The podcast delves into the advancements in 3D graphics technology, discussing topics like creating virtual assets, achieving photorealism, and the impact of AI on graphics production. The conversation with Andrew Price and Joe Nash explores their experiences in software development, running servers for Garry's Mod, and the challenges of creating and managing 3D assets.
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Advancements in 3D graphics technology require assets with increasing detail for high graphical fidelity.
Andrew Price discusses virtual asset creation, AI's impact on graphics production, and the pursuit of photorealistic graphics.
Andrew Price's journey from high school curiosity to founding Blender Guru showcases the evolution of his passion for 3D modeling.
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The Power of 3D Graphics Hardware and Rendering Technology
3D graphics hardware and rendering technology advancements are rapidly improving, requiring increasing levels of detail in assets for high graphical fidelity.
Andrew Price and Blender Guru
Andrew Price, founder of Polygon and Blender Guru YouTube channel, discusses virtual asset creation, company growth, AI's impact on graphics production, and the pursuit of photorealistic graphics.
Andrew Price's Journey into 3D and Modeling
Starting his 3D journey in high school, Andrew Price's curiosity about video games led him to discover Blender software, sparking his passion for 3D modeling and asset creation.
Transition to Tutorial Creation and Freelancing
Transitioning from wanting to work for a studio to freelancing, Andrew Price's tutorial creation journey began as a strategy to showcase his skills and eventually led him to founding Blender Guru.
Evolution of Blender Education and Tutorial Style
Reflecting on changes in viewer preferences, Andrew Price explores the shift towards edutainment-style tutorials, highlighting the impact on engagement and the need for adaptable content creation.
The power of 3D graphics hardware and rendering technology is improving at an astonishing pace. To achieve high graphical fidelity, assets that compose 3D worlds must feature an ever-increasing level of detail.
Andrew Price is the founder of Poliigon, which is an asset production studio and store. Andrew also runs the highly popular Blender Guru YouTube channel where he teaches viewers how to use Blender.
Andrew joins the show to talk about how different virtual assets are made, building his company, the impact of AI on graphics production, whether graphics have achieved photorealism, and much more.
Joe Nash is a developer, educator, and award-winning community builder, who has worked at companies including GitHub, Twilio, Unity, and PayPal. Joe got his start in software development by creating mods and running servers for Garry’s Mod, and game development remains his favorite way to experience and explore new technologies and concepts.