The positive impact of the internet in the gaming world. The importance of distributing gaming information and showcasing new talent. How to make your art visible and welcome all the feedback as it comes. The elimination of game download time and A.I in the future of game development. What keeps a unique platform in the industry as compared to the boring ‘copy and cut’ trends that come and go. Connect with Kyrylo Tokarev: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikatok/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Jun 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min
How to find a supportive toxic-free online community for your growth. How to compensate for lack of control in modeling software to make realistic characters. Learning to tell stories in VR through motion characters. The role of CG in the future of movies especially amid COVID-19. The importance of learning as much as you can as an artist. Connect with Giovanni Nakpil: Artstation: https://www.mold3dacademy.com/master-organic-modeling.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gionakpil/ 3D Printi...
May 30, 2020•51 min
The difference between environment art and character art’s teamwork. How to make a game’s world interesting with its environment. How to double up as an artist and a team manager. Learning to take on challenging tasks to break the boredom of doing the same thing for long. How to manage external teams as part of the overall team for better productivity. The importance of sharpening your art skills and receiving feedback from other professionals. Connect with Doan: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com...
May 23, 2020•48 min
How to have a unique style as an artist. The process of creating an appealing character while starting with the head. How to promote your art on social media without following the common methods. How to protect your work from copyright infringement. The factors you should keep in mind before working on any art for free. The importance of being curious as an artist. Connect with Carlos Ortega: Website: https://carlosortega3d.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosortega3d/ Bunny Characte...
May 14, 2020•48 min
How to create valuable content on YouTube as a 3D artist. The importance of branding yourself, your service, and your model if you want to market yourself online. The quality competition in the 3D market and how you can make yourself unique. Understanding the difference between money and value. Connect with Mike Hermes: Website: https://www.mhtutorials.com/ YouTube Channel: MH Tutorials Twitter: https://twitter.com/MHTutorials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhtutorials/ 3D Printing Program...
May 07, 2020•51 min
The similarities and differences while working VFX and gaming. What it means to be a commercial artist What is it like working on Fortnite, and why is it so wildly popular Who are the ‘rock star’ juniors and what makes them so? Learn the estimated time that an artist takes to work on a character and what a typical job entails. How to balance the studio working environment for the smooth running of things. The volatility of the VFX industry and how an artist can protect themselves against it. Sho...
Apr 30, 2020•57 min
Why did Tomas leave Hollywood for a much simpler career? The challenges he goes through making jewelry for his projects. How Tomas fell in love with jewelry designing even though he had never had the desire before and a story of how his bold sense of style got him a job in Disney back in the early 90s. What materials and printers does he use and would recommend? Connect with Tomas Wittelsbach: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tswittelsbach/ ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/tswittelsbac...
Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 15 min
What type of art does she specialize in? What strategy would Maria use in leaving a toxic online community? How has the COVID-19 prompted lockdown affected Maria’s job and life? Is there hope that the culture of remote work will improve after the Coronavirus? Listen up!
Apr 16, 2020•52 min
Who collects miniatures? How much an artist in a miniature world can make? Why do they need them? What is the scope of the work that makes a great miniature? Listen up!
Apr 09, 2020•59 min
What is it like - being an artist in a videogame company? What are some of the essentials you need to know (and some non-essentials) to get hired? How to stand out and who's hiring internationally? In this episode we're speaking with Alina Ivanchenko, a 3D artist from Russia, working in MoonStudios (Montreal). Alina built her artistic career in videogames, and although her path is not conventional, she's sharing a lot of actionable tip on how to make your path happen.
Mar 27, 2020•50 min
Hakim Rafai is a freelance concept artist from Norway. Having been in the industry for over a decade, he cruised from being an animator to 3D artist, and finally returned back to 2D art. In this interview, we go in-depth in what it actually is like - being a freelance concept artist, especially when you live in one of the most expensive places in the world. Enroll in Stylized Character Program this week with 50% discount: https://academy.artheroes.co/stylized-characters-in-zbrush-program-by-marl...
Mar 19, 2020•58 min
When James Busby started using 3D scanning technology at his company Ten24 10 years back, he only wanted to speed up character creation. Who would think that this would lead to creating a thriving 3D-scanning business - Ten24 studio, Anatomy 360 and 3D Scan Store. In this episode we speak with James about 3D scanning technology, what it has for artists today and in the future. Tune in! Get a special discount on your scans (courtesy James Busby and 3d scan store!) with this coupon code: ARTHEROS ...
Mar 12, 2020•49 min
How do you react to negative feedback from your clients, your friends or your audience? Do you ever try to understand what exactly they mean? Do you know how to learn from it? In this episode, industry icon Daniel Bel shares his strategies for accepting feedback, for digging deeper and building authentic relationships with clients, partners and colleagues.
