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<div>A lot of artists spend a lot of energy on stuff that doesn't bring them closer to their goals. They are trying to please publishers or fans or clients or their ego. The reality is that we should all be trying to please ourselves by working on things that fill us with passion. In this episode, Luke welcomes Clinton Jones, a VFX artist known for his work on Cardboard Warfare, video game cinematics, and even Corridor Digital. They discuss the different roadblocks that artists face along with how to maintain artistic integrity.</div>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 18 - "How to Maintain Artistic Integrity" with Clinton Jones</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 18 Show Notes:</strong></h4>
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<li>Intro -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=0s"> 0:00</a>
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<li>Experience doing live-action shorts -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=108s"> 1:48</a>
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<li>Clinton’s backstory: His general interest in visual effects and moving to the NFT space and Unreal Engine -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=191s"> 3:11</a>
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<li>The biggest roadblock -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=598s"> 9:58</a>
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<li>Finding comedy in the action -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=832s"> 13:52</a>
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<li>Did he see some of the stories he’s creating as the medium? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=1226s"> 20:26</a>
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<li>Is it challenging to stay true to the IP when directing or creating? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=1584s"> 26:24</a>
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<li>Clinton’s long-term goal -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=1749s"> 29:09</a>
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<li>Understanding human behavior to help people achieve their goals -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=2022s"> 33:42</a>
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<li>Staying organized -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=2226s"> 37:06</a>
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<li>Where to find Clinton Jones and his next projects? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BunQYOO5sDY&amp;t=2321s"> 38:41</a>
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<h4><strong>Connect with Clinton Jones:</strong></h4>
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<div><a href="https://twitter.com/_pwnisher_"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></div>
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In this episode of Ask An Artist Podcast, Luke welcomes Clinton Jones and they discuss the different roadblocks he faced when starting out, along with how to maintain artistic integrity.

Clinton Jones joins us for episode eighteen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 18 -  How To Maintain Artistic Integrity with Clinton Jones

<div>Real-time effects are becoming an increasingly important part of modern visual effects workflows. In this episode of the Ask An Artist Podcast, we're thrilled to chat with David "DJ" Johnson about his work creating real-time effects for games and other applications. <br><br>DJ shares some insight into his process, discusses the challenges he's faced with moving from independent work to owning his own studio, and where the world of VFX could be moving with VF/AR at the forefront.</div>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 17 - "Anatomy of Real-Time Effects" with David “DJ” Johnson</strong></h3>
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<li>Scope of topics to be discussed. -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=33s"> 0:33</a>
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<li>What drew DJ to another form of art. -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=152s"> 2:32</a>
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<li>Starting his own company: Undertone FX. -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=614s"> 10:14</a>
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<li>Where are visual effects going after the launch of affordable and high-quality virtual reality? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=1129s"> 18:49</a>
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<li>Most impressive real time effects DJ has seen in games. -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=1690s"> 28:10</a>
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<li>The Ultimate Fire Pack: What makes it so special? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=2023s"> 33:43</a>
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<li>Realtime products in the works and further down the pipeline -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=2355s"> 39:15</a>
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<li>Where to find DJ and Undertone FX -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpBbTNkoBP4&amp;t=2520s"> 42:00</a>
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<h4><strong>Connect with David "DJ" Johnson: </strong></h4>
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In this episode of the Ask An Artist Podcast, we're thrilled to chat with David "DJ" Johnson about his work creating real-time effects for games and other applications.

David “DJ” Johnson joins us for episode seventeen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 17 -  Anatomy of Real-Time Effects with David “DJ” Johnson from Undertone FX

