Bad Decisions Podcast

Sean Bowes is a concert visual designer specializing in creating impactful animation and real-time content that elevates live music experiences. He has worked as a house VJ at major festivals such as EDC Vegas, Orlando, Mexico, and China, Rolling Loud Thailand, and various Insomniac events like Escape and Beyond Wonderland. Sean has also created animated visuals for top-tier artists, including Shakira, Excision, Rüfüs Du Sol, Korn, Coheed & Cambria, Tiësto, and Kygo. In this episode, Sean talks about how he broke into the industry and mastered the art and science of live visuals. He reveals how he prepares for massive EDM festivals and balances automation with real-time creativity. Sean also opens up about the challenges of freelancing and setting goals. Episode 59 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:08 Sean's VJing Journey 00:05:59 How Sean Kickstarted His VJing Career 00:10:05 If you don't have Clients, Listen to this! 00:17:18 Moving to LA: Sean Chasing his Dreams 00:22:00 If You Want to FREELANCE Watch This! 00:30:30 How Sean Set Goals & Overcame BIG Career Challenges 00:38:02 The Tricks Sean Uses to Make Concert Visuals Unforgettable 00:44:34 What Really Sets Big Music Festivals Apart from Small Ones 00:47:34 Automation in VJing & The Future of Live Performance 00:55:05 How Visuals Are Revolutionizing the Future of Live Performances 00:57:35 Sean’s Secrets to Flawless Teamwork During Live Performances 01:01:15 Sean's Crazy Story (Happens In EVERY SHOW) 01:05:05 How to Start a VJing Career in 2025 If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Sean: https://www.seanbowes.com/ http://instagram.com/seanbowes http://youtube.com/seanbowes https://x.com/SeanBuzi Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #filmmaking #film #behindthescene #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

William H Baker is an independent Filmmaker (aka. Pro Improviser) who is known for his inventive recreations of iconic movie scenes using practical effects and everyday materials. His Youtube channel features projects like replicating the nuclear explosion from "Oppenheimer" without CGI, which has garnered millions of views. William's innovative approach has attracted a substantial following, with over 700,000 followers across Instagram, and YouTube. Episode 58 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:08 William's Origin Story 00:07:37 Skipping College 00:11:37 THIS Is The Reason William Blew Up On Social Media 00:16:38 Why the Oppenheimer Video Was So Successful 00:20:20 This Is How William Dominated Short & Long-Form Content 00:22:44 William Explains How To RECREATE A Hollywood Shot 00:30:08 Is Film School Worth It? 00:34:31 How William Manages Failure And Wins 00:37:42 THIS Is How Much $$ William spent on his Videos 00:42:01 How long does William spend on each Shot? 00:45:34 William's Take On Using AI For Filmmaking 00:49:54 How William Makes Money With Social Media 00:55:35 Breaking The Code Of DMX Lighting Controls 00:58:56 How the Future Looks Like For William If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about William: https://www.instagram.com/william.h.baker https://www.youtube.com/@UCAYsy_6_VBLiXkTGYIO2pdg Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #filmmaking #film #behindthescene #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Varun Mayya is an entrepreneur and content creator known for his work in the technology and education sectors. He’s grown by 100,000 followers in the last 30 days and gets 60+ million views per month using his AI clone. @VarunMayya founded Aeos Labs, a startup that handles everything from product development to marketing. Additionally, he helps entrepreneurs build software, content, small companies, and freelancing careers with actionable advice. Episode 57 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:01 How Varun Uses AI To Accelerate Content Creation 00:09:14 Varun's Content Creation Strategy Using AI (MUST WATCH) 00:22:48 How To Fine-Tune An AI Model 00:30:08 The Future Of Video Editing With AI 00:40:11 Varun's Advice To Upcoming Content Creators 00:45:29 Is AI Unethical? Is AI Stealing From Artists? 00:53:07 When Engineering Meets Art 00:58:27 Varun's Crazy Work Regime 00:59:35 Book Recommendations! 