Ryan Kingslien - Podcast Details

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Creative Metaverse PodcastCareer Talk Jet OlañoHello creatives, Ryan wants you to meet Jet Olaño. Jet wears many hats; he works with Unreal Engine Virtual Production Fellowship as an Instructor/Unreal Engine Technical Artist and is the Owner Operator at The Secret Hideout. He helped to instruct Industry Professionals learn a hands-on approach to In Camera Visual Effects (ICVFX) using the Unreal Engine. Also, to teach skill such as: Camera Tracking with Optitrack System, Camera Calibration, Ndisplay Configuration Creation, LED Wall Panel Replacement of ROE Black Pearl panels and Stage Operations. Make sure to learn more about Jet Olaño at the li...2022-07-2252 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCareer Talk Jason BelecHello Creatives, Ryan wants you to meet Jason Belic. He has known Jason for a really long time. All the way back to when Ryan worked at Pixologic. Ryan is putting the spotlight on Jason, so you can see a whole other dimension to the type of people and jobs in our industry. Jason is an artist, but he’s worked in development and building technology solutions most of his life. All of this is to get you ready for a class we’re building that will teach Creatives more about coding. Make sure to learn more about...2022-07-151h 20

Creative Metaverse PodcastCareer Talk Jacob ClaussenThis week Ryan is turning the mic over to Jacob Claussen and his career talk. Jacob Classen is currently a Lead Environment at Fall Damage Studio in Stockholm, Sweden and a Mentor at Vertex School. In this episode, Bita and Jacob go through his amazing journey to become a professional artist and the courage to continue push his creativity. Along with being a recognized artist in our industry. Jacob is also an educator who resonates with his student and shares many of the workflows that he uses in the Game Industry. He has worked on...2022-06-161h 27

Creative Metaverse PodcastAlwyn Hunt And Andrew McDonald, Co-Founders Of The RookiesThis week Ryan is talking with the Co-Founders of The Rookies, Alwyn Hunt and Andrew McDonald. Together have put together a platform for first year artists to show their hard-earned talent, in a highly commentative industry. Alwyn has an established background in fine art and the CG industry. Some notable credits are The Hobbit 1 & 2, Watchmen, Harry Potter and many more. Andrew's background is as an Industrial Designer, Animatronics Specialist, and Full-Stack Web Developer. Some notable credits are Suckerpunch, Watchmen, The LEGO Movie, Legend of the Guardians and many more. Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool...2022-06-091h 07

Creative Metaverse PodcastSean Spitzer, Unreal Enterprise - Senior Instructor/ Master Mentor Artist for VP at Epic GamesJoin Ryan this week as he interviews Sean Spitzer, Unreal Enterprise - Senior Instructor/ Master Mentor Artist for VP at Epic Games. Sean has been in the games industry for 18 years working in both console and social gaming verticals. He has an extensive background in education teaching game art and design related topics at both the Academy of Art University and The Art Institute of California. During his time in the Games Industry, he has worked within and alongside companies such as Sony Entertainment, Interplay, Infogames, Zynga, Shiny Entertainment, iWin, and Gazillion. His credits and experience encompass titles like...2022-06-0355 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastFilipe Magalhães, Realtime Supervisor at NvizThis week Ryan is interviewing Filipe Magalhães, Realtime Supervisor at Nviz. Filipe gives us an interesting tour through his career from working about Zbrush to generating presacral solutions in 3D. He spotlights the artistry in math and coding, which most average people struggle to see. For student and aspiring 3D artist there are a lot of amazing breadcrumbs to what up should expect in the industry.Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/Learn more about DanArtstation: ArtStation - Filipe MagalhaesLinkin: Filipe Magalhães...2022-05-251h 11

