Aras Pranckevičius

Aras Pranckevičius, former Unity employee, discusses the transition from a Mac-only platform to a gaming revolution with the advent of the iPhone. He critiques Unity's package management and prefers text-based programming languages. He delves into 3D file formats, highlighting the resilience of simpler formats like OBJ and PLY. Aras introduces Gaussian splatting as an alternative to NeRF and recognizes the advancements of Blender in the open-source space. He expresses cautious optimism for the future of 3D on the web with technologies like WebGPU.

Aras Pranckevičius, the first non-founder employee at Unity Technologies and current contributor to Blender, shares his journey in game development. He discusses Unity's transition from a startup to a corporate powerhouse and the challenges of scaling engineering teams. Aras dives into technical intricacies like DOTS and rendering pipelines, while also touching on his recent work optimizing Blender’s video editor. His insights into the evolving landscape of game engines and advice for aspiring programmers make for an engaging listen.