01:05:22 How Varun Is Using AI To Manage His Companies 01:12:40 The Real Value Of Having A Distribution Machine 01:15:11 How Varun Does his Research for Content 01:16:56 How To Collab & Work With Other Companies If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Varun: https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayya https://youtube.com/@varunmayya Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #ai #tech #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Neo is a Creative Director and VFX Artist who has worked with Top-Tier brands and celebrities like Netflix, Will Smith, David Guetta, PlayStation and many more! Neo 's unique artistic style stands out so much so that it has gathered millions of views across all social media platforms. In this episode, we dive deep into Neo's journey and also talk about how he developed his unique style, his approach to learning new skills, and his insights on working with top brands. Episode 56 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:21 The Origin Story Of Neo 00:14:27 Neo's SECRET Marketing Strategy 00:19:06 How Did Neo Level Up His 3D Game & Learned Unreal Engine 00:27:28 Neo Drops His Creative Secrets (MUST WATCH) 00:33:12 Breaking Down Neo's Viral Videos 00:40:56 How Neo Works with Brands & Takes Crazy Risks 00:51:11 How Neo Travels The World As An Artist 00:57:06 How To Be Inspired & Discover Your Unique Style 01:01:42 Keeping your Identity while Working with Brands 01:05:00 Understanding How To Keep Your Art Unique 01:14:28 Navigating Negative Feedback If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Neo: https://www.instagram.com/neoliptus/ https://neoliptus.fr/ https://www.youtube.com/@UC2F1BlekgNHKI25FcdBdP_w Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #VFX #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Matt Workman is a cinematographer and virtual production pioneer, known for his viral videos showcasing Unreal Engine, Metahumans, motion capture, and cutting-edge virtual production tools. He’s also the creator of Cine Tracer, an innovative software that empowers filmmakers to plan and visualize scenes with ease. Through his YouTube channel, @CinematographyDatabase and other social media platforms, he educates and inspires filmmakers about the potential of virtual production, helping to make complex filmmaking techniques more accessible to a broader audience. Episode 55 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:05 Matt's First Spark Into the Creative World 00:05:13 Matt's Early Hustle In the Film Industry 00:08:54 How Posting Your Work Can Create AMAZING Opportunities 00:14:04 This is How Matt Started His 3D Journey 00:18:34 Matt Shares His PREVIS Hustle While Being a DP 00:22:23 Using Previs and Unreal Engine to Land Clients 00:25:00 Building Cine Tracer 00:29:03 Transition From Traditional Cinematographer To Virtual Production 00:30:48 The BIG Problem Cine Tracer Solved 00:33:29 Matt's Biggest Challenge When Building Cine Tracer 00:42:31 Matt's New Project 00:47:36 The Truth About Being a Generalist (Is Not What You Think) 00:54:26 The Lessons Matt Learned From Building Games For Filmmakers 01:05:14 The Future of Fortnite 01:15:27 Opinions about AI 01:20:07 Matt Is Getting These GADGETS Soon If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Matt: https://www.youtube.com/@CinematographyDatabase https://x.com/cinedatabase https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattworkman/ https://www.instagram.com/cinematographydb Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #virtualproduction #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Tyler Bernabe is an A.I. Director, Content Creator, and Head of Social Strategy & Content Marketing at Civitai, a social platform designed to boost the creation, education, and exploration of AI-generated media. With over 8 million views on his content, Tyler's work has garnered significant attention, including collaborations with the likes of Anyma & Grimes, creating stunning visuals for shows such as Coachella. Episode 54 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:00 Working With Anyma 00:10:03 Time Spent on Creating vs Marketing your ART 00:16:27 How Tyler Talks to AI to Generate Animations & Posts 00:20:49 The Advantage of Adopting AI Into Your Work 00:23:24 How to Make Honey Pole Dancers Animations 00:32:41 Understanding the Importance of Jboogx's Creative Background 00:36:46 How To Generate Consistent AI Animations 00:40:27 Process for Great and Fast Content 00:42:30 Will AI Replace Human Creativity? 00:48:34 Can AI Generated Images Be Considered Art? 00:56:20 The Ethics of AI Generation & Scraping (WATCH THIS) 01:10:21 The Social Media Game 01:14:09 The Best Way To Learn AI Animation in 2024 01:17:01 The Best Hardware for AI Video Work If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Tyler: https://www.instagram.com/jboogx.creative/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIm_k6GavEjjygZnk2Ez5bg https://x.com/jboogx_creative https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-bernabe-897008b0/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #AI #aiart #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Jascha Süss is a digital artist and VJ. He has collaborated with renowned international artists like Tale of Us and Kruder & Dorfmeister to create visuals for live shows. He also shares behind-the-scenes content and educational tips on his social media channels, inspiring a growing global audience. Episode 53 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:14 What is the role of a VJ? 00:04:08 Jascha's Origin Story 00:08:35 How Jascha Became a VJ ? 