<div>In any creative field, it's important to maintain your passion and creativity in order to produce your best work. For visual effects artists, this can be especially difficult since the process of creating VFX often requires long hours and a lot of tedious work. <br><br>In this edition of Ask An Artist, we spoke with Sam Gorski, co-founder of <a href="https://www.corridordigital.com/"><strong>Corridor</strong></a>, about how he maintains his passion and creativity during long projects. Check out his advice in the video below.<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 16 - "How Do You Maintain Passion &amp; Creativity" with Sam Gorski</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 16 Show Notes:</strong></h4>
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<li>Welcoming and catching up with Sam Gorski -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=56s"><strong> 0:56</strong></a>
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<li>What does Corridor Digital do?-<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=185s"><strong> 3:05</strong></a>
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<li>How to maintain passion and creativity -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=337s"><strong> 5:37</strong></a>
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<li>Leveraging technology: benefits and downsides -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=687s"><strong> 11:27</strong></a>
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<li>Pulling off a big project -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=843s"><strong> 14:03</strong></a>
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<li>The assets used: motions, living elements, and other effects -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=1209s"><strong> 20:09</strong></a>
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<li>Why is Unreal Engine a unified system? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=1463s"><strong> 24:23</strong></a>
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<li>The crossover with video games and filming with virtual sets -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=1814s"><strong> 30:14</strong></a>
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<li>Is the volume stage visual or special effects? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=2146s"><strong> 35:46</strong></a>
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<li>A common approach for each project -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=2691s"><strong> 44:51</strong></a>
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<li>Sam's favorite project with Corridor Digital -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MheIpnI3kac&amp;t=2850s"><strong> 47:30</strong></a>
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<h4><strong>Connect with Sam Gorski: </strong></h4>
<div><a href="https://twitter.com/mechaforce"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-gorski-43a4b21a/"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Corridor"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></div>
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<h4><strong>Connect with Corridor: </strong></h4>
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Listen in as host Luke Thompson chats with guest Sam Gorski about how to maintain your passion and creativity over the long haul.

Sam Gorski joins us for episode sixteen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 16 -  How Do You Maintain Passion & Creativity? with Corridor's Sam Gorski

<div>In Episode 15, we welcome motion designer and animator Hayley Akins. Akins is the founder of Motion Hatch and has 9 years of experience working with high-profile clients like Google, the BBC, the United Nations, and the Gates Foundation. In this episode, Hayley talks about how she wants to be a part of projects that have a positive impact on the world.</div>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 15 - "How to Find Impactful Work" with Hayley Akins</strong></h3>
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<li>How do you find impactful work as a freelancer? -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=102s"> 1:42</a>
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<li>Three ways to niche down -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=229s"> 3:49</a>
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<li>There is no one way to get clients: building systems and testing them out -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=326s"> 5:26</a>
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<li>Four A’s Freelance Funnel -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=480s"> 8:00</a>
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<li>How Hayley got into podcasting, motion design, and Motion Hatch -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=772s"> 12:52</a>
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<li>The game plan for launching motion hatch original videos -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=1337s"> 22:17</a>
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<li>Accountability: getting the work done and making SMART goals -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=1589s"> 26:29</a>
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<li>SMART goal vs. DUMB goal -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=1730s"> 28:50</a>
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<li>Keeping things organized: utilizing a project management tool -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=1893s"> 31:33</a>
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<li>Productivity is a practice -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=2352s"> 39:12</a>
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<li>Resources from Hayley’s website -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1NzjNUxHbg&amp;t=2469s"> 41:09</a>
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<div><strong><br>Connect with Hayley Akins:</strong></div>
<div><a href="https://www.motionhatch.com/actionVFX"><strong>Free 5-day Course</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/motionhatch"><strong>Youtube</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/motionhatch/"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.hayleyakins.com/"><strong>Personal Website</strong></a></div>
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In this episode, we talk with motion designer, animator, and founder of Motion Hatch Hayley Akins and she talks about strategies for finding meaningful work in the VFX industry.

Hayley Akins joins us for episode fifteen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 15 -  How to Find Impactful Work with Hayley Akins

