CG Chatter Podcast: The Art, Business, and Lifestyle of Creating Computer Graphics

CG Chatter 033: Why Learn Computer Graphics?

Tue, 02 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I discuss what computer graphics is, what it can empower you to create, and the many career options for those who create computer graphics. I also talk about my new online computer graphics tutoring services.

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CG Chatter 032: Run, Kick, Shout!

Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Erik Jensen & Nick Hopkins, founders and creative directors of Run, Kick, Shout!, about starting a company with a friend, different 3D workflows, and how to avoid late nights.

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CG Chatter 031: Pixels and Polygons Founder & Director Anthony Marquette

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Anthony Marquette, Founder and Director of the Pixels and Polygons School of 3D Art and Animation, about education, competitions, and how to build your own computer.

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CG Chatter 030: The Value of Budgeting

Wed, 15 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat about the value of budgeting for computer graphics folks, including saving for hardware purchases, keeping track of spending for taxes, and paying off student loans.

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CG Chatter 029: Illustrator & Designer Sean Dove

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Sean Dove, Illustrator & Designer, about keeping your portfolio and website updated, making comics, running a successful Kickstarter, and balancing your life.

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CG Chatter 028: Senior Motion Graphics Designer Sergei Prokhnevskiy

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Sergei Prokhnevskiy, Senior Motion Graphics Designer at FOX Sports and founder of ukramedia.com, about overcoming adversity, avoiding debt, and living one's dreams.

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CG Chatter 027: Animator, Digital Storyteller & Instructor Derek Cuneo

Wed, 04 Jan 2017 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Derek Cuneo, Animator, Digital Storyteller & Instructor, about Adobe MAX, how to work effectively from home as a freelancer, and why teaching can be such a great experience.

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CG Chatter 026: Freelance Editor & Motion Graphics Artist Doug Hanback

Wed, 14 Dec 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Doug Hanback, Freelance Editor & Motion Graphics Artist, about why video editors should learn motion graphics, and some considerations for editing spherical 360 video and VR content.

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CG Chatter 025: Motion Graphic Designer Tim Weidelman

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:15:24 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Tim Weidelman, Chicago-based Motion Graphic Artist, about his creative process, animation styles, tips on good client relationships, and working from home as a freelancer.

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CG Chatter 024: Creative Director, Animator & Illustrator Jake Williams

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 03:35:07 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Jake Williams, Creative Director, Animator and Illustrator at LooseKeys, about Chicago's motion graphics community, social media mastery, education, and inspiration.

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CG Chatter 023: Lead Concept Artist Sean Higgins

Wed, 02 Nov 2016 00:59:56 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Sean Higgins, Lead Concept Artist at Outact, about working remotely from home, taking risks, and the differences between concept art and illustration.

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CG Chatter 022: Senior UI Artist Meaghan Glynn

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 10:31:21 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Meaghan Glynn, Senior User Interface Artist, about how UI/UX design fits into the game design pipeline, , and why Dungeons & Dragons is so awesome.

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CG Chatter 021: Senior Animator Edward Hull

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:25:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Ed Hull, Senior Animator at Turbine Games, about how he found his way to animation, how to not get burnt out at work, and why one should never stop learning.

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CG Chatter 020: Senior Software Engineer Jono Forbes

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 10:32:22 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Jono Forbes, Senior Software Engineer at Unity Labs, about the importance of community involvement, what he loves about virtual reality, and how to safeguard your personal time.

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CG Chatter 019: Animation is Time-Consuming!

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 09:57:56 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I discuss why animation is so time-consuming, how to prepare yourself for this, tips on communicating effectively with clients and producers, and ways to speed up your animation workflow.

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CG Chatter 018: Lead VFX Artist Jamal Coleman

Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:09:17 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Jamal Coleman, Lead VFX Artist at Outact, about choosing a career path, creating an asset library, and the value of challenging oneself, and how to create real-time VFX for games.

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CG Chatter 017: 3D World Artist Rogelio Delgado

Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:29:34 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Rogelio Delgado, 3D World Artist at Monolith, about perseverance, passing art tests, thriving in the game industry, and the workflow of an environment artist.

