Bad Decisions Podcast

Hari Tahov, XR artist, designer, producer and director, talks about his journey from film school to becoming an XR artist and director. We talked about his AI workflow and how he uses AI tools to get inspiration for his creations. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:33 Short film and Ai books 00:13:23 Augmented Reality Journey 00:22:44 Favorite Anime 00:25:25 How to deal with failure ? 00:27:45 Early access to Dalle 2 00:34:07 Does Ai kill creativity ? 00:41:17 New Ai tool alert - Skybox by Blockade Labs 00:46:16 Replying comments Learn more about Hari Tahov: https://www.instagram.com/haritahov/ 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/ #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #AugmentedReality #AR #Ai #podcast #artificialintelligence

Alex Bradt, owner of MousePack AR studio, talks about his journey from a motion designer to starting his own creative studio in NYC. We talked about his early days, working with big brands, AI and its future potential. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:45 Story of MousePack Studio 00:08:57 First few jobs 00:20:07 From motion design to augmented reality 00:23:31 Is it ok to Pivot? 00:29:43 Future of augmented reality 00:34:19 Alex's template on Lens Studio: Gravity Gun 00:40:55 Art style and creativity 00:44:00 How to use AI in your workflow? 00:55:12 AI eco-system - Adobe Firefly 00:56:55 Fortnite, Unreal Engine and Metaverse Learn more about Alex and MousePack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-bradt/ https://twitter.com/alexbradt https://mousepack.com/ 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/

In this episode, we have Doddz, an augmented reality creator, to talk about his journey from street art to AR. He touches on how to build a career and win deals with big brands. We also discussed how AI is transforming the way we work. Learn more about Doddz: https://www.instagram.com/doddz https://linkedin.com/in/doddz 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/

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break Podcast #5 AI Updates and Use Cases: Deep dive into GPT4 and Midjourney 5  In this episode, we had in-depth discussions on the latest AI news and breakthroughs in particular for the infamous GPT4 by Openai and Midjourney 5. We discussed the new features and capabilities and also touched up upon the daily use cases and practical applications. If you stay until the end, we also covered some additional AI tools that can help you speed up and improve your process ranging from video editing and podcasting to content creation.  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:06:54 Episode Breakdown 00:12:45 GPT 3.5 and its use cases  00:16:15 GPT 4 - How is it different and examples ? 00:32:20 Midjourney 5 00:42:36 How does text to image AI work ?   00:50:37 Some other AI tools Here are all the links of the AI tools we covered in the podcast today for your ease of use:  https://podcast.adobe.com/ https://openai.com/research/gpt-4 https://midjourney.com/app/ https://copy.ai/ https://www.jasper.ai/ https://dumme.com/ https://wonderdynamics.com/ GPT4 demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdhZwyf24mE Github reference on how to prompt Midjourney: https://github.com/willwulfken/MidJourney-Styles-and-Keywords-Reference 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/

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break Podcast #4 Facial Motion Capture for Beginners: How to Choose the Right System for Your Project ?  This episode is for anyone who's interested in facial motion capture, whether you're a freelancer, filmmaker, game developer, small studio or just a tech nerd. We'll give you the brief on the basics of this awesome technology, and the different solutions you can choose from. By the end of the podcast, you'll be able to make an informed decision on which facial motion capture system is best for your next project.  We'll also explore the key factors to consider when choosing a facial motion capture system, such as accuracy, ease of use, and cost. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:08:37 Episode Breakdown 00:10:20 Why Facial Motion Capture is important? (Uncanny Valley) 00:16:15 Basics of Facial Motion Capture - Blendshapes and Face rigs 00:20:50 Apple ARKit   00:27:40 Studio grade Facial Motion Capture   00:30:48 Facegood and its workflow 00:38:09 Why we love Facegood ? (Not Sponsored :P) 00:42:21 Use of AI in Facial Motion Capture Here are all the links of the technologies we covered in the podcast today for your ease of use:  Live Link - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/live-link-face/id1495370836 Face Cap - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/face-cap-motion-capture/id1373155478 Facegood - https://www.facegood.cc/ Faceware - https://facewaretech.com/ 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/ Credits to the videos/photos used as reference: Kidz Korner Studio - https://vimeo.com/user54654004

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #3  Different Types of Augmented Reality for Your Brand In this episode, we'll explore the different types of augmented reality that brands can use for their branding and marketing efforts. We'll look at examples of how brands have successfully incorporated AR into their campaigns, from virtual try-ons for cosmetics and fashion to interactive product demonstrations., By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how augmented reality can be used for branding and marketing, and how other brands are successfully leveraging this technology to create innovative and engaging experiences for their customers.  Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:00:55 Episode Breakdown 00:02:49 Latest AR Glasses by Xiaomi  00:07:53 Product Showcasing using AR 00:09:56 Product Showcasing Example (Dior)  00:13:10 Virtual Store (Portal)  00:14:14 Virtual Stores Example 00:19:19 Virtual Try-ons 00:23:08 Target Tracker (Marker-based) AR experiences 00:24:44 Target Tracker Example (Art Exhibition)  00:28:38 Target Tracker Example (Merch package)  00:32:40 Custom Location AR Experience 00:33:34 Custom Location Example (Canada Place) 00:34:49 Custom Location Example (Louis Vuitton) 00:42:30 AR Games 00:44:52 AR Games Example (NBA) 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/ #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #AugmentedReality #AR

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #2  The Ultimate Guide to Motion Capture In this episode, we'll delve into the basics of motion capture, including its definition and how it works. We'll also dive into the history of motion capture, from its early beginnings to its current state of the art technology. Additionally, we'll cover the various types of motion capture, such as optical, inertial, and Ai Markerless, and the unique benefits and features of each. By the end of this podcast, you'll have a deeper understanding of motion capture and which type might be the best fit for you, whether you're a freelancer, or a small studio. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:01:36 Episode Breakdown 00:03:42 What is Motion Capture (Mocap)?  00:08:06 History of Motion Capture  00:09:33 Why we need Motion Capture?  00:15:00 Types of Motion Capture 00:16:50 Inertia Wearables 00:24:41 AI Markerless 00:31:45 Optical 00:36:26 AI Markerless + Optical (Move.ai) 00:43:41 Comparison Metrics 00:44:48 Ease of use 00:47:04 Accuracy 00:49:11 Portability 00:50:05 Capacity  00:51:51 Price $$$ 00:57:20 Conclusion & Thank you! Here are all the links of the technologies we covered in the podcast today for your ease of use:  The Rokoko AI Markerless Free mocap solution https://rokoko.co/BadxStudio  Intertia Wearable Technologies: https://www.rokoko.com/ https://www.movella.com/products/moti... https://neuronmocap.com/ This is the AI Markerless + Optical on STEROIDS Solution :D https://www.move.ai/ 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://ca.linkedin.com/company/badxs... 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/

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #1   In this very first episode, we cover Augmented Reality and talk about why it's such an essential tool for brands in today's world. We explored a variety of AR platforms, assessing their strengths to help you determine the most suitable for your brand. We also discussed some real-life use cases where other businesses and brands have successfully leveraged AR to bring attention to their products and services. Lastly, we touched on the importance and strategies for promoting your AR experience. Timestamps 00:00:00 Introduction  00:02:27 Episode Breakdown 00:04:22 What is Augmented Reality (AR) 00:06:36 AR Platforms 00:12:35 Pros of each Platform 00:28:54 Successful Use-cases of AR 00:34:35 THE BIG QUESTION? 00:35:51 How to Market Augmented Reality? Our Bad Decisions handles: 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/