<div>In Episode 14, we welcome 3D &amp; VFX artist Urban Bradeskoo. Urban is the Creative Director at <a href="https://www.rebelway.net/"><strong>REBELWAY</strong></a> and has many years of experience in the VFX industry that has led to him being considered an expert in the medium. In this episode, Luke and Urban dissect what makes a great explosion and what components get the most realistic result.</div>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 14 - "The Anatomy of an Explosion" with Urban Bradesko</strong></h3>
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<div><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gAxpW8DMlUQY6jlqOwbKZ?si=c8635d36008d46c0"><strong><em>Spotify</em></strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-anatomy-of-an-explosion-with-urban-bradesko/id1575781618?i=1000549509988"><strong><em>Apple Podcasts</em></strong></a></div>
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<div><br></div>
<div><strong>H4: Episode 14 Show Notes:</strong></div>
<ul>
<li>Introducing Urban Bradesko from Rebelway - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=118s"><strong>1:58</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Astonishing explosion sequence from Netflix’s Red Notice - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=156s"><strong>2:36</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Urban’s background, from CG simulations to Rebelway - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=419s"><strong>6:59</strong></a>
</li>
<li>What makes a good explosion? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=878s"><strong>14:38</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Subcategories of explosion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1032s"><strong>17:12</strong></a>
</li>
<li>The most popular explosion: the gas explosion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1065s"><strong>17:45</strong></a>
</li>
<li>The impact explosion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1208s"><strong>20:08</strong></a>
</li>
<li>The spark explosion - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1313s"><strong>21:53</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Aerial explosion: shifting to zero gravity - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1624s"><strong>27:04</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Mushroom cloud explosions: making nuke shockwaves - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1693s"><strong>28:13</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Tips on making realistic and convincing CG explosions - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=1946s"><strong>32:26</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Explosion fun facts - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=2231s"><strong>37:11</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Mixing compounds, filming explosions, and leaving impact - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=2434s"><strong>40:34</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Key Takeaways - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=3106s"><strong>51:46</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Additional fun facts for explosions - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=3209s"><strong>53:29</strong></a>
</li>
<li>Improving the work culture through equipping people and building tools - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH5LeaOTRBs&amp;t=3297s"><strong>54:57</strong></a>
</li>
</ul>
<div><br></div>
<div><strong>Connect with Urban Bradesko:</strong></div>
<div><a href="https://www.rebelway.net/"><strong>RebelWay</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://twitter.com/BradeskoUrban"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-bradesko-ab159064/?originalSubdomain=uk"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.urbanbradesko.com/"><strong>Website</strong></a></div>
<div><br></div>
<div>To see the explosions that Urban and Luke breakdown, click below to see the full videos:<br><br>
</div>
<h3><strong>RED NOTICE</strong></h3>
<div><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6l3mM7AWew?start=126\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T6l3mM7AWew?start=126" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span></div>
<h3><strong>Autobots Vs Decepticon || The Town Battle</strong></h3>
<div><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpmwmUbwkmg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpmwmUbwkmg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span></div>
<h3><strong>SPECTRE | Guinness World Record Explosion</strong></h3>
<div><span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gE5Usxr6bg?start=140\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_gE5Usxr6bg?start=140" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span></div>
<div><br></div>
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</div>

In this episode, we talk with VFX artist and REBELWAY Creative Director Urban Bradesko and he talks about what makes a great CG Explosion.

Urban Bradesko joins us for episode fourteen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 14 - The Anatomy of an Explosion with Urban Bradesko

<div>In Episode 13, we welcome Senior Product Specialist and VFX artist Mary Poplin. Mary not only works with Boris FX, but is also a trainer and content creator in the VFX space. In this episode, she discusses the importance of being a maker, shares the things she learned while working for the FX studio, and even her personal quest to learn taxidermy.</div>
<div><br></div>
<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 13 - "The Importance of Being a Maker" with Mary Poplin</strong></h3>
<div>
<span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/7IuA352NZJg\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7IuA352NZJg" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span><br>Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts!</div>
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<div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg"><strong><em>YouTube</em></strong></a></div>
<div><br></div>
<h4><strong>Episode 13 Show Notes:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>The theme of today’s topic? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=94s">1:34</a>
</li>
<li>How important is it to be a maker? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=138s">2:18</a>
</li>
<li>What Mary creates outside of Boris FX - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=286s">4:46</a>
</li>
<li>How it ties together: The thematic elements to be able to create - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=540s">9:00</a>
</li>
<li>Core principles she learned while working for Boris FX - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=896s">14:56</a>
</li>
<li>The visual effects industry is small - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=1413s">23:33</a>
</li>
<li>You're going make sure that you are growing with the market that you have - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=1502s">25:02</a>
</li>
<li>One of the best things to learn - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=1554s">25:54</a>
</li>
<li>What’s next for Mary and Boris FX? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=1714s">28:34</a>
</li>
<li>The next things that are on Mary’s radar to create - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=1879s">31:19</a>
</li>
<li>Where can people find out more about Mary and Boris FX? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IuA352NZJg&amp;t=2186s">36:26</a>
</li>
</ul>
<div><br></div>
<h4><strong>Connect with Mary Poplin:</strong></h4>
<div><a href="http://marypoplin.com/"><strong>Personal Website</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marypoplin"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://borisfx.com/"><strong>Boris FX Website</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/638990/UNDYING/"><strong>UNDYING on Steam</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PlayUndying/"><strong>UNDYING Facebook</strong></a></div>
<div><br></div>
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</div>

In this episode, we talk with VFX artist and Boris FX team member Mary Poplin and they talk about the importance of being a Maker.

