Podcasts by The Collective Podcast
The Collective Podcast brings you bi-weekly episodes of entertaining, informative, honest discussions with creative industry professionals from around the world. Created and hosted by designer/director Ash Thorp, he aims to explore the struggles of work/life balance and to share the experiences of influential creatives from all realms of media, including (but not limited to) designers, illustrators, visual effects artists, writers, painters, and programmers.
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Ep. 230 - Johannes Lindqvist from 2020-06-09T03:24:13
Creative artist Johannes Lindqvist joins us this week to discuss sharing knowledge, the downfall of comparing yourself to other artists, and finding where your intuition comes from. We dig into how...
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Ep. 229 - Aaron Brimhall from 2020-05-26T06:09:41
Automotive photographer Aaron Brimhall joins us this week to discuss his process in creating a unique look for his photography, capturing the energy of a scene within a set of photos, and finding a...
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Ep. 228 - Filipe Carvalho from 2020-05-11T17:18:20
Designer and director Filipe Carvalho joins us this week, (six years since his last appearance on the podcast!) to discuss his new company Foreign Affairs, becoming a father, and all about his expe...
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Ep. 227 - Gavin Rothery from 2020-04-14T04:17:08
Director Gavin Rothery joins us this week to discuss his experience directing his first feature length film, Archive. He comes equipped with all kinds of extraordinary knowledge and stories from th...
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Ep. 226 - Arsen Asyrankulov from 2020-03-30T08:13:21
2D and 3D concept artist Arsen Asyrankulov joins us this week to discuss his unique creative style and workflow, his interesting artistic journey, and all of the various influences which have culmi...
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Ep. 225 - Glyn Dillon from 2020-03-16T16:39:31
All-around artistic mastermind Glyn Dillon joins us this week to discuss his experiences working on multiple Star Wars films as a costume designer and concept artist, how his career has progressed ...
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Ep. 224 - Steve Wang from 2020-03-02T16:53:03
Concept artist Steve Wang joins us this week to discuss his path through different art schools, how he’s grown as an artist and freelancer, and how he plans to adapt his creative style to achieve t...
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Ep. 223 - Isaac Taracks from 2020-02-17T10:05:44
CGI Generalist Isaac Taracks joins us this week to discuss his time working on Star Wars: The Reign of Solus passion project, his winding road through creativity and hard work, and how he came to b...
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Ep. 222 - Khyzyl Saleem from 2020-02-03T17:02:27
Concept designer and car guru Khyzyl Saleem joins us this week to discuss his philosophies on passion, integrity, and being genuine to what matters to you. We also discuss the process by which Khyz...
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Ep. 221 - Michael Tucker from 2020-01-20T10:23:44
Filmmaker and essayist Michael Tucker joins us to discuss his ongoing project, Lessons From The Screenplay, how he got started in creating video essays, what it’s been like building such a prominen...
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Ep. 220 - Mike Hill from 2020-01-06T15:18:51
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Design consultant Mike Hill joins us for the third time on the podcast to discuss a lot of bigger picture concepts. We jump right into where things ar...
Ep. 219 - Thomas Dubois from 2019-12-16T09:26:53
Visual development artist, illustrator, and architect Thomas Dubois joins us this week to discuss the joys of reading physical books, finding his passion through work, and his love and connection t...
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Ep. 218 - Maxim Zhestkov from 2019-12-02T08:01:03
Visual artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us once again to discuss how his career and artistic process has been changing over the past few years since we last had him on the show. We discuss how his entra...
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Ep. 217 - Tim Zarki from 2019-11-18T09:07:45
3D generalist Tim Zarki joins us this week to discuss how he manifests his own reality by setting goals and adjusting his workflows and habits to achieve them. Tim’s one of those people who is able...
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Ep. 216 - Paul Meyers from 2019-11-04T13:05:19
Cinematographer Paul Meyers joins us this week to candidly share his story of how he got started in cinematography from a young age, unique insights about some of the projects he’s had the privileg...
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Ep. 215 - Claire Fleming from 2019-10-21T15:02:38
Art director Claire Fleming joins us this week to discuss some of the fascinating lessons and concepts she’s learned from working in the industry, what it’s been like working with master filmmakers...
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Ep. 214 - Heidi Berg from 2019-10-07T08:49:43
Designer, photographer, art director, creative director, and all-around awesome person Heidi Berg joins us this week to discuss her photography, her background and origin story, her influences, and...
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Ep. 213 - Vitaly Bulgarov from 2019-09-23T07:05:06
The moment you’ve all been waiting for...the almighty Vitaly Bulgarov returns to the podcast after 6 YEARS to share all the new wisdom he’s learned since his last appearance on the show. We cover a...
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Ep. 212 - Kekai Kotaki from 2019-09-09T18:18:48
Senior concept artist and illustrator Kekai Kotaki joins us this week to discuss the early beginnings of his career in art, drawing inspiration from all different sorts of media, his experience wit...
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Ep. 211 - Gil Talmi from 2019-08-19T11:50:01
Film composer, songwriter, musician, and returning guest of the podcast Gil Talmi joins us this week to discuss our recent collaboration on the Netflix film titled The Great Hack, striving for exce...
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Ep. 210 - Peter Clark from 2019-08-05T09:54:57
Multimedia artist Peter Clark joins us this week to discuss his often incredibly complex creative process, what gets him into working with non-digital mediums, finding new ways of being creative, o...
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Ep. 209 - Mike Hill from 2019-07-22T10:04:49
Designer, lecturer, and multi-talented badass Mike Hill joins us once again to discuss his evolution as an artist, working closely with high-level directors, some complex musings on psychology and ...
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Ep. 208 - Mattias Wiklund from 2019-07-08T07:32:50
This is a unique episode for us, where we’re doing a bit of a long-term interview/mentorship with a longtime listener who is interested in switching careers into CG and animation. Mattias Wiklund i...
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Ep. 207 - Friendly Robot from 2019-06-24T11:00:09
The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @the...
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Ep. 206 - Victor Bonafonte from 2019-06-10T08:57:30
The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @the...
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Ep. 205 - Michael Franchina from 2019-05-27T09:48:38
The Collective Podcast Store is now open for business. So go cop some sweet gear at www.thecollectivepodcast.com/store now! And for a limited time, if you send your photos to our new Instagram @the...
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Ep. 204 - Eytan Zana from 2019-05-13T07:52:28
Naughty Dog concept artist Eytan Zana joins us this week to discuss his love of traveling, his experiences creating and playing video games, finding inspiration in different realms of entertainment...
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Ep. 203 - Clinton Crumpler from 2019-04-29T14:00:19
Owner of Dekogon Studios Clinton Crumpler joins us this week to discuss the ideologies of his company, the benefits of working in Unreal Engine, his ability to turn ordinary objects into something ...
