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Jun 16, 2023 • 1h 42min

#20 Ex-Google Product Manager on Generative AI, Apple Vision Pro & NeRFs | Bad Decisions Podcast

​Bilawal Sidhu is a creative technologist and product builder who is helping brands harness the Power of AI. He has spent more than a decade working on technologies that are changing the way we interact with the digital world. Bilawal spent six years of his career at Google, where he contributed to groundbreaking projects such as Google's Immersive View, Maps, ARCore Geospatial API, and YouTubeVR. In this episode, we're going to be talking about how Artificial Intelligence is impacting the fields of education and jobs, and how you can actually make the most of this change. We’ll also discuss how AI is spreading into different sectors, and how companies are competing in this space. Plus, we'll get Bilawal’s take on some cutting-edge topics like NeRFs, Social AR, and the emerging world of the Metaverse. Generative AI Creation - Multimodal Masterclass by Bilawal: https://maven.com/bilawal/generative-ai-masterclass Episode 20 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:36 Bilawal's Journey 00:16:33 AI disrupting education and careers 00:22:59 How to benefit from AI disruption 00:26:55 AI Adaptation and Awareness 00:33:45 Brand's competition in AI 00:41:50 Apple's Vision Pro 00:47:53 Social AR 00:53:33 Unity vs Unreal Engine 01:00:23 NeRF & Photogrammetry 01:18:08 Metaverse 01:21:33 How to stay updated with AI 01:24:38 Content creation and social media 01:33:38 Future (what are we excited about) Find out more about Bilawal: https://youtube.com/user/bilawal https://www.twitter.com/bilawalsidhu https://www.tiktok.com/@billyfx http://linkedin.com/in/bilawalsidhu https://www.instagram.com/billyfx.ig 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://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/
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Jun 8, 2023 • 2h 40min

#19 Why Olav Stubberud is every Icon’s MUST-HAVE Photographer 📸🌟 | Bad Decisions Podcast

Olav Stubberud is the Norwegian multi-dimensional artist who's been the creative force behind some of the most iconic moments in entertainment. He gives us a rare glimpse into his world, sharing his early beginnings, the drive behind his passions, and what it takes to be a versatile artist in today's ever-evolving landscape. From shooting megastars like Justin Bieber, Logan Paul and Cara Delevingne to launching his own creative line, Basic, Olav's dedication to his craft is both inspiring and motivational. Also, this episode delves into how technology, especially AI and NFTs, is revolutionizing the art and creative industries. Episode 19 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:22 Early days 00:24:20 Time is everything 00:33:48 Be yourself 00:39:18 Olav's secret to success 00:46:58 Olav's Work Ethic 00:59:06 Prime campaign with Logan & KSI 01:05:29 HARDEST project 01:15:14 Shooting Swedish House Mafia on Slowest Camera 01:28:08 Advice to aspiring artists 01:37:19 Future plans 01:57:34 Impact of AI 02:08:47 NFT's application 02:11:56 Favorite AI tool 02:18:20 Basic by Olav Find out more about Olav: https://www.instagram.com/olav/ http://olavstubberud.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@UCv9Fb4_IKIIo9wuvUsJGzrA https://www.tiktok.com/@prettyboiolav https://twitter.com/olavstubberud https://www.linkedin.com/in/olavstubberud/ https://www.instagram.com/basic.byolav/ 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://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #photography #creator #Ai #artificialintelligence #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio
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May 31, 2023 • 1h 33min

#18 Is AI the Disruptor We Should Fear? Adam B. Levine, Blockade Labs | Bad Decisions Podcast

Adam B. Levine is the relentless innovator behind Blockade Labs. The CEO of Tokenly and 330.ai is also the host of Markets Daily for CoinDesk and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Let's Talk Bitcoin! show. In this conversation, he shares his experiences of being an early adopter in various disruptive technologies, and reveals the story behind Blockade Labs. Plus, Adam spills the beans on his ambitious vision and the whole concept of "Text to Game". Episode 18 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:35 Responding to criticism 00:11:08 Being early in trends 00:23:17 Blockade Labs beginning 00:38:27 Blockade Labs vision 00:42:50 Text to Game! 00:51:13 Biggest challenge of Blockade Labs 00:58:24 Autonomy 01:07:43 Adam's favorite AI tool 01:12:46 Pushing boundaries too far! 01:22:41 Connecting Blockchain and AI 01:28:39 Where to find Adam? Find out more about Adam and Blockade Labs: https://twitter.com/AdamBLevine https://twitter.com/BlockadeLabs https://www.blockadelabs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/blockadelabs/ 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://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #Ai #blockadelabs #artificialintelligence #generativeai #gamedevelopment #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio
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May 25, 2023 • 1h 30min

#17 EJ's Best Advice to Artists, Online Presence and AI Disruption | Bad Decisions Podcast