Mary Poplin joins us for episode thirteen in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 13 - The Importance of Being a Maker with Mary Poplin

<div>In Episode 12, we welcome VFX and animation journalist Ian Failes. Ian has written for magazines such as FXGuide, Cartoon Brew, and VFX Voice, and currently has his publication and blog called <a href="https://beforesandafters.com/"><strong>befores &amp; afters</strong></a>. In this episode, Ian talks about how being pushed into the virtual space due to the pandemic has broadened his horizon when it comes to building relationships.</div>
<div><br></div>
<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 12 - "How to Build Meaningful Relationships" with Ian Failes</strong></h3>
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<div>Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts!</div>
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<div><br></div>
<h4><strong>Episode 12 Show Notes:</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Building meaningful relationships in the VFX industry -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=217s"> 3:37</a>
</li>
<li>VFX Journalism is niche and continuously changes -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=391s"> 6:31</a>
</li>
<li>A small industry providing space for people -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=604s"> 10:04</a>
</li>
<li>Creating camaraderie virtually -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=818s"> 13:38</a>
</li>
<li>Ian’s background and transition into his career -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=1171s"> 19:31</a>
</li>
<li>Sending out magazines across the globe -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=1494s"> 24:54</a>
</li>
<li>The cover of the issue III -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=1634s"> 27:14</a>
</li>
<li>Huge shows, lots of stories untold -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=1725s"> 28:45</a>
</li>
<li>Challenges in VFX journalism today -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=1891s"> 31:31</a>
</li>
<li>Ian’s podcasts for VFX -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=2156s"> 35:56</a>
</li>
<li>Always carry the “newbie mindset” -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=2340s"> 39:00</a>
</li>
<li>There will always be enough content -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=2473s"> 41:13</a>
</li>
<li>Where to find Ian Failes -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AN48yFTQCTM&amp;t=2572s"> 42:52</a>
</li>
</ul>
<div>Check out more about what Andrew’s working on at the links below:</div>
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<div><a href="https://beforesandafters.com/"><strong>Website</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ianstafailes/?utm_medium=copy_link"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></div>
<div><a href="https://beforesandafters.com/category/podcasts/"><strong>Podcast</strong></a></div>
<div>
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</div>

In this episode, we talk with VFX and animation journalist Ian Failes about what it means to build relationships in today’s virtual space.

Ian Failes joins us for episode twelve in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 12 - How to Build Meaningful Relationships with Ian Failes

<div>Ask an Artist is back with Season 2! In this episode, we welcome director Andrew Donoho. He’s worked on music videos with artists such as Twenty One Pilots, Bella Poarch, Bastille, Beck, and Sir Paul McCartney.<br><br>In this discussion, Andrew talks about how starting as a young VFX artist with the opportunity to work on some high-profile projects has helped to shape his future career trajectory.</div>
<div><br></div>
<h3><strong>Ask An Artist Podcast: Ep 11 - "Collaborative Storytelling" with Andrew Donoho</strong></h3>
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<h3>Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts!</h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 11 Show Notes:</strong></h4>
<div>How does he find himself effectively collaborating with other artists as an artist himself? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=65s"><strong>1:05</strong></a><br>Andrew's background in VFX and transitioning to music videos. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=516s"><strong>8:36</strong></a><br>Is there anyone questioning his skills or taking him seriously because he's young? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=839s"><strong>13:59</strong></a><br>Did he ever lie about his age, just to avoid age conversation? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=969s"><strong>16:09</strong></a><br>His first high-profile directing gig. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=1143s"><strong>19:03</strong></a><br>Initial thoughts and experiences with working on the video with Paul McCartney. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=1399s"><strong>23:19</strong></a><br>Is it difficult to make the transition? How was he able to find the balance? - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=1919s"><strong>31:59</strong></a><br>His next trajectory with what he wants to eventually work on. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=2211s"><strong>36:51</strong></a><br>Piece of advice to someone who wants to follow his career path. - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUfhC5S55LI&amp;t=2411s"><strong>40:11</strong></a>
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In this episode, we talk with director Andrew Donoho about his approach to collaborative storytelling in his videos.