Creative Metaverse PodcastDan Weiss, Senior Character Artist at Untold StudiosThis week Ryan is interviewing Dam Weiss, Senior Character Artist at Untold Studios. Dan has worked as a Character Artist, Creature Artist and look Dev Artist in some very well-known films and shows. From titles such as Man From U.N.C.L.E., Captain America: Civil War, Renegades, Lion King and Moon Knight. Dan gives us a glance at working film in today's evolving industry, form being ready to strike at unexpected opportunities and how normal it is to move between studios. Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Learn more about Da...2022-05-1759 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastNora Shramek, Senior Lighting and Render ArtistThis week Ryan is talking to the industrious Nora Shramek a Senior level Lighting and Render Artist. She helps shed some light on what it is to be a lighting artist in a studio. Learn how a robust skill set helps in her communication and collaborate in her studio pipeline. Plus, how modern artist can benefit from a background of traditional art skills, married to a fundamental knowledge of science and math to attain not just a look; but rather a functional understand of why the end result looks right. Learn more about Vertex School: https://www...2022-05-1157 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJames Jacobs, Co-Founder of Ziva Dynamics and Director of Technology Incubation at UnityTune into this episode were Ryan sits with James Jacob Co-Founder of Ziva Dynamics and Director of Technology Incubation at Unity. James talks about his time working on project like Lord of the Rings and Avatar, as well as his current venture in tools for Rigging. See how the industry has blossomed through James eyes. Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Learn more about James LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesj/ Want to learn skills for creative tech jobs in games, film, XR and the Metaverse? 2022-05-0554 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastVimal Kerketta, Digital Sculptor/Character Artist Working For Movies, Video Games & ToysThis week Ryan has the pleasure to present to you a conversation with Vimal Kerketta, a digital sculptor/character artist whose work has been featured in many movies, video games & toys. To shed light on his beginnings for aspiring artists, Vimal recounts how he started off his artistic career. Like many it did not start in the area of art, but rather in a different field. Vimal has an unapologetic attitude that is too be admired about making art that he loves first and then share it with the world. Which helps us better understand what so many artists s...2022-04-2748 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastIan Spriggs, 3D Portrait Character ArtistRyan is excited to present his conversation with Ian Spriggs, 3D Portrait Character Artist, who's portraits push our expectation of 3D character work. Ian's work is raw and true to the subject, but in his chat with Ryan we are shown the artistry woven into his work. How there is an intension behind the eyes, or a thought placed into the mannerisms and posture. Listen in, Ian talks about how he started in art, the trials encountered with finding artistry in higher education to how he found his niche in 3D. Also, we ponder on the future a...2022-04-2256 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJasmine Jai, Senior Sound Designer at HoYoverseRyan has the pleasure to chat with Jasmine Jai, Senior Sound Designer at HoYoverse. She crafts the sound and acoustic mood in games. Listen in on this conversation and start to listen to the ambient noise that defines your surroundings. Jasmine's job is one layer that helps build an immersive experience in the game design pipeline. Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Learn more about Jasmine Portfolio site: https://www.jasminejia.com Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKgTDwH6ihX3V5Gnn4-w1b Youtube: https...2022-04-1557 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastNacho Riesco, Freelance Digital Sculptor of Organic Jewelry DesignsListen in on Ryan's chat with Nacho Riesco. Nacho is a Freelance Digital Sculptor well known for his elaborately crafted jewelry and highly engaging demos on Pixologic's YouTube channel. They will discuss Nacho's start as an artist and his view on digital sculpting from the point of view of a traditional who is less concerned the technical side of digital art. Nacho's work often ends up printed, cast or even translated to run on a CNC machine. He touches on the integration of digital sculpting in modern projects and how it aids modern tractional artist with sculptures...2022-04-0147 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastThomas Tobin, Senior Technical Artist At Unity TechnologiesThis week we have our Producer at Vertex School, Jean-Marc standing for Ryan. Join Jean-Marc's conversation with Thomas Tobin, a talented Senior Tech Artist at Unity Technologies. Also, Thomas teaches Houdini at the Vertex School and shares his knowledge of procedural design with his students. Thomas gives us an in-depth view of his process and how he found his niche as a Tech Artist, from working as an Environment Artist to an internship at SideFX to learn about Houdini. Kurtis has worked on with studios like Scanline and Zoic Studio. Make sure to l...2022-03-2529 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastKurtis Dawe, Character Artist And Lead of the Prime Ape PlanetWe invite you to listen in on Kurtis Dawe and Ryan's conversation about Prime Ape Panet. Kurtis Dawe now has decided that he wants to use his skills and experience to bring a high-value project to NFT space with Prime Ape Panet. The project is headed up by Kurtis and a team of designers who are known for many productions like The Lion King, Godzilla, and many other animations for Marvel, Disney, MGM, and much more. Kourtis gives us an in-depth view of his process for how his team creates the insane volume of work, from sculpting...2022-03-1744 