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CROSSING SOUTH: Boxel Visual Effects And Sushi

Andres Botello gives host Jorge Meraz a tour of the BOXEL visual effects facility in Tijuana where movie effects, animations, and virtual reality experiences are created.
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Andres Botello gives host Jorge Meraz a tour of the BOXEL visual effects facility in Tijuana where movie effects, animations, and virtual reality experiences are created.

Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with the PBS App + Encore Saturday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. on KPBS 2

Did you know there are visual effects production houses in Tijuana of all places? Not only that, but these companies are involved in feature-length and episodic animated cartoons, as well as 3D augmented reality for handheld devices. Boxel Studio is at the center of this effort. Andres Botello, the mastermind behind it all, takes us on a tour of his production facility and we get to see what the staff are working on.

Next, we take a trip to wine country where Japanese Chef Toshiaki Tsutada introduces us to some beautiful and elegant sushi dishes at Baja Omakase.

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Host Jorge Meraz tries some of the delightful sushi at Baja Omakase in Baja's Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.
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Host Jorge Meraz tries some of the delightful sushi at Baja Omakase in Baja's Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico.

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CROSSING SOUTH: Boxel Visual Effects And Sushi

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About The Series: CROSSING SOUTH is a travel show that explores Tijuana and Northern Baja. Bilingual travel companion and host, Jorge Meraz, takes you on a journey and demystifies the area. Get to know the people, vernacular, foods, customs and places frequented by the locals.

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