Mar 05, 2020•58 min
What does it take to crowdfund a digital art project and get your followers or backers support you? What projects make the best crowdfunding material? Are there any platforms, except kickstarter and indiegogo, that work best for digital artists? Mickael Lelievre is a 3D modeler with almost 10 years of experience in the industry. He currently works at PureArts Montreal as Senior Character sculptor in High quality Collectibles, and he has personal and professional experience with crowdfunding 3d p...
Feb 28, 2020•53 min
For some artists, path to success is not straightforward and doesn't go through art school, online courses or mentoring. Salim Ljabli is one of those who had to build his way through non-existing internet access in a Moroccan town, starting at the age of 16. Until today, Salim keeps military discipline when it comes to constant improvement, and the results are there. His work speaks for itself. Salim is definitely one of the people to learn from when it comes to acquiring tools and experience wi...
Feb 21, 2020•59 min
Valentine's Day edition at Art Heroes and our guests - star couple, Paloma Alperi and Carlos Sastre, a total #DoubleTrouple! We talk about managing a VFX studio, budgets for projects and collaborating in business and a relationship. Lots of great learnings!
Feb 13, 2020•56 min
Have you ever thought of an IP (intellectual property) with your art? How does it even work? Oscar Trejo went through the process of creating one just last year, all alone! In this episode we learn his story, how he got into it and what's the future of his art and his potential TV series for kids.
Feb 06, 2020•46 min
When you think sculpting, the most obvious application of your talent that comes to mind is likely sculpting collectibles, creatures, and making art for videogames. In this episode, we uncover another niche for 3D sculptors - 3D printing, and how you can utilise it to get more clients, in places you probably haven't thought of! Maarten on Instagram: www.instagram.com/maarten_mutte_verhoeven Maarten on ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/mutte
Jan 30, 2020•53 min
Learn a tool in one day and become one of the pioneers of it? We didn't know there's much to innovate in art until we had this chat with Dan Franke, who's a VR addict and a true fan. A Quill artist Dan shares all you need to know about virtual reality tools and communities, LOTS of learning resources and actionable tips to help you get started as a Quill artist (and create amazing pieces, with minimum to no learning curve!) Dan's website: https://danfranke.myportfolio.com/ https://www.artstation...
Jan 23, 2020•45 min
What does it take to be a kick-ass concept artist? In this episode, we explore career options of a concept artist, learn about Nico's path from being an art director to stepping down to become a junior concept artist back again, and learn about the differences of career in South Africa VS Europe, and all about working at a top studio like SixMoreVodka. Tune in! Bio: Concept artist from Johannesburg South Africa, Nico has been working in the video game and film industry for 5 years. After working...
Jan 16, 2020•51 min
Brendan McCaffrey has been in the industry since 1996, and he's definitely one of the best people to speak about the inception of 3D art, as an industry. In this episode we're talking about how art technology evolved, where it all started, and how it has been changing. Besides, Brendan is talking about his current workflow, routine, tools and gives a bunch of helpful tips to optimize your processes. SHOWNOTES: Stylized Character Program by Art Heroes: https://academy.artheroes.co/ Moto GP Key Ar...
Jan 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we're talking with James Cain and it's all about kick-starting career, pricing your services as as freelance artist and picking your clients. Tune in! James is currently a Digital sculptor working freelance in the toy and collectibles industry, in the past his clients have included Dreamworks, XM studios, Axis, Sideshow, Universal Studios, Hasbro UK and Steamforged, amongst others. He also has aspirations of becoming a monumental sculptor.
Jan 02, 2020•46 min
In this Christmas edition episode we're meeting Vimal Kerketta, a senior facial modeler from Double Negative (London). Vimal specializes on realistic faces, and built his way from freelancing to a top studio in just a few years. In the episode we talk about Vimal's story, pipeline and what it actually takes to make a perfect face. We also uncover Vimal's social media strategy and talk personal growth for an artist. Tune in!
Dec 26, 2019•43 min
In this episode, we're meeting Stephen Anderson, a concept modeler from Walt Disney Imagineering where he works sculpting attractions for the Disneyland Parks. Stephen talks about what it takes to build a career at top-notch studios, and what he's striving for, after that many years in the industry. More on Stephen and his work: https://instagram.com/smaartist Official site: https://www.smaartist.com/ Art Station: https://www.artstation.com/smaartist
Dec 19, 2019•45 min
In this podcast episode, we're chatting with Daniele Danko, an italian 3D artist famous for his character art for collectionists. Daniele made a big leap changing his career from biologist to a 3D artist at the age of 30 and never looked back. He talks about making this change, crafting personal style as a 3D character artist, and what it actually takes to build a career and get stable clients within the collectionists' world. More about Daniele's art: https://www.artstation.com/danko Artwork me...
Dec 19, 2019•42 min
Welcome to the Art Heroes Podcast! Meet your host, Maria JD, and learn about what's coming up next. We're also celebrating this podcast launch with a cool giveaway and raffling a $2000 worth of prizes (listen to learn more!)
Dec 11, 2019•6 min
