Patrick Clair is a renowned creative director and title designer, best known for his iconic title sequences for shows like True Detective, Westworld, and Fallout. As the founder of Antibody.tv, he works alongside fellow industry legend Raoul Marks, producing both client-driven projects and in-house creations. In this episode, Patrick sits down with host Ash Thorp for an honest and insightful conversation about his journey—from his beginnings in Australia to his creative process and work ethic. H...
Nov 12, 2024•2 hr 10 min
Beeple is back for another episode of The Collective Podcast. Nearly two years after his last appearance, Beeple, also known as Mike Winkleman, shares his perspectives and hypotheses on how AI will impact the industry, the kind of work we’ll be doing, and whether you're asking the right questions about AI technology in general. Enjoy a wide-ranging conversation between Mike and your host Ash Thorp, covering topics such as artistry and craft, politics, current affairs, fireworks, and more.
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 49 min
Nick Carver joins your host, Ash Thorp, for an immensely personal and reflective episode as we explore the creative process behind Nick's stunning photography. Nick reveals his pursuit of maintaining artistic purity in a commercialized world, why he shoots on film, and the immense work required to develop his YouTube channel and brand. Nick candidly reveals his internal struggles and conversations he has had with himself over the years, which many of us will relate to, ensuring this episode is a...
Jul 30, 2024•3 hr 7 min
Casey Cavanaugh is unfathomably passionate about all things cameras. Whether that's lenses, gear, the technical, and everything in between, Casey knows! In this episode, Casey & Ash share how they connected, and Casey reveals why the early days of playing Halo on PC shaped his online presence, how everything pretty much all began with an old Canon film camera and the charm of natural lighting and the irreplaceable feel of film. Discover why Casey believes international travel should be a man...
Jul 09, 2024•2 hr 28 min
An incredible episode awaits as we are joined by Cinematographer Oren Soffer. Oren was one of the Dop's alongside Greig Fraser on the visionary film The Creator, and in this episode, we look through the lens into the beginning of Oren's journey that began with photography through to the bold and game-changing way The Creator was shot. Oren also exquisitely shares his thoughts on the creative process, its importance, and the impact AI tools are having on it whilst also lending us some intriguing ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Designer Nikita Bridan and his twin Iliya are the founders of the incredible Oil Stain Lab. In this episode, Nikita shares how this whole adventure and passion panned out from finding Universities that would accept them at the age of 13 to study Car Design to working for some of the biggest companies in the automotive space and their love of 911s and cars in general while also explaining how they often grab an uber while owning 13 cars! Enjoy this infectious episode with Nikita and your host Ash...
Jan 23, 2024•2 hr
Scavenger’s Reign co-creator Joe Bennett joins us to share his 8-year-long journey in bringing this stunning project to life. If you haven’t seen Scavenger’s Reign, please do, not just to avoid the spoilers in this episode but to join in the celebration of this profound and refreshing show and to hear some interesting tales about the production.
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 16 min
We've wanted Designer Joshua Davis on the podcast for YEARS and our prayers we're finally answered when Joshua aka Praystation joined your host Ash Thorp for a classic episode. So sit back and enjoy a wide-ranging episode where we learn about Johsua's truly epic journey of life, coding and creativity.
Dec 28, 2023•3 hr 9 min
The Legendary Craig Mullins joins Ash Thorp for a mind-bending episode that will stay with you long after you finish it! From deep dives into the mind of a creative to the state of humanity, the red-haired girl from Frozen, walking past elephants and so much more, you don't want to miss this one.
Sep 05, 2023•2 hr 25 min
Mod Musings founder and Creative Director Matthew Encina joins Ash Thorp for a super-duper-packed episode! The multi-award-winning and immensely talented Matthew shares his joy and journey of being a Maker and Designer, as well as his transition to working for himself, the meaning of success, life on youtube, and why it is important to shape the things around you in order to focus on things you love. Look out for deep dives into the pursuit of expression, stoicism, mechanical keyboards, books, a...
Aug 15, 2023•2 hr 7 min
Immerse yourself in the exciting world of photographer Camden Thrasher. Camden's eye for a shot is simply stunning and see the worlds of aviation and motorsport through his lens has lead to him becoming one of Ash's favorite photographers! So, enjoy a deep dive into the mesmerizing mix of the technical and the artistic & learn the secrets behind the lens from Camden.
Aug 01, 2023•2 hr 1 min
In this enlightening episode, renowned Director, Editor, and Motion Designer Jason Encabo joins host Ash Thorp to dissect the complexities of the creative process. Together, they navigate the hurdles of project completion, time management, and motivation in the context of everyday life, offering invaluable insights for anyone on a creative journey. Filled with practical takeaways, this is a must-listen for those seeking growth and improvement in their creative endeavors.
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 7 min
The stupendous and wonderful Refik Anadol is our guest for this profound episode with this fantastic creative. A Media Artist and Designer, he also heads up Refik Anadol Studios, where working with World Leading Clients and crafting record-breaking NFTs is all fused with a passion and vision for utilizing computation into his creations. So join us with your host Ash Thorp for an inspirational conversation where we discover Refik’s humble beginnings, intense passion for humanity, and future of en...
May 30, 2023•2 hr
Creative legend and friend of the show Maciej Kuciara returns for an epic episode to talk about what he's been up to since he last jumped on and how AI has impacted him as a professional and a person, and some wise advice for us all moving forward.