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Ep. 202 - Gil Talmi from 2019-04-15T09:24:25
Composer Gil Talmi joins us this week to discuss how his father (also a composer) impacted his relationship with music, his decision to work on socially-conscious films, why he loves New York, and ...
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Ep. 201 - Min Shi from 2019-04-01T08:33:44
Designer Min Shi joins us this week to discuss the surprisingly short story of her journey in the industry, working her way up to a job at Elastic after only two years, some of the films, artists, ...
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Ep. 200 - Andrew Hawryluk from 2019-03-18T07:15:36
Andrew finally joins an episode on our bicentennial (and Ash’s birthday!) to discuss what exactly it is that he does, how staff life has been treating him the past couple years, some info about his...
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Ep. 199 - Paul Chadeisson from 2019-03-11T07:42:27
Concept artist Paul Chadeisson joins us this week to share his unique stance on being a freelance artist, the lessons he learned from launching his own video game company, and how becoming a teache...
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Ep. 198 - Maceo Frost from 2019-02-25T09:57:04
Director Maceo Frost joins us this week to share the story of his background, his involvement with art, and how he came to be the artist he is today. We discuss Maceo’s humble beginnings making ska...
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Ep. 197 - Patrick O'Keefe from 2019-02-11T10:33:44
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse art director Patrick O’Keefe joins us this week to discuss his experience of working on the film with tons of other incredible artists and the process of capturing...
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Ep. 196 - Kyle Preston from 2019-01-28T09:20:10
Composer Kyle Preston joins us this week about where his inspiration comes from, his how his background in astrophysics influenced his music, and finding balance between his work and personal life....
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Ep. 195 - Teun Van Der Zalm from 2019-01-14T09:12:30
Digital artist Teun van der Zalm joins us to discuss the wonderful niche he’s found in creating beautiful nebulas and galactic spaces, our love affair with Carl Sagan, and our love for films, games...
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Ep. 194 - Andreas Gaschka from 2018-12-24T10:49:03
Game designer and co-founder of Supyrb, Andreas Gaschka joins us this week to discuss the ups and downs of creating an indie game, the importance of working on projects you’re passionate about, and...
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Ep. 193 - Joyce N. Ho from 2018-11-26T08:05:04
Creative director and designer Joyce N. Ho joins us this week to discuss a bit about her daily routine, her latest creative projects, her humble beginnings in Brisbane and how she made it all the w...
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Ep. 192 - Ryan Cashman from 2018-11-12T15:11:26
Creative technologist? CGI artist? Designer? Wizard? Jack-of-all-trades Ryan Cashman joins us this week to discuss all of the various roles he finds himself filling in the industry, reminiscing abo...
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Ep. 191 - Maxim Goudin from 2018-10-29T07:56:21
Artist Maxim Goudin of The Mill+ joins us this week to discuss how his hobby is to work on projects he loves, his short piece titled At The Mountains of Madness, how some early experiences with 3D ...
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Ep. 190 - Reuben Wu from 2018-10-15T09:06:31
Artist Reuben Wu joins us this week to discuss the incredible scope of his creative work, from his music production with the group Ladytron to his beautiful photography. We dive deep into his sourc...
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Ep. 189 - Joey Camacho from 2018-10-01T07:45:04
3D artist and designer Joey Camacho joins us this week to share how five years of Everydays has influenced his process and philosophy on design, tons of nerdy goodness about render engines and CG w...
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Ep. 188 - Nicolas Lopardo from 2018-09-17T11:00:30
Designer Nicolas Lopardo joins us this week to discuss manifesting your goals into reality, the diverse trajectory of his career and how it led him into user interface design, and some philosophica...
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Ep. 187 - Cristobal Tapia De Veer from 2018-09-03T08:04:53
Musician and composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer joins us this week to share his experiences scoring the TV series Utopia, what led to him getting his master’s degree, and a bit about his background a...
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Ep. 186 - Vimal Kerketta from 2018-08-20T07:05:58
Modeler and sculptor Vimal Kerketta joins us this week to discuss his beginnings in the artistic field, how he found his calling in sculpting, his love for skydiving, and his healthy obsession with...
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Ep. 185 - Serjan Burlak from 2018-08-06T11:30:54
Houdini designer Serjan Burlak joins us this week to talk about his love for science and nature and how they influence his work, how the spark of curiosity has been present in his mind since early ...
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Ep. 184 - Anthony Scott Burns from 2018-07-23T08:09:52
Director, writer, cinematographer, CGI artist, and amazing musician Anthony Scott Burns (AKA Pilotpriest) joins us once again to discuss his recent film work including Our House and Come True, trus...
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Ep. 183 - Tim Sessler from 2018-07-09T08:50:27
Cinematographer and filmmaker Tim Sessler joins us this week to discuss his creative exploration between narrative and poetic art in his work, his viewpoint on being authentic and how to tell stori...
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Ep. 182 - William Eubank from 2018-06-25T10:26:48
Filmmaker William Eubank joins us this week to discuss his journey from constructing sets in his parents’ backyard to directing big-budget feature films in Hollywood. William discusses his love of ...
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Ep. 181 - Cody Ellingham from 2018-06-11T09:12:07
Tokyo-based photographer Cody Ellingham joins us this week to discuss influences, the oddity of being a creative, and what inspires him and his current approach to photography.
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Ep. 180 - Toros Kose from 2018-05-28T08:49:10
Art director and designer Toros Kose joins us this week to discuss his life’s path in and how it wasn’t originally focused on being an artist, his goal-driven focus, and our immense love for photog...
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Ep. 179 - Lauren Naylor from 2018-05-14T08:19:14
Photographer and creative director Lauren Naylor joins us this week to discuss her constant desire to evolve, the impact cinema has had on her photographic style, and her newest project, Super Virg...
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Ep. 178 - Sean Tucker from 2018-04-30T08:15:10
Filmmaker and photographer Sean Tucker joins us this week to share his journey, as well as some of his thoughts on the craft, how to deal with feedback and criticism, and how he developed a voice t...
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Ep. 177 - Mitch Myers from 2018-04-16T08:39:53
Freelance art director and motion designer Mitch Myers joins us this week to share his story and some of the lessons he’s learned about finding balance in his life and the art of freelancing. Mitch...
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Ep. 176 - Ozan Biron from 2018-04-02T10:50:54
Filmmaker Ozan Biron joins us this week to shed some light on where he came from and what inspires the work he creates. Ozan has the rare ability to truly capture what it feels like to drive a car ...
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Ep. 175 - Albert Omoss from 2018-03-19T08:37:22
Master blaster Albert Omoss is back with a vengeance! For this episode, we dig super deep into the nuance of the industry we work in, what we’re doing here, and why we’re doing it.
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Ep. 174 - Marco Nelor from 2018-03-05T10:38:37
Concept artist Marco Nelor joins us this week in a massive two-part episode to discuss everything from food, to authenticity of art, being a freelancer, and the hype behind reaching your artistic g...