EJ Hassenfratz is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of @eyedesyn . EJ is well-known in the community as one of the most respected educators in the field of 3D. He is a multi-Emmy winning freelance motion design artist/3D animator. He worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic, Chic-Fil-A, and ESPN creating everything from commercials to music videos and projection mapping and concert visuals. Episode 17 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:07:22 DAT Tour 00:14:56 Personal Journey 00:19:47 Should artists create content? 00:28:46 Advice for Freelancers 00:35:30 Why Tutorials? 00:40:00 Importance of Content Creation 00:44:44 Dealing with clients 00:52:00 Best approach to Learn 3D 00:54:54 AI & Disruption Find out more about EJ: https://www.youtube.com/eyedesyn https://www.instagram.com/eyedesyn/ https://twitter.com/eyedesyn https://eyedesyn.com/ DAT Tour: https://www.gotodat.com/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Daily Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF 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://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #EJ #eyedesign #motiongraphics #cinema4d #3dart #podcast #filmmaking #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio
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May 19, 2023 • 1h 19min

#16 Capturing the World Through a Lens with Benn TK | Bad Decisions Podcast

Benn Tkalcevic, also known as Benn TK, is a renowned Australian filmmaker and YouTuber recognized for his exceptional videography and editing skills. He shares insights into his creative process, how he is learning 3D, and the importance of storytelling and sound design in his work. We also delve into the technicalities of pre and post-production, his experience with drones, and his must-have equipment for creating stunning visual content. If you're an aspiring creator, you wouldn't want to miss Benn's invaluable advice and insights! Episode 16 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:02 Getting personal 00:17:00 Cabinet maker to Filmmaker 00:28:20 Learning 3D 00:34:42 Story telling 00:39:22 Editing 00:42:16 Pre vs Post production 00:47:28 Sound Design 00:54:57 Drones & NeRF 01:05:24 Essential equipments 01:06:49 Advice to aspiring creators Find out more about Benn TK: https://youtube.com/@Benn_TK https://www.instagram.com/benn_tk/ http://www.tiktok.com/@benntk Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Daily Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF 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://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #youtuber #podcast #benntk #filmmaking #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio
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May 12, 2023 • 1h 13min

#15 The Evolution & Application of Immersive Sound Design with Mirko Vogel | Bad Decisions Podcast

Mirko Vogel, managing partner and Head of Immersive Production and Development at Vaudeville Sound, is a renowned sound designer, composer, engineer, and software developer with an astonishing international portfolio in the field of 3D Sound and experiential events. His vast experience spans collaborations with indie rock bands, Grammy-winning artists, brands, filmmakers, TV producers, and video game makers, gracing over 60 countries. Mirko's work has been featured in numerous projects with renowned entities such as Netflix, Shutterstock, SXSW, Universal, HBO, Dolby Labs, BBC, and many more. In this episode, we get down to the nitty-gritty of immersive sound design, beginning with the concept of immersive sound, its application, and its future. We also talk about how different devices affect your listening experience. We discuss the unique challenges sound designers often face, and even compare popular music streaming platforms. Mirko shares insights on where you can expand your knowledge about the world of immersive sound. We also take a look at the quality of sound across various social media platforms and shed light on the scenarios where a sound designer becomes indispensable. Episode 15 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:29 What is Immersive Sound? 00:11:57 Sound Design 00:17:15 Audio quality on various devices 00:22:29 Best headphones for experiencing audio 00:26:34 Biggest challenge for sound designers 00:31:10 Spotify vs Apple Music 00:36:05 Are artists conservative with new tech? 00:45:16 How to learn about immersive sound 00:49:11 Sound quality on social media platforms 00:56:37 When do you need a sound designer? 01:00:36 Future of Immersive Sound 01:04:47 Reaching out to Mirko and Vaudeville Sound Find out more about Mirko and Vaudeville Sound : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mirko-vogel-542813a5/ https://www.vaudeville.tv/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Daily Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF Bad Decisions Coffee Break 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 Website: https://baddecisions.studio/ Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #sounddesign #immersivesound #sounddesigner #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #podcast
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May 6, 2023 • 1h 3min

#14 Exploring AI with Kim Alban: Microsoft, Rivalries, and Regulations | Bad Decisions Podcast

Kim Alban is a talented product designer and multidisciplinary creator within the XR and AI space. She has been featured by Adobe, WIRED and Lenslist for her creative work. She always shares her experiences, resources, and insights across various platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In this episode, we talked about Microsoft's latest innovations, the AI race between tech giants and their approaches to AI. We also touched on the importance of embracing AI while ensuring regulations, and delved into the reasons behind people's aversion to AI. Episode 14 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:08 Coffee and Sleep 00:10:40 Microsoft's AI-powered Bing 00:14:45 Google vs. Microsoft 00:28:14 The White House on AI 00:32:40 Embracing AI & Regulations 00:35:18 Godfather of AI left Google 00:38:42 AI awareness 00:43:46 Why people hate AI? 00:47:29 AI Taking over jobs? 00:53:55 Career advice 00:57:05 Kim in 2025 Sign up for Kim's Newsletter: https://fabulous-inventor-4740.ck.page/kimalban Find out more about Kim: https://www.kimalban.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kimalban/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqcdOkpI-lhDeT-dWjh1iag https://www.tiktok.com/@kimalban Bad Decisions Daily Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF Bad Decisions Coffee Break 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 Website: https://baddecisions.studio/ Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #ai #artificialintelligence #microsoft #google #bingai #bing #socialmedia #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #podcast #chatgpt
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Apr 28, 2023 • 1h 11min

