Digital artist Teun van der Zalm joins us to discuss the wonderful niche he’s found in creating beautiful nebulas and galactic spaces, our love affair with Carl Sagan, and our love for films, games, and what art means to us. GUEST LINKS: Teun’s Website: https://www.salmonick-atelier.com/ Teun’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teunvanderzalm/?hl=en Teun’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/salmonickatelier/ Teun’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/teunvanderzalm Nebulae: https://vimeo.com/241011441 -----...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 36 min
Game designer and co-founder of Supyrb, Andreas Gaschka joins us this week to discuss the ups and downs of creating an indie game, the importance of working on projects you’re passionate about, and how to deal with audience reactions. GUEST LINKS: Andreas’ Website: http://www.gaschka.tv/ Andreas’ Tumblr: http://www.andreasgaschka.com/ Andreas’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gaschka Supyrb: http://www.supyrb.com/ Marbloid Trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=byO-xihstdw Download Marbloid: https://itune...
Dec 24, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Creative director and designer Joyce N. Ho joins us this week to discuss a bit about her daily routine, her latest creative projects, her humble beginnings in Brisbane and how she made it all the way to New York City, and how she got some of the big breaks in her career. GUEST LINKS: Joyce’s Website: http://www.joycenho.com/ Joyce’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyce.n.ho/ Joyce’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/joycenho Analogue/Digital BNE 2013: http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/analogue-dig...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 27 min
Creative technologist? CGI artist? Designer? Wizard? Jack-of-all-trades Ryan Cashman joins us this week to discuss all of the various roles he finds himself filling in the industry, reminiscing about past projects we’ve worked on together, how becoming a dad has changed his perspective on the work/life balance, and what he’s looking forward to in the future. GUEST LINKS: Ryan’s Website: http://www.nanoanimal.com/ Ryan’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ryancashman Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/nan...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 35 min
Artist Maxim Goudin of The Mill+ joins us this week to discuss how his hobby is to work on projects he loves, his short piece titled At The Mountains of Madness, how some early experiences with 3D animation led to his career in art, and a ton of information about his process and fascination with obscurity. GUEST LINKS: Maxim’s Website: https://maximgoudin.com/ Maxim’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/maxim_goudin Maxim’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/melkhiah At the Mountains of Madness...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 48 min
Artist Reuben Wu joins us this week to discuss the incredible scope of his creative work, from his music production with the group Ladytron to his beautiful photography. We dive deep into his sources of inspiration, both new and old, and how they influence his artwork across various mediums. GUEST LINKS: Reuben’s Website: http://reubenwu.com/home Reuben’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsreuben/ Reuben’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reuben_Wu Lux Noctis: https://reubenwu.com/projects/22/l...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 45 min
3D artist and designer Joey Camacho joins us this week to share how five years of Everydays has influenced his process and philosophy on design, tons of nerdy goodness about render engines and CG workflows, and the art and balance of patience and commitment. GUEST LINKS: Joey’s Website: https://www.rawandrendered.com/ Joey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rawandrendered/ Joey’s Behance: https://www.behance.net/rawandrendered Joey’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/rawandrendered Joey’s Print S...
Oct 01, 2018•2 hr 40 min
Designer Nicolas Lopardo joins us this week to discuss manifesting your goals into reality, the diverse trajectory of his career and how it led him into user interface design, and some philosophical musings on maintaining an online presence. GUEST LINKS: Nicolas’ Website: https://www.nicolaslopardo.com/ Nicolas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolaslopardo/ Nicolas’ Behance: https://www.behance.net/nicolaslopardo/ Nicolas’ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9128237/ -----------------------...
Sep 17, 2018•2 hr 58 min
Musician and composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer joins us this week to share his experiences scoring the TV series Utopia, what led to him getting his master’s degree, and a bit about his background and upbringing. GUEST LINKS: Cristobal’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cristobal-tapia-de-veer Cristobal’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CristobalMusic Cristobal’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4423632/ Utopia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utopia_(UK_TV_series) Humans: https://en.wikipedia.org/...
Sep 03, 2018•1 hr 57 min
Modeler and sculptor Vimal Kerketta joins us this week to discuss his beginnings in the artistic field, how he found his calling in sculpting, his love for skydiving, and his healthy obsession with his work. GUEST LINKS: Vimal’s ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/vimalkerketta Vimal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vimkerk/ Donald Trump Sculpt: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/YxN5b ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subs...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 45 min
Houdini designer Serjan Burlak joins us this week to talk about his love for science and nature and how they influence his work, how the spark of curiosity has been present in his mind since early childhood, and using design as medicine to get through personal hardships. GUEST LINKS: Serjan’s Website: https://www.biogenic.design/ Serjan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/biogenicdesign Serjan's Instagram: http://instagram.com/serjan.biogenic Geometry of Intelligence: https://www.biogenic.design/inte...
