Bad Decisions Podcast

#11 Winbush on Unreal Engine, Epic MegaGrants and Creating for Fortnite | Bad Decisions Coffee Break

Apr 20, 2023

Jonathan Winbush, multi-award-winning artist, shares about breaking into the VFX industry, his transition from Warner Bros, the impact of YouTubers, his new course 'Enter the Unreal,' the future of Unreal Engine, Epic MegaGrants, and creating for Fortnite. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the industry's best!

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Quick takeaways

YouTube creators play a crucial role in shaping software usage and adoption by creating tutorials and sharing expertise.

Creators like Jonathan Winbush help the community grow by sharing knowledge and showcasing what can be done with Unreal Engine 5.

Software companies actively listen to feedback from creators and implement requested features to improve their software.

Funding opportunities like Epic MegaGrants provide financial support to creators and developers pursuing projects in education and development.

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Importance of YouTube creators in the industry

YouTube creators, such as Windbush, play a crucial role in the industry by creating tutorials and sharing their expertise. They have the power to shape the direction of software usage and adoption, as their content influences and guides artists and developers. Their tutorials save time and provide valuable insights, helping people to learn and implement new skills. Companies like Epic Games actively watch creators' content, recognizing the impact they have on showcasing software capabilities and providing valuable feedback for improvement.

The abundance of job opportunities for Unreal Engine designers

00:48

The Influence of Creators in the Software Industry

01:11

Roblox Success Stories

01:06

Introduction

2min

The Importance of Unique Introductions

9min

Advancements in Real-Time Motion Capture at NAB and NAP Events

4min

Challenges with Taxation and Finances in Starting a Business

6min

Learning Blender and Unreal Engine for VFX and CG

8min

The Impact of Tutorials and Content Creators in the VFX Community

20min

Obtaining the Epic Mega Grant for Unreal Engine Developers

12min

Using the versus coding platform for Fortnite Creative

2min

Improving Software for Artists and User-Friendliness

25min

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Supporting Jonathan and Manifesting a Sponsorship

2min

Jonathan Winbush, a multi-award-winning artist who has worked with industry giants like Marvel, Warner Bros, and Epic Games. He shares his insights on breaking into the VFX industry in 2023, his transition from Warner Bros, and the impact of YouTubers on the field. He also spilled the beans about his new "Enter the Unreal" course (remember you heard it here first :p). We also talk about the future of Unreal Engine (Fortnite Editor), Epic MegaGrants program, and creating for Fortnite. We couldn't end the conversation without asking for his thoughts on AI and adapting to new technologies. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the industry's best!

Don't forget to subscribe to Winbush's Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/jonathanwinbush

https://get.schoolofmotion.com/coming-soon/

Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:38 Origins of Waddup Waddup

00:06:10 Fitness journey

00:10:57 NAB Show 2023

00:14:05 Leaving Warner Bros.

00:20:38 How to get into VFX in 2023?

00:28:08 Is Blender industry standard?

00:31:50 The impact of Youtubers

00:36:02 "Enter the Unreal" course for UE5

00:46:41 Do software giants listen to feedback?

00:48:33 How to win Epic MegaGrants?

00:53:28 The future of Unreal Engine (UeFN)

00:57:34 Make money with Unreal Engine Marketplace

01:01:10 Creating for Fortnite

01:03:14 Winbush as CEO of Epic Games!!

01:05:21 Switch to DaVinci Resolve

01:09:35 Thoughts on AI

01:15:29 Adapting to new technologies

Find out more about Winbush:

https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwinbush/

https://twitter.com/jonathanwinbush

https://winbushimmersive.com/

https://superrare.com/winbush

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Bad Decisions Podcast

#11 Winbush on Unreal Engine, Epic MegaGrants and Creating for Fortnite | Bad Decisions Coffee Break

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of YouTube creators in the industry

The impact of tutorials and content creation

The importance of community-driven feedback

Epic Mega Grant and funding opportunities

The Power of Mega Grants in Unreal Engine 5

The Future of Unreal Engine: Fortnite Editor and Metaverse

The Role of AI in the Creative Industry

The abundance of job opportunities for Unreal Engine designers

The Influence of Creators in the Software Industry

Roblox Success Stories

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts