Conversation with filmmaker Sava Zivkovic about his short film 'Irradiation', the future of real-time CG film making & advise for aspiring CG directors. Chapter marks: 0:00 Sava Introduction 5:10 Getting started in film-making 14:16 The common pitfalls of CG animation 27:40 The state of Motion Capture 36:49 Technology democratizing art 41:40 The limitations of Unreal Engine 55:15 Advice for aspiring filmmakers 1:09:38 Is there money in short films? 1:18:03...

Conversation with a 15-yr old Blender user who has already made two short films, and has a volume of work to rival some artists already working in the industry. We talk about how he learns from tutorials, his advice for other beginners, and much, much more. Follow William Landgren: Instagram: https://instagram.com/landgrenwilliam/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_v-Rg-FYBUfkF4GLcMDEcg Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/williamlandgren Links discussed in this episode: ...

In this episode, I answer user-submitted questions including: 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - When to listen to feedback. 11:09 - Learn everything for just niche. 18:57 - When is an artwork finished. 27:34 - Is Python required. 34:42 - Visually impaired animation 39:35 - Where to ask quick Blender questions. 43:17 - How to improve perspective drawing. 46:20 - Publish more or less renders. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew...

Welcome to the new home for The Andrew Price Podcast! In this episode I answer user submitted questions including:  0:00 - Intro 8:35 - Best practice for beginners 15:07 - Learning nodes 20:51 - Project/idea creep 24:38 - Setting realistic deadlines 38:21 - Recommended hardware 44:31 - Getting rejected/Advice for starting career Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify:...

Chat with Dylan Ekren who currently works as a CG character designer at Netflix. Previous to that he worked at Disney making characters for Wreck it Ralph, Zootopia, Frozen, Big Hero 6 and the upcoming Encanto movie.  In this long ranging discussion, we cover: 0:00 - Intro 1:55 - Getting into art 7:49 - Good learning resources 25:01 - What separates out successful artists from the rest 31:07 - Efficient use of time 42:42 - Learning path for new artists  57:53 - Dylan's Career...

In this Q&A episode, I answer user submitted questions like how will AI affect the 3d industry? Do you need an art degree? Should colorblind artists bother? And more. Chapter marks: 0:00 - Intro 4:50 - How will AI affect the CG industry? 16:13 - Will being color blind affect my progression? 20:16 - Do I need an art degree? 28:27 - Do I need an expensive computer? 32:49 - What should I charge for my work? 39:07 - Dealing with anxiety over your skillset. 43:18 - Dealing...

A conversation with Jama Jurabaev (concept artist at Lucas Film), on how he went from his home country of Tajikistan to working as a concept artist on some of the biggest Hollywood movies. Topics discussed: 0:00 Intro 3:18 From Tajikistan to celebrity artist 8:37 How the internet has democratized learning 13:46 How Jama got started 23:58 The most efficient way to practice 38:32 The best way to learn design 54:25 Advice for beginner artists today 1:00:50 Will AI replace...

How to keep up with advancing software, 5 steps to learning art faster, negative family members, what does blender need, and more. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 7:11 How to keep up with new software? 15:00 5 Steps to Learning Art Faster 30:12 Dealing with negative family members? 37:13 What does Blender need? 43:11 How to take notes? Join the This Week in 3D Newsletter:...

Chatting with Ian Hubert about his techniques for creating vfx, lazy tutorials, Dynamo series and world building in Blender. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts:...

Talking with Ben Mauro about how he approaches learning, whether to go to school or not, and how he made $2M in selling NFT collectibles. Timecodes: 0:00 Intro 2:46 Should you go to Art school? 6:25 Learning the foundations of good design 16:02 The fusing of concept art and 3D art 20:21 Forgetting what we've already learned 32:03 Ben's favourite artists 37:09 Advice for beginners 50:46 How to do Targeted Learning 1:00:39 Making millions selling NFTs 1:12:32 On backlash...

NFTs are all anyone wants to talk about, so here's a whole episode on it. Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 2:13 Why Beeple succeeded but copycats wont 12:37 Why do so many artists hate NFTs? 16:59 No, NFTs are not an environmental "disaster" 31:00 No, NFTs are not a pyramid scheme 35:32 But I still don't understand why some art sells 38:53 Some people won't make money, and that's okay Send in a video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price...