Aug 06, 2018•2 hr 34 min
Director, writer, cinematographer, CGI artist, and amazing musician Anthony Scott Burns (AKA Pilotpriest) joins us once again to discuss his recent film work including Our House and Come True, trusting your personal process, following your own path, and reveling in your identity. GUEST LINKS: Anthony on IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2227980/ Anthony’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/pilotpriest Manifold: https://vimeo.com/64200399 Our House: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2018069/ Come True: https://...
Jul 23, 2018•2 hr 53 min
Cinematographer and filmmaker Tim Sessler joins us this week to discuss his creative exploration between narrative and poetic art in his work, his viewpoint on being authentic and how to tell stories through photography, and his relationship with New York City and how it’s played a role in his career thus far. GUEST LINKS: Tim’s Website: http://www.timsessler.com/ Tim’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/timsessler Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/t_sessler/ Balance: https://vimeo.com/163590531 ...
Jul 09, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Filmmaker William Eubank joins us this week to discuss his journey from constructing sets in his parents’ backyard to directing big-budget feature films in Hollywood. William discusses his love of music and how it keeps him creatively balanced, and how important it is to constantly be learning. GUEST LINKS: William’s IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1827931/ William’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/superswift The Signal: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2910814/ Love: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt154...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Tokyo-based photographer Cody Ellingham joins us this week to discuss influences, the oddity of being a creative, and what inspires him and his current approach to photography. GUEST LINKS: Cody’s Website: http://cbje.tokyo/ Cody’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbje_tokyo Cody’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbje_tokyo/ Danchi Dreams: http://danchi-dreams.com/ Danchi Dreams Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cbje/danchi-dreams-a-photobook-of-japanese-public-housi -----------...
Jun 11, 2018•1 hr 32 min
Art director and designer Toros Kose joins us this week to discuss his life’s path in and how it wasn’t originally focused on being an artist, his goal-driven focus, and our immense love for photography. GUEST LINKS: Toros’ Website: http://toroskose.com/ Toros’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/torosaurus/ Toros’ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/toroskose Vapormax: http://toroskose.com/#/nike-vapormax/ Where I Put My Doodles: http://whereiputmydoodles.tumblr.com/ Into the Bright Unknown: https://vime...
May 28, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Photographer and creative director Lauren Naylor joins us this week to discuss her constant desire to evolve, the impact cinema has had on her photographic style, and her newest project, Super Virgo, which strives to unite women in every creative industry. GUEST LINKS: Lauren’s Website: https://www.lnaylor.com Lauren’s 500px: https://500px.com/laurennaylor Lauren’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lnaynay/ Super Virgo: https://www.supervirgo.com/ ------------------------------ The Collective...
May 14, 2018•1 hr 36 min
Filmmaker and photographer Sean Tucker joins us this week to share his journey, as well as some of his thoughts on the craft, how to deal with feedback and criticism, and how he developed a voice through the photographs he takes. GUEST LINKS: Sean’s Website: http://www.seantucker.photography Sean’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_43mQmHwHPTBBqImFrWU3Q Sean’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seantuck/ Sean’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/seantuck ---------------------------...
Apr 30, 2018•1 hr 31 min
Freelance art director and motion designer Mitch Myers joins us this week to share his story and some of the lessons he’s learned about finding balance in his life and the art of freelancing. Mitch offers some very useful advice and tips for those of you who are striving for balance in your creative life. GUEST LINKS: Mitch’s Website: https://www.mitchmyers.tv/ Mitch’s Store: https://www.mitchmyers.tv/store Mitch’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mitchmyersofficial/ Mitch’s Instagram: https:/...
Apr 16, 2018•1 hr 43 min
Filmmaker Ozan Biron joins us this week to shed some light on where he came from and what inspires the work he creates. Ozan has the rare ability to truly capture what it feels like to drive a car and push it to its limits. His work is often imitated, but never replicated and we dig into why that might be. GUEST LINKS: Ozan’s Website: http://ozan.ca/ Ozan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozanbiron/ Ozan’s Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ozan The Last Viper: http://ozan.ca/Pennzoil-The-Last-Viper ...
