A conversation with Jama Jurabaev (concept artist at Lucas Film), on how he went from his home country of Tajikistan to working as a concept artist on some of the biggest Hollywood movies. Topics discussed: 0:00 Intro 3:18 From Tajikistan to celebrity artist 8:37 How the internet has democratized learning 13:46 How Jama got started 23:58 The most efficient way to practice 38:32 The best way to learn design 54:25 Advice for beginner artists today 1:00:50 Will AI replace artists? 1:07:08 How to find the motivation to be an artist 1:13:23 Biggest myths and wastes of time 1:22:47 What is Big Medium Small? 1:35:49 Why are Russian artists so innovative? 1:44:20 Why Jama has 4x RTX 3090s Follow Jama Jurabaev: Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/jama Gumroad Store: https://gumroad.com/a/242816115 Big Medium Small: www.bigmediumsmall.com Join Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=jama-jurabaev ----------------------------------------------- Follow me Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com/?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=jama-jurabaev

How to keep up with advancing software, 5 steps to learning art faster, negative family members, what does blender need, and more. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 7:11 How to keep up with new software? 15:00 5 Steps to Learning Art Faster 30:12 Dealing with negative family members? 37:13 What does Blender need? 43:11 How to take notes? Join the This Week in 3D Newsletter: https://www.blenderguru.com/thisweekin3d ----------------------------------------------- Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

Ian Hubert shares his vfx techniques in Blender, discusses lazy tutorials, Dynamo series, world building. Discover the challenges of creating VFX, the impact of technology on CGI scenes, and the shift towards LED volumes in virtual production.

Talking with Ben Mauro about how he approaches learning, whether to go to school or not, and how he made $2M in selling NFT collectibles. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:46 Should you go to Art school? 6:25 Learning the foundations of good design 16:02 The fusing of concept art and 3D art 20:21 Forgetting what we've already learned 32:03 Ben's favourite artists 37:09 Advice for beginners 50:46 How to do Targeted Learning 1:00:39 Making millions selling NFTs 1:12:32 On backlash against NFTs 1:17:33 Is this an NFT bubble? 1:19:56 How to stand out in the NFT world 1:35:29 Advice for artists wanting to succeed in NFTs Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

NFTs are all anyone wants to talk about, so here's a whole episode on it. Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 2:13 Why Beeple succeeded but copycats wont 12:37 Why do so many artists hate NFTs? 16:59 No, NFTs are not an environmental "disaster" 31:00 No, NFTs are not a pyramid scheme 35:32 But I still don't understand why some art sells 38:53 Some people won't make money, and that's okay Send in a video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

Also, the best exercises to improve, how to keep learning after tutorials and relearning bad habits. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion #LevelUp Challenge Chart: https://ezs3ac34a26aa3f5ce6650303da779cb7c9b.s3.amazonaws.com/challenge+1.jpg Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

How to make Money as an Artist - an overlooked, but valuable skill if you want free time to make art. I answer listener submitted questions on selling 3d models, getting a job, starting a 3D business and investing in your career. 0:00 Intro 6:25 How to sell more 3D models 15:32 How to apply for 3D job 27:23 The Best and Worst Purchases for 3D artists 42:39 Advice for starting a CG business Send your video question to: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Stream 'The Andrew Price Podcast' on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

Also: Responding to my twitter cancellation, best courses to study for VFX and useful 2D skills for 3D artists. Chapter marks:  0:00 Intro  0:19 Responding to my Twitter Cancellation  14:18 Is it better to Generalize or Specialize?  30:25 What should VFX artists study?  38:08 What 2D skills will benefit 3D artists?   Send in your video questions for the next podcast: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion  OTHER LINKS The Rookies School Rankings: https://discover.therookies.co/rankings/ FZDSCHOOL video "How to add details": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_XZtUVPoOs  Stream The Andrew Price Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak

We made it! As we enter 2021, let's talk about the trends that might affect 3D artists. Things like new tech, software updates, workflow changes, and other things to be aware of. LINKS Get the 'This week in 3D newsletter' Forest God Artwork (Oleg Vdovenko) UE4 Virtual Production Youtube Channel (Cinematography Database) Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 4:13 #1 Machine Learning 13:15 #2 NFT Rises... and Falls 23:08 #3 Blender makes another splash 26:24 #4 Procedural Workflows Spread 33:36 #5 Realtime Ray-Tracing 38:12 #6 Virtual Production 43:03 #7 VR Workflows 48:33 Honorable Mentions - Game Workflow Changes 52:51 GPU Simulations 54:36 AR might take-off 56:30 Death of HDRs? 59:15 Multi-User Workflows to Increase Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Anchor Breaker Pocket Casts  RadioPublic

Learn how to maximize your practice sessions and avoid burnout while choosing what to learn next in this insightful podcast. Delve into the 10,000-hour rule myth, deliberate practice, and finding your artistic 'North Star' for improved skill development.