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDatagen, Simulating the Data that the Growing AI Industry NeedsDatagen provides high-performance data that is key to production-ready algorithms to accelerate R&D and improve computer vision models with access to a fully controllable synthetic data generation platform. In this episode, Ryan meets with Gil (CTO and Co-founder), Teddy (Marketing Manager) and Evan (Director of 3D Technologies and a Vertex Mentor) to discuss the synthetic approach to computer vision. Make sure to learn more about Datagen at the links below. Datagen's Website: Datagen | Synthetic Data for Computer Vision Teams Datagen's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dgupdate Datagen Careers: https://da...2022-02-2558 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastLarry and Tyler, That's Nifty Podcast HostsTyler and Larry have a PHd in NFTs and host a popular podcast called That's Nifty where they interview amazing artists working in this space. In this episode, Ryan talks with Tyler and Larry to unpack what an NFT and what they've learned from collecting and interview artists like Aeforia, Smeccea, Kid Mograph and more. Learn more about That's Nifty Podcast: https://twitter.com/Thatsnft Learn more about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Want to learn skills for creative tech jobs in games, film, XR and the...2022-02-0452 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJama Jurabaev, Concept Artist / Art Director, LucasfilmJama Jurabaev is a concept artist working at Lucasfilms and is founder of BigMediumSmall Studio. Recently complete design work for episodes of Boba Fett on Disney +. In this episode, Ryan and Jama go through his twitter feed to talk about Jama's amazing artwork and the tools he uses. Along with being a recognized artist in our industry, Jama is also a powerful educator and shares many of the workflows that he uses on a daily basis on his twitter and Artstation. Make sure to learn more about Jama at the links below. Learn mo...2022-01-2857 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & IntegrityStart projects and never finish? What does this say? To help you understand it I read a poem by Jack Gilbert called "Lovers". It's pretty neat. This lesson helped me honor my own work more and see myself differently. Hopefully it can do some good work for you as well. Much Love, -Ryan P.S. This is the last of the special series of podcast episodes talking about the creative process for the holiday break. Let me know if you want to hear more like this.2021-12-2406 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & CapacityWhat is mastery? How do you build skill as a creative? These are questions that drive me to this day. They drive my work at Vertex School, the classes I run and my own practice as a 3D Artist. In this episode, we look at the idea that mastery is not magic, it's process. Learn the process and you become the master. Enjoy! -Ryan 2021-12-2419 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & Being Worthy Of InspirationIn this episode we talk about my own journey as a creative man and a bit about how I learned to allow myself to be open to joy and that spark of inspiration. As a man, I have always struggled between the joy of creating and my need to provide for myself and my family. While there is no easy answer for this, knowing and accepting yourself is key. Remember to make time for yourself and give yourself space to create. Much Love, -Ryan 2021-12-2410 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & Your Creative RulesDiscover your rules for what makes art... what makes you an artist... and what you MUST do to finally give yourself that pat on the back that we all need. This exercise changed me and helped me understand how I was screwing up my creative life. It took longer to stop doing it but this was step one to accepting myself and my own process. Much Love, -Ryan 2021-12-2416 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & Your Inner CriticOur inner critic can be our biggest source of strength or it can haunt our every creative moment. What does he/ she want? Why do they do what they do? What does it say the things it says? You might be surprised to find out. Listen to the whole podcast episode and I hope this helps you on your creative journey! -Ryan 2021-12-2416 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity & Creative Identities AKA RolesLets learn about the three creative roles that help us bring our creativity into the real world: Visionary Realist Critic I hope this helps you understand your creative journey! -Ryan 2021-12-2419 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastCreativity: Reverse Engineered Success Meets Creatives Drive For FreedomIn this episode, Ryan Kingslien starts this special conversation about being a creative by looking at the two poles most creatives struggle with... engineering success or disappearing into the dark wood to find their own special magic. This is episode one of this special series designed to help you understand your own creative journey more and give you a few more tools to unlock the genius inside of yourself. Happy Holidays from Vertex School!2021-12-2317 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastIntroducing The New Podcast Name!Welcome to the new/old podcast: The Creative Metaverse where we interview creatives, artists and technologists helping to create the new creative tech universe! I'm super excited to bring some new voices to our podcast to both interview and to be interviewed. You know, there is a great saying by Arthur C Clark, "The Future is already here. It's just not evenly distributed." You and I are riding a wave that most people can't comprehend yet but... soon will. Whether you call it the metaverse, the mirrorverse, Witcher season 2... creativity is making a bigger dent in the uni...2021-12-2313 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastBrandon Pham (Game Dev Unchained)Check out this new episode with Brandon Pham Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-08-191h 02