00:13:25 The Power of DAILY Renders 00:20:48 Becoming a Tour VJ for K&D 00:24:52 How Touch Designer Works? 00:28:50 How to Design A Show? 00:31:32 What is Projection Mapping ? 00:35:53 Working With different teams in a Show 00:37:56 Projection Mapping VS LEDs 00:40:42 What is Resolume ? 00:41:56 Best 3D Software for Concert Visuals? 00:48:23 Working With Tale of Us and Afterlife 00:52:26 Rendering for Giant LED Screens 00:55:11 Jascha & Bad Decisions Meeting Up in Ibiza 00:56:15 Creating Reactive Laser Mapping 01:00:02 Integrating AI Into his Workflow 01:05:21 Best way to become a VJ in 2024? 01:07:29 This Why Jascha LOVES & HATES Being a VJ 01:08:49 Jascha's Hardest Moment During a Concert 01:11:05 What's the Best Software for VJing? 01:15:27 The Importance Of Sharing Knowledge 01:18:05 The Future of VJing If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Jascha: https://www.jaschasuess.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jaschasuess youtube.com/@UC04IFqeAycUeGDYLXYOGF1g https://www.tiktok.com/@jaschasuess Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #VJ #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Zach Mulligan is a 3D animator with over a decade of experience in Hollywood working at studios such as DreamWorks Animation. He has worked on movies like The Bad Guys, Aquaman & The Lost Kingdom, Black Adam, and The Flash. On his channel @NoTheRobot , he has captivated a huge audience online by breaking down animated films and addressing problems in the industry! Episode 52 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:30 Getting into Dreamworks 00:04:20 Working on "The Bad Guys" & Making a Hollywood Film From Home 00:10:48 How Animation Departments work in Hollywood! 00:13:39 Downfall of the Animation Industry 00:27:05 Why Zach LEFT "The Flash" Movie 00:33:14 Using 4D Volumetric Capture for Movies 00:37:14 Will Hollywood Replace Artists With AI? 00:52:34 Is Blender Part of the Hollywood Pipeline? 00:57:10 The Best Way To Become an Animator in 2024 01:00:06 Adapting to the Changing Landscape of the Animation Industry If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Zach: https://www.youtube.com/@NoTheRobot https://www.instagram.com/no_the_robot https://zopstudios.com/ https://www.tiktok.com/@no_the_robot Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Smeaf is an phenomenal 3D artist and master in Blender. @Smeaf has built an impressive YouTube community boasting 220k subscribers and tons of popular courses on Skillshare. While entertaining, Smeaf empowers a new generation of 3D Artists with Blender superpowers through breakdowns and tutorials. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Smeaf: https://youtube.com/@smeaf https://www.instagram.com/smeafable/ Episode 51 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:12 The Beginning of SMEAF! 00:06:17 Getting Into 3D & Flaws of the School System 00:15:40 WORST Internship ever! 00:19:29 Soul Sucking Jobs 00:23:59 Discovering Tiktok 00:31:29 Quitting My Job 00:33:51 REVEALING YOUTUBE REVENUE $$$ 00:38:32 Smeaf Quits His Job AGAIN! 00:40:42 Figuring Out Youtube! 00:44:47 The Best & the Worst thing about Smeaf 00:47:53 Smeaf's Daily Routine 00:49:40 The Best Way to Learn Blender in 2024 00:57:29 Brand Deals & Sponsorships 01:06:01 Haters! 01:08:09 Smeaf's Favorite Add-Ons for Blender 01:09:40 How Smeaf Plans, Scripts & Edits His Videos 01:17:10 Avoid THIS & Follow Smeaf's Advice 01:21:39 Smeaf Asks a Question from Future Smeaf Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #SMEAF #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Urban Bradesko, also known as "The Explosion Guy," , A master of Houdini FX. He is a renowned VFX artist and entrepreneur who has collaborated with industry giants like Netflix, Epic Games, Blizzard, Bethesda. As the founder of Double Jump Academy, he empowers aspiring artists through one of the top online platforms for VFX and CGI training. