The hosts discuss topics ranging from dealing with death to overwhelming emails. They reminisce about a past scavenger hunt and talk about productivity hacks and the importance of working versions. They explore the use of AI in motion graphics and discuss Unity's charging decision. They also talk about using Unreal Engine in the industry and their plans for their YouTube channel and merchandise. They mention a sponsor specializing in egg technology animation and express their desire for normalcy.
Octane 2023.1 introduces faster and smoother performance in the viewport, making it easier to work with heavy scenes and complex animations.
Octane 2023.1 incorporates AI-powered denoising techniques, significantly reducing noise in rendered images and enhancing the overall rendering process.
The hosts emphasize the value of identifying essential skills in the industry, focusing on becoming experts in those areas, and aligning skills with desired clients to establish expertise.
Deep dives
Improved viewport performance and interactive lighting
Octane 2023.1 introduces faster and smoother performance in the viewport, making it easier to work with heavy scenes and complex animations. Additionally, the new analytic lights feature allows for faster approximation of direct lighting from large sources, providing more accurate and realistic lighting simulations.
Enhanced post-processing options
Octane 2023.1 introduces several new post-processing options, including fast post-media rendering, chromatic aberration, lens flare, and blur effects. These features allow for greater control and customization in achieving desired visual effects without the need for external software or plugins.
Improved rendering capabilities with AI denoising
Octane 2023.1 incorporates AI-powered denoising techniques, which significantly reduce noise in rendered images, allowing for faster and more efficient rendering. This feature enables users to achieve cleaner and more polished results in less time, enhancing the overall rendering process.
Streamlined workflow with out-of-core geometry
Octane 2023.1 introduces the ability to stream geometry off the hard drive, freeing up VRAM and improving performance when working with large and complex models. This streamlining of workflow allows for smoother real-time interaction and rendering, minimizing crashes and optimizing the overall creative process.
The importance of focusing on the essential skills
The hosts discuss the importance of identifying the essential skills in the industry and focusing on becoming experts in those areas. They highlight that while it can be tempting to learn and master every piece of software available, it is more beneficial to understand the fundamentals that apply across different tools. They emphasize the value of being able to art direct and provide creative direction, even if one does not have expertise in a particular software. They suggest that individuals should align their skills with their desired clients and establish themselves as experts in specific areas.
The decision to learn new software for real-time rendering
The hosts discuss the relevance of real-time rendering and the decision to learn new software like Unreal Engine. They acknowledge the current trend in the industry but argue that the decision to learn new software should be based on individual circumstances and client needs. They highlight the importance of considering the impact on creative flow and the time investment required to learn new software. They emphasize that for projects that require locked-down shots and precise deliverables, pre-rendering remains essential. While the hosts acknowledge the benefits of real-time rendering for exploration and flexibility, they caution against abandoning expertise in existing software for the sake of a trend.