Bad Decisions Podcast

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/

Award-winning cinematographer Oren Soffer discusses shooting 'The Creator' in Thailand and the importance of realistic approaches in cinematography. He shares insights on decision-making, technology in cinema, and the value of learning from past experiences. The podcast also explores Oren's journey in cinematography, emphasizing commitment, risk-taking, and networking opportunities. Topics include challenges in Thai filmmaking, night cinematography techniques, and ethical implications of AI in documentaries.

Joey Korenman, Founder of School of Motion, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from a studio head to teaching motion designers. They explore fasting traditions, the evolution of visual effects, creative problem-solving, freelancing, studio ownership, and transitioning to teaching. Joey shares insights on education, passion, business coaching, commitment in learning, and challenges in scaling a company.

EJ Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush discuss the GDC 2024 experience, hottest 3D softwares, transitioning artistic skills, hands-on learning for artists, embracing AI tools in art, future of virtual creations, and navigating career decisions in the art world.

Wren Weichman is a VFX artist, filmmaker, and YouTuber, known for his exceptional talents in visual effects and storytelling. As a member of Corridor Digital, he has worked on numerous projects such as "Mario Skate" and "Nerf Drone," garnering millions of views. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. Wren's Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/iDPY3iOzQJA?si=92v2b3IISpRERbY9 Scale of Nuclear Explosion: https://youtu.be/DBodrWwJb5M?si=ZbVZaTQNoWxoaZrj Talking to Gareth Edwards: https://youtu.be/lWjayZ3U4TQ?si=VRPj7koAFIYYobnp If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 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 Wren: https://www.instagram.com/sirwrender https://www.youtube.com/@Corridor www.corridordigital.com https://www.youtube.com/@talonfx Episode 45 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:52 Discovering Visual Effects 00:07:16 Creating Videos on YouTube 00:12:53 Starting to Work at Corridor 00:14:27 The Evolution of Youtube Content Strategy 00:18:31 Wren Did THIS to Survive in LA 00:22:06 A Day in a life at Corridor 00:25:03 Exploding A Nuclear Bomb In LA (Not Really) 00:31:24 The Reality Of Making A Corridor Digital Video 00:39:15 Wren's Secret Strategy to a Viral Video 00:44:03 How to NOT Burn out! 00:49:37 Why Wren Loves 3D Printers 00:55:07 Using Unreal Engine for Corridor Videos 01:06:11 Talking to The Creator's Director (Gareth Edwards) 01:16:05 Current state of VFX in Hollywood 01:21:14 Sora AI and the Impact of AI on the Industry 01:38:42 The Future For Wren 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/

Nick Campbell is the Founder of Greyscalegorilla, a platform known for its high-quality 3D assets and having Microsoft, ESPN, and Sony among its clients. He initiated the company independently and has since scaled it significantly over the years. Greyscalegorilla facilitates 3D artists in creating realistic renders efficiently across platforms such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, and Unreal Engine. We spoke with Nick about his journey as a creative and an entrepreneur and we broke down the Evolution of Greyscalegorilla. We talked about the importance of saying NO to distractions and even talked about our secret weapon of success "Daily challenges". Nick shared with us strategies for building exceptional teams, prioritizing the right ideas, and envisioning the future of Greyscalegorilla. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 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 Nick and Greyscalegorilla: https://twitter.com/nickvegas https://www.youtube.com/@Greyscalegorilla https://twitter.com/GSG3D https://greyscalegorilla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ Episode 44 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:51 Nick's Origin Story 00:08:46 I'm NOT an Artist 00:13:58 Why fundamentals are important? 00:27:14 Where did "Greyscalegorilla" come from?! 00:31:07 How to get Hired immediately? 00:35:58 Working at Digital Kitchen 00:38:24 The Evolution of Greyscalegorilla: From a Photoblog to 3D 00:41:11 The Power of Daily Challenges 00:45:06 Saying NO to distractions 00:52:10 This is the ONLY thing you Need To Be Successfull 00:56:26 Benefits of Teaching others 01:07:11 How to Deal with Haters? 01:11:46 Learning from the Best 01:17:41 Going All In with Greyscalegorilla 01:22:24 Nick Made A Bad Decision 01:32:10 Quitting everything 01:37:01 Nick's Biggest F**k Up! 01:40:47 The Spark To Scale Greyscalegorilla 01:46:13 How To Build an Incredible Team 01:56:20 Prioritizing Ideas 02:03:34 The Future of Greyscalegorilla 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/ #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast