TO SYNC UP WITH US, SKIP TO 00:14:58! Collective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our third episode, as Akira experts Joe Peacock and Neil Leslie join us to discuss Katsuhiro Otomo’s masterpiece. GUEST LINKS: Art of Akira: http://artofakira.com/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via ...
Oct 23, 2017•2 hr 26 min
Illustrator, painter, and concept artist Atey Ghailan joins us this week to discuss his deep-rooted love of anime, where his influences come from, getting his big break working at Riot Games, and most importantly, our obsession with corgis. GUEST LINKS: Atey’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/snatti Ayey’s Tumblr: http://snatti.tumblr.com/ Riot Games: https://www.riotgames.com/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscrib...
Oct 09, 2017•1 hr 7 min
Photographer and designer Jennifer Bin joins us this week to discuss her life in Shanghai, her photography journey, and her thoughts on what UX/UI should be and how it can be improved. We touch on our love of films and books and what inspires Jennifer’s work on a daily basis. GUEST LINKS: Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbin/ Jennifer’s Website: http://jenniferbin.com/ 500px Interview: https://iso.500px.com/photographer-jennifer-bin-interview/ -----------------------------...
Sep 25, 2017•1 hr 18 min
Creative director Sava Zivkovic joins us this week to discuss all things creative from motion capture to concept design, we talk about his love of architecture and how it really helped him dive deep into CGI. If you’re looking for a creative boost of inspiration, Sava’s positive outlook and process is one to take many lessons from! GUEST LINKS: Sava’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/SavaZivkovic Sava’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/savazivkovic Sava’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sava.zivkov...
Sep 11, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Ceramic artist Suzanne Wang joins us this week to tell us all about her year-long apprenticeship under a master artist in Japan. After giving her craft full focus and dedication, she now has time to share how her journey went, what she learned along the way, and where she plans to take the lessons learned moving forward. GUEST LINKS: Suzanne’s Website: www.suzannewangceramics.com Suzanne’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannewangceramics/ Mashiko Apprentice Documentary: https://www.youtu...
Aug 28, 2017•1 hr 34 min
You wanted more, so we got more! Entrepreneur and all-around badass Chris Do joins us once again to touch base on some of the topics we discussed in our last episode, and we touch base on his recent ventures, how he manages it all, and where he currently is in life. GUEST LINKS: TheFutur: https://www.thefutur.com/ Chris’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/thechrisdo TheFutur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thefuturishere TheFutur on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theFuturisHere/ Blind: https://bl...
Aug 14, 2017•2 hr 1 min
Game designers Tim Soret and Danny Wadeson join us this week to discuss some insight into their upcoming title The Last Night, and we chat about everything from politics, their view on society, and some possible future outcomes of dealing with art and being a human. GUEST LINKS: Odd Tales website: http://oddtales.net/ The Last Night Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pupdeq1MoVw Odd Tales on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddtalesgames/ Tim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/timsoret Danny...
Jul 31, 2017•1 hr 33 min
Concept artist and Learn Squared co-founder Maciej Kuciara joins us once again to give us an update on what he’s been up to, sharing some of his growing pains and life lessons to work at your maximum output, and a bit about his personal projects and where he plants to take them in the future. #bidetclub GUEST LINKS: Maciej’s Website: http://www.kuciara.com/ Maciej’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maciejkuciara/ Showtime: http://www.kuciara.com/#/showtime/ Art Cafe: http://artcafe.tv/ Learn...
Jul 17, 2017•2 hr 18 min
Greyscalegorilla founder and creator Nick Campbell joins us this week to discuss his upbringing, daily habits, must-read books, and how to deal with some adverse situations you might come across in life. GUEST LINKS: Greyscalegorilla: https://greyscalegorilla.com/ Greyscalegorilla on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla Greyscalegorilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvegas Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram....
Jul 03, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Comic artist and freelance illustrator Daniel Warren Johnson joins us this week to tell us his origin story, working various odd jobs, and finally taking the leap of faith to become a full-time artist. If you’re a creative on the brink of wanting change in your life, this episode is going to be perfect for you! GUEST LINKS: Daniel’s Website: http://www.danielwarrenart.com/ Daniel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielwarrenart/ Daniel’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielwarrenart Extremi...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Creative instigator Wilson Tang joins us this week to discuss some of the films he’s worked on including Steven Spielberg’s A.I., Lemony Snicket, and Star Wars, as well as dig into the future of creativity, and the wide-open vastness of the unknown. GUEST LINKS: Wilson’s Website: http://wilsonjtang.com/ Wilson on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1196633/ A.I. Artificial Intelligence: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0212720 Lemony Snicket: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339291/ ------------------------...
