Finnish 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.
Read MoreRare Volume co-founder and creative director Jonathan Kim joins us this week to share the story of starting his company, the impact his amazing, supportive wife has had on his career, and managing the the tricky territory of the work/life balance. We dig into some really big topics throughout the episode including what Jonathan hopes to achieve in his legacy, what design means to him, and what his goals are in life.
Read MoreConcept artist and illustrator Justin "Goby" Fields joins us this week to discuss the humble beginnings of his career, the profound effect his friends and family have had on his success, and how some of his earliest influences have shaped his work and personality over the years.
Read MoreMusician Ben Sharp, otherwise known by his moniker Cloudkicker, joins us this week to discuss the origin of his musical career, the struggles of being left-handed, and the overwhelming benefits exercise and a healthy lifestyle can have on your mental state.
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 second episode, as production designer and director Gavin Rothery joins us to discuss James Cameron’s Aliens.
Read MoreThis week we’re joined by Ben Radatz, a partner and co-founder of the legendary Kansas City-based production studio MK12. We discuss how Ben got his start in the industry and how MK12 came about, the bizarre economy of pitching in the motion graphics industry, and how detrimental it can be to work for free
Read MoreThis week's episode is a live recording from Industry Workshops event held in London this past August. We're joined by video game and film concept designer Mike Hill, where we discuss the organic chemistry which goes into interpreting his favorite films, the rigorous process he goes through for creating his functional concept designs, and the psychology and careful consideration behind creating a powerful work of art.
Read MoreV-Ray legend and the brains behind Mastering CGI, Grant Warwick, joins us this week to discuss his passion for teaching, a bunch of nerdy goodness about rendering engines, and the importance of truly loving what you do.
Read MoreArt Director Nidia Dias joins us this week to discuss her origins from Portugal, her undying passion for doing personal projects, and the inspiration derived from working with other artists.
We also get into her fascination with album artwork and movie posters, how much of a workaholic she is, and try to figure out what's going on with all of the shoe porn in the motion graphics industry.
Read MoreHardsurface modeler Kirill Chepizhko joins us this week to share the story of how he came to America, how he got his start in the industry as a concept designer, and how he worked his way up to a dream job at Industrial Light and Magic.
We dig deep into his process, how Kirill uses 3D software to deconstruct the world around him, and his new fascination with virtual reality.
Read MoreLegendary animator, writer, and director Peter Chung joins us this week to share a candid discussion about his viewpoint on what it is to be creative, working in the medium of film and animation, and what inspires him.
Read MoreWe're finally back from our hiatus, joined by one of our most sought-after guests - Sir Richard Taylor - the founder, creative director, and head of New Zealand's legendary Weta Workshop.
Join us as we go in depth on Richard's backstory, how he started the Workshop, and where he hopes to take it in the future. We cover everything from Richard's professional aspirations, how he cultivates creativity in his talented team, and how he manages a hectic schedule while maintaining strong personal relationships.
Seeing as Richard has worked on some of the most iconic projects in the history of entertainment, it's quite a treat for us to have had this opportunity, so we really hope you enjoy his insight as much as we did!
