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May 23, 2022 • 1h 4min

EP#139 | Ian Hubert and the Art of Modern Creative Tools

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All-Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast Ian Hubert, aka MrDodobird, is at Corridor today! He hung out all day filming React, checking out our Virtual Production setup, and now it's time to sit down at the end of the day and have a casual conversation. Enjoy! SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 No Jake Intro 1:22 Ian v. Peter - Blender Battle 3:31 Peter Fled from Clint's Wedding 5:30 Ian's Origins / Blender / Dynamo 12:47 Learning Rendering 14:30 Mid-Journey A.i. Image Generator 16:58 A.i. will Create Perfect Content for You 21:08 Ian is Against the Idea of A.i.'s Future 23:31 Prompt Masters are Our Future 28:37 Barrier to Entry is Lowering Faster than Ever 34:19 Demoralization Creates Inspiration / Competitiveness 37:50 Ape Shit Energy 48:19 Less VFX, More Footage 57:00 - The Force.Net / The Beginning of the Outro
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May 16, 2022 • 1h 4min

EP#138 | Decades of Adobe's Technical Debt (and our Next Software)

Wren joins the conversation to further explain his frustrations with Adobe and discusses what they could do better, what software we'll be moving on to, and why. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Wren's Adobe Rant 8:25 - Where we started with VFX 13:00 - Why we're choosing Davinci Resolve 18:48 - The People Agree 25:50 - Story Time with Wren 32:42 - Technical Debt 42:28 - Adjust the Mindset 48:07 - Programs we suggest to get started 58:00 - How to Fix Adobe
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May 9, 2022 • 58min

EP#137 | After Effects needs to be Rewritten or We're NOT Using this F*ing Program

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All-Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast Premiere? After Effects? Are they on their way out? Let's talk about it. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 Intro Song 1:10 Adobe vs. Black Magic 6:23 A Message to the CEO of Adobe & Qualms 20:12 Listen Up Future Creators! 26:53 What Can They Do From Here? 30:50 The Nuke Pipeline 33:53 Adobe Feedback 38:37 Intentional Growth 44:04 Corridor Culture 54:28 Dunkathon Outro
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May 2, 2022 • 1h 7min

EP#136 | How to be Slightly Offensive (with Bowling Alley Animations)

Niko, Jordan Allen, Fenner, and Dean sit down and discuss how to ride the line between slightly and straight-up offensive, as well as take a deep dive into the history of the Batman franchise. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 - British Accents 2:47 - Niko Broke His Collarbone 8:00 - How to be Slightly Offensive 27:43 - The BatWest Success / History of Batman 47:50 - DC vs MARVEL 49:55 - Avatar 2? 51:08 - Ben Hurr 2016 / Directorial Choices 53:26 - Suspension of Disbelief
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Apr 25, 2022 • 1h 18min

EP#135 | Misguiding "The Youths" and other Discordant Approaches to VFX

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All-Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast Jake, Nick, Jordan Allen, and Fenner sit down to give you studio project updates as well as their best tips for learning VFX and navigating the VFX Industry. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 Sync Claps, Intros, and Jams 2:52 Xierra_Vega Update / She got a jetski 9:10 The Influencer Life Cycle 18:23 Jake Hides / The Batman Update 21:12 On-Camera Personas 25:52 Take the Time to do Things Right 28:52 Nick's Movie Update 31:59 VFX Language / Knowledge 50:12 The Batman / Stormtroopers Update 59:50 Learn How to use the Right Tool for the Job 1:04:44 10 Creative Commandments
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Apr 18, 2022 • 59min

EP#134 | He was Surrounded by Mountain Lions in Joshua Tree! (we think)

Jake, Nick, Matt, and Jordan C. sit down to swap scary stories, Joshua Tree facts, celebrity culture, studio updates, and more! SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 - Junebug Intro 1:10 - Inflation Update / Currency 11:17 - Matt's Spooky Joshua Tree Story 18:53 - Joshua Tree Facts 28:58 - Survey Junky Income 31:41 - Free Shit for the Rich 32:13 - Influence Inflation / Marketing 38:08 - The Shame of Being an Actor / Ancient Rome 42:17 - Ad Sales / "Inventory" 49:27 - Greenscreen Update 56:37 - Last Minute Facts / Josh Tree Song
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Apr 11, 2022 • 1h 12min

