Bad Decisions Podcast

Edward Dawson-Taylor is the co-Founder and head of School at CG Pro, an Unreal Authorized Instructor partner for Epic Games, and has a storied career in the entertainment industry. With roles at industry giants like ILM, Disney, and Digital Domain, Edd has worked on iconic films such as Jurassic World, The Lion King, and Jungle Book. Edd shares invaluable tips for those aspiring to break into the film industry in 2023 and discuss what makes a good student in the CG realm. Episode 28 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:52 SIGGRAPH 00:13:54 Characteristics of a successful student 00:17:15 Where should I start? 00:35:32 My biggest spending is EDUCATION 00:43:12 Do I need a degree for filmmaking? 00:53:04 Unreal Engine for Filmmakers Course 01:08:32 Unreal Engine vs Unity 01:14:09 How feature films are planned? 01:19:22 Dealing with Challenges in Production 01:24:29 [Ur Questions] Tips on breaking into the film industry in 2023? 01:30:39 [Ur Questions] Favourite moment from Jurassic World Find out more about Edd and CG Pro: www.becomecgpro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-dawson-taylor/ https://www.youtube.com/becomecgpro https://www.instagram.com/becomecgpro/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/becomecgpro 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/ #unrealengine5 #virtualproduction #vfx #cinema #podcas #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

Perri Karyal is a Twitch Streamer who uses her mind to play video games. Imagine controlling games like Elden Ring and TrackMania using nothing but brain waves. While getting her master's in Psychology, @perrikaryal figured out how to play games with just her mind and an EEG Headset. We talked about how she's using EEG to control games, the training process, improving focus and her journey becoming a full-time streamer. Episode 27 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:37 Controlling Games with my Mind 00:04:22 How did you come up with this? 00:05:40 How EEG works? 00:09:35 Different types of EEG 00:12:18 Playing Elden Ring 00:14:24 Training Process 00:23:23 Using Feelings to train! 00:24:51 Peers and Professors Reaction 00:26:30 Teaching eSport Player 00:31:04 Improving Focus 00:34:44 Education Background 00:35:03 Visual Illusions 00:39:26 Becoming a full-time Streamer Find out more about Perri: https://www.twitch.tv/perrikaryal https://www.instagram.com/perrikaryal/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_7SR20ovhbKc-k3NwMcgWQ https://www.tiktok.com/@perrikaryal 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/ #eldenring #EEG #mindcontrol #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

Barton Damer, founder of Already Been Chewed, talks about his journey from freelancer to running a world-class 3D studio. He discusses learning 3D animation at 30, landing big clients like Nike, and protecting your artists. He also explores balancing an artist's passion and family time, and finding inspiration beyond the screen.

Patrick Weir is a UAV Aerial Director and a seasoned feature film and television cinema drone pilot, well-known for his work in top-rated movies such as Deadpool 2, Sonic, and Ghostbusters Afterlife. The conversation begins with Patrick's journey into becoming a drone pilot, including his early ventures that led to him selling his company. He also offers valuable advice on choosing the right drone for specific requirements, planning drone shots, and shares his experiences from various movie sets. Episode 25 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:09:39 Becoming a Drone Pilot 00:25:22 Sold my company 00:32:03 Biggest explosion I saw 00:33:44 Choosing the right Drone 00:42:47 Deadpool 2: Craziest shot 00:47:15 Planning a Drone shot 00:51:10 Modifying Drones 00:58:16 Best Drone for learning 01:01:45 Skills required as Drone Pilot 01:03:18 Regulation and Certificates 01:07:29 Future of the industry 01:09:52 [Ur Questions] Scouting for films 01:10:33 [Ur Questions] Inspire 3 ending heavy lift era? 01:12:17 [Ur Questions] Flying in tight spaces Find out more about Patrick: https://www.instagram.com/thepatweir https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-weir-b728b020/ https://peacemakerfilmworks.com/ 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/ #drone #dronevideo #vfx #cinema #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