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Urban: https://urban-creative.webflow.io/ https://twitter.com/BradeskoUrban https://www.doublejumpacademy.com/ Episode 50 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:58 The Origin Story of Urban 00:11:03 Addiction to Learning at a young age 00:12:57 Learning Houdini 00:25:37 Working with BIG Clients 00:35:41 Leaving VFX Studios and Starting on his own 00:45:11 Transition from Artist to Entrepreneur 00:49:42 Starting DoubleJump Academy 00:54:45 Dealing with FAILED Ideas 00:57:25 The Future of DoubleJump Academy 00:59:18 OpenAI CTO comments on Creative Jobs 01:00:56 The AI Race to Control The World 01:16:50 The Impact of AI on the Artistic Journey Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #entrepreneur #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Alban Denoyel is the co-founder and former CEO of Sketchfab, the leading platform for publishing, sharing, and discovering 3D content. Launched in 2012, Sketchfab allows creators to upload, view, and share 3D files online. It's often described as a "YouTube for 3D files," providing tools for users to explore and interact with 3D models in real-time without downloading any special software. The platform is widely used in various industries, including gaming, architecture, and education, to host and share 3D visualizations. Alban's work with Sketchfab has been influential in making 3D content more accessible and integrated into mainstream web experiences. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help the Podcast reach and help more people! Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Alban: https://denoyel.com/ http://twitter.com/albn https://www.linkedin.com/in/albandenoyel/ Episode 49 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:27 Alban's Origin Story 00:10:39 Luck Vs. Hardwork 00:12:27 Raising Money for Sketchfab 00:15:00 Moving to USA for Sketchfab 00:19:02 The Biggest Challenge While Building Sketchfab 00:25:18 What Made Sketchfab the "Apple" of 3D content 00:31:45 First Revenue of Sketchfab 00:35:28 The Best Way to Price a Product or Service 00:37:11 The Moment Sketchfab Became Profitable 00:39:50 Dealing with 85 REJECTIONS from VCs 00:42:18 Epic Games Acquiring Sketchfab 00:48:22 The Right Time to Sell a Company 00:49:16 When to Look for Funding? 00:53:55 What VC Investors Look for in a Founder!! 00:55:07 Alban's Resource Recommendations for New Founders 00:57:07 The Future of the 3D Content Industry... AI? 01:00:59 The Next Adventure for Alban Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

Oren Soffer is a cinematographer best known for his work on the science fiction film "The Creator." He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty' and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. Additionally, Oren has shot hundreds of commercials and music videos for a variety of clients, including Nike, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, HBO, MasterCard, Foot Locker, Grey Goose Vodka, and Doritos. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Oren: https://www.instagram.com/orensofferdp www.orensoffer.com Episode 48 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:28 Oren's Origin Story 00:11:29 Dealing With Self Doubt 00:16:35 First Job after Film School 00:23:18 Importance of Finding a Good Network 00:27:50 Can Chasing Growth Become a Trap? 00:36:52 How Did Oren Become the Cinematographer for "The Creator"? 00:38:41 The TRUTH About Using the Sony FX3 on "The Creator" 00:42:18 Who Decides Which Camera To Shoot a Film With? 00:45:20 The Creator's Pre-Production 00:50:36 Breakdown of "The Creator" 00:52:55 Dealing with Extreme Weather on set 00:57:14 Most Challenging Day for "The Creator" 01:05:11 The Creator's VFX 01:09:10 Integrating Unreal Engine into the Production Workflow 01:14:29 What makes a Great Cinematographer 01:17:26 Top Resources for Aspiring Cinematographers 01:19:20 Opinions on AI Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #thecreator #thecreatormovie #cinematography #cinema #3dartist #motiongraphics #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Joey Korenman is the founder and head instructor for School of Motion, an online school for Motion Designers all over the world. Before finding his true calling as an educator, he was a working Motion Designer for over a decade, climbing the ranks from junior artist to freelancer to studio head and back to freelancer. Since founding School of Motion, he has dedicated his time to teaching aspiring and working Motion Designers how to be effective, high level, and in demand in their professional careers. He is also the author of "The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer." In this book, he shares insights, strategies, and advice for motion designers navigating the freelance world. