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Time to Create From Starcraft 2 to Building a New RTS - Tim Morten (CEO @ Frost Giant Studios, Ex-Blizzard, EA)He helped build StarCraft II. Now he’s building the future of RTS.In this episode, we talk to Tim Morten (CEO of Frost Giant Studios, ex-Blizzard)—a veteran game developer who worked on StarCraft II, God of War, Activision titles, and more.We break down how game development is changing forever—especially with the rise of AI tools, solo creators, and faster production pipelines.👉 Can one person really build a game now?👉 Are AAA studios at risk?👉 Is RTS making a comeback?Tim shares what he’s seeing from inside the industry—and why the next generation of games will look ver

2026-04-1055 min

Time to Create From Toy Story to WALL-E: A 30 Yr Career in Animation - John Lee (Art Director, Ex-Pixar & Skydance)In this episode, we sit down with John Lee — former Art Director at Pixar and Skydance Animation — who has spent over 30 years working on some of the most iconic animated films of all time, including Toy Story, WALL-E, Cars, and Hercules.John shares his journey from a high school student discovering art for the first time to working inside Disney and Pixar during some of the most transformative moments in animation history.We go behind the scenes of how these films were actually made — from hand-painted backgrounds at Disney to the shift into 3D at Pixar...

2026-04-031h 00

Time to Create From Marvel Heroes to 3D AI Pipelines - Tyler Fermelis, Creative Dir. @ Kaedim (Ex Laika, Netflix)In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Fermelis, Creative Director at Kaedim, whose career spans over two decades across games, film, and cutting-edge AI.From working on Marvel Heroes and major films like Happy Feet and Spider-Man 3, to building stop-motion pipelines at LAIKA and sculpting for Netflix’s Wendell & Wild, Tyler has been at the intersection of art and technology his entire career.Today, he’s helping shape the future of 3D creation at Kaedim, combining AI with artist-driven workflows to redefine how 3D assets are made.We dive into:- His journey from traditional art to technical pipe...

2026-03-271h 16

Time to Create He Left Mobile Games to Build His Own Game - Damià Ferràndiz (Creative Lead @ Univrse, ex-GameHouse)After 7+ years in mobile games, Damia Ferrandiz walked away to build the kind of game he actually wanted.Today, he’s:• Creative Lead at Univrse, creating immersive VR experiences• Co-founder of Omaet Games, building an indie narrative game from scratchIn this episode, we talk about:• How he broke into narrative design• Leading a writers’ room in games• Why game stories start from the ending• His approach to using AI in creative work• And what it really takes to go indie

2026-03-231h 04

The Campaign | A Marketing Podcast by 97th Floor Build Your Own Channel: The Anti-Playbook for Early-Stage Marketing w/Sterling Snow, Co-Founder and CEO @ RedoMost early-stage startups fail at the same place: they can't figure out marketing. Sterling Snow, former CMO at Divvy (acquired for $2.5B), has cracked the code on what actually works when you're searching for your first scalable channel—and it's not what the playbooks tell you. Sterling calls it "the haystack phase"—that brutal early period where you're testing everything, burning through budget, and desperately searching for the needle of a channel that actually works. Most marketers try to be "data-driven" during this phase, which Sterling argues is impossible when you have no data yet. In t...

2026-02-2435 min

Time to Create Why AI Won’t Replace Game Artists – Damiano De Cataldo, Former Vehicle Lead at GameloftIn this episode, we speak with Damiano, Art Director at Gameplay Galaxy and former Vehicle Lead at Gameloft, where he worked on major racing titles including Asphalt 8 and Asphalt 9.We explore where AI meaningfully accelerates 3D workflows — rapid iteration, repetitive execution, and production support — and where it completely fails to replace creative judgment.“If you don’t know what you want, the tool will control you.”From AAA racing titles to restructuring art teams and testing 3D AI tools in production, Damiano breaks down:– Why execution is easier to automate than direction– T...

2026-02-201h 01

Time to Create Why Most New Mobile Games Fail - Fraser Clark, Lead Game Designer @ SandsoftThis episode is for mobile game developers, game designers, product managers, and studio leaders trying to build games in today’s saturated market.Fraser Clark (Lead Game Designer at Sandsoft, formerly Social Point & Ubisoft) shares why most new mobile games fail — and why the industry’s reliance on “80% proven” mechanics may no longer work.We discuss:• What makes a game worth switching to• Creative risk vs. saturation risk• The shift from creative-led to product-led studios• Live ops strategy and long-term engagement• Why safe design is becoming dangerous• The real role of AI in game developmentIf you work in fr...