Jim Geduldick is a visionary Virtual Production/Visual Effects Supervisor and Production Executive with a solid background as a cinematographer. He's had a distinguished career in virtual production and visual effects, notably serving as the Director of Virtual Production and SVP at Dimension North America, while simultaneously acting as the Virtual Production Supervisor at DNEG. Jim's experience also spans across companies such as Apple, GoPro, and Autodesk, and he's widely recognized as an early adopter and experimenter of emerging cinematic technologies. In today's episode, we delve into a variety of topics, including Jim's early career, experiences at industry-leading studios such as DNEG and Dimension, his role as a VFX and Virtual Production Supervisor, and his advice on entering the industry and essential skills to learn. Episode 24 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:03 Importance of Content 00:11:46 How easy it is to get noticed? 00:14:27 Early career 00:21:20 Formal Education or Online? 00:24:11 Experience at Big Studios (Dneg, Dimension and etc.) 00:42:59 VFX and Virtual Production Supervisor Role 00:46:12 Unreal Engine in Virtual Production 00:49:52 How to get into Virtual Production? 01:02:26 What should you learn? 01:14:06 Latest tech in feature films 01:23:30 Gatekeeping in the industry 01:29:53 NeRF and its use-cases 01:39:48 Power of iPhone in production sets 01:42:25 Zero cost production 01:51:31 Developing for Vision Pro 01:54:38 [Ur Questions] Softwares for Virtual Production 01:55:20 [Ur Questions] Films and Games Blending 01:57:14 [Ur Questions] Shooting without Vive tracker 02:00:15 [Ur Questions] Dynamic lighting on LED Walls 02:07:26 [Ur Questions] Multiple cameras and frames Find out more about Jim: https://twitter.com/Filmbot https://www.instagram.com/filmbot/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgeduldick/ 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/ #unrealengine5 #virtualproduction #vfx #cinema #ai #artificialintelligence #generativeai #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

John Nack's career spans over a decade at Adobe, including a significant role in the evolution of Photoshop, and seven transformative years at Google utilizing machine learning. John is now back at Adobe as the Principal Product Manager steering the ship of innovation with Adobe’s Sensei AI. In this episode, John shares his insights on a plethora of topics including the cutting-edge Adobe Firefly, AI-powered Photoshop features, the diversity of AI creative tools for various audiences, and the future of AI generative tools for creators. Episode 23 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:48 Adobe's AI Team 00:10:12 Adobe Firefly - Generative AI Models 00:13:18 Evolution of Adobe Suite 00:19:12 Photoshop with AI features 00:27:28 Adobe's target audience 00:34:20 Returning to Adobe after Google 00:36:25 AI Tools for 3D 00:45:00 AI for Substance Painter 00:52:11 Curiosity 00:57:10 Creative Jobs 00:59:28 Firefly for Video 01:09:11 Advice to young people 01:17:00 AI Assistant in softwares 01:25:46 Skepticism about AI 01:34:08 Memes Out-painting Find out more about John: https://twitter.com/jnack http://jnack.com/blog/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnack/ 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/ #adobe #ai #artificialintelligence #generativeai #photoshop #firefly #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

Andy Nguyen is the mash-up king of the food industry and a successful entrepreneur renowned for his innovative restaurant concepts. He has co-founded more than a dozen restaurant concepts, including Afters Ice Cream, Portside Fish Co., Dough & Arrow, Bored & Hungry and Matte Black Coffee. Andy's ability to constantly innovate and try new things is a focal point of the discussion, and he gives us a peek into how his background in streetwear has played a part in his unique approach to business. He also reveals the key to Trill Burgers' success, shares the importance of choosing the right business partners, and takes us through his unique entrepreneurial journey. He offers insights into his ever-evolving approach to business and talks about how to form partnerships with big household names in the industry. Episode 22 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:53 Why Trill Burgers is successful? 00:08:36 You need the Right PARTNERS 00:16:49 Journey 00:24:39 Always try new things 00:27:30 How streetwear helped with Andy's success 00:32:30 How to partner with big names 00:37:56 Creating a restaurant in less than 1 MONTH 00:40:29 Always Challenge yourself 00:43:02 When to give up on an idea? 00:45:57 International expansion 00:48:33 Relationship with money 00:51:28 Being open on social media 00:54:30 Family and balance Find out more about Andy: https://www.instagram.com/andythenguyen/ https://twitter.com/AndyTheNguyen 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/ #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

James DeFina is a renowned director and cinematographer who has worked with music industry giants like Post Malone, Joji, Snoop Dogg, Rich Brian, and Becky G. Starting his career as an intern for Shady Records, James quickly ascended to the role of a successful music producer and engineer, only to find his true calling in visual storytelling. With over 5 billion views to his name, his journey is nothing short of inspiring. James discusses his early days, his life-altering decision to become a director, his passion for Unreal Engine and pushing the boundaries, his experiences working with top artists, and the challenges he faced along the way. He also shares insights about what makes a great director and talks about his latest venture, Twinzy AI. We talked about Twinzy AI, here is the link if you wanna give it a try: https://t.co/pMBFZSklnu Episode 21 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:48 Early days 00:10:41 Life changing moment 00:13:48 Why learn Unreal Engine? 00:16:20 Unreal Engine vs Real set 00:25:05 Working with Post Malone 00:30:30 Challenges in Unreal Engine 00:32:19 What makes a Great director? 00:37:52 Twinzy AI (James' new baby) 00:50:05 Voice AI and Music Industry 00:57:36 Not a normal podcast 01:07:16 Balancing Work and Health Find out more about James: https://www.instagram.com/definate/ https://www.definatefilms.com/ https://twitter.com/_def 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/ #director #unrealengine5 #unrealengine #Ai #artificialintelligence #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio

​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/

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