Jun 05, 2017•1 hr 29 min
Finnish film director Timo Vuorensola joins us this week to discuss some politics, the touchy subject matter present in his movies, the crazy world of crowdsourced filmmaking, and the importance of retaining originality in your creative process. GUEST LINKS: Timo on IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1993322/ Timo’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeonBlank Iron Sky: http://amzn.to/2q8uPo6 Iron Sky: The Coming Race: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3038708/ Iron Sky: The Coming Race Teaser: https://www.yo...
May 22, 2017•1 hr 17 min
Brett Morris and Steve Panicara of the newly formed motion design studio Ranger and Fox join us this week to discuss the origin story of their partnership, the early steps of building their company, and many helpful tips for those who might be interested in starting their own company. GUEST LINKS: Ranger and Fox’s Website: https://www.rangerandfox.tv/ Brett’s Website: http://brettmorris.tv/projects Steve’s Website: http://stevepanicara.com/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newslette...
May 08, 2017•58 min
Naughty Dog character artist Alexandria Neonakis returns to the podcast to discuss her transition away from UI design, what motivates her during the long nights of freelance work after acquiring her green card, and the odd and complicated world of dealing with internet trolls in a positive way. GUEST LINKS: Alex’s Website: https://www.alexneonakis.com/ Alex’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/beavs Uncharted 4: http://amzn.to/2p8Klk6 Naughty Dog: https://www.naughtydog.com/ Girls Make Games: http://g...
Apr 24, 2017•1 hr 9 min
Video Copilot’s very own Andrew Kramer is here to share his thoughts on the visual effects industry, his process of learning and sharing new skills, and what motivates him to be such a badass. GUEST LINKS: Video Copilot: http://www.videocopilot.net/ Video Copilot on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Video-Copilot-106337146331/ Andrew’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/videocopilot Andrew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewkramer Saber (Free Plugin): http://www.videocopilot.net/blog/2016/0...
Apr 10, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Cinematographer and VFX artist Jim Geduldick joins us this week to discuss the passion of his craft, as we explore his origins in skateboarding and how that naturally evolved into his film career. We get a bit meta, digging deep into things which envelop most creatives such as time management, focus, purpose, and most importantly - how and why we do the things we do. GUEST LINKS: Jim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Filmbot Jim’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/filmbot Jim’s Instagram: https://www.instag...
Mar 27, 2017•2 hr 47 min
Multidisciplinary artist Maxim Zhestkov joins us this week to share his thoughts on the universal language of art, how MTV music videos shaped his fascination with media, the painful lessons of making film, and his endless goal to find bliss in his work. GUEST LINKS: Maxim’s Website: http://www.zhestkov.com/ Maxim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhestkov/ Maxim’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/Zhestkov Maxim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZhestkovMaxim/ ---------------------------...
Mar 13, 2017•2 hr 33 min
Makeup and Vanity Set’s very own Matt Pusti joins us this week to discuss how he draws inspiration from his favorite films and injects it into his own work, his recent transition into freelance and working from home, and how he manages to navigate his new life. GUEST LINKS: Makeup and Vanity Set Website: http://makeupandvanityset.com/ Makeup and Vanity Set Bandcamp: https://makeupandvanityset.bandcamp.com/ Makeup and Vanity Set on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/makeupandvanityset/ 88:88 - ht...
Feb 27, 2017•1 hr 42 min
CG generalist Chris Bjerre joins us this week to discuss his outlook on being a generalist and his craft, the fine balance needed for a successful freelance lifestyle, and the reasons he devotes so much focus on his passion projects. GUEST LINKS: Chris’s Website: http://chrisb.tv/ Epoch: https://vimeo.com/198811503 ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via ...
Feb 13, 2017•2 hr 35 min
Jessie Kawata, a creative strategist and industrial designer at NASA JPL, joins us this week to discuss the beginnings of her career in design, the complex and constantly evolving nature of her unique role, and what her thoughts are on the industry as a whole. GUEST LINKS: Jessie’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/okawater NASA JPL: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: http://www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: http://www.thecoll...
Jan 30, 2017•1 hr 35 min
Rare Volume co-founder and creative director Jonathan Kim joins us this week to share the story of starting his company, the impact his amazing, supportive wife has had on his career, and managing the the tricky territory of the work/life balance. We dig into some really big topics throughout the episode including what Jonathan hopes to achieve in his legacy, what design means to him, and what his goals are in life. GUEST LINKS: Jonathan’s Website: http://jonathankim.work/ Rare Volume: http://ra...