Andrew Donoho joins us for episode eleven in season two of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Season 2, Ep 11 - Collaborative Storytelling With Andrew Donoho

<div>In episode 10 of Ask An Artist, Luke talks with Niko Pueringer of Corridor Digital. Niko and his team have done an amazing job in recent years with the growing popularity of their "VFX React" YouTube series, as well as developing a massive worldwide audience.<br><br>In this discussion, they dive into the art of storytelling and the history of Corridor Digital. This episode is packed with valuable insight!<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 010 - "How Do Balance Content Creation And Growing As An Artist?" With Niko Pueringer From Corridor</strong></h3>
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<h3><strong>Episode 010 Show Notes:</strong></h3>
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<li><h4>Balancing content creation and growing as an artist - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=86s">1:26</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>Having the wrong mentality - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=331s">5:31</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>The different projects that they have - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=618s">10:18</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>Perspective always matters - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=677s">11:17</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>Having emotional reactions to the things you’re creating - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=1339s">22:19</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>Finding an audience that is passionate - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=1597s">26:37</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>The process of creating - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=2380s">39:40</a> </h4></li>
<li><h4>Having a lot of cool projects to do - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVG6fUosEk&amp;t=2547s">42:27</a>
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<h3><strong>Get in touch with Corridor:</strong></h3>
<h4><a href="https://www.corridordigital.com/"><strong>Website</strong></a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/Corridor"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></h4>
<h4><a href="https://twitter.com/CorridorDigital"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></h4>
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In this episode of Ask An Artist, we have Niko from Corridor Digital joining us to talk about the balance between content creation and personal growth as an artist. Valuable insight is packed into this episode. Listen now!

Niko from Corridor joins us for episode ten of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Ep 010 - "How to Balance Content Creation And Growing As An Artist?" With Niko Pueringer From Corridor

<div>In this episode of Ask An Artist, Chris LeDoux, the founder of Crafty Apes VFX, joins us! Crafty Apes is a widely successful visual effects studio, as well as a talented group of creative and production supervisors that offer set supervision, VFX consultation, and high-end CG and previsualization services.<br><br>LeDoux talks with us about staying creative, scaling in the VFX business, his experiences inside the VFX industry, and what's to come for Crafty Apes.<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 009 - "How Do You Stay Creative?" with Chris LeDoux</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 009 Show Notes</strong></h4>
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<li>How does Chris stay creative? How is it possible to balance creativity between roles? - 3:44</li>
<li>There should be a balance between the relationship of producers and artists.  - 8:13</li>
<li>Making a creative call. - 10:58</li>
<li>Where he is sitting now, is it where his head space was 10 years ago? - 20:08</li>
<li>The one who gets on the mat the most wins in the end. - 21:58</li>
<li>Our systems and processes that got us here aren’t going to get us to where we need to go. - 25:23</li>
<li>To get to the next level, you have to try new things. - 35:49</li>
<li>Movies and TVs have so much budget and corporate power behind them that they can’t afford to take a risk. - 36:54</li>
<li>It’s such a level of healthy curiosity that leads to all the other discoveries of recognizing something. - 40:00</li>
<li>We’re problem solvers. - 44:48</li>
<li>The question that might change people’s view of him for the rest of his life. - 50:00</li>
<li>What’s next for Chris and the Crafty Apes. - 52:52</li>
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In this episode of Ask An Artist, we have Chris LeDoux, the founder of Crafty Apes VFX, to talk about the ability to stay creative, scaling in the VFX business, his experiences inside the VFX industry, and more! Listen now!

Chris LeDoux, founder of Crafty Apes VFX, join us for episode nine of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Ep 009 - "How Do You Stay Creative?" with Chris LeDoux