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Joey and School of Motion: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeykorenman/ https://twitter.com/SchoolOfMotion https://www.youtube.com/@schoolofmotion Episode 47 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:11 How it all started for Joey 00:08:24 Breaking into the Industry 00:10:44 How Joey got HIRED 00:18:26 Quitting the Job and Going Freelance 00:32:15 Do you need LUCK to WIN? 00:37:11 Pain & Rainbow Projects 00:41:41 The Origin Story of School Of Motion 00:48:40 The Power of Stacking Skills 00:55:47 Life Changing Decisions 01:04:01 Flaws of the Education System 01:12:22 Is College Worth it? 01:22:42 How to Find your Path? 01:28:17 The Importance of Investing in Yourself 01:37:15 When is the Right Time to Get Business Coaching? 01:40:12 Why School of Motion has the HIGHEST Course Completion Rate 01:45:26 How School of Motion Became a HUGE Business 01:57:23 "Rolo", the Tinder for Artists & Clients 02:06:21 The Biggest Mistake Joey Made with School of Motion Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #3dartist #motiongraphics #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

This is the first time we are having two guests on the Bad Decisions Podcast and also the first time we are having two returning guests. We had two of the most well-known motion graphic artists and respected educators in the 3D space, EJ Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush. EJ is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of eyedesyn . He has worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic. Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning artist who has worked with industry giants like Marvel, Warner Bros, and Epic Games. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about EJ: https://www.youtube.com/eyedesyn https://www.instagram.com/eyedesyn https://twitter.com/eyedesyn Find out more about Winbush: https://www.youtube.com/jonathanwinbush https://www.instagram.com/jonathanwinbush https://twitter.com/jonathanwinbush Episode 46 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:02 What Happened At GDC 2024? 00:08:20 HOTTEST 3D Softwares in 2024 00:10:35 How not to FAIL as an ARTIST in 2024 00:17:38 How EJ & Winbush Learned 3D Fundamentals 00:28:01 Why Community Will 100X Your Art 00:37:04 Will AI Take Our Jobs?! 00:50:29 The Best AI 3D Tools EJ & Winbush Would Use 00:55:29 The Future of Fortnite 01:05:38 Can The Metaverse Become a Reality?! 01:08:59 Would You Get A Chip Implant (Cyberpunk) 01:13:54 EJ & Winbush's Biggest Bad Decission! (BIG LESSON) 01:22:25 Freelance VS Working at a Studio 01:28:52 What's Coming Up for Winbush 01:32:51 EJ and 3D Printing 01:37:56 Upcoming Tours From EJ & Winbush 01:39:07 Why Artist NEED To Know About Intellectual Property Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Wren Weichman is a VFX artist, filmmaker, and YouTuber, known for his exceptional talents in visual effects and storytelling. As a member of Corridor Digital, he has worked on numerous projects such as "Mario Skate" and "Nerf Drone," garnering millions of views. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. Wren's Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/iDPY3iOzQJA?si=92v2b3IISpRERbY9 Scale of Nuclear Explosion: https://youtu.be/DBodrWwJb5M?si=ZbVZaTQNoWxoaZrj Talking to Gareth Edwards: https://youtu.be/lWjayZ3U4TQ?si=VRPj7koAFIYYobnp If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Wren: https://www.instagram.com/sirwrender https://www.youtube.com/@Corridor www.corridordigital.com https://www.youtube.com/@talonfx Episode 45 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:52 Discovering Visual Effects 00:07:16 Creating Videos on YouTube 00:12:53 Starting to Work at Corridor 00:14:27 The Evolution of Youtube Content Strategy 00:18:31 Wren Did THIS to Survive in LA 00:22:06 A Day in a life at Corridor 00:25:03 Exploding A Nuclear Bomb In LA (Not Really) 00:31:24 The Reality Of Making A Corridor Digital Video 00:39:15 Wren's Secret Strategy to a Viral Video 00:44:03 How to NOT Burn out! 00:49:37 Why Wren Loves 3D Printers 00:55:07 Using Unreal Engine for Corridor Videos 01:06:11 Talking to The Creator's Director (Gareth Edwards) 01:16:05 Current state of VFX in Hollywood 01:21:14 Sora AI and the Impact of AI on the Industry 01:38:42 The Future For Wren Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

