Bad Decisions Podcast

William H Baker is an independent Filmmaker (aka. Pro Improviser) who is known for his inventive recreations of iconic movie scenes using practical effects and everyday materials. His Youtube channel features projects like replicating the nuclear explosion from "Oppenheimer" without CGI, which has garnered millions of views. William's innovative approach has attracted a substantial following, with over 700,000 followers across Instagram, and YouTube. Episode 58 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:08 William's Origin Story 00:07:37 Skipping College 00:11:37 THIS Is The Reason William Blew Up On Social Media 00:16:38 Why the Oppenheimer Video Was So Successful 00:20:20 This Is How William Dominated Short & Long-Form Content 00:22:44 William Explains How To RECREATE A Hollywood Shot 00:30:08 Is Film School Worth It? 00:34:31 How William Manages Failure And Wins 00:37:42 THIS Is How Much $$ William spent on his Videos 00:42:01 How long does William spend on each Shot? 00:45:34 William's Take On Using AI For Filmmaking 00:49:54 How William Makes Money With Social Media 00:55:35 Breaking The Code Of DMX Lighting Controls 00:58:56 How the Future Looks Like For William If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about William: https://www.instagram.com/william.h.baker https://www.youtube.com/@UCAYsy_6_VBLiXkTGYIO2pdg Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #filmmaking #film #behindthescene #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Varun Mayya, an entrepreneur and content creator, shares his journey of leveraging AI to produce over 1,000 videos monthly, amassing millions of views. He discusses the innovative strategies for automating content creation while balancing quality and consistency. Varun dives into fine-tuning AI models, the ethical debates surrounding AI, and the merging of technology and art. He also reveals his unconventional night-working productivity methods and offers valuable advice for aspiring content creators looking to navigate this new landscape.

Neo is a Creative Director and VFX Artist who has worked with Top-Tier brands and celebrities like Netflix, Will Smith, David Guetta, PlayStation and many more! Neo 's unique artistic style stands out so much so that it has gathered millions of views across all social media platforms. In this episode, we dive deep into Neo's journey and also talk about how he developed his unique style, his approach to learning new skills, and his insights on working with top brands. Episode 56 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:21 The Origin Story Of Neo 00:14:27 Neo's SECRET Marketing Strategy 00:19:06 How Did Neo Level Up His 3D Game & Learned Unreal Engine 00:27:28 Neo Drops His Creative Secrets (MUST WATCH) 00:33:12 Breaking Down Neo's Viral Videos 00:40:56 How Neo Works with Brands & Takes Crazy Risks 00:51:11 How Neo Travels The World As An Artist 00:57:06 How To Be Inspired & Discover Your Unique Style 01:01:42 Keeping your Identity while Working with Brands 01:05:00 Understanding How To Keep Your Art Unique 01:14:28 Navigating Negative Feedback If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Neo: https://www.instagram.com/neoliptus/ https://neoliptus.fr/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC2F1BlekgNHKI25FcdBdP_w Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #VFX #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Matt Workman is a cinematographer and virtual production pioneer, known for his viral videos showcasing Unreal Engine, Metahumans, motion capture, and cutting-edge virtual production tools. He’s also the creator of Cine Tracer, an innovative software that empowers filmmakers to plan and visualize scenes with ease. Through his YouTube channel, @CinematographyDatabase and other social media platforms, he educates and inspires filmmakers about the potential of virtual production, helping to make complex filmmaking techniques more accessible to a broader audience. Episode 55 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 Matt's First Spark Into the Creative World 00:05:13 Matt's Early Hustle In the Film Industry 00:08:54 How Posting Your Work Can Create AMAZING Opportunities 00:14:04 This is How Matt Started His 3D Journey 00:18:34 Matt Shares His PREVIS Hustle While Being a DP 00:22:23 Using Previs and Unreal Engine to Land Clients 00:25:00 Building Cine Tracer 00:29:03 Transition From Traditional Cinematographer To Virtual Production 00:30:48 The BIG Problem Cine Tracer Solved 00:33:29 Matt's Biggest Challenge When Building Cine Tracer 00:42:31 Matt's New Project 00:47:36 The Truth About Being a Generalist (Is Not What You Think) 00:54:26 The Lessons Matt Learned From Building Games For Filmmakers 01:05:14 The Future of Fortnite 01:15:27 Opinions about AI 01:20:07 Matt Is Getting These GADGETS Soon If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Matt: https://www.youtube.com/@CinematographyDatabase https://x.com/cinedatabase https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattworkman/ https://www.instagram.com/cinematographydb Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #virtualproduction #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Tyler Bernabe is an A.I. Director, Content Creator, and Head of Social Strategy & Content Marketing at Civitai, a social platform designed to boost the creation, education, and exploration of AI-generated media. With over 8 million views on his content, Tyler's work has garnered significant attention, including collaborations with the likes of Anyma & Grimes, creating stunning visuals for shows such as Coachella. Episode 54 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:00 Working With Anyma 00:10:03 Time Spent on Creating vs Marketing your ART 00:16:27 How Tyler Talks to AI to Generate Animations & Posts 00:20:49 The Advantage of Adopting AI Into Your Work 00:23:24 How to Make Honey Pole Dancers Animations 00:32:41 Understanding the Importance of Jboogx's Creative Background 00:36:46 How To Generate Consistent AI Animations 00:40:27 Process for Great and Fast Content 00:42:30 Will AI Replace Human Creativity? 00:48:34 Can AI Generated Images Be Considered Art? 00:56:20 The Ethics of AI Generation & Scraping (WATCH THIS) 01:10:21 The Social Media Game 01:14:09 The Best Way To Learn AI Animation in 2024 01:17:01 The Best Hardware for AI Video Work If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/jboogx.creative/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIm_k6GavEjjygZnk2Ez5bg https://x.com/jboogx_creative https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bernabe-897008b0/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #AI #aiart #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Jascha Süss, a skilled digital artist and VJ known for his collaborations with top international acts like Tale of Us, shares insights into the world of live concert visuals. He discusses the importance of daily practice and the art of projection mapping, while diving into tech like TouchDesigner and Resolume. Jascha elaborates on his experiences working with various teams and creating immersive experiences. He also reflects on the evolution of VJing and the impact of AI in his work, blending creativity with technology to enhance live music performances.

