The Lightdrop

In this episode of The Lightdrop, the guys discuss the topic of purpose and what it truly means for creatives. After taking a break over the holidays to refocus and reconnect, Jamil and Jeff are back with a discussion that touches the heart of what it means to be an artist in today’s world. Many creatives are grappling with a sense of disconnection and loss of purpose amid layoffs, changing job ma...

CG Supervisor Rich Kim talks about his road to becoming the lead artist he is today and how his experiences at school influenced his desire to teach others. https://www.linkedin.com/in/richisrich/

15+ year CG Generalist Ali Jamali shares his wisdom on being a creative professional in a creative industry, and how to be an advocate for yourself. https://www.linkedin.com/in/digitalali/

In this episode, the guys talk about some fun exercises you can try to gear your mind to be more observant.

Sometimes in order to do more, we have to do less. The guys are back after a little break to pick up where they left off. Jeff has some experience with trying to reduce his mental clutter, while Jamil shares some words that inspired him to creativity recently.

Head of 3D at HOPR Studios, Josh Planz shares his journey through the industry in this conversation that goes from traveling, to stress management, to artistic passion, to video games, to anime, and keeps going! Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/planz/ https://www.instagram.com/joshplanz/ From the convo: https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdwriter1https://www.youtube.com/@everyframeapainting https:...

In this episode, Jamil talks about his experience in revisiting some of his old music and feeling like a fan. The guys explore this importance of revisiting things, and appreciating your old work while using it to inspire your new work. 1ok: The First Chapter (2013) - https://soundcloud.com/jamilprimas/sets/1ok-the-first-chapter

How can we approach everything we set out to do as a work of art? The guys explore this way of looking at things and how doing so can raise our personal bar for quality.

Lizzie Ku-Herrero is back on the show again for a debrief on how she's been approaching work lately, and putting into practice the lessons she's learned from past struggles. This juicy conversation also touches on the difference between how much you charge for your work and your self-worth. Also, waffles or pancakes?

Jamil shares his "glamping" experience and his practice in quieting down, but distractions are abound in this episode as Jeff experiences the power of persuasion. Can the guys put their practice into play?

In this episode, the guys connect with creative human: Taylor Armstrong. Taylor has worked as an on-set VFX supe, compositing artist, and as a professionally signed musician, just to name a few things. Their conversation touches on how to go with the flow of your creative journey, and adopting the mindset of keeping both your eyes on the path, rather than the destination. Follow Taylor on LinkedIn...

In this episode, the guys sit down with educator-artist, Hsiang Chin Moe. Hsiang talks about her path towards her current role as the Chair of BFA Animation at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) and how her position as a mentor has molded her perspective on what's most important about the artistic industries. (spoiler: it's the people) There's also a little conversation about AI, and a li...

Jamil and Jeff explore how, even through "inactivity," you are still making progress in your creative ventures. Through replenishing your "creative well," you're advancing quicker than you think. Also, the guys debunk the myth that is multi-tasking.

In this episode, Jeff talks about his recent experience at a concert and what left him feeling inspired. The guys also discuss how they don't make things how they used to.

In this segment of Lessons Learned, Jamil recalls how he landed his first job, and the experience of the importance of communication and relationships.

In part 3 of Jeff's electrician chronicles, he recalls the perspective he gained from fixing cameras inside of a prison.

In this episode of Lessons Learned, Jeff recalls part 2 of his "electrician chronicles," where he experienced first hand the importance of considering the hand-off in our work.

The Lightdrop - Lessons Learned is a segment where Jamil and Jeff reflect on their own stories in life, and the many takeaways. Here, Jeff talks about how he learned to read that f***** manual.

In this episode, Jamil and Jeff dig into a book titled "The Perfection Trap" by Thomas Curran. What's the deal with perfectionism and the extent to which it exists in all of us, especially creatives and creative professionals? Gaining an understanding of what's going on here is a great way to begin to course correct your way of thinking if you find yourself stuck in being "p...

In this episode of The Lightdrop, Jamil and Jeff talk about the all mighty power of the word "No." When's the last time you've allowed yourself to enjoy the benefits of Vitamin "N," and why can it be such a challenge? Treat saying "No" like a super skill, and practice makes perfect, especially as it relates to your creative energy.

In this episode, Jamil and Jeff explore design language. What kind of design "words" can we use to communicate and which ones are the most effective and why. Jeff offers some insight on his design preferences and Jamil talks about lighting things on fire too.

In this episode, Jamil and Jeff sit down with Director, Corey Langelotti. Corey talks about his growing pains on his path towards being a director, his lessons learned and the immense satisfaction of creating work that he enjoys making. The guys also explore what it means to leave your comfort zone, and the universal language that is design. Follow Corey on Instagram: @langelottl www.langelotti.co...

In this episode, the guys take a look at perspective. What is it? What does it mean to even have a perspective? Through peeling back some of these layers, Jamil and Jeff find that we must be active in this process, because as a creative, to move without perspective is essentially to stand still.

We have our first guest joining us on this episode of The Lightdrop! Lizzie Ku-Herrero is a Senior CG artist, director, mentor and the co-founder of Super Dope. We discuss Lizzie's journey in this industry, how she's perceived that journey and how, from that perspective and through her experiences and lessons learned, she's finally walking the path of being true to herself. Dealing wit...

In this episode, the guys explore the importance of observation as a creative, and how to cultivate this super skill. Jamil revisits his experience as a Lighting TD on Pirates of the Caribbean, and how it helped him become a master observer.