Oscar Nominee Michael Dawson Breaks Down Hollywood SFX

Gilbert. K Show · Apr 25, 2026 · 50m

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Oscar Nominee Michael Dawson breaks down how Hollywood special effects are made, from real explosions to House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, sharing behind-the-scenes insights and career lessons.

Chapters

00:00 Childhood Curiosity and Early Influences

03:02 The Journey into Special Effects

05:56 Lessons Learned in the Industry

08:57 The Role of a Special Effects Supervisor

11:59 Self-Doubt and Career Reflections

14:59 Rapid Fire: This or That

18:01 Big Projects and Technical Challenges

23:22 Balancing CGI and Practical Effects

25:05 Creative Process Behind…