Zach Mulligan, a seasoned 3D animator known for his work at DreamWorks and films like 'The Bad Guys,' dives deep into the animation industry's current crisis. He candidly discusses significant layoffs and the corporate focus on profits over creativity. Zach shares insights about the potential rise of indie studios and the impact of AI on jobs, while highlighting the importance of mastering traditional skills amidst technological advancements. He also touches on innovative techniques like volumetric capture that are pushing animation into new territories.

Join Smeaf, a Blender master, as he shares his journey from quitting soul-sucking jobs to YouTube success, revealing revenue, dealing with haters, and sharing Blender tips. Dive into his journey from corporate life to creative content creation, exploring therapeutic 3D modeling and navigating angry customers. Discover how Smeaf balances creativity with sponsorships, discusses 3D projects and workflow enhancements, and creates engaging educational videos using Blender 3D overlays.

Urban Bradesko, also known as "The Explosion Guy," , A master of Houdini FX. He is a renowned VFX artist and entrepreneur who has collaborated with industry giants like Netflix, Epic Games, Blizzard, Bethesda. As the founder of Double Jump Academy, he empowers aspiring artists through one of the top online platforms for VFX and CGI training. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Urban: https://urban-creative.webflow.io/ https://twitter.com/BradeskoUrban https://www.doublejumpacademy.com/ Episode 50 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:58 The Origin Story of Urban 00:11:03 Addiction to Learning at a young age 00:12:57 Learning Houdini 00:25:37 Working with BIG Clients 00:35:41 Leaving VFX Studios and Starting on his own 00:45:11 Transition from Artist to Entrepreneur 00:49:42 Starting DoubleJump Academy 00:54:45 Dealing with FAILED Ideas 00:57:25 The Future of DoubleJump Academy 00:59:18 OpenAI CTO comments on Creative Jobs 01:00:56 The AI Race to Control The World 01:16:50 The Impact of AI on the Artistic Journey Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #entrepreneur #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Alban Denoyel is the co-founder and former CEO of Sketchfab, the leading platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering 3D content. Launched in 2012, Sketchfab allows creators to upload, view, and share 3D files online. It's often described as a "YouTube for 3D files," providing tools for users to explore and interact with 3D models in real-time without downloading any special software. The platform is widely used in various industries, including gaming, architecture, and education, to host and share 3D visualizations. Alban's work with Sketchfab has been influential in making 3D content more accessible and integrated into mainstream web experiences. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Alban: https://denoyel.com/ http://twitter.com/albn https://www.linkedin.com/in/albandenoyel/ Episode 49 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:27 Alban's Origin Story 00:10:39 Luck Vs. Hardwork 00:12:27 Raising Money for Sketchfab 00:15:00 Moving to USA for Sketchfab 00:19:02 The Biggest Challenge While Building Sketchfab 00:25:18 What Made Sketchfab the "Apple" of 3D content 00:31:45 First Revenue of Sketchfab 00:35:28 The Best Way to Price a Product or Service 00:37:11 The Moment Sketchfab Became Profitable 00:39:50 Dealing with 85 REJECTIONS from VCs 00:42:18 Epic Games Acquiring Sketchfab 00:48:22 The Right Time to Sell a Company 00:49:16 When to Look for Funding? 00:53:55 What VC Investors Look for in a Founder!! 00:55:07 Alban's Resource Recommendations for New Founders 00:57:07 The Future of the 3D Content Industry... AI? 01:00:59 The Next Adventure for Alban Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/