Creative Metaverse PodcastVuk Banovic (Lead Environment Artist @ New World Interactive) Check out this new episode with Vuk Benovic Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-08-1246 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastMohanad Hossam (3D Generalist & Art Director)Check out this new podcast with Mohanad Hossam Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-08-0658 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastWayne Wong Chong (Director of Art @ Pixelmatic)Check out this interview with Wayne Wong Chong, the Director of Art at Pixelmatic! Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-07-3055 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastGavin Goulden (Art Director @ Insomniac Games)Check out this new podcast with Gavin Goulden, an art director at Insomniac Games! More about Vertex: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Gavin: https://www.artstation.com/gavin Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-07-2353 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastFreek Hoekstra (3D Artist @ Applied Intuition)In this episode, we'll be interviewing Freek Hoekstra and his transition from the Game Industry to the Tech industry where he works with Applied Intuition to build the future of autonomous cars. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-07-021h 13

Creative Metaverse PodcastPierrick Picaut (3D Artist, Freelance Artist, Blender Trainer)Check out this new episode with Pierrick Picaut! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Pierrick Picaut https://www.artstation.com/pieriko Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-06-241h 18

Creative Metaverse PodcastPaul Mellender (Supreme Artolator)Check out this new episdoe with Paul Mellender, Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Paul Mellender https://www.artstation.com/paulmellender_1 Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-06-021h 36

Creative Metaverse PodcastJason Hill (Senior Character Artist @ Turtle Rock Studios)Check out this new episode with Jason Hill, Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More About Jason Hill https://www.artstation.com/jhill Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/ 2020-05-2659 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastLee Petty (Art Director @ Double Fine Productions) Check out this new Episode with Lee Petty, Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Lee Petty https://www.artstation.com/lpetty Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-05-191h 04

Creative Metaverse PodcastRoss Baxter (Environment Artist & Presenter)Check out this new episode talking with Ross Baxter, Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More About Ross Baxter https://www.artstation.com/rossbaxter Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-05-121h 10

Creative Metaverse PodcastDorian Iten (Artist)Take a listen to dorian's view of being an artist in the gaming world, Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Dorian Iten https://www.artstation.com/dorianiten Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-05-051h 08

Creative Metaverse PodcastTanner Kalstrom (Artist @ GameTextures.com)Listen to Tanner Kalstorm to see his perspective of being a game artist. Enjoy! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More About Tanner kalstrom https://www.artstation.com/gametexturescom Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-04-231h 13

Creative Metaverse PodcastRyan Manning (Studio Head @ Bad Rhino Games)Check out this episode staring Ryan Manning from bad rhino games giving tips and advice for all game artists More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about ryan manning https://www.artstation.com/ryanmanning Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-04-2158 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastTim Simpson (Senior Environment, Lighting artist) @ Counterplay gamesTake a listen to Tim Simpson's advice on how to become an amazing game artist More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-04-171h 31

Creative Metaverse PodcastAmirhossein Erfani, Game Producer @ Webble GamesWit, wisdom and serious good advice for game artists. Enjoy this episode with Amirhossein Erfani! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Amirhossein Erfani: https://www.artstation.com/erfani Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2020-01-2854 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastHesham Abouhatab, Character Artist @ ScanLine VFX"If you think your work looks good, you'll never improve. But if you think, 'That's all, this is nothing. I have to do more. I have to do better,' you will always improve. ... If you take it really slowly and just do a piece... Just practice a lot and you will get to it. And, if it gets depressing... For me, I just look at other people's work. :-) How's that for inspiration? NEVER SETTLE. That could be the motto for Character Artist Hesham Abouhatab. Learn...2020-01-1558 min