2026-02-121h 02

Time to Create What Makes AI Usable in Real VFX Pipelines - Andy McNamara, Generative AI Lead at CinesiteWhat does generative AI actually look like inside real film and VFX production?In this episode, Andy McNamara, Generative AI Lead at Cinesite, about the reality of using AI beyond hype and demos.Andy brings over 30 years of experience in VFX and film, having worked on major productions including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Thor: Love and Thunder, The Witcher (Season 3), and many more.Today, he leads TechX, Cinesite’s dedicated Generative AI research unit, focused on understanding how these tools can be used responsibly and effectively in real production pipelines.We di...

2026-02-0654 min

Time to Create Behind the VFX: The Lost Bus and more - Graham Jack (Cofounder & CTO, beloFX and ex-CTO, DNEG)With a career spanning over two decades, Graham Jack, former CTO at Double Negative and current Co-founder & CTO of beloFX, has shaped modern VFX on films including Blade Runner 2049, Batman Begins, and No Time to Die.Now, he joins the podcast to break down how The Lost Bus (Oscars and BAFTA nominee for Best Visual Effects) was built using real-time worlds and game-engine workflows — plus what today’s pipelines can learn from generative AI, fast iteration, and collaboration.

2026-01-3056 min

Time to Create What Makes an Idea Stick - Stuart Witter, Creative Director @ BloomA conversation with Stuart Witter, Creative Director @ Bloom, on what makes ideas stick, why “close enough” kills originality, and how creatives can use AI without losing taste or judgment.

2026-01-231h 02

AI Brief EP 389 : EU Invests €307M in AI, Walmart Drone Deliveries & Robot SmilesDiscover the latest in AI and robotics, including the EU's €307 million investment in 'Trustworthy AI' and Walmart's massive drone delivery expansion. Learn about world models, the next AI shift, and how robots are being taught to smile like humans. Get insights into the top AI tools to boost your productivity, including TwinMind, Tutor Intelligence, and Kaedim. Tune in to stay updated on the latest trends and advancements in AI and robotics. Don't forget to subscribe and share your thoughts! Tools mentioned: TwinMind, Tutor Intelligence, Pointer, Resend, Morpho, Kaedim, 1Mind.

2026-01-1815 min

Time to Create Building a Creative Career the Unconventional Way - Grant Dudson, Creative Director @ FeverSome creative careers start with a plan. Others start with saying yes to strange ideas. In this episode, we sit down with Grant Dudson, an award-winning creative director who has worked with iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, Johnnie Walker, Tudor, Ford, and many more. His career has been shaped by unconventional opportunities — from publicity stunts, chance meetings, and crashing mopeds to bold creative risks that have (greatly!) paid off.We talk about immersive experiences, creative direction at scale, and why curiosity, play, and being open to the unexpected can lead to the most meaningful work. We...

2026-01-151h 16

2025-07-1728 min

AI Paycheck From Sketch to Side Hustle: Earn with AI-Powered 3D Models for Games & AR/VR⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unlock the Power of AI – Join AI Efficiency Digest Free Weekly Newsletter!⁠Welcome back to AI Paycheck! Get ready to dive deep into the explosive world of AI-powered 3D modeling for gaming, AR, and VR. With the metaverse and Web3 reshaping digital experiences, the demand for 3D content is skyrocketing – the gaming industry alone is a $200B+ behemoth, and AR/VR is racing towards $100B by 2026. But how is AI revolutionizing this space and creating lucrative opportunities?Joining us is trailblazing 3D artist Maya Torres, who reveals how AI is democratizing 3D creation and opening doors for creators at every skill leve...

2025-05-0615 min

Inovia Sessions: Insights for Tech Operators Raising Funds from a US Investor feat. Konstantina Psoma, Founder and CEO of KaedimIn today's episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Konstantina Psoma, the Founder and CEO of Kaedim. Navigating her journey from Europe to Silicon Valley, Konstantina offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of raising from top tier US investors. With her roots in Athens and her eyes set on San Francisco's tech landscape, she underscores the significance of building a strong network of founders and the complexities of fundraising whilst propelling a business forward. Dive in with us for a compelling conversation as Konstantina unveils Kaedim's growth narrative and shares her invaluable insights on...