Also, the best exercises to improve, how to keep learning after tutorials and relearning bad habits. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion #LevelUp Challenge Chart: https://ezs3ac34a26aa3f5ce6650303da779cb7c9b.s3.amazonaws.com/challenge+1.jpg Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts:...

How to make Money as an Artist - an overlooked, but valuable skill if you want free time to make art. I answer listener submitted questions on selling 3d models, getting a job, starting a 3D business and investing in your career. 0:00 Intro 6:25 How to sell more 3D models 15:32 How to apply for 3D job 27:23 The Best and Worst Purchases for 3D artists 42:39 Advice for starting a CG business Send your video question to: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Stream 'The...

Also: Responding to my twitter cancellation, best courses to study for VFX and useful 2D skills for 3D artists. Chapter marks:  0:00 Intro  0:19 Responding to my Twitter Cancellation  14:18 Is it better to Generalize or Specialize?  30:25 What should VFX artists study?  38:08 What 2D skills will benefit 3D artists?   Send in your video questions for the next podcast: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion  OTHER LINKS The Rookies School Rankings:...

We made it! As we enter 2021, let's talk about the trends that might affect 3D artists. Things like new tech, software updates, workflow changes, and other things to be aware of. LINKS Get the 'This week in 3D newsletter' Forest God Artwork (Oleg Vdovenko) UE4 Virtual Production Youtube Channel (Cinematography Database) Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro 4:13 #1 Machine Learning 13:15 #2 NFT Rises... and Falls 23:08 #3 Blender makes another splash 26:24 #4 Procedural Workflows...

Also, why the 10,000 hour rule is misleading, getting the most out of your practice sessions, avoiding burnout, and choosing what to learn next.   Chapter marks:  0:00 Intro  1:05 How to get the most out of a practice session?  16:20 How do you avoid practice burnout?  28:39 Choosing the most valuable thing to learn next?   Links:  Deliberate practice: https://jamesclear.com/beginners-guide-deliberate-practice  The 20 Mile March Video:...

Also: Should 3D artists learn to draw? How do you come up with ideas? Best way to learn 3D? How to make money in 3D? I answer all these questions as we open the listener mailbox together. Watch on Youtube Chapter marks: 0:00 Intro  2:47 Should 3D artists learn to draw?  14:29 How do you come up with ideas?  23:37 Best way to learn 3D?  34:35 8 Ways to make money as a 3D artist Follow me:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram:...

Using the 80/20 rule, I breakdown the topic of 3D into a 4-week curriculum for self-learning 3D. Full list of all the links mentioned in this episode:  https://www.blenderguru.com/podcasts/episode-4  ------   Listen to this podcast on:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast Google Podcasts:...

Answering your video questions about finding your art style, how to email professionals, advice for switching careers, complimentary art skills and learning how to learn.   Send in your video question: http://blenderguru.com/podcastquestion   Join the weekly newsletter for 3D artists: https://mailchi.mp/blenderguru/weekly   Chapter marks:  0:00 Intro  6:56 How to find your art style?  17:25 How to email professionals  29:19 Advice for switching careers to 3D?  37:06 What other...

In this episode, you'll hear 5 techniques to stay motivated while trying to create art (yet failing repeatedly). Brought to you by Poliigon (http://www.Poliigon.com) Create Better Art Faster Chapter Marks: 0:00 Intro 5:09 What's the root problem? 7:59 #1 Reduce the Difficulty 17:31 #2 Compare yourself to who you were yesterday, not who someone else is today 23:21 #3 One Tutorial, One Solo 32:34 #4 Reframe the Hardship 39:19 #5 Create an Inspiration File Stream this podcast...

In 2016 I presented "The Habits of Effective Artists" at the Blender conference, which to my surprise went viral! Today it has just shy of 3 Million views on Youtube. Well I re-watched the talk in 2020 (with four years more experience under my belt) and changed my mind on a few things. In this episode I'll share which habits aren't applicable to beginners, and what I'd replace them with. And if you haven't seen the original talk, don't worry: I go through each habit first so you can consume...

The Andrew Price Podcast is for artists who want to level up. I'll talk about ways that you can solve problems like burnout, coming up with ideas, getting feedback, and hard questions like should you go to art school?  Beginners and professionals welcome! There's something for everyone.