Game Dev Unchained0212: Entrepreneurship and Figuring that Out with Ryan KingslienRyan Kingslien is a successful entrepreneur and is the CEO of the Game Art Institute. In this episode, Ryan discusses his beginnings being a premiere evangelist in the beginning days of Zbrush and finding his passion into teaching game development. Check out https://www.outstandly.com/ for all your art services needs. For the video version, please visit https://youtu.be/5Sr9oYQ1kZg https://www.gameartinstitute.com/ https://www.patreon.com/bluchamps https://www.bluchamps.com/merch 2020-01-141h 02

Creative Metaverse PodcastFloyd Billingy, Senior Environment Artist @ Axis Animation"I just stop doing something if I find it unenjoyable. So I have a lot of dead projects and I've tried to work now in a way where I'll just do the things that excite me and then, by the time I've got enough of the things that excite me done, I should have something that's far enough along that I tell myself, 'You can't not finish this now.' "I just think, as soon as you get bored just kill it and find something that interests you. Life's too short to be doing projects that you're...2020-01-1345 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastRosa Lee, Senior Character Artist @ 343 IndustriesLucky or talented? Take a listen to this awesome conversation with Character Artist Rosa Lee and let me know what you think. She claims that she was simply lucky in her career and timing... But I totally disagree. I mean, just look at her work! And when you hear her talk about the work and how she got to where she is, it only confirms it: Maybe there was some luck... But luck would not have done her much good with all her talent. 2020-01-1046 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDarren Tucker, Vehicle Artist @ Wargaming UK"Narrative behind your piece is what drives the piece. It really gives you the influence that you need to create something that people can relate to, so they continue to look deeper and discover interesting elements that complement and add to the overall story of that piece." What an awesome conversation with Vehicle Artist Darren Tucker! Not only did he take time to dive into his process and show us how he works with trim sheets, but he also shared incredibly valuable insight with us. His advice for someone looking to get into...2020-01-0836 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastNick Lewis, Freelance ArtistNick Lewis's tutorials on Handpainting Normal Maps in Photoshop are so cool! What a treat to host him on the Podcast! Nick walks us through his process and then takes some time to talk to us about his thoughts on the direction the Games Industry is headed. His advice? Specialize and focus your portfolio. But, don't forget to mention all the other things that you do well. :) More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Nick Lewis: https://www.artstation.com/beatnik Want to b...2020-01-061h 14

Creative Metaverse PodcastArun Nagar, Freelance 3D ArtistHave you seen the amazing work of Arun Nagar?! In this episode, he shares his workflow and approach to both his professional and personal work. We dive into the nitty gritty of what it's like to be a Freelance Artist in India and then... he demonstrates some of his process with us. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Arun Nagar: https://www.artstation.com/arun-nagar Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our...2020-01-0341 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastMoa Alfredsson, Character Artist @ HazelightIt was such a treat to host Moa Alfredsson on the Podcast! Moa first caught my attention because she's been sharing some great tutorials in the community. She joined us to talk about what she does and to go into more detail on how she achieved the amazing elements of her Coronation piece. What's important to Moa Alfredsson? Artistry. :) More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Moa Alfredsson: https://www.artstation.com/moaalfredsson Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video...2019-12-3044 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDavid Schultz, Senior Environment Artist @ Red Storm Entertainment (Ubisoft)In this conversation, I chat with Environment Artist David Schultz about everything from what he is doing now to how we think the future of Environment Arts might evolve. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about David Schultz: https://www.artstation.com/dtschultz Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-2743 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastMatias Zadicoff, Character Artist, Modeler & AnimatorEver struggled with self-doubt or dissatisfaction with your work? (What Artist hasn't, right?!) How did you cope? What did you do to overcome the hurdle? In this conversation, Character Artist Matias Zadicoff shares how he powered through it to get to where he is today. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Matias Zadicoff: https://www.artstation.com/mediaramas Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Prog...2019-12-2359 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDave Keenan, Senior Concept Artist @ Hi Rez StudiosIn this episode, we shift gears a bit to talk about Concept Art. Make sure to listen to this great conversation I had with Dave Keenan of Hi Rez Studios. I loved his insights and really appreciate his unique perspective on what we typically consider to be the cons and downsides of being an Artist. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Dave Keenan: https://www.artstation.com/dkeeno Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for...2019-12-181h 01