<div>In this episode of Ask An Artist, we're excited for VFX Producer Christopher Clements to join the show! If you don't know Clements, you've probably seen his work on the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/actionvfx-joins-the-galaxy-far-far-away"><strong>Star Wars SC 38 Reimagined</strong></a>, a<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/blog/how-actionvfx-stock-footage-brought-skull-punisher-reawakened-back-to-life"><strong>Punisher short film</strong></a>, and more under FXitinPost.<br><br>Podcast host Luke Thompson and Clements talk not only about his experiences as a VFX Artist, but how ActionVFX elements accompanied his work in <em>Terminator: Dark Fate</em>, the importance of a high-quality VFX toolkit, a sneak peek at both Clements' and ActionVFX’s future plans, and more!</div>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 008 - "Why Revisit?" with Christopher Clements</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 008 Show Notes</strong></h4>
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<li>What are Chris’ notable works? - 0:06</li>
<li>What factors caused Chris to want to revisit Scene 38? - 1:32</li>
<li>Did you face any backlash or internal issues working with big studios? - 8:41</li>
<li>Are there any push backs in recreating famous works? - 11:00</li>
<li>Where did your love for VFX and stunts intersect? - 14:05</li>
<li>Are VFX asset libraries helpful for projects? Do they cut down turnaround time? - 18:36</li>
<li>Having high quality assets means less work - 23:38</li>
<li>Each revision is a sales pitch - 23:58</li>
<li>Utilizing PreVisualization during production - 25:30</li>
<li>Time is money - 27:44</li>
<li>Developing skills and knowledge from the tools available - 28:16</li>
<li>What’s coming up for Chris? - 30:09</li>
<li>ActionVFX's plan with game-ready assets for Unreal Engine - 32:09</li>
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<br><strong>Get in touch with Christoper Clements:<br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/_FXitinPost"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fxitinpost/"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong>We encourage you to head to the new <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>ActionVFX Forum</strong></a> to discuss this podcast episode or other topics related to VFX and filmmaking!<br><br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>VIEW THE FORUM</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong>Have you heard of the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>ActionVFX Subscription</strong></a><strong> </strong>yet? Starting as low as $14.99 a month, you can gain direct access to the ActionVFX library! No contracts, cancel anytime. This is the best way to use the ActionVFX library in your projects.<br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>VIEW PLANS</strong></a>
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In this episode of Ask An Artist, we have VFX Producer Christopher Clements with us to talk about his work on Terminator: Dark Fate, having a VFX toolkit, and more!

Christopher Clements, also known as FXitinPost, joins us for episode eight of Ask An Artist!

Ask An Artist: Ep 008 - "Why Revisit?" with Christopher Clements

<div>In this episode of Ask An Artist, we're talking with the founder of Cinecom Jordy Vandeput on ways to stay on the cutting edge, how to market yourself, a sneak peek into Cinecom's exciting future plans, and more. Listen to it now!<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 007 - "How Do You Stay On The Cutting Edge?" with Jordy Vandeput</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 007 Show Notes</strong></h4>
<div>Cinecom’s goal - 1:06<br>The primary question for this episode - 2:33<br>It can be difficult to come up with good ideas - 4:23<br>You have to market yourself - 8:53<br>What are his projects for the future - 15:03<br>Spending time producing a lot of good courses - 18:34<br>Being passionate about what he does - 19:41<br><br><strong>Get in touch with Jordy Vandeput:<br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/jordyvandeput?lang=en"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong><br><br>Get in touch with Cinecom:<br></strong><a href="https://www.cinecom.net/"><strong>Cinecom.net</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpLfM1_MIcIQ3jweRT19LVw"><strong>Cinecom YouTube</strong></a><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong><br></strong></a><strong><br></strong>We encourage you to head to the new <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>ActionVFX Forum</strong></a> to discuss this podcast episode or other topics related to VFX and filmmaking!<br><br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>VIEW THE FORUM</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong>Have you heard of the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>ActionVFX Subscription</strong></a><strong> </strong>yet? Starting as low as $14.99 a month, you can gain direct access to the ActionVFX library! No contracts, cancel anytime. This is the best way to use the ActionVFX library in your projects.<br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>VIEW PLANS</strong></a>
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In episode seven of Ask An Artist, we're joined by Jordy Vandeput, the Founder of Cinecom.net. He talks about staying on the cutting edge, marketing yourself, a sneak peek into Cinecom's future plans, and so much more. Listen now!

We're joined by the founder of Cinecom Jordy Vandeput in episode seven!

