Asbjørn, creator of the Youtube channel Polyfjord, talks about his journey in Blender, the success of a viral tutorial, and creating engaging tutorials. They also discuss the importance of frame rate in videos, PNG vs EXR rendering, challenges in understanding color, TV settings, addressing feedback, desires, camera work, sponsored videos, Embergen software, balancing success and authenticity, and AI in art.
The importance of presenting a clear problem and solution in tutorials to keep viewers engaged.
The complexity and difficulty of working with Geometry Nodes in Blender due to a lack of intuitive user interface.
The potential of HDR video for creating more vibrant visuals, despite current hardware and software limitations.
The struggles and challenges of working with HDR workflow, including the need for specialized hardware and limited availability on popular video platforms.
Deep dives
The Key to a Great Tutorial
The speaker discusses the importance of presenting a clear problem and providing a solution in a tutorial. They emphasize the need to address new problems immediately after finding a solution to keep the viewer engaged.
Challenges with Geometry Nodes
The speaker expresses frustration with the complexity and difficulty of working with Geometry Nodes in Blender. They mention that the lack of intuitive user interface and the reliance on command-like structures make it challenging for artists to grasp.
The Potential of HDR Video
The speaker explains HDR video, which offers 10-bit color and reduced banding compared to 8-bit video. They discuss its potential for creating more vibrant visuals, but note that the current hardware and software limitations make it difficult to achieve mainstream adoption.
Struggles with HDR Workflow
The speaker shares their struggles with the HDR workflow, including the need for specialized hardware and software, such as HDR monitors, to properly create and view HDR content. They also mention the limited availability and challenges in working with HDR in popular video platforms.
Exploring the Complexity of Color and its Understanding in the Industry
The podcast episode discusses the limited number of people who truly understand color and highlights the importance of joining a community or group to get specific color-related questions answered.
The Challenge of Buying TVs and Understanding Technical Terms
The podcast episode explores the challenges consumers face when purchasing a television, with manufacturers inventing new terms and ratios that can be confusing and can hinder the ability to make accurate comparisons.
The Frustrations of Filmmakers and TV Manufacturers
The podcast episode delves into the frustrations of filmmakers whose work is negatively impacted by TV manufacturers' settings that alter the intended look of their movies, highlighting the challenges they face in maintaining creative control over their work.
The Importance of Fun and Authenticity in Creating Content
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of creating content that is enjoyable and authentic, prioritizing personal passion and originality over chasing broad audience appeal.
In this podcast we talk to Asbjørn the creator of the Youtube channel, Polyfjord. We talk about how he got into Blender, his opinions on color science,creating YouTube tutorials for Blender, and many more topics of interest in the 3D space.
Polyfjord Links:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Polyfjord
Twitter: https://twitter.com/polyfjord
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyfjord/
My Blender Simulations in HDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU6PF8vuEBk
