Bad Decisions Podcast

#51 How Blender 3D Changed SMEAF's Life

Jul 18, 2024

Join Smeaf, a Blender master, as he shares his journey from quitting soul-sucking jobs to YouTube success, revealing revenue, dealing with haters, and sharing Blender tips. Dive into his journey from corporate life to creative content creation, exploring therapeutic 3D modeling and navigating angry customers. Discover how Smeaf balances creativity with sponsorships, discusses 3D projects and workflow enhancements, and creates engaging educational videos using Blender 3D overlays.

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Journey Through 3D Animation and Overcoming Challenges

01:40 • 19min

Navigating Angry Customers in Customer Service Roles

Exploring Therapeutic 3D Modeling and Transition to Finance Videos on YouTube

22:16 • 16min

Transition from Corporate Job to Content Creation Success

37:50 • 11min

Exploring Mind-Controlled Gaming, Learning Blender with Skillshare, and Avoiding the Valley of Despair

Exploring Blender 3D through the Lens of Skyrim Characters

Exploring Transition from Blender to Houdini and Niche Specialization in Software Tools

Building a Reputation and Balancing Creativity with Sponsorships

57:01 • 10min

Discussion on 3D Projects, Misinterpretations, and Workflow Enhancements

01:07:23 • 2min

Creating Engaging Educational Videos with Blender 3D Overlays

01:09:14 • 18min