Ask An Artist: Ep 007 - "How Do You Stay On The Cutting Edge?" with Jordy Vandeput

<div>In this episode of Ask An Artist, we're joined by Josh Davies to discuss what it takes to build a sustainable business that makes an impact, as well as taking on initiatives to make a difference through charity.<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 006 - "How Do You Build a 20-year Business In VFX?" with Josh Davies</strong></h3>
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<span style="background-color: highlight;"><figure data-trix-attachment='{"content":"&lt;iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/LGUavZipneQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"}' data-trix-content-type="undefined" data-trix-attributes='{"frozen":true}' class="attachment attachment--content"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LGUavZipneQ" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure></span>Find us anywhere you listen to podcasts!<br><figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ctAmvhuxpgml2MPBh2Yfg' class='trix-attachment-spina-image' data-label='✍️ Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Spotify.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ctAmvhuxpgml2MPBh2Yfg'&gt; &lt;img src='https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbVFIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--f4dffe6bd7a1975715df01f914d9bb7bbf51ecc2/Ep-006-Listen-on-Spotify.jpg' alt='Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Spotify.' /&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&quot;}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" class="attachment attachment--content"><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ctAmvhuxpgml2MPBh2Yfg" class="trix-attachment-spina-image" data-label="✍️ Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Spotify.      🔗 https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ctAmvhuxpgml2MPBh2Yfg"> <img src="https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbVFIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--f4dffe6bd7a1975715df01f914d9bb7bbf51ecc2/Ep-006-Listen-on-Spotify.jpg" alt="Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Spotify."> </a><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure><br><figure data-trix-attachment="{&quot;content&quot;:&quot;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-an-artist/id1575781618' class='trix-attachment-spina-image' data-label='✍️ Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Apple Podcasts.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-an-artist/id1575781618'&gt; &lt;img src='https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbVVIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--45518e3031d465d811ffa618d6990c45f379af41/Ep-006-Listen-on-Apple-Podcasts.jpg' alt='Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Apple Podcasts.' /&gt; &lt;/a&gt;&quot;}" data-trix-content-type="undefined" class="attachment attachment--content"><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-an-artist/id1575781618" class="trix-attachment-spina-image" data-label="✍️ Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Apple Podcasts.      🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-an-artist/id1575781618"> <img src="https://cms.actionvfx.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsibWVzc2FnZSI6IkJBaHBBbVVIIiwiZXhwIjpudWxsLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--45518e3031d465d811ffa618d6990c45f379af41/Ep-006-Listen-on-Apple-Podcasts.jpg" alt="Listen to episode 6 of Ask An Artist on Apple Podcasts."> </a><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure>
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<h4><strong>Episode 006 Show Notes</strong></h4>
<div>Making a good product - 6:15 <br>The amount of care they have for their community - 7:12 <br>People want to be creative - 12:00 <br>Being creative on your own terms - 12:57 <br>Being really lucky to have support - 29:37 <br>Projects that they’re working on - 32:07 <br>Their work with charity - 39:03<br><br><strong>Get in touch with Josh Davies:<br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/iamjoshuadavies?lang=en"><strong>Twitter<br></strong></a><strong><br>Get in touch with FXhome:<br></strong><a href="https://fxhome.com/"><strong>FXhome</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/FXhome"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FXhome"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fxhome_official/"><strong>Instagram<br></strong></a><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/fxhome"><strong>LinkedIn</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong>We encourage you to head to the new <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>ActionVFX Forum</strong></a> to discuss this podcast episode or other topics related to VFX and filmmaking!<br><br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>VIEW THE FORUM</strong></a><br><br>Have you heard of the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>ActionVFX Subscription</strong></a><strong> </strong>yet? Starting as low as $14.99 a month, you can gain direct access to the ActionVFX library! No contracts, cancel anytime. This is the best way to use the ActionVFX library in your projects.<br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>VIEW PLANS</strong></a><br><br>Remember to connect with us on our social networks to stay updated on our latest news, giveaways, announcements, and more!<br><br>ActionVFX socials:<br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>Forum</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ActionVFXofficial"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/actionvfx"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actionvfxofficial/?hl=en"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/ActionVFX?lang=en"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/actionvfx/"><strong>Linkedin</strong></a>
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In episode six of Ask An Artist, we're joined by Josh Davies, the Founder and CEO of FXhome. He provides insight on building a sustainable business in the VFX industry, as well as helpful tips and knowledge he's learned along the way. Listen now!

The founder and CEO of FXhome Josh Davies joins us for episode six!