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Ep. 173 - Zhang Jingna from 2018-02-19T14:03:47
World-renowned photographer Zhang Jingna returns to catch us up to speed on what she’s been up to in the past few years since our last episode together. Jingna discusses her recent focus on busines...
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Ep. 172 - Larry Chen from 2018-02-05T11:25:06
Automotive photographer Larry Chen joins us this week to share his immense passion of cars and capturing those special moments that he sees within them. We discuss his workaholic lifestyle and bein...
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Ep. 171 - Ryan Tuerck from 2018-01-22T09:51:50
Professional drift car driver Ryan Tuerck joins us this week to talk about where his passion for cars and drifting came from, how he enjoys being creative with his builds and sharing his passion wi...
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Ep. 170 - Andreas Ezelius from 2018-01-08T11:49:46
Senior 3D artist Andreas Ezelius joins us this week to reveal some of the ambitions and goals which propel his work, and shares lots of inspiration on his journey to mastery. Andreas shares many wi...
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Ep. 169 - BEEPLE GMUNK OMOSS from 2017-12-18T14:35:05
*SPOILER ALERTS: Game of Thrones and Blade Runner 2049*
The infamous Episode 69 crew featuring Albert Omoss, Mike Winkelmann (AKA beeple), and GMUNK has reassembled! We’re older, slower, a...
Ep. 168 - Cornelius Dämmrich from 2017-12-04T13:29:32
CGI master blaster Cornelius Dämmrich joins us this week to discuss the many oddities we face today as artists, and the challenges we encounter when building work that we are proud of. Cornelius ex...
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Ep. 167 - Liam Wong from 2017-11-20T10:50:55
Game developer, designer, and photographer Liam Wong joins us this week to discuss how photography came into his life, how his trips to Tokyo opened up a whole new world of opportunities for him, a...
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Ep. 166 - Andrew Vucko from 2017-11-06T10:44:47
Designer, animator, and director Andrew Vucko joins us this week to tell us how a recent trip to Japan has been influencing him, how and why he chooses to focus solely on 2D animation, and how the ...
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Ep. 165 - Akira Commentary from 2017-10-23T07:07:36
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Collective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our third episode, as...
Ep. 164 - Atey Ghailan from 2017-10-09T08:58:52
Illustrator, painter, and concept artist Atey Ghailan joins us this week to discuss his deep-rooted love of anime, where his influences come from, getting his big break working at Riot Games, and m...
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Ep. 163 - Jennifer Bin from 2017-09-25T07:25:37
Photographer and designer Jennifer Bin joins us this week to discuss her life in Shanghai, her photography journey, and her thoughts on what UX/UI should be and how it can be improved. We touch on ...
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Ep. 162 - Sava Zivkovic from 2017-09-11T12:05:52
Creative director Sava Zivkovic joins us this week to discuss all things creative from motion capture to concept design, we talk about his love of architecture and how it really helped him dive dee...
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Ep. 161 - Suzanne Wang from 2017-08-28T10:32:45
Ceramic artist Suzanne Wang joins us this week to tell us all about her year-long apprenticeship under a master artist in Japan. After giving her craft full focus and dedication, she now has time t...
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Ep. 160 - Chris Do from 2017-08-14T09:37:22
You wanted more, so we got more! Entrepreneur and all-around badass Chris Do joins us once again to touch base on some of the topics we discussed in our last episode, and we touch base on his recen...
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Ep. 159 - Odd Tales from 2017-07-31T12:34:45
Game designers Tim Soret and Danny Wadeson join us this week to discuss some insight into their upcoming title The Last Night, and we chat about everything from politics, their view on society, and...
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Ep. 158 - Maciej Kuciara from 2017-07-17T14:07:58
Concept artist and Learn Squared co-founder Maciej Kuciara joins us once again to give us an update on what he’s been up to, sharing some of his growing pains and life lessons to work at your maxim...
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Ep. 157 - Nick Campbell from 2017-07-03T08:25:45
Greyscalegorilla founder and creator Nick Campbell joins us this week to discuss his upbringing, daily habits, must-read books, and how to deal with some adverse situations you might come across in...
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Ep. 156 - Daniel Warren Johnson from 2017-06-19T09:25:59
Comic artist and freelance illustrator Daniel Warren Johnson joins us this week to tell us his origin story, working various odd jobs, and finally taking the leap of faith to become a full-time art...
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Ep. 155 - Wilson Tang from 2017-06-05T08:11:48
Creative instigator Wilson Tang joins us this week to discuss some of the films he’s worked on including Steven Spielberg’s A.I., Lemony Snicket, and Star Wars, as well as dig into the future of cr...
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Ep. 154 - Timo Vuorensola from 2017-05-22T07:46:51
Finnish film director Timo Vuorensola joins us this week to discuss some politics, the touchy subject matter present in his movies, the crazy world of crowdsourced filmmaking, and the importance of...
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Ep. 153 - Ranger And Fox from 2017-05-08T10:45:27
Brett Morris and Steve Panicara of the newly formed motion design studio Ranger and Fox join us this week to discuss the origin story of their partnership, the early steps of building their company...
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Ep. 152 - Alexandria Neonakis from 2017-04-24T11:37:38
Naughty Dog character artist Alexandria Neonakis returns to the podcast to discuss her transition away from UI design, what motivates her during the long nights of freelance work after acquiring he...
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Ep. 151 - Andrew Kramer from 2017-04-10T10:08:42
Video Copilot’s very own Andrew Kramer is here to share his thoughts on the visual effects industry, his process of learning and sharing new skills, and what motivates him to be such a badass.
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Ep. 150 - Jim Geduldick from 2017-03-27T10:08:20
Cinematographer and VFX artist Jim Geduldick joins us this week to discuss the passion of his craft, as we explore his origins in skateboarding and how that naturally evolved into his film career. ...
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Ep. 149 - Maxim Zhestkov from 2017-03-13T11:30:41
Multidisciplinary artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us this week to share his thoughts on the universal language of art, how MTV music videos shaped his fascination with media, the painful lessons of mak...
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Ep. 148 - Matt Pusti from 2017-02-27T09:25:24
Makeup and Vanity Set’s very own Matt Pusti joins us this week to discuss how he draws inspiration from his favorite films and injects it into his own work, his recent transition into freelance and...
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Ep. 147- Chris Bjerre from 2017-02-13T10:05:23
CG generalist Chris Bjerre joins us this week to discuss his outlook on being a generalist and his craft, the fine balance needed for a successful freelance lifestyle, and the reasons he devotes so...
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Ep. 146 - Jessie Kawata from 2017-01-30T12:06:18
Jessie Kawata, a creative strategist and industrial designer at NASA JPL, joins us this week to discuss the beginnings of her career in design, the complex and constantly evolving nature of her uni...
