82.5 - Interview with Jeff Blyth

82.5 - Interview with Jeff Blyth

From 90s Disney by The Minotti Brothers

April 15, 2026 · 59 min · Season 7 · Episode 11

About this episode

AJ interviews Jeff Blyth about his career and the making of The Timekeeper.

AJ is joined by Jeff Blyth, the director of The Timekeeper! Jeff discusses his early film career working as a helicopter cinematographer, his first time working with Circle-Vision, and the development of The Timekeeper. We debunk a long standing myth, uncover previously unknown details about the cast, and learn more about the challenges of filming in 360 degrees. You won't want to miss this! 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:28 Early Filmmaking Roots 02:31 Helicopter Work on The Shining 04:29 Wonders of China for Epcot 08:40 Learning Circle-Vision Basics 13:17 Hiding the Crew in 360 17:58 Pushing Tech and Complexity 26:47 Timekeeper Development and Eisner Notes 30:26 Building Nine Eye for the Mirror 31:53 International Cuts and Missing Scenes 32:25 Japan Version Effects 34:28 International Cut Decisions 35:46 Directing Voice Talent 37:15 Nerd Vision Scrutiny 40:52 Robin Williams Myth 47:54 French Timekeeper Debate 49:38 Can Timekeeper Return 52:05 Alex Mack Adventures 55:58 Future of Circle Vision 57:11 Book Plug & Farewell Follow Us Blue Sky | Facebook | Threads | Instagram Email: 90sDisneyPodcast@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: AJ

Guest: Jeff Blyth

Topics covered

  • filmmaking
  • Disney
  • cinematography
  • interviews

Keywords

  • Circle-Vision
  • helicopter cinematography
  • Epcot
  • Robin Williams myth

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Timekeeper

Books & works: The Timekeeper, Wonders of China for Epcot, Hiding the Crew, Building Nine Eye for the Mirror

Places: Japan

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