Ask An Artist: Ep 006 - "How Do You Build a 20-year Business In VFX?" with Josh Davies

<div>Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull started his career in Visual Effects for Film and TV, before transitioning to directing and producing with his breakout sci-fi indie feature film <em>The Beyond</em>, which premiered at #2 on the iTunes charts before trending on Netflix. <br><br>His second feature film 2036: Origin Unknown, which starred Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Another Life), earned a limited theatrical release in the U.S. before landing on Netflix. He was later hired to direct the pilot for <em>Disney</em>'s action-comedy miniseries <em>Fast Layne.</em><br><br>
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<h3><strong>Ask An Artist: Ep 005 - "How Do You Balance Between Tech And Story?" With Hasraf "HaZ" Dulull</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 005 Show Notes</strong></h4>
<div>How to balance tech and story - 2:04 <br>Showing more and saying less - 4:44 <br>Working in visual effects - 7:42 <br>Making a movie for the audience - 9:20 <br>Virtual production is the future - 18:57 <br>Growing as an artist as time moves forward - 28:02 <br>About the automation style - 41:56<br><br><strong>Get in touch with HaZ:<br></strong><a href="https://hazfilm.com/"><strong>Website</strong></a><strong><br><br></strong>We encourage you to head to the new <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>ActionVFX Forum</strong></a> to discuss this podcast episode or other topics related to VFX and filmmaking!<br><br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>VIEW THE FORUM</strong></a><br><br>Have you heard of the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>ActionVFX Subscription</strong></a><strong> </strong>yet? Starting as low as $14.99 a month, you can gain direct access to the ActionVFX library! No contracts, cancel anytime. This is the best way to use the ActionVFX library in your projects.<br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>VIEW PLANS</strong></a><br><br>Remember to connect with us on our social networks to stay updated on our latest news, giveaways, announcements, and more!<br><br>ActionVFX socials:<br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>Forum</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ActionVFXofficial"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/actionvfx"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actionvfxofficial/?hl=en"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/ActionVFX?lang=en"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/actionvfx/"><strong>Linkedin</strong></a>
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In episode five of Ask An Artist, we are joined by Hasraf 'HaZ' Dulull, talking about the balance between tech and story. Listen now!

In episode five of Ask An Artist, we're joined by Director and Producer HaZ!

Ask An Artist: Ep 005 - "How Do You Balance Between Tech And Story?" With Hasraf "HaZ" Dulull

<div>We discuss the importance of Artist Empowerment and how to take care of yourself. This involves mental health, anxiety, finding a better work/life balance, and so much more. Don't miss this important topic!<br><br>
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<h3><strong>Episode 004 - "Why Is Artist Empowerment So important?" With Hugo Guerra</strong></h3>
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<h4><strong>Episode 004 Show Notes</strong></h4>
<div>“Artist empowerment” at the core of his content - 1:52 <br>The worst content in his channel - 5:52 <br>Caring for people - 6:47 <br>Working on a lot of projects in a year - 9:25 <br>Resting and sleeping more - 13:46 <br>Loving video games and being a gamer - 17:04 <br>The industry is used to the “shiny” things - 37:44 <br>A huge project that was canceled - 42:01 <br>It takes weeks to make a video - 47:09<br><br><strong>Get in touch with Hugo Guerra:<br></strong><a href="https://twitter.com/HugoCGuerra"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong><br></strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-7AV9139ZwlwTHiBwS-JQ"><strong>YouTube Channel - Hugo's Desk<br></strong></a><strong><br></strong>We encourage you to head to the new <a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>ActionVFX Forum</strong></a> to discuss this podcast episode or other topics related to VFX and filmmaking!<br><br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>VIEW THE FORUM</strong></a><br><br>Have you heard of the <a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>ActionVFX Subscription</strong></a><strong> </strong>yet? Starting as low as $14.99 a month, you can gain direct access to the ActionVFX library! No contracts, cancel anytime. This is the best way to use the ActionVFX library in your projects.<br><br><a href="https://www.actionvfx.com/pricing"><strong>VIEW PLANS</strong></a><br><br>Remember to connect with us on our social networks to stay updated on our latest news, giveaways, announcements, and more!<br><br>ActionVFX socials:<br><a href="https://forum.actionvfx.com/"><strong>Forum</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ActionVFXofficial"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/actionvfx"><strong>Facebook</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/actionvfxofficial/?hl=en"><strong>Instagram</strong></a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/ActionVFX?lang=en"><strong>Twitter</strong></a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/actionvfx/"><strong>Linkedin</strong></a>
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