Designer, animator, and director Andrew Vucko joins us this week to tell us how a recent trip to Japan has been influencing him, how and why he chooses to focus solely on 2D animation, and how the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution has made a major impact on his life.
Read MoreCollective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our third episode, as Akira experts Joe Peacock and Neil Leslie join us to discuss Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece.
Read MoreIllustrator, painter, and concept artist Atey Ghailan joins us this week to discuss his deep-rooted love of anime, where his influences come from, getting his big break working at Riot Games, and most importantly, our obsession with corgis.
Read MoreCreative director Sava Zivkovic joins us this week to discuss all things creative from motion capture to concept design, we talk about his love of architecture and how it really helped him dive deep into CGI. If you’re looking for a creative boost of inspiration, Sava’s positive outlook and process is one to take many lessons from!
Read MoreCeramic artist Suzanne Wang joins us this week to tell us all about her year-long apprenticeship under a master artist in Japan. After giving her craft full focus and dedication, she now has time to share how her journey went, what she learned along the way, and where she plans to take the lessons learned moving forward.
Read MoreYou wanted more, so we got more! Entrepreneur and all-around badass Chris Do joins us once again to touch base on some of the topics we discussed in our last episode, and we touch base on his recent ventures, how he manages it all, and where he currently is in life.
Read MoreGame designers Tim Soret and Danny Wadeson join us this week to discuss some insight into their upcoming title The Last Night, and we chat about everything from politics, their view on society, and some possible future outcomes of dealing with art and being a human.
Read MoreConcept artist and Learn Squared co-founder Maciej Kuciara joins us once again to give us an update on what he’s been up to, sharing some of his growing pains and life lessons to work at your maximum output, and a bit about his personal projects and where he plants to take them in the future. #bidetclub
Read MoreGreyscalegorilla founder and creator Nick Campbell joins us this week to discuss his upbringing, daily habits, must-read books, and how to deal with some adverse situations you might come across in life.
Read MoreComic artist and freelance illustrator Daniel Warren Johnson joins us this week to tell us his origin story, working various odd jobs, and finally taking the leap of faith to become a full-time artist. If you’re a creative on the brink of wanting change in your life, this episode is going to be perfect for you!
Read MoreCreative instigator Wilson Tang joins us this week to discuss some of the films he’s worked on including Steven Spielberg’s A.I., Lemony Snicket, and Star Wars, as well as dig into the future of creativity, and the wide-open vastness of the unknown
Read MoreFinnish film director Timo Vuorensola joins us this week to discuss some politics, the touchy subject matter present in his movies, the crazy world of crowdsourced filmmaking, and the importance of retaining originality in your creative process.
Read MoreBrett Morris and Steve Panicara of the newly formed motion design studio Ranger and Fox join us this week to discuss the origin story of their partnership, the early steps of building their company, and many helpful tips for those who might be interested in starting their own company.
Read MoreNaughty Dog character artist Alexandria Neonakis returns to the podcast to discuss her transition away from UI design, what motivates her during the long nights of freelance work after acquiring her green card, and the odd and complicated world of dealing with internet trolls in a positive way.
Read MoreVideo Copilot’s very own Andrew Kramer is here to share his thoughts on the visual effects industry, his process of learning and sharing new skills, and what motivates him to be such a badass.
Read MoreCinematographer and VFX artist Jim Geduldick joins us this week to discuss the passion of his craft, as we explore his origins in skateboarding and how that naturally evolved into his film career. We get a bit meta, digging deep into things which envelop most creatives such as time management, focus, purpose, and most importantly - how and why we do the things we do.
Read MoreMultidisciplinary artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us this week to share his thoughts on the universal language of art, how MTV music videos shaped his fascination with media, the painful lessons of making film, and his endless goal to find bliss in his work.
Read MoreMakeup and Vanity Set’s very own Matt Pusti joins us this week to discuss how he draws inspiration from his favorite films and injects it into his own work, his recent transition into freelance and working from home, and how he manages to navigate his new life.
Read MoreCG generalist Chris Bjerre joins us this week to discuss his outlook on being a generalist and his craft, the fine balance needed for a successful freelance lifestyle, and the reasons he devotes so much focus on his passion projec
Read MoreJessie Kawata, a creative strategist and industrial designer at NASA JPL, joins us this week to discuss the beginnings of her career in design, the complex and constantly evolving nature of her unique role, and what her thoughts are on the industry as a whole.
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