Creative Metaverse PodcastMarc Brunet (Founder & CEO @ Cubebrush)Check out this awesome conversation I had with Marc Brunet. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Marc Brunet: https://www.artstation.com/marcbrunet More about Cubebrush: https://cubebrush.co Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-1654 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAckeem Durrant (Character Artist @ Bulkhead Interactive)Check out this awesome conversation I had with Ackeem Durrant. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Ackeem Durrant: https://www.artstation.com/ackeem Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-131h 09

Creative Metaverse PodcastChris Zukowski (Video Game Marketing Consultant)Check out this awesome conversation I had with game developer Chris Zukowski. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Chris Zukowski: http://howtomarketagame.com/ Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-1153 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastEmre Ekmekçi (Senior Character Artist @ Sucker Punch Productions)Check out this awesome conversation I had with Character Artist Emre Ekmekçi. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Emre Ekmekçi: https://www.artstation.com/emre Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-0945 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJulia Li, Hard Surface Artist @ V1 InteractiveCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Hard Surface Artist Julia Li. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Julia Li: https://www.artstation.com/juliadream Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-0640 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAna Carolina Pereira, Lead Technical Artist @ HTX LabsCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Ana Carolina Pereira, 3D Game Artist & Creative Streamer. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Ana Carolina Pereira: https://www.artstation.com/anacarolinapereira Find Ana on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/anacarolina_art Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-12-0451 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJames Ritossa, Surfacing Artist @ 343 IndustriesCheck out this awesome conversation I had with James Ritossa. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about James Ritossa: https://www.artstation.com/jamesritossa3d Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-271h 05

Creative Metaverse PodcastSimon Verstraete, Freelance Technical/Houdini ArtistCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Simon Verstraete. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Simon Verstraete: https://www.artstation.com/siver Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-2559 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastKemal Günel, Lighting Artist @ Starbreeze StudiosCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Kemal Günel. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Kemal Günel: https://www.artstation.com/kemalgunel Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-221h 22

Creative Metaverse PodcastCarlos Ortega Elizalde, Freelance CG Character ArtistCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Carlos Ortega Elizalde. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Carlos Ortega Elizalde: https://www.artstation.com/carlosortega Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-2047 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastClete Shields, SculptorCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Clete Shields! More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Clete Shields: http://www.cleteshieldssculpture.com Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-1832 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastChristian Bull, Director, Concept Artist, Creature Supervisor @ Screenclay FXCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Christian Bull. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Christian Bull: https://www.artstation.com/christianbull Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-1552 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastWiktor Öhman, 3D Artist & Art Lead @ QuixelCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Wiktor Öhman. Learn more about Vertex School here: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Wiktor Öhman: https://www.artstation.com/disting Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-131h 23

Creative Metaverse PodcastMichael Pavlovich, Director of Character, Weapon, and Vehicle Art @ Certain AffinityCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Michael Pavlovich. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Michael Pavlovich: https://www.artstation.com/michaelpavlovich Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-131h 02

Creative Metaverse PodcastMichael Dunnam (3D Environment Artist @ XMD Source)Check out this awesome conversation I had with Michael Dunnam. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Michael Dunnam: https://www.artstation.com/mdunnam More about XMD Source: https://xmdsource.com Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Program here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-11-111h 00