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Ep. 145 - Jonathan Kim from 2017-01-16T12:33:13
Rare Volume co-founder and creative director Jonathan Kim joins us this week to share the story of starting his company, the impact his amazing, supportive wife has had on his career, and managing ...
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Ep. 144 - Chris Do from 2017-01-02T08:57:12
Chris Do, the entrepreneurial CEO and founder of the studio Blind, joins us this week to share his family history and the beginnings of his career in design, what some of his personal and professio...
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Ep. 143 - Justin Fields from 2016-12-19T09:39:31
Concept artist and illustrator Justin "Goby" Fields joins us this week to discuss the humble beginnings of his career, the profound effect his friends and family have had on his success, and how so...
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Ep. 142 - Cloudkicker from 2016-12-05T11:07:51
Musician Ben Sharp, otherwise known by his moniker Cloudkicker, joins us this week to discuss the origin of his musical career, the struggles of being left-handed, and the overwhelming benefits exe...
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Ep. 141 - Aliens Commentary from 2016-11-21T10:26:50
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Collective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our second episode, a...
Ep. 140 - Ben Radatz from 2016-11-07T11:37:15
This week we’re joined by Ben Radatz, a partner and co-founder of the legendary Kansas City-based production studio MK12. We discuss how Ben got his start in the industry and how MK12 came about, t...
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Ep. 139 - Mike Hill from 2016-10-24T09:51:30
This week's episode is a live recording from Industry Workshops event held in London this past August. We're joined by video game and film concept designer Mike Hill, where we discuss the organic c...
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Ep. 138 - Matt Workman from 2016-10-10T06:32:45
Founder of Cinematography Database and Cine Designer, Matt Workman joins us this week to discuss his perspective on the future of the industry, how his company has become his personal vision, and h...
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Ep. 137 - Grant Warwick from 2016-09-26T09:46:41
V-Ray legend and the brains behind Mastering CGI, Grant Warwick, joins us this week to discuss his passion for teaching, a bunch of nerdy goodness about rendering engines, and the importance of tru...
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Ep. 136 - Nidia Dias from 2016-09-12T09:41:42
Art Director Nidia Dias joins us this week to discuss her origins from Portugal, her undying passion for doing personal projects, and the inspiration derived from working with other artists.
Ep. 135 - Kirill Chepizhko from 2016-08-29T08:10:07
Hardsurface modeler Kirill Chepizhko joins us this week to share the story of how he came to America, how he got his start in the industry as a concept designer, and how he worked his way up to a d...
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Ep. 134 - Peter Chung from 2016-08-15T09:02:58
Legendary animator, writer, and director Peter Chung joins us this week to share a candid discussion about his viewpoint on what it is to be creative, working in the medium of film and animation, a...
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Ep. 133 - Richard Taylor from 2016-08-01T08:22:39
We're finally back from our hiatus, joined by one of our most sought-after guests - Sir Richard Taylor - the founder, creative director, and head of New Zealand's legendary Weta Workshop.
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Ep. 132 - Alien Commentary from 2016-06-20T18:08:33
Collective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our inaugural episode, as past guest and good friend of the show Gav...
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Ep. 131 - Saman Kesh from 2016-05-09T08:42:46
Director Saman Kesh returns to talk about his incredible new short film, HIT TV, which premiered this past week and has already been selected as a Vimeo Staff Pick, making it Saman's 15th. Througho...
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Ep. 130 - David OReilly from 2016-04-25T08:02:55
Animator, director, and game maker David OReilly joins us for a very special episode recorded live at FITC Toronto. We cover everything from being unapologetically honest, finding balance in your c...
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Ep. 129 - Erik Wernquist from 2015-11-23T10:29:14
Swedish director Erik Wernquist joins us this week to discuss his major inspirations including sci-fi art and novels, how important passion projects are to his career, and a bunch of behind-the-sce...
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Ep. 128 - Zhang Jingna from 2015-11-16T06:52:06
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World-renowned photographer Zhang Jingna joins us this week to discuss why she began taking photos, how she derives inspiration from other fields ...
Ep. 127 - Daniel Savage from 2015-11-09T11:06:37
Illustrator and art director Daniel Savage joins us this week to discuss how he got his start in the industry, the challenges of discovering his own style and how it’s led to unique community-drive...
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Ep. 126 - THE LINE from 2015-11-02T09:16:02
Animators Sam Taylor and Wesley Louis of THE LINE collective join us this week to discuss the power of the medium, the importance of finding like-minded individuals to collaborate with, and some wo...
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Ep. 125 - Mingjue Helen Chen from 2015-10-26T08:35:44
Paramount Animation art director Mingjue Helen Chen joins us this week to discuss her early influences and how she got her start as an illustrator, the importance of creating meaningful work for he...
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Ep. 124 - Ian Wharton from 2015-10-19T08:04:09
AKQA creative director Ian Wharton, author of Spark for the Fire joins us this week to discuss the importance of retaining your youthful creativity, the incredible power of working with the right t...
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Ep. 123 - Raoul Marks from 2015-10-12T08:19:11
Emmy Award-winning artist Raoul Marks joins us this week to discuss the struggles and benefits of working remotely from Australia, the confusing task of determining what his title is, and a ton of ...
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Ep. 122 - Errolson Hugh from 2015-10-05T08:42
Errolson Hugh, the co-founder and mastermind behind Berlin-based apparel designer ACRONYM joins us this week to share how constantly traveling affects his creative flow, some self-reflection on the...
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Ep. 121 - UNA from 2015-09-28T08:35:11
Kelly Thompson and Andrew Archer of Melbourne-based design studio UNA join us this week to share the story of how and why they decided to start their new company, the incredible power of combining ...
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Ep. 120 - Casey Hupke from 2015-09-21T08:28:19
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Los Angeles-based motion designer and director Casey Hupke joins us this week to discuss the perks of working from home, the age-old debate of Mac ...
Ep. 119 - Anthony Jones - Part 3 from 2015-09-14T08:42:23
Legendary concept designer and educator Anthony Jones (AKA Robotpencil) joins us for the third time this week to share a bunch of new information about his newly released book Heaven's Hell which w...
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Ep. 118 - Nejc Polovsak from 2015-09-07T08:08:53
Slovenia-based motion graphic designer Nejc Polovsak joins us this week to share how he achieves such a unique vibrancy in his work, how he got started on his artistic path, and how his location af...
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Ep. 117 - Jessica Svendsen from 2015-08-31T09:42:27
Graphic designer Jessica Svendsen joins us this week to discuss the nuances she encounters while discovering her own personal design and voice. We discuss the oddities that occur from subjective vi...
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Ep. 116 - Ben Lukas Boysen from 2015-08-24T08:33:21
Berlin-based composer Ben Lukas Boysen, otherwise known as HECQ, joins us this week to tell us about his musical influences, the struggles of finding new music in the Internet-age, and how German c...