Jan 16, 2017•1 hr 4 min
Chris Do, the entrepreneurial CEO and founder of the studio Blind, joins us this week to share his family history and the beginnings of his career in design, what some of his personal and professional goals are, and the current state of brick and mortar art education and how he aims to change things up. GUEST LINKS: Blind: https://blind.com/ Are you a “bricklayer” or an art director?: http://motionographer.com/2016/07/25/are-you-a-bricklayer-or-an-art-director-chris-do-explains/ ----------------...
Jan 02, 2017•1 hr 30 min
Concept artist and illustrator Justin "Goby" Fields joins us this week to discuss the humble beginnings of his career, the profound effect his friends and family have had on his success, and how some of his earliest influences have shaped his work and personality over the years. GUEST LINKS: Justin’s Website: http://www.justinfields.com/ Ironklad Studios: http://www.ironkladstudios.com/ Ironklad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironkladstudios/ ------------------------------ The Collective ...
Dec 19, 2016•1 hr 33 min
Musician Ben Sharp, otherwise known by his moniker Cloudkicker, joins us this week to discuss the origin of his musical career, the struggles of being left-handed, and the overwhelming benefits exercise and a healthy lifestyle can have on your mental state. GUEST LINKS: Cloudkicker Website: http://cloudkickermusic.com/ Ben’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bmsharp Cloudkicker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cIoudkicker/ The Discovery: http://cloudkickermusic.com/album/the-discovery Intr...
Dec 05, 2016•1 hr 12 min
TO SYNC UP WITH US, SKIP TO 00:19:35! Collective Commentaries is a series in which we chat with a guest as we watch some of our favorite films. Watch along with us in our second episode, as production designer and director Gavin Rothery joins us to discuss James Cameron’s Aliens. GUEST LINKS: Gavin’s Website: www.gavinrothery.com/ Gavin’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/gavrov Gavin’s Blog: www.gavinrothery.com/my-blog/ ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: http://www.thecollectivep...
Nov 21, 2016•3 hr 1 min
This week we’re joined by Ben Radatz, a partner and co-founder of the legendary Kansas City-based production studio MK12. We discuss how Ben got his start in the industry and how MK12 came about, the bizarre economy of pitching in the motion graphics industry, and how detrimental it can be to work for free. GUEST LINKS: MK12: http://mk12.com/MKXII/ An Insulting Pitch: http://motionographer.com/2016/06/24/an-insulting-pitch-email-from-mk12-co-founder-ben-radatz/ Quantum of Solace: http://www.arto...
Nov 07, 2016•1 hr 39 min
This week's episode is a live recording from Industry Workshops event held in London this past August. We're joined by video game and film concept designer Mike Hill, where we discuss the organic chemistry which goes into interpreting his favorite films, the rigorous process he goes through for creating his functional concept designs, and the psychology and careful consideration behind creating a powerful work of art. GUEST LINKS: Mike’s Website: http://www.mikehill.design/ Mike’s ArtStation: ht...
Oct 24, 2016•1 hr 4 min
Founder of Cinematography Database and Cine Designer, Matt Workman joins us this week to discuss his perspective on the future of the industry, how his company has become his personal vision, and how important it is to believe in yourself to make your goals a reality. GUEST LINKS: Cinematography Database: http://www.cinematographydb.com/ Cinematography DB on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinematographydb/ Cinematography DB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cinematographydb/ Cinematogr...
Oct 10, 2016•1 hr 57 min
V-Ray legend and the brains behind Mastering CGI, Grant Warwick, joins us this week to discuss his passion for teaching, a bunch of nerdy goodness about rendering engines, and the importance of truly loving what you do. GUEST LINKS: Mastering CGI: http://masteringcgi.com.au/ Grant’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masteringcgi/ Grant’s CGSociety: http://sathe.cgsociety.org/ V-Ray: https://www.chaosgroup.com/ Cream Studios: http://www.creamstudios.com.au/ ------------------------------ The Col...
Sep 26, 2016•2 hr 59 min
Art Director Nidia Dias joins us this week to discuss her origins from Portugal, her undying passion for doing personal projects, and the inspiration derived from working with other artists. We also get into her fascination with album artwork and movie posters, how much of a workaholic she is, and try to figure out what's going on with all of the shoe porn in the motion graphics industry. GUEST LINKS: Nidia’s Website: http://nidiadias.com/portfolio/ Nidia’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/imnidiadi...
Sep 12, 2016•1 hr 29 min