#13 Kingzletter CEO on how to CRUSH it on social media | Bad Decisions Podcast

Joseph, aka Kingz, is the mastermind behind Kingz Media, garnering over 300k followers across different social media platforms. We discussed the how Joseph's content creation journey started and got into some solid advice, like just starting even when you're not ready, how Joseph managed to reach millions of people using just his iPhone, and the formula for success on Instagram and Tiktok. We also talked about building a real community, content creation, and using tech to grow your online presence. For those just starting out, we dived into how to begin from day 0, the importance of being consistent, and some cool AI tools that can help with content creation. Episode 13 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:47 Meeting Elon Musk, Twitter and X App 00:16:00 How to create a REAL community 00:24:11 Content creation journey 00:30:27 Start when you are not ready 00:31:45 Reaching millions of people with an iPhone 00:36:46 Instagram success formula 00:40:30 Balance between content creation and learning 00:47:53 How to get millions of views on Tiktok 00:53:13 How to start from day 0 00:56:10 Importance of consistency 00:59:35 AI tools for content creation 01:06:05 Monetization over views Sign up for The Kingzletter Newsletter: https://www.thekingzletter.com/ Find out more about Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/thekingzletter/ https://twitter.com/kingzthecreator https://www.youtube.com/@UCr9q40M0K43-t6-h0SAIYuw Bad Decisions Daily Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF Bad Decisions Coffee Break 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 Website: https://baddecisions.studio/ Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #socialmedia #contentcreator #contentcreation #instagram #tiktok #twitter #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #podcast
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Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 6min

#12 CEO of Prismax on Power of Unreal Engine and Creating Virtual Festivals | Bad Decisions Poodcast

Joris Corthout, CEO of Prismax, and his team are the masterminds behind Digital Tomorrowland, the first virtual festival in Latin America, Bob Moses Tour Visual, and a whole bunch of other cool projects. We chat about their journey from being a production house to diving headfirst into the world of Unreal Engine. We also covered what goes into creating a virtual festival like Tomorrowland, and found out why the demand for virtual production is skyrocketing. This episode is great for both brands who want to expand their presence in the virtual worlds and also artists who want to learn Unreal Engine, find job opportunities and get into the virtual production industry. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:30 Early days as a VJ 00:15:00 Starting Prismax 00:17:15 Touring with Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike 00:19:14 Beginning of Tomorrowland partnership 00:24:27 Birth of Virtual Festivals with Unreal Engine 00:32:49 Using Unreal Engine for EVERYTHING! 00:39:47 Dubai & the Metaverse 00:44:43 Best way to learn Unreal Engine 00:47:34 Job opportunities for Unreal Engine 00:53:18 Why virtual production demand is increasing? 00:57:45 Pushing boundaries with Prismax Find out more about Joris and Prismax: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joris-corthout-92740a4/ https://www.prismax.be/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/prismax/ Videos used in Intro: Designing Latin America's First Virtual Music Festival | Unreal Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxecbnxNRfU&t=589s&pp=ygUNUHJpc2FteCBKb3Jpcw%3D%3D Tale Of Us l Adscendo, a Digital Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n_rJ2uidjc&t=146s&pp=ygUVQWRzZW5uZG8gdG9tb3Jyb3dsYW5k Tomorrowland and Prismax get rave reviews with virtual music festival | Unreal Engine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvBj3qdA1eo&pp=ygUjbWFraW5nIGRpZ2l0YWwgdG9tb3Jyb3dsYW5kIHByaXNtYXg%3D Bad Decisions Daily Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIn-yd4vnXbgWK6FtXAAHsDpHpiMpEhyF 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 Website: https://baddecisions.studio/ Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://twitter.com/Farhads__ https://twitter.com/farazshababi https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #virtualproduction #unrealengine #tomorrowland #ue5 #prismax #unrealengine5 #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #podcast #virtualreality #metaverse
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Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 30min

#11 Winbush on Unreal Engine, Epic MegaGrants and Creating for Fortnite | Bad Decisions Coffee Break

Jonathan Winbush, multi-award-winning artist, shares about breaking into the VFX industry, his transition from Warner Bros, the impact of YouTubers, his new course 'Enter the Unreal,' the future of Unreal Engine, Epic MegaGrants, and creating for Fortnite. Don't miss this insightful conversation with one of the industry's best!

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