2023-12-0539 min

IA & Défis : Écoutez, Participez, Apprenez IAD 24 : UN WATERMARK INVISIBLE POUR LES IMAGESBienvenue dans l'épisode 24 du podcast IA & Défis, où nous explorons les enjeux technologiques et les tendances du marché dans le domaine de l'intelligence artificielle. Au programme de cet épisode passionnant, nous aborderons : 1. Aux Etats-Unis, le fisc utilise l'intelligence artificielle pour mieux repérer l'évasion fiscale 2. Microsoft couvrira ses clients en cas de poursuite pour violation de propriété intellectuelle 3. Les sites web sont de plus en plus nombreux à interdire OpenAI d'aspirer leurs contenus 4. Google DeepMind : un watermark invisible pour identifier les images générées par IA

2023-09-1448 min

ByteBeat: Your Daily Dose of Tech Tidbits ByteBeat: Your Daily Dose of Tech Tidbits - Sat 9 Sep - Tech NewsTech News In today's episode, we'll cover AI startup Kaedim's reliance on human artists for rapid 3D model production, the FAA closing SpaceX report and requiring corrective actions, BMW scrapping a controversial subscription plan, H2FLY launching a crewed plane powered by liquid hydrogen, and Microsoft pledging to protect AI Copilot users from lawsuits.

2023-09-0903 min

The Engadget Podcast Starfield’s failure to launchStarfield is here! It’s just too bad we only like some of it. This week, Devindra chats with Senior Editor Jessica Conditt about Bethesda’s latest massive open world title, and why it just feels like Fallout 4 in space. Also, we dive into reports around Nintendo demoing the Switch 2 at Gamescom, and we dream up what our ideal sequel console could be. (Just call it the Super Switch!)Engadget’s Starfield review: You will like some of it – 1:25Baldur’s Gate 3 is a big win for games in Early Access – 22:11 Eurogamer...

2023-09-081h 19

Mizter Rad Show 2. Automatically turn 2D into 3D art. Interview w/ Konstantina Psoma from Kaedim.On this episode of the Mizter Rad Show, we explore the journey of the founder of Kaedim, a company that strives to make 3D modeling accessible to everyone. The founder, Konstantina, discusses the challenges of being an entrepreneur, building a team, and struggling with personal setbacks. The company's vision is to create a tool for 3D artists that simplifies the process of creating 3D models with just a simple click, using AI to assist with basic shapes and details so that artists have more space to focus on their creative vision. We also dive into the controversy surrounding future technologies...

2023-06-0530 min

GROOV Studio Living the Future อัพเดทข่าวทุกสัปดาห์ | Apple Event, NZ ทดลองส่งไฟฟ้าไร้สาย, Text to Image AIHost: Weerawat Weera หัวข้อหลัก - Apple Event 7 กันยายนนี้ เราคาดหวังว่าจะมีอะไรบ้าง - นิวซีแลนด์ทดลองส่งไฟฟ้าแบบไร้สาย บริษัท Emrod - ระบบ Text to Image AI ตอนนี้มีอะไรน่าสนใจอีก - [Dall-E 2](https://openai.com/dall-e-2/) - [Stable Diffusion](https://huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/stable-diffusion) - ลองดู AI ทำภาพ 2D เป็น 3D ดีไหม - Kaedim 3D - ภาพทดลองโดย @Kelx_Savage - Quote: "Linux is Free if you don't value your time." @xtremepentest เพลงประกอบท้ายรายการ Living the Future 1 by @PHz ฟังแบบคมชัดผ่าน [Apple Podcast ช่อง HD](https://phz.me/KeNYN8) พูดคุยกับเราได้ผ่าน [Living the Future Discord](https://discord.gg/AMCtVn3nyx)

2022-09-0516 min

The Millennial Entrepreneur #10: Revolutionising the Gaming Industry with Artificial Intelligence – Roman & KonstantinaToday I spoke to Roman Bromidge and Konstantina Psoma, the co-founders of Kaedim (https://www.kaedim.com/). If you’re a big gamer like me, you’ll love this episode and if you’re not a gamer, that’s cool; it's a great episode with two incredibly intelligent university students that are experimenting with artificial intelligence to revolutionise the gaming development industry, so you might as well listen.We talked about why game production has become so incredibly expensive, how their AI solution is already being utilised by one of the largest gaming development firms and their journey...

2020-05-2747 min