Creative Metaverse PodcastTimothy Dries, Environment/Prop Artist @ Ubisoft BerlinCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Timothy Dries. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Timothy Dries: https://www.artstation.com/timothydries Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-2344 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJohn Griffiths, Lead Environment Artist @ EvidentialCheck out this awesome conversation I had with John Griffiths. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about John Griffiths: https://www.artstation.com/griffitii Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-2143 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastSeth Nash, Senior Supervising Character Artist @ Elite3DCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Seth Nash. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Seth Nash: https://www.artstation.com/seth-nash Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-1753 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDavid Ferreira, 3D Character Artist @ Elite3DCheck out this awesome conversation I had with David Ferreira. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about David Ferreira: https://www.artstation.com/davidferreira Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-1440 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastBrandon Martynowicz, Environment ArtistCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Brandon Martynowicz. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Brandon Martynowicz: https://www.artstation.com/bmart Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-1142 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastSiamak Roshani, Lead Character Artist @ Suckerpunch ProductionsCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Siamak Roshani. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Siamak Roshani: https://www.artstation.com/siamakcgm Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-0950 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastChris Ebeling, Creative Lead In Residence @ University of Technology SydneyCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Chris Ebeling, Creative Lead at Animal Logic Academy. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Chris Ebeling: https://www.chrisebeling.com Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-0755 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastNathan Mackenzie, Environment Artist @ Playground GamesCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Environment Artist Nathan Mackenzie. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Nathan Mackenzie: https://www.artstation.com/nathanmackenzie Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-0441 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastTanner Kalstrom & Arvin Villapando, Game TexturesCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Tanner Kalstrom and Arvin Villapando of Game Textures. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Renaud Forestié: https://www.artstation.com/reuno Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-10-0244 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastRenaud Forestié, UX Director at Ubisoft MontréalCheck out this awesome conversation I had with UX Google Developer Expert Renaud Forestié. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Renaud Forestié: https://www.artstation.com/reuno Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-3056 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJobye-Kyle Karmaker, Senior Environment Artist @ Respawn EntertainmentCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Environment Artist Jobye-Kyle Karmaker. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Jobye-Kyle Karmaker: https://www.artstation.com/jobyek Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-2746 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastFrederic Lierman, Character ArtistCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Character Artist Frederic Lierman. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Frederic Lierman: https://www.artstation.com/fredlierman Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-2558 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAsh Thundercliffe, Senior Environment Artist @ Ready At DawnCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Ash Thundercliffe. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Ash Thundercliffe: https://www.artstation.com/thundercliffe Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-2344 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJoe Garth, Creator of Brushify.io, UE4 Artist, Singer-songwriterCheck out this awesome conversation I had with UE4 Artist Joe Garth. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Joe Garth: https://www.artstation.com/joegarth Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-2054 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastChristoffer Radsby, Senior Environment Artist @Ubisoft MassiveLet's welcome Environment Artist Christoffer Radsby. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Christoffer Radsby: https://www.artstation.com/chrisradsby Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-1854 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJeremy Estrellado, Sr. Environment Artist @ Ubisoft MassiveCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Senior Environment Artist Jeremy Estrellado. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Jeremy Estrellado: https://www.artstation.com/dinusty Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-1650 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAndrew Hodgson, Senior Hard Surface Modeller at DNEGCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Modeler Andrew Hodgson of DNEG. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Andrew Hodgson: https://www.artstation.com/andrewhodgson Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-1353 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastDaniel Bystedt, Senior Character artist at Goodbye Kansas StudiosCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Senior Character Artist Daniel Bystedt. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Daniel Bystedt: https://www.artstation.com/dbystedt Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-1132 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastGuillaume Tiberghien, Character artist and art manager at Keos MasonsCharacter talk with Character Artist Guillaume Tiberghien of Keos Masons. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Guillaume Tiberghien: https://www.artstation.com/gtiber Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-1045 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastSands Kopaei, Freelance Game ArtistCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Game Artist Sands Kopaei. In this conversation we talked alot about what it takes to get a job in the industry and the struggles of producing meaningful work. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Sands Kopaei: https://sandskopaei.myportfolio.com/ Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-09-0650 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAndrew Baker, Creature & Concept Artist for Film, Television and GamesCheck out this awesome conversation I had with Creature and Concept Artist Andrew Baker. I love what he says about immersing yourself in the source and being inspired by work that's come before you: If you're inspired by something, "just go back to that source and immerse yourself in it, because inspiration is abundant and you will never be lost for work... "I don't think it's stealing. I just like the idea that it's resting on the shoulders of giants. And I think anything good has a lineage and has a history." 2019-08-0951 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastPeyton Varney of Naughty DogIn this episode, I want to introduce you to Peyton Varney. He's one of those annoying Artists who got the job of their dreams right out of school... ;) How did he score his dream job right out of the gate? He dove deeper than other people. Pure and simple. He did more than all the other applicants to show that he can do the job. Find out more in this episode. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Peyton Varney: https://www.artstation.com/peytonvarney Want...2019-08-0130 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastAbdelrahman Kubisi of MPCAbdelrahman Kubisi is a Character and Creature Artist at MPC. He had one of the coolest Patreons for Character Artists until he just recently shut that down. On top of that, he produced an amazing Scarlett Johansson with Jeremy Celeste at Texturing.xyz. One of the things I loved to hear is when he documents his work from 2015 and how it has improved in 2018. It was very inspiring to talk to somebody who really lives the motto of constant, unending improvement. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ ...2019-07-0350 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastJavier Perez of PlayStation VASGThere are NO limits to what you can do with Substance. Just ask Javier Perez, who creates everything -- 100%! -- in Substance Designer. More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Javier Perez: https://www.artstation.com/meshmodeler Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Game Artist Bootcamp here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-06-1246 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastSamuel PoirierI had such a great conversation with Samuel Poirier. Not only is his work gorgeous, but he is so focused as an artist and as a person. Check out what he shares about feeling the work and being inspired... More about Vertex School: https://www.vertexschool.com/ More about Samuel Poirier: https://www.artstation.com/vimmy Want to be a Character Artist or an Environment Artist in the Video Game Industry? Apply for your spot in our upcoming Vertex School here: https://www.vertexschool.com/2019-06-0641 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastBonus Episode: What Makes You Matter?In this special New Year's episode, Ryan Kingslien reminds us that, at the end of the day, it's not the big goals or grand plans or New Year's Resolutions that make a difference in our lives. Your superpower is that thing that you do every day. What have you been doing every day that has had some impact on the universe? In other words, what makes you matter? Then, do something that connects with what makes you matter. :) 2018-12-2922 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastErick Sosa, Freelance Toy Sculptor & Designer"I believe that the state of your mind controls how you feel. ... And that you can control whatever you think you can achieve." For our final Podcast Episode of the Season, we leave you with some great words of wisdom from Sculptor Erick Sosa. Season 2 will start in a few months. Happy holidays and ... See you in the new year. :-) Learn more about Vertex School here: http://www.vertexschool.com More about Erick Sosa...2018-12-2251 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastIrene Matar, Freelance SculptorWhat a great conversation with Freelance Sculptor Irene Matar! I just love her stories about getting started as a freelancer, pounding the pavement for work when she first got started, how she maintains relationships and decides which contracts to stay on... She has so much experience and awesome advice. What's most important? Don't take anything personally. And, if you can't help it, don't let it stop you from moving on and moving forward. Learn more about Vertex School here: http://www.vertexschool.com More about Irene Matar: https://www.artstation.com/irenematar & https://www.instagram.c...2018-12-191h 00