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Ep. 115 - Mike Yamada from 2015-08-17T11:18:55
Legendary illustrator and art director Mike Yamada tells us about his education at Art Center and the decade he spent working with Dreamworks. Mike also shares his love for creative passion, some i...
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Ep. 114 - Jama Jurabaev from 2015-08-10T12:30:03
London-based matte painter Jama Jurabaev joins us this week to tell us some backstory about his heritage and how he got his start in the industry, his experiences at school, working super long hour...
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Ep. 113 - Danny Yount from 2015-08-03T09:52:04
The Prodigal son returns! My mentor from the Prologue days and friend Danny Yount is back for round two after a two year gap between episodes. Danny shares what he has been up to since our last t...
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Ep. 112 - Brad Wright from 2015-07-27T08:00:14
Concept artist extraordinaire Brad Wright joins the show this week to discuss how he got his start in the field of art. We go in-depth into his role at Creative Assembly on Alien Isolation and his ...
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Ep. 111 - Disasterpeace from 2015-07-20T08:29:53
Fez and It Follows composer Rich Vreeland, (AKA Disasterpeace) joins us this week to tell the story of how he broke into the music industry, some insight to the business side of making music, the i...
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Ep. 110 - Justin Holt from 2015-07-13T07:23:31
Prolific texture painter Justin Holt, whose recent credits include Chappie, Jurassic World, and Elysium (to name a few), joins us this week to share his thoughts on the ups and downs of the VFX ind...
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Ep. 109 - Shynola from 2015-07-06T08:36:40
This week we’re honored to have on Kenny from the directing trio Shynola, where he makes a very rare appearance to tell us the story of Shynola’s formation, the importance of filtering your feed of...
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Ep. 108 - Dan LuVisi - Part 3 from 2015-06-29T08:48:28
Master illustrator and painter Dan LuVisi returns once again for our first Part 3 episode in which we dig super deep to discuss the importance of truly speaking your mind, how his relationship with...
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Ep. 107 - Dan Matutina from 2015-06-22T14:51:26
Philippines-based designer Dan Matutina joins us this week to share some wonderful insight into Filipino culture, what it’s like to regularly work for clients around the world, and how he got his s...
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Ep. 106 - Alexandria Neonakis from 2015-06-15T08:44:33
Naughty Dog UI designer and illustrator Alexandria Neonakis joins us this week to share some stories about working on The Last of Us, her experiences in getting a visa to work in the United States,...
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Ep. 105 - Angus MacRae from 2015-06-08T07:50:11
London-based composer Angus MacRae joins us this week to discuss the power a musical score has in a film, an interesting look into his process, and how he deals with the incredible amount of distra...
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Ep. 104 - Nate Simpson from 2015-06-01T07:06:50
Nonplayer Comic creator Nate Simpson joins us this week to discuss how he got his start in the industry, modern entertainment and remix culture, and the concept of ‘finding your reef.’
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Ep. 103 - Jon McKellan from 2015-05-25T09:04:56
BAFTA-winning game designer and UI artist for Alien: Isolation Jon McKellan joins us this week to discuss his process for treading the work/life balance, the fleeting nature of life, and his advent...
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Ep. 102 - Karin Fong from 2015-05-18T09:25:38
Imaginary Forces co-founder, creative partner at Wonderland Sound and Vision, and world-renowned creative director Karin Fong joins us this week to discuss the tricky topic of finding your creative...
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Ep. 101 - Jeffrey Rose from 2015-05-11T08:24:30
Entertainment lawyer Jeffrey Rose joins us this week to tell us how he got his start in the industry, as well as a ton of nitty gritty details on forming an LLC and an S-Corp, getting paid for your...
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Ep. 100 - Anthony Scott Burns - Part 2 from 2015-05-04T08:10:57
Our very first guest, renaissance man Anthony Scott Burns, finally returns after 99 episodes to tell us all about the past 2 years of his life. Includes a ton of great tidbits about his segue into ...
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Ep. 99 - Alex Mandradjiev from 2015-04-27T08:55:52
Concept designer, illustrator, and music maker extraordinaire Alex Mandradjiev joins us this week to share some information about his influences, including David Fincher and John Carpenter, his tho...
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Ep. 98 - FITC Throwdown from 2015-04-20T07:03:35
Recorded LIVE at FITC Toronto, where GMUNK and Beeple were kind enough to join us in an open panel discussion about daily routines, the power of collaboration, and the influence of presentation and...
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Ep. 97 - Adi Shankar from 2015-04-13T06:46:48
Adi Shankar, the mastermind producer of films such as Dredd, The Grey, and Killing Them Softly joins us this week to talk about his early start in the industry, the complicated business of financin...
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Ep. 96 - Noah Bradley from 2015-04-06T08:03:16
Legendary artist Noah Bradley joins us this week to discuss how he maximizes his productivity, the folly of modern-day art school, and shares some alternatives to learning, including some of his wo...
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Ep. 95 - Tuna Bora from 2015-03-30T08:00:51
Renowned illustrator and designer Tuna Bora joins us this week to share stories about her upbringing, how technology both helps and hinders her work process and everyday life, who some of her bigge...
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Ep. 94 - Levi Peterffy from 2015-03-23T09:25:53
Industry-leading matte painter and concept artist Levi Peterffy joins us this week to share his journey as an artist. We quickly jump in to where he’s at currently in his career, where he hopes to ...
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Ep. 93 - Ken Wong from 2015-03-16T08:28:25
Monument Valley lead designer Ken Wong joins us this week to discuss the current state of the video game industry and video games as an art form. We speak in depth about the process behind creating...
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Ep. 92 - Aaron Draplin from 2015-03-09T07:03:12
Portland-based designer Aaron Draplin of Draplin Design Co. joins us this week with incredible energy and enthusiasm, to tell us the story of his journey in art. We cover everything from family and...
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Ep. 91 - GHOSTSHRIMP from 2015-03-02T08:16:48
Adventure Time background artist GHOSTSHRIMP joins us this week to explore his journey of working remotely from the woods of Vermont. We discuss the change of environments he’s undergone while wor...
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Ep. 90 - Greg Gunn from 2015-02-23T08:25:49
Greg Gunn, a designer and creative director at Blind, joins us this week for a wonderful conversation about his early artistic adventures with graffiti, his experiences with and opinions regarding ...
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Ep. 89 - Olly Moss from 2015-02-16T10:12:12
Legendary designer Olly Moss joins us this week for the episode you've all been waiting for. Olly is an old friend of mine who I watched grow and achieve artistic celebrity status right before my e...
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Ep. 88 - Colin Levy from 2015-02-09T10:02:37
Pixar's Colin Levy joins us this week to tell us the tale of his life-changing encounter with Martin Scorcese, and his experiences in film school at SCAD. Colin also dives into how the online commu...