Nick Campbell is the Founder of Greyscalegorilla, a platform known for its high-quality 3D assets and having Microsoft, ESPN, and Sony among its clients. He initiated the company independently and has since scaled it significantly over the years. Greyscalegorilla facilitates 3D artists in creating realistic renders efficiently across platforms such as Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini, and Unreal Engine. We spoke with Nick about his journey as a creative and an entrepreneur and we broke down the Evolution of Greyscalegorilla. We talked about the importance of saying NO to distractions and even talked about our secret weapon of success "Daily challenges". Nick shared with us strategies for building exceptional teams, prioritizing the right ideas, and envisioning the future of Greyscalegorilla. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. If this podcast is helping you, please take 2 minutes to rate our podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, It will help us SO MUCH, you have no idea lol 😅 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/12jUe4lIJgxE4yst7rrfmW?si=ab98994cf57541cf Apple Podcasts (Scroll down to review)- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-decisions-podcast/id1677462934 Find out more about Nick and Greyscalegorilla: https://twitter.com/nickvegas https://www.youtube.com/@Greyscalegorilla https://twitter.com/GSG3D https://greyscalegorilla.com/ https://www.instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ Episode 44 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:51 Nick's Origin Story 00:08:46 I'm NOT an Artist 00:13:58 Why fundamentals are important? 00:27:14 Where did "Greyscalegorilla" come from?! 00:31:07 How to get Hired immediately? 00:35:58 Working at Digital Kitchen 00:38:24 The Evolution of Greyscalegorilla: From a Photoblog to 3D 00:41:11 The Power of Daily Challenges 00:45:06 Saying NO to distractions 00:52:10 This is the ONLY thing you Need To Be Successfull 00:56:26 Benefits of Teaching others 01:07:11 How to Deal with Haters? 01:11:46 Learning from the Best 01:17:41 Going All In with Greyscalegorilla 01:22:24 Nick Made A Bad Decision 01:32:10 Quitting everything 01:37:01 Nick's Biggest F**k Up! 01:40:47 The Spark To Scale Greyscalegorilla 01:46:13 How To Build an Incredible Team 01:56:20 Prioritizing Ideas 02:03:34 The Future of Greyscalegorilla Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #3dartist #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Hallie Tut is a Toronto-based content creator with a unique storytelling style who has attracted millions to her Instagram and Tiktok. She uses Blender to create the worlds from her stories and then places herself inside those worlds to tell the stories. Hallie began her journey as a photographer and filmmaker, collaborating with rappers such as KILLY, Danny Brown, Lil Yachty, and Post Malone. Her distinctive style has also earned her deals from brands like Nike Toronto and production companies like Director X’s Popp Rok. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring the Pod! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. Episode 43 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:58 The Meaning of Creativity 00:06:34 The Unbelievable impact of Daily challenges 00:17:03 Real life vs Social Media Persona 00:21:18 Process of Creating a "Hallie" Video 00:28:47 Why People Never Start Creating Content 00:39:37 Hallie's Early days as a Photographer 00:56:56 Working for Director X and Nike 01:11:23 Blowing up on TikTok 01:19:44 How Hallie Made money as a Creator 01:24:33 What if Hallie had Unlimited Money? 01:34:04 How Blender changed Hallie's content! 01:38:28 Future Plans Social Media Platforms as physical spaces Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/CvBJXhGA0NO/ Falling in Love - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw8BmzkgoKs/ Find out more about Hallie: https://www.instagram.com/hallietut https://www.youtube.com/@hallietut https://www.tiktok.com/@hallietut Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #creativity #aftereffects #artist #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Maxx Burman is the Co-Founder and CEO of KitBash3D, a company that creates premium 3D assets for movies and video games. Their customers include the largest studios such as Marvel, Warner Bros, Ubisoft, and EA, as well as hundreds of thousands of independent artists. Prior to running KitBash3D, he spent a decade in the film and games industry as an Art Director and Matte Painter, working on films such as Godzilla, Iron Man 3, and Her, shows such as Game Of Thrones and Westworld, games such as Call of Duty, League of Legends, and Titanfall, and commercial clients such as Nike, Lexus, T-Mobile, and Samsung. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring this episode! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at https://poly.cam/ to save 30% on their Pro Plan. Episode 42 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:40 Maxx's journey as a Matte Painter 00:07:52 The origin of KitBash3D 00:13:03 Kitbash3D's Vision in the early days 00:18:52 Process of creating a KitBash3D Kit 00:22:37 Expanding from 3 to 60 people 00:24:38 3D Social Networks 00:29:44 Partnering with Fortnite and UEFN 00:34:40 The future of Fortnite 00:36:20 From a Creative to an Entrepreneur 00:39:46 Trusting others with Creative Works 00:42:54 Future of 3D Asset Management 00:47:35 Using USD format for KitBash3D 00:51:48 Challenges of becoming an Entrepreneur 01:02:15 AI's Impact on the Industry 01:07:14 Future Plans for KitBash3D Find out more about Maxx and KitBash3D: https://www.maxxburman.com/ https://kitbash3d.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kitbash3d https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxxburman/ Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/

