What happens when a top VFX artist who helped create the magic of Harry Potter and Transformers leaves Hollywood to rediscover the art of hands-on creativity? In this episode of Life With Strings Attached, Jamie Gale sits down with Tim Warnock — former matte painter at Industrial Light & Magic and co-founder of Northfront Studio — to explore his unique creative journey. Tim reveals how working on blockbuster films like Harry Potter, Transformers, and The Expanse shaped his understanding of visual storytelling and why he now finds equal joy in the meticulous art of upgrading everyday guitars. Discover how Tim’s background in digital design meets the analog world of boutique guitar craftsmanship. From dissecting the technical challenges of VFX to choosing to work with $300 guitars instead of chasing luxury models, this episode is packed with insights into the creative process, the demands of high-budget movie work, and the liberating return to simple, effective design.