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Ep. 87 - John Paul Leon from 2015-02-02T09:39:15
Comic artist and illustrator John Paul Leon, most notably known for his work on the Earth X and Static comic series joins us this week for what may be our longest episode yet! We dive deeply into w...
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Ep. 86 - Jason Brubaker from 2015-01-26T08:09:22
Artist and author of the reMIND and Sithrah graphic novel series Jason Brubaker joins us this week to discuss the tricky business of self-publishing and managing your time wisely. Jason has put a t...
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Ep. 85 - Johnny Hardstaff from 2015-01-19T19:10:52
Award-winning director Johnny Hardstaff, the mastermind behind the Prometheus viral spot DAVID, joins us this week to tell us about all of the twists and turns he’s faced in his career, what it’s l...
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Ep. 84 - Aaron Foster from 2015-01-12T10:39:51
Aaron Foster, founder of Lunar Software, joins us this week to share a ton of information about his upcoming sci-fi horror game, Routine. He digs deep into the hardships he and his 4-person team ha...
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Ep. 83 - Shawn Barber from 2015-01-05T08:55:33
Prolific tattooist, teacher, and painter Shawn Barber joins us this week to share his thoughts on tattoos as an art form, his journey in the industry, and the roots of his work ethic and influences...
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Ep. 82 - VFX Soldier from 2014-12-22T19:12:04
Notorious blogger and rights activist VFX Soldier (AKA Daniel Lay) joins us this week for an intense industry-based discussion. Over the course of our conversation, we discuss how chaotic and broke...
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Ep. 81 - Natalie Hall from 2014-12-15T09:05:21
Illustrator and tattoo artist Natalie Hall joins us this week to share her adventures as a tattoo apprentice, a ton of crazy stories from her academic career, and Comic-Con. Natalie also gives some...
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Ep. 80 - Andrew Domachowski from 2014-12-08T09:35:33
Character artist and illustrator Andrew Domachowski joins us for one of our longest episodes ever, sharing many of his experiences in managing his time, experimenting with psychedelics, and where h...
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Ep. 79 - Benjamin Last from 2014-12-01T08:05:14
Concept artist and vehicle designer Benjamin Last joins us this week to share his continent-spanning career in the automotive industry, working with massive companies such as Cadillac, Chevrolet, a...
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Ep. 78 - Saman Kesh from 2014-11-24T08:51:05
Saman Kesh, the award winning director behind the fantastic Luv Deluxe and ‘twerk bot’ music videos, the short film Controller, and many, many more joins us this week to discuss his love for film a...
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Ep. 77 - Jon Wayshak from 2014-11-17T08:44:22
My longtime friend Jon Wayshak joins us this week to discuss his career as a comic artist and illustrator, his influences and how he got his start in the industry, and distinguishing a unique style...
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Ep. 76 - Jr.canest from 2014-11-10T08:25:51
Jorge Canedo Estrada, otherwise known as Jr.canest speaks with us about becoming a father and maintaining the work/life balance, his career as a motion graphics animator working with our friends Ja...
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Ep. 75 - Michael Arias from 2014-11-03T08:04:53
Tekkonkinkreet director Michael Arias joins us to share a few of his many film, anime, and manga influences, what it’s like living and working in Japan as a part of the Asian film industry, and a f...
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Ep. 74 - Daniel H. Wilson from 2014-10-27T07:08:47
New York Times best-selling author Daniel H. Wilson shares his personal insight on how being a father has influenced his work on a day-to-day basis, the transition he made from graduating as a robo...
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Ep. 73 - Tom Muller from 2014-10-20T07:47:31
World-renowned designer Tom Muller joins us this week to share the story of his career from the very beginning, where he was raised in an artistic household, what we think the future of technology ...
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Ep. 72 - Joseph Cross from 2014-10-13T07:03:28
Senior concept designer at Bungie, Joseph Cross joins us this week and shares a boatload of his artistic influences ranging from films, music, books, and artists, what it’s been like working on the...
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Ep. 71 - Alberto Mielgo from 2014-10-06T07:05:25
Art director, animator, and painter Alberto Mielgo won both an Emmy Award and an Annie Award in 2013 for his work on the Disney animated series Tron: Uprising. In this episode, he shares his opinio...
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Ep. 70 - Brian Gossett from 2014-09-29T07:02:21
Austin-based designer/illustrator Brian Gossett joins us this week to discuss his early beginnings and influences, what it’s been like working at a ton of different prolific studios, and all about ...
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Ep. 69 - BEEPLE GMUNK OMOSS from 2014-09-22T07:06:21
The three amigos return for an extra saucy 69-fueled extravaganza. Beeple, GMUNK, and Albert Omoss each dive deeply into how they structure their hectic schedules, maintaining a healthy lifestyle d...
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Ep. 68 - John Sweeney from 2014-09-15T07:14:53
Naughty Dog concept designer John Sweeney joins us this week for an epic conversation, where we discuss the cost of education and the rise of Gumroad, the incredible opportunity of being able to wo...
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Ep. 67 - Patrick Clair from 2014-09-08T07:11:28
A few weeks ago, creative director/designer Patrick Clair won an Emmy for Outstanding Main Title Design for his work on HBO’s True Detective. This week he spends nearly 2 hours with us, covering a ...
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Ep. 66 - Chris Thornley from 2014-09-01T11:55:08
Globally-renowned illustrator and graphic designer Chris Thornley, otherwise known by his moniker Raid71, shares with us the source of his many different influences, how he approaches time manageme...
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Ep. 65 - Andrew Archer from 2014-08-25T07:05:29
Melbourne-based illustrator Andrew Archer joins us this week to discuss the evolution of his work over the years, the importance of travel on his personal and professional life, and the benefits of...
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Ep. 64 - Albert Omoss from 2014-08-18T07:03:25
This week we have a super deep discussion with Albert Omoss, a computational artist and creative technologist from Buck, where he shares his path in the industry, the multitudes of 3D and coding so...
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Ep. 63 - Giant Ant from 2014-08-11T08:04:46
Jay Grandin and Leah Nelson, married couple and co-founders of the Vancouver-based animation studio Giant Ant, join us this week to discuss their beginnings, the struggles of launching a business, ...
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Ep. 62 - Maciej Kuciara - Part 2 from 2014-08-04T07:12:36
The masterful Maciej Kuciara returns for an epic Part 2, exactly 364 days since his last visit. He shares his thoughts on the recent rise of the tutorial marketplace Gumroad, his journey in practic...
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Ep. 61 - Gavin Rothery - Part 2 from 2014-07-28T07:49:27
Listen to Part 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/the-collective-podcast/the-collective-ep60-gavin-rothery-part-1
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Ep. 60 - Gavin Rothery - Part 1 from 2014-07-21T16:21:54
Gavin Rothery, concept designer and VFX supervisor for the 2009 film Moon joins us this week to share his adventures working in this industry, and his upcoming short film The Last Man. We dive deep...