Emonee LaRussa is the 2x Emmy Winning Motion Graphics Artist who is known for working with Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign, FKA Twigs, Lil Nas X, Dababy, Jhene Aiko, John Legend, Tory Lanez, ScHoolboy Q, The Internet band. Emonee is also the founder and CEO of Pamanama Studios LLC. a studio filled with a diverse set of talented artists from all over the world, collaborating with musicians to produce top of the line lyric videos. Thanks to Polycam for sponsoring the Pod! Here is that sweet promo code we promised you guys: Type the code "BADDECISIONS" at poly.cam to save 30% on their Pro Plan. Episode 41 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:36 Passion for Filmmaking and Motion Graphics 00:08:13 Breaking into the field 00:13:25 Using Social Media to Show your Work 00:20:11 Working Full-time and Freelance at the same time 00:22:04 Impact of Building a Brand 00:30:40 Source of Inspiration 00:38:08 Stealing like an Artist 00:44:10 Overcoming Creative Blocks 00:48:33 Importance of Pre Production 00:52:20 Defining when a Project is "Done" 00:58:31 Creative freedom vs Restrictions 00:59:58 The Book that changed Emonee's Life 01:06:47 3D in After Effects Workflow 01:10:20 Advice for Learning Motion Graphic 01:18:17 Emonee's non-profit: Jumpstart Designers 01:28:20 Emonee's Plan for 2024 Steal Like an Artist Video https://www.instagram.com/p/C1KUm00LFq_/ Video inspired from Alice in Wonderland https://www.instagram.com/p/CvxTfrTM63p/ Find out more about Emonee: https://www.youtube.com/@EmoneeLaRussaTutorialshttps://www.instagram.com/em0n33y https://emoneelarussa.com https://twitter.com/em0n33y Join our discord server where we connect and share assets: https://discord.gg/zwycgqezfD Bad Decisions Audio Podcast 🎙️: Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/badxstudio If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/badxstudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/badxstudio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@badxstudio LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/badxstudio Our personal handles: (if you wanna stalk us) https://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #creativity #aftereffects #artist #motiongraphics #motiondesign #unrealengine #cinema4d #houdini #blender3d #blender #3dartist #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast

Jay Clouse is the founder of Creator Science, a media company supporting professional creators. With more than 50,000 newsletter subscribers and 2 million podcast downloads, Creator Science has grown into a leading voice in the creator economy. In this episode, we uncovered a lot of aspects of Jay's entrepreneurial journey, including insights on choosing the right type of content, balancing client work with personal content, must-have skills for a freelancer the importance of having multiple revenue streams, and advice on how to get started as a creator. Episode 40 Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:08 Jay's Entrepreneurial Journey 00:07:18 Choosing the Right Type of Content 00:12:40 Client Work vs Personal Content 00:14:54 Learning from Mistakes 00:17:15 Must have skills for a Freelancer or Creator 00:23:31 Best Way to Start Creating Content 00:31:26 Impact of Email Lists 00:33:30 Having Multiple Revenue Streams 00:40:42: Mastering Outreach 00:48:32 Audio vs Video Podcasts 00:50:30 Prediction for Youtube in 2024 00:53:35 Jay's Goal for 2024 00:55:06 How to get Started as Creator 00:55:59 Jay's Favorite Platform Find out more about Jay: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatorScienceYT https://twitter.com/jayclouse https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayclouse/ https://www.instagram.com/jayclouse/ https://creatorscience.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://www.instagram.com/farhad_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/faraz_baddecisions/ https://www.instagram.com/farhad_sh/ https://www.instagram.com/farazshababs/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farhadshababi/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/farazshababi/ #creator #socialmedia #contentcreator #creatoreconomy #podcast #badxstudio #BadDecisionsStudio #BadDecisionsPodcast