EP#133 | We Are Living in the Future and it's Kinda Boring

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All-Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast Welcome Jonah, one of the creators on our http://corridordigital.com series, Crew Cuts, as he discusses with Jake, Fenner, & Matt about his background at Boston Dynamics and the current state of our future. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 Meet Jonah 1:12 Jonah Worked at the Real Boston Dynamics 7:50 Commercial Airline Industry 10:16 Does Tech Create Fear 12:16 Applications of Boston Dynamics 18:54 Greenscreen Updates / Jordan Coleman Appreciation 22:27 The Batman Remastered 29:00 The Eras of Cinema 37:16 Passive Listening/Watching 39:50 Streaming / Cinematic Universe Era 50:30 corridordigital.com Update 56:10 Xierra Vega Update / Comment Reactions
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Apr 4, 2022 • 1h 7min

EP#132 | Hey Siri! Are Our Devices Always Listening?

VFX Iron Chef Feedback, A.i Influencer Update, Are Our Devices Always Listening, How Can He Slap?! Sam, Niko, Jake, and Nick sit down to discuss it all! SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 00:00 Tech Difficulties / VFX Iron Chef 3:48 A.i. Influencer Update 12:09 How to Google / Niko's Cat Fight 18:00 Problem Solving / Reddit 21:57 IRL Publicity 30:52 Are Phones/Devices Always Listening? 41:57 Is Slapping An Appropriate Response? 58:06 Shift / Jared Leto Ruins Everything 1:02:04 A.i. Voice Update / Re-Speecher Project
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Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 13min

EP#131 | Our Newest VFX Artist! (learned CGi on a Salmon Boat)

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All-Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast Our newest hire, Fenner, joins Corridor from the one and only VFX House Weta FX and joins Jake, Sam, and Jordan Allen to discuss his journey to get here! SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS; 0:00 Chinese Proverbs Intro  2:21 Welcome Fenner!  3:35 Fenner's Background  9:55 Crossing the Canadian Border / Immigration Laws  21:14 Covid / WFH / Fenner's Weta Experience  27:24 VFX Nerd Out Session  37:12 British Accents / Accents  41:24 Commercial Salmon Fishing  1:00:24 Whales / Sharks / Bubble Feeding  1:11:05 Sea Shanti / Outro
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Mar 14, 2022 • 1h 18min

EP#130 | A.i. Consent and the Trial of Sam Gorski

Check out Storyblocks and sign up for the Unlimited All Access Plan: http://storyblocks.com/corridorcast After the response to our recent A.i. Voice video on the Crew channel, Sam & Jake sit down with the creative leads of that video, Dean and Nick, to clear the air and clarify some things. SUPPORT ► Join Our Website: https://bit.ly/Crew_Membership Instagram: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Instagram Sub-Reddit: http://bit.ly/_Corridor_Sub-Reddit Buy Merch: http://bit.ly/Corridor_Store OUR GEAR, SOFTWARE & PARTNERS  ► Our Go-To Gear: https://bhpho.to/3r0wEnt Puget Systems Computers: http://bit.ly/PC_Puget_Workstations ActionVFX: https://bit.ly/TheBest_ActionVFX Lighting by Aputure: http://bit.ly/CORRIDOR_LIGHTS Cinema4D: http://bit.ly/Try_Cinema4D Insydium: https://bit.ly/Insydium_Plugins Octane Render by OTOY: http://bit.ly/Octane_Wrender Boris FX - Mocha, Sapphire & Continuum: https://bit.ly/2Y0XLUX Motion Captured with Xsens Suit: http://bit.ly/Xsens_MoCap_Suit Reallusion: https://corridor.video/Reallusion_3Dsoftware Unreal MegaGrant: http://bit.ly/Unreal_MegaGrant CHAPTERS;  0:00 What is Consent?  1:25 How Did We Get Here?  14:56 The Moral / Legal Lines  18:36 The Word Consent / Core of the Story  23:34 Corridor's Narrative Process  24:47 Beeple vs. Peter / Corridor's Video Consent Policy  28:10 Blends Between Characters & Real Life  30:44 Definition of Fraud  33:15 Legal Ramifications  35:15 Comment Reactions  38:00 Awareness of A.i. / How It Works  54:08 Using A.i. to Detect A.i.  55:03 Putin Deepfake Requests / Real-World Consequences  59:27 Common Use of A.i. in News Articles  1:03:30 Bosstown Dynamics 2  1:03:18 Birth of an A.i. Influencer  1:14:46 Moral / Ethical Considerations in A.i.

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