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Ep. 59 - TyRuben Ellingson from 2014-07-14T16:30:27
Legendary concept designer and visual effects art director TyRuben Ellingson unloads a ton of wisdom on us this week, taking us on a tremendous journey through his storied career, sharing his best ...
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Ep. 58 - Thomas Scholes from 2014-07-07T03:56:28
Seattle-based creative powerhouse Thomas Scholes joins us this week to share his experiences as a concept designer, illustrator, and painter. We cover a ton of topics, including the emotional capac...
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Ep. 57 - Mischa Rozema from 2014-06-30T16:15:52
PostPanic founder, director, writer, and designer Mischa Rozema joins us to tell us the origins of his world renowned VFX & film production studio located in Amsterdam, the short film “Sundays” the...
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Ep. 56 - Matt Kohr from 2014-06-23T04:08:40
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Ep. 55 - GMUNK - Part 2 from 2014-06-16T16:40:18
The graphical grandmaster GMUNK returns to drop some more knowledge bombs, this time covering the tough topic of handling criticism and audience feedback, and we go super in-depth into the creative...
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Ep. 54 - Erin Sarofsky from 2014-06-09T12:37:43
Erin Sarofsky, founder and president of Sarofsky Corp in Chicago joins The Collective this week to tell us about her tumultuous path in the industry, the challenges associated with running her own ...
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Ep. 53 - Beeple from 2014-06-02T12:13:28
Self-proclaimed “General Internet Person and Designer Dude” Beeple (AKA Mike Winkelmann) stops by to tell us about his famous ongoing “Everydays” project, how he deals with procrastination, and the...
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Ep. 52 - Andre Elijah from 2014-05-26T13:37:06
Post production guru Andre Elijah joins The Collective to discuss the importance of artistic collaboration, and how we got our starts in the industry. We also go in-depth into some behind the scene...
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Ep. 51 - Jason Shawn Alexander from 2014-05-19T07:04:07
Renowned comic artist and painter Jason Shawn Alexander fills us in on his different sources of inspiration, his path in the comics industry, and the challenges of choosing a distribution method fo...
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Ep. 50 - Jessica Hische from 2014-05-12T09:42:59
It took 50 episodes, but we're super pumped to have our first woman join The Collective! The amazing designer/letterer Jessica Hische stops by to talk about the challenges of being a freelancer and...
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Ep. 49 - Josh Robinson from 2014-05-05T04:22:39
The mighty Josh Robinson, modeling supervisor at Double Negative in Singapore, comes on the show to talk about his journey in jiu jitsu and how similarly rewarding the martial arts are to creating ...
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Ep. 48 - Filipe Carvalho from 2014-04-28T14:00:41
Portugal-based director Filipe Carvalho walks us through his creative process, explaining the philosophy behind his website title “Random Thought Pattern,” how to sell yourself as an artist, and th...
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Ep. 47 - Rafael Grassetti from 2014-04-21T14:16:15
Sony Santa Monica’s senior character artist Rafael Grassetti joins us for this weeks episode, telling us how he got his start in the industry, the rise of 3D printing, and the current state of vide...
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Ep. 46 - Derek Stenning from 2014-04-14T11:51:29
Veteran concept artist Derek Stenning stops by to talk with us about the process of producing his phenomenal book 'Born In Concrete', as well as fine tuning the work/life balance of being a husband...
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Ep. 45 - Anthony Jones - Part 2 from 2014-04-07T06:01:52
The incredible Anthony Jones comes back for Part 2 with a vast array of new wisdom, on topics such as managing productivity, his amazing Kickstarter book Heaven’s Hell, and the challenges of implem...
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Ep. 44 - Brad Rigney - Part 2 from 2014-03-31T08:59:01
Fan favorite Brad Rigney returns with unparalleled beatboxing skills to deliver the first ever custom intro for the podcast. Then we go super deep, covering topics such as equality, happiness, succ...
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Ep. 43 - Webb Bland from 2014-03-24T15:06:13
New Orleans-based automotive photographer Webb Bland drops by to tell the tale of how he got his start in the industry, and proves that eagerness to do what you love is the surest road to success. ...
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Ep. 42 - Wylie Styles from 2014-03-17T13:55:50
Ubisoft Toronto art director Wylie Robinson stops by to speak with us about the complicated processes involved in creating video games, the artistic influences and trends of our industry, and what ...
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Ep. 41 - Kan Muftic from 2014-03-10T13:06:40
Veteran concept artist and illustrator Kan Muftic joins us to discuss his path working on blockbuster games and films, the wonders of Vitamix blenders, and finding your artistic passions in a very ...
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Ep. 40 - Greg Broadmore from 2014-03-03T17:04:26
This week we have the incredible Greg Broadmore on to discuss his journey as an artist, starting with his humble beginnings as an illustrator for childrens books, spanning all the way to working We...
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Ep. 39 - Joshua Harvey from 2014-02-24T20:20:25
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Ep. 38 - Chris Sanchez from 2014-02-17T21:27:47
Chris's Work: http://www.chrissanchezart.com/
Chris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/csanchezez
Chris on Instagram: http://instagram.com/csanchezez
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Ep. 37 - Ryan Hawkins from 2014-02-10T20:25:40
ART BY PAPERCUT - http://www.artbypapercut.com
RYAN'S CGHUB - http://ryanhawkins.cghub.com/images/
QUIXEL - http://www.quixel.se
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Ep. 36 - Justin Cone from 2014-02-05T21:44:04
Justin Cone, founder of Motionographer and Director of Special Operations at Psyop joins us this week to discuss the state of the industry, the winding tale of his journey in the industry, and wher...
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Ep. 35 - Jeff Simpson from 2014-01-27T22:35:19
Jeff's work - http://www.surrealsushi.com
Jeff's cghub - http://jeffsimpsonkh.cghub.com/images/
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Ep. 33 - David Sherwin from 2014-01-13T18:22:18
David's Site - http://www.davidsherwin.com
David's Blog - http://changeorder.typepad.com
Success By Design - http://www.davidsherwin.com/success/
Creative Workshop - http://www.amazon.c...
Ep. 32 - Vaughan Ling from 2014-01-06T18:52:07
Vaughan's work - http://www.coroflot.com/vaughanling/portfolio
Heavy poly - www.heavypoly.com
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Ep. 31 - Darren Yeow from 2013-12-24T01:28:49
Darren's work - http://www.stylus-monkey.com
Daren's FB - https://www.facebook.com/darren.lee.yeow
Nomad Artist - http://www.nomad-artist.com
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Ep. 30 - Jan Urschel from 2013-12-17T00:58:21
Jan's work - http://hendrix-design.com
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Ep. 29 - James Zapata from 2013-12-10T20:04:20
Our guest this week is the talented concept artist, James Zapata. James is a self-taught illustrator and concept artist, who has produced projects for Applibot and Wizards of the Coast.