May 10, 2023•2 hr 41 min
Join us for this episode with the multi-awesome, multi-disciplined, and multi-talented Brandon Semenuk. Brandon is an athlete specializing & conquering in the realms of mountain bikes and motorsports, winning multiple awards in the process and being considered one of the best! Yet not content with just that, Brandon has found a way to fuse all of his interests through the power of filmmaking & photography, and in this episode, find out how Brandon does all of this while still operating a...
Apr 25, 2023•2 hr 28 min
Get ready to cycle through the mind of record-breaking Performance Engineer & Racing Cyclist Dan Bigham! Dan's multi-disciplined approach and attention to detail is something that creatives will greatly appreciate. So join your host Ash Thorp and enjoy how Dan lives in a world of micro gains and how Dan's book Start At The End (A MUST READ) was the genesis of this episode!
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Director William Eubank joins Ash Thorp for today's episode to share his experiences on the life of a movie director. Will cut his teeth in the industry as a cinematographer & camera operator before moving on to directing his first feature film, LOVE, one in which he was also the cinematographer and production designer! Will is happy to wear many hats to pursue his creative vision and one of which Ash and Will discuss in detail in this episode. Will's filmography also includes, The Signal, U...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This episode is all about the realities of being a creative and in Maxim Zhestov we get the chance to dive deep on this topic with one of the best designer’s out there. Maxim returns for his third appearance and much like his art and designs, it’s what is happening beneath the surface that is as intriguing, if not more than the finished product. Ash and Max dive deep into the past, present, and future of their careers and everything in between.
Mar 07, 2023•2 hr 41 min
We’re joined by the legendary and Acadamy Award Winning Cinematographer Greig Fraser today who shed some light on what it is like behind the lens of some of the most iconic films of our generation with an IMDB that lists gems such as, Dune, The Batman, Lion to name but a few!. An absolute blast of an episode and a brilliant geek-out between Ash and Greig on the highs and lows of the movie industry and how to break in.
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Director Sava Zivkovic joins us once more and much has changed since he last joined us on The Collective Podcast. Join us for a fabulous chat on a fascinating insight into the mind and journey of modern-day director and how technology influences his process.
Feb 07, 2023•2 hr 45 min
Two generations of epic creativity are the theme of today’s episode as we welcome the creative prodigy that is William Landgren. A (just turned) 16-year-old super creative who picked up Blender at the age of 12 and has not looked back since! Ash and & Will both look forward to their respective creative journeys whilst bouncing ideas and philosophies off one-another in this brilliant episode that shows artistry can be mastered at any age.
Jan 24, 2023•3 hr
Steven Zapata joins Ash for a powerful conversation about the human power of art and how profound it has been for him throughout his life. Steven also discusses how his thoughts on AI have resonated with the art community after his excellent video ‘THE END OF ART: AN ARGUMENT AGAINST IMAGE AI’s.’ This episode is packed full of eye-opening facts, philosophy, experiences and honesty.
Jan 10, 2023•3 hr 6 min
Dreams do ‘Come True’ but not without some extreme highs and lows and bumps along the way, as is evidenced by today’s guest, Come True Director Anthony Scott Burns. And Anthony returns almost a decade after appearing as our first-ever guest and four years after his last appearance to share his life as a film director and the joys and pitfalls that can bring as well as his other passion in the shape of music and much more
Dec 27, 2022•2 hr 1 min
AI ‘ART’ is a burning topic right now! And it's incredibly disruptive, problematic, inspiring, creative, and futuristic all at once. And in this Solo Episode, your host, Ash Thorp, shares his current thoughts on this topic and the implications on the industry and creativity as a whole!
Dec 13, 2022•57 min
One of the most influential artists of our time joins us for the first episode back after our hiatus. And in Beeple (Mike Winkleman), we have someone whose life, creatively & beyond, has made the most dramatic shifts since we last spoke to him. Sit back and enjoy this instant classic of an episode.
Nov 29, 2022•2 hr 25 min
We're back, and your host, Ash Thorp, is here to let you know what's been happening since we last saw you and what to expect next... Welcome to Season 2 of TCP.
Nov 15, 2022•13 min
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 we navigate client work, which will be great info for any artists who are just starting out in the industry. This is a huge episode, so strap in! GUEST LINKS: Johannes’ Behance: https://www.behance.net/Johannes_L Johannes’ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vizguru Johannes’ Instaram: https://www.instag...
Jun 09, 2020•2 hr 44 min
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 perfect work/life balance which works for him and his family. GUEST LINKS: Aaron’s Website: https://aaronbrimhall.com/ Aaron’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronbhall/?hl=en Aaron’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/aarsohottt1b42 ------------------------------ Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecolle...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 32 min
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 experience winning an Emmy. GUEST LINKS: Filipe’s Website: http://www.randomthoughtpattern.com/index.html Filipe’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/filipecarvalho?lang=en Filipe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/filoak/ Foreign Affairs: http://thisisforeignaffairs.tv/en/work ------------------------------...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 46 min
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 the past year, pouring blood, sweat, and tears into his film. We’re so excited to share this episode with you all, as this is an incredible look into what it means to be a filmmaker. GUEST LINKS: Gavin’s Website: http://www.gavinrothery.com/ Gavin’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GavRov Archive: https://ww...
Apr 14, 2020•2 hr 38 min
