artificial Intelligence was ahead of its time | VFX Notes Podcast

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Time is running out! 70% discount only until this Sunday! Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing in VFX? Join my Nuke courses. Both are now available with optional 3X interest-free instalments. Just use code HALLOWEEN Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

It was supposed to do Showreel Reviews yesterday, but 2 people who booked cancelled last minute without saying why! So I did a 'Call-in Radio Show'. It ended up being a super-engaging conversation about the ethics of AI, VFX, CGI & much more. Discussion starts at 25 mins youtube.com/live/LlqPk_L...

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Bring out your showreels! Do you need tips & tricks for your VFX showreel? Join me for 'Honest Showreel Reviews'. Stream sponsored by BenQ. Includes a giveaway of my Nuke Course. Join me on the 30th of Oct, from 16:00 on YouTube: youtube.com/live/LlqPk_L... Twitch: twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Honest showreel reviews #38 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Did you miss my FREE Nuke compositing workshop with Foundry last week? 3-hour-long workshop | Showcasing 4 production shots | Mini ‘crash course’ on CopyCat | Real case scenarios to apply in production | improve your compositing skillset. Recording youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS...

Machine Learning in Nuke: Is CopyCat ready for production? | Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Did you miss my 'Machine Learning Nuke' compositing workshop with Foundry this week? My question was: Can CopyCat really be used in production? Let's find out together! Recording with chapters here: youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS... #vfx #cgi #vfx #ML #AI #compositing #nuke #foundry

Machine Learning in Nuke: Is CopyCat ready for production? | Compositing Workshop with @FoundryTeam

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Can Nuke's CopyCat be used in production compositing ? Let's find out! The ‘Deconstructs’ series is back. Incl. Nuke Indie license giveaway by Foundry. Tuesday 21st Oct 18:00 BST YouTube or Twitch: youtube.com/live/_sEMXJS... www.twitch.tv/hugosdesk Hope to see you in the chat. Bring questions!

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

This week, we review the work of artist Daniel Lee, and briefly talk about Foundry Nuke's CopyCat, Machine learning, Neat Video and discuss the problems with YouTube's AD revenue system. Enjoy this stream powered by BenQ Europe with chapters: youtube.com/live/C2JYVVc...

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Join me today, in 30 mins, for more VFX and CGI showreels made by Artists, actual human artists!

Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Bring out your showreels! Do you need tips & tricks for your VFX showreel? Join me for 'Honest Showreel Reviews'. Stream sponsored by BenQ Europe. Includes a giveaway of my Nuke Course. Thursday 16th Oct 16:00 YouTube: youtube.com/live/C2JYVVc... Or Twitch: twitch.tv/hugosdesk

Honest showreel reviews #37 | Powered by @BenQEurope & @AQCOLORbyBenQEurope

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Hugo Guerra @hugocguerra.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Want to learn the fundamental core skills of Compositing? Join my Online Nuke courses. Both courses are now available at a 70% discount and on optional 3X interest-free instalments. Just use code HALLOWEEN during checkout. Both courses are endorsed by Foundry. Sign up today: hugosdesk.myshopify.com

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