In two TED Talks Daily segments, visual effects artist Rob Bredow—known for work at Industrial Light & Magic and Lucasfilm—describes how cinematic visual effects evolve through artist-driven innovation. He revisits behind-the-scenes developments from films such as Jurassic Park, Star Wars, and Indiana Jones, explaining how breakthroughs come from blending proven techniques with newer tools. Bredow positions the history of visual effects as a cycle: earlier advances change what audiences see on screen, and newer technologies then reshape production methods again. In the context of artificial intelligence, he argues that AI is doing—or can do—the “next” version of that pattern. Rather than replacing artists, he says AI can be used to expand creative capabilities, helping artists explore new kinds of imagery and effects that would be difficult or slower to produce with older workflows. Overall, the talks present AI as a technology that can augment VFX creators, continuing the longstanding relationship between artistic direction and technical innovation in blockbuster filmmaking.