Creative Metaverse PodcastFrédéric Arsenault of EA VancouverWe had such a great conversation with Character Artist Frédéric Arsenault, who joined us to talk to us about his work and how he got to where he is. The key? Balance is everything. Balance your expectations. Always maintain your goals and keep working towards them, but understand that you might not reach them immediately. You might need to take many steps to get there. Stay humble through your determination. Another thing that Fred reminded us: Balance your health with your work. :-) Learn more about Vertex School here: http://www.vertexschool.com Mor...2018-12-1151 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastVinícius Cortez, Substance & Texture ArtistHave you checked out the amazing work of Vinícius Cortez? He taught himself nearly everything he knows, picking up what he could through Internet tutorials. And now he’s a freelance artist who specializes in material creation in Substance Designer. Vinícius joined us for a really special conversation and walked us through a special demo of his workflow and process, even taking requests from the Bootcamp students. 🙂 Learn more about Vertex School here: http://www.vertexschool.com More about Vinícius Cortez: https://www.artstation.com/vinicortez Want to be a Character...2018-12-0749 min

Creative Metaverse PodcastLeticia Gillett of Blizzard EntertainmentIn this episode, we interview the amazing 3D artist Leticia Gillett. Leticia is a 3D modeler and texture artist currently working at Dreamworks. At the time of this interview she was working at Blizzard Entertainment on the Overwatch team. She live in Los Angeles with her sweet husband, strange cat Mia and crazy dog Sadie. Your host Ryan Kingslien is the founder of the Vertex School. His other claim to notoriety is being part of the dev team that brought you ZBrush and occasionally putting out videos to help him feel better about himself. :) Learn more about...2018-07-221h 07