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CG Chatter 016: Senior Concept Artist Hunter Schulz

Wed, 27 Jul 2016 10:38:25 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Hunter Schulz, Senior Concept Artist at Turbine, about his illustration workflow, where he draws inspiration, and why health is so important for artists.

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CG Chatter 015: John Gentile, 3D Visual Lead

Wed, 13 Jul 2016 09:57:11 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with John Gentile, 3D Design Lead at Fusion Design Consultants, about making realistic architectural renders and creating career opportunities.

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CG Chatter 014: Lead Technical Artist Jason Breneman

Wed, 29 Jun 2016 10:31:08 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Jason Breneman, Lead Technical Artist at Turbine, about playing EverQuest with his dad and brother as kid, and why he loves rigging and technical art.

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CG Chatter 013: Lead Animator Ron Friedman

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:47:41 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Ron Friedman, Lead Animator at Disney Interactive, about the differences between film and game animation, the importance of acting for animators, and the value of having a mentor.

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CG Chatter 012: Senior Graphic Artist & Art Department Manager Melsen Carlsburg

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with my brother Melsen Carlsburg, Senior Graphic Artist & Art Department Manager at Three Twins Productions. Learn about screen printing, workplace ergonomics & good time management.

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CG Chatter 011: Lead UX Recruiter Maureen Lawson

Wed, 18 May 2016 10:32:24 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Maureen Lawson, Lead UX Recruiter at Clear Point Consultants, about what UX is, how to stand out as a CG artist, getting the most from networking events, asking for help, and work/life boundaries.

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CG Chatter 010: Work/Life Balance

Wed, 04 May 2016 10:44:25 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I offer eight tips on how to achieve better work/life balance, in order to avoid burnout, stay healthy, stay happy, and recharge your creative batteries.

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CG Chatter 009: VFX Producer Lara Lom

Wed, 20 Apr 2016 10:05:17 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Lara Lom, VFX Producer at Zero VFX in Boston, about moving from Switzerland to the United States, her work on several awesome films such as Guardians of the Galaxy and Skyfall, and advice for those looking to get into the VFX industry.

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CG Chatter 008: CG Artist Evan E. Richards

Wed, 06 Apr 2016 16:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Evan E. Richards, CG Artist at Zero VFX in Boston, about growing up in Maine, his education at the University of Maine, and a career path that ultimately led to him working on VFX for feature films.

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CG Chatter 007: 3D Animator Gordana Fersini

Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:09:49 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Gordana Fersini, 3D Character Animator, about growing up in Italy, her transition from economics to animation, her animation workflow, and what it's like working in a big studio as well as from home.

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CG Chatter 006: CG Generalist Sergio Villegas

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 11:07:16 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Sergio Villegas, CG Generalist (Specialization in 3D camera matchmove) for Zero VFX in Boston, about his background in classical violin, some of his technical workflows, and the importance of passion, building relationships, and working hard.

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CG Chatter 005: Lead Animator Amanda Warner

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 11:27:13 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Amanda Warner, Lead Animator for Giant Spacekat, about the positive impact parenting has had on her life and work, her co-founding of Giant Spacekat with Brianna Wu, and tips on time management when working remotely.

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CG Chatter 004: Senior Environment Artist Dana Loud

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Senior Environment Artist Dana Loud about his early start in modding, his path to working on video games at Turbine, and advice on getting personal projects done.

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CG Chatter 003 : 3D Generalist & Visualization Artist Jonny Allen

Thu, 28 Jan 2016 17:00:00 +0000

In this episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with 3D Generalist & Visualization Artist Jonny Allen about his work with Steelblue in San Francisco, previous work with Neoscape in Boston, and what he loves about working in viz dev.

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CG Chatter 002: Freelance Animator Mike Taylor

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 23:06:04 +0000

In this second episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I chat with Freelance Animator Mike Taylor about his career, training at Animation Mentor, work at Turbine, and advice for up & coming animators.

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CG Chatter 001: Introduction

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 02:07:22 +0000

In this inaugural episode of the CG Chatter Podcast, I introduce myself, my reasons for starting the podcast, and what to expect from it going forward.

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