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Ep. 28 - Jono Yuen from 2013-12-03T20:40:58
Our guest this week is Jonathan Yuen from Melbourne, Australia. He is the author and creator of HUDS + GUIS, alongside his full time job of designing interactive experiences as Head of Art for th...
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Ep. 27 - Scott Ross from 2013-11-26T20:20:13
Our guest this week is Scott Ross. Scott grew up in the Bronx NYC, where he came from humble beginnings. He decided that being a musician didn't help pay the bills, and so Scott found himself a new...
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Ep. 26 - Alex Preston from 2013-11-19T01:42:14
Our guest this week is Alex Preston. Alex was born in Hawaii and grew up in Ventura County, acquiring his education at Otis College in southern California. After graduation, he worked at various ...
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Ep. 25 - Robert Simons from 2013-11-11T20:31:23
In this episode with Robert Simons, we have an in-depth conversation about his personal journey. He discusses the source of his muse and how he has managed to turn some internal struggles in life ...
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Ep. 24 - Anthony Jones from 2013-11-04T19:05:26
This week's podcast brings the opportunity to chat with Anthony Jones, an amazingly talented concept artist among the entertainment industry. Anthony has worked on many levels of this industry fro...
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Ep. 23 - Dan Luvisi - Part 2 from 2013-10-28T20:19:40
Danny LuVisi joins the podcast once again to update us on his creative journey. Since our last conversation, he has been cranking away on building his brand and legacy. Danny has a new book due o...
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Ep. 22 - David Levy from 2013-10-21T18:45:44
David Levy, aka Vyle Art, has nearly 15 plus years of industry experience working on multiple large title films and video games as a leading international concept artist. David originally began h...
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Ep. 21 - Pablo Gonzalez from 2013-10-14T18:53:45
Pablo Gonzalez is a multi-talented director, motion designer, and compositor for film and game cinematics. His award-winning short films, For You, My People and Mike Inc., have screened at several...
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Ep. 20 - Jake Sargeant - Part 2 from 2013-10-07T19:01:55
This episode is the much anticipated 'Round 2' of my conversations with Jake Sargeant, where we focus our talks around the freelance lifestyle. In this follow-up, we provide a more in-depth discus...
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Ep. 19 - Aaron Beck from 2013-09-30T21:45:36
Aaron Beck is a native of Wellington, New Zealand, where he is a senior conceptual artist in the workshop division of the world-acclaimed Weta. He has worked on several big screen projects for Wet...
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Ep. 18 - Kevin Tong from 2013-09-23T20:15:32
Kevin Tong is an ambitious freelance illustrator who I've had the pleasure to know for quite some time. In the early stages of his career, he began working on packaging and art direction for toy c...
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Ep. 17 - Mike Yakovlev from 2013-09-16T20:50:01
In previous podcasts, I have had the opportunity to speak with industry professionals about their career journey, experiences and struggles, and how they were able to achieve their current position...
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Ep. 16 - Jayse Hansen from 2013-09-09T18:19:37
During his childhood, Jayse Hansen became a super fanatic for Sci-Fi and cartoons, and this insatiable curiosity forged a path that naturally led him to the world of art and design. Jayse now mana...
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Ep. 15 - Justin Ishmael from 2013-08-26T18:09:11
Justin Ishmael has experienced many different artistic paths throughout his life, and his most recent journey led him to the current role of creative director for Mondo, a family company of Alamo D...
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Ep. 14 - Scott Robertson from 2013-08-19T19:13:25
Scott Robertson has an amazing amount of career experience that spans more than two decades. He has taught at the prestigious Art Center for many years with a customized curriculum designed around...
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Ep. 13 - Allan McKay from 2013-08-12T20:42:04
Allan McKay originated from Australia and is a phenomenal talent with over 18 years of experience in the VFX industry. He brings a great level of understanding on how to maintain a flow of creativ...
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Ep. 12 - Maciej Kuciara from 2013-08-06T05:53:50
Maciej Kuciara is one of the leading talents in the field of concept design. He has worked on various feature film projects, including Jupiter Ascending and Seventh Son, as well as numerous major ...
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Ep. 11 - Tim Tadder from 2013-07-29T18:49:45
Seasoned photographer Tim Tadder joins us to discuss his creative journey of how he found himself capturing photos of the world around him. He has built an impressive career working with a multitu...
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Ep. 10 - James Clements from 2013-07-22T17:37:05
James Clements joins us to discuss the world of atmospheric electronic music and the stigma behind such music in the world of film. He also discusses some of his beginnings and the creative process...
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Ep. 9 - Jake Sargeant from 2013-07-15T16:28:24
This week, we have the kind and multi-talented Jake Sargeant. He shares his career path experiences thus far and working on powerhouse projects like Terminator Salvation, Tron Legacy, and Nike com...
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Ep. 8 - Vitaly Bulgarov from 2013-07-08T19:37:59
Introducing the mighty Vitaly Bulgarov, who at the young age of 27, is already a true force in the concept and creative industry. His accredited experience includes many powerful years working on ...
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Ep. 7 - George Hull from 2013-07-01T22:33:42
This week we have the amazing George Hull on board to talk with us about his various stages in his creative career and how he has come to be the creative force he is today. We discuss his early st...
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Ep. 6 - Neil Huxley from 2013-06-24T18:20:24
This week we have the driven Neil Huxley, born and raised in the UK, sharpened his skills in Australia, and rose to a level in the US where he helped James Cameron with the visuals of Avatar. Neil ...
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Ep. 5 - Ben Hibon from 2013-06-18T22:43:56
This week we have the mighty Ben Hibon on board to discuss his career path and his creative journey to get there. We touch on topics of creativity, taste, talent, business, strategy, work life bal...
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Ep. 4 - Dan Luvisi from 2013-06-18T22:26:51
This week we have the amazing Dan LuVisi - another self taught artist whose passion for drawing since 4 years old has brought him to where he is today, nevermind the adversity and the tough battles...
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Ep. 3 - Danny Yount from 2013-06-18T22:13:28
A seasoned veteran in the title design world, Danny Yount, who is mostly self taught, and learned his craft under the tutelage of other mentors - joins us to discuss his life, early beginnings, ego...
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Ep. 2 - GMUNK from 2013-06-18T22:01:08
Designer GMUNK joins us to discuss his early beginnings, commitment to art and design, psychedelics, inspiration, Chris Cunningham, Tron/Oblivion and "flavor"
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Ep. 1 - Anthony Scott Burns from 2013-06-18T21:44:36
Filmmaker Anthony Scott Burns discusses his background and thoughts on storytelling as well as filmmaking.
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