Apr 02, 2018•1 hr 55 min
Master blaster Albert Omoss is back with a vengeance! For this episode, we dig super deep into the nuance of the industry we work in, what we’re doing here, and why we’re doing it. GUEST LINKS: Albert’s Website: https://omoss.io/ Albert’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/albertomoss ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/itunes Subscribe via RSS: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/rss Like us on Fa...
Mar 19, 2018•1 hr 25 min
Concept artist Marco Nelor joins us this week in a massive two-part episode to discuss everything from food, to authenticity of art, being a freelancer, and the hype behind reaching your artistic goals. GUEST LINKS: Marco’s Gumroad: https://gumroad.com/marconelor Marco’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/marconelor Marco’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marconelor/?hl=en ------------------------------ The Collective Newsletter: www.thecollectivepodcast.com/newsletter Subscribe on iTunes: www.th...
Mar 05, 2018•3 hr 2 min
World-renowned photographer Zhang Jingna returns to catch us up to speed on what she’s been up to in the past few years since our last episode together. Jingna discusses her recent focus on business and how this new learning experience has opened up a new chapter in her life, as well as how she navigates the wild world of client relations. GUEST LINKS: Jingna’s Website: https://www.zhangjingna.com/ Jingna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zemotion/ Jingna’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/zemo...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Automotive photographer Larry Chen joins us this week to share his immense passion of cars and capturing those special moments that he sees within them. We discuss his workaholic lifestyle and being obsessed to get the best shot possible with each opportunity he gets, as well as his drive to tell stories and capture memorable moments that resonate with his audience. GUEST LINKS: Larry’s Website: http://www.larrychenphoto.com/ Larry’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larry_chen_foto/ Larry’s ...
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 34 min
Professional drift car driver Ryan Tuerck joins us this week to talk about where his passion for cars and drifting came from, how he enjoys being creative with his builds and sharing his passion with the community, and going really really fast while hitting ridiculous angles in his drift cars. GUEST LINKS: Ryan’s Website: https://www.ryantuerck.com/ Ryan’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RyanTuerck/ Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryantuerck/ Ryan’s Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Jan 22, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Senior 3D artist Andreas Ezelius joins us this week to reveal some of the ambitions and goals which propel his work, and shares lots of inspiration on his journey to mastery. Andreas shares many wise words during this episode, and oftentimes, the best advice is the simplest. GUEST LINKS: Andreas’ Behance: https://www.behance.net/andreasezelius Andreas’ ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/ezelius Andreas’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndreasEzelius 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback: https://...
Jan 08, 2018•1 hr 53 min
*SPOILER ALERTS: Game of Thrones and Blade Runner 2049* The infamous Episode 69 crew featuring Albert Omoss, Mike Winkelmann (AKA beeple), and GMUNK has reassembled! We’re older, slower, and more concerned with lame things like global politics and the future of our industry. We get deep into concepts on social media, presenting your work, staying relevant, and much, much more. GUEST LINKS: Beeple’s Website: http://beeple-crap.com/ GMUNK’s Website: http://gmunk.com/ Albert’s Website: https://omos...
Dec 18, 2017•1 hr 40 min
CGI master blaster Cornelius Dämmrich joins us this week to discuss the many oddities we face today as artists, and the challenges we encounter when building work that we are proud of. Cornelius exposes some of the lessons he’s learned over the years, how he manages his personal happiness when working on projects which take months on end, and the future of where this is all going. GUEST LINKS: Cornelius’s Website: https://zomax.net/ 52Hz: https://zomax.net/gallery/52hz/ 6088AD: https://zomax.net...
Dec 04, 2017•2 hr 15 min
Game developer, designer, and photographer Liam Wong joins us this week to discuss how photography came into his life, how his trips to Tokyo opened up a whole new world of opportunities for him, and how important personal promotion is as an artist and where his next projects will take him creatively. GUEST LINKS: Liam’s Website: http://www.liamwong.com/ Liam’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liamwon9 Liam’s Society6: www.society6.com/liamwon9 Ubisoft: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-US/ -------...
Nov 20, 2017•1 hr 46 min
Designer, animator, and director Andrew Vucko joins us this week to tell us how a recent trip to Japan has been influencing him, how and why he chooses to focus solely on 2D animation, and how the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution has made a major impact on his life. GUEST LINKS: Andrew’s Website: http://vucko.tv/ Andrew’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vucko.tv/ A Tip for Writing on Notes: http://vucko.tv/project/blend-2017-a-tip-for-writing-on-notes ------------------------------ The Co...
Nov 06, 2017•1 hr 26 min
