Alex Ruhl

Alex Makes VR

Technology EN ↓ 163 episodes

Want to know how to create a business/freelance career in the chaotic world of immersive storytelling, virtual reality & 360 filmmaking? New episodes every Monday. Join me - Alex Ruhl - as I take you behind the scenes building a profitable & award-winning VR storytelling career (TEDx, CannesXR, The Drum 50 under 30, Women of the Future Awards) while navigating the challenges of working with emerging technology. I also (over)share all of my best tips/tricks/advice & spill all the inside secrets of the industry to hopefully help you create a life that you'll love!

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Alex Ruhl

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#100 What I've Learned From Recording 100 Podcasts! 12.04.2021 29:18

What I've Learned From Recording 100 Podcasts! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re getting on! Twitter.com...

#99: Accountability: A Creative's Worst Enemy! 05.04.2021 21:32

Accountability: A Creative's Worst Enemy! Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go l...

#98: How To Build Rapport With Clients & Win More Work 29.03.2021 17:34

How To Build Rapport With Clients & Win More Work Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these e...

What Paperwork You Need Before Production: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #8 26.03.2021 50:39

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! This is episode eight of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside...

#97: Pushing The Boundaries with VR Post-Production in Unity w/ Randa Dibaje 22.03.2021 59:48

Pushing The Boundaries with VR Post-Production in Unity w/ Randa Dibaje Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being not...

How To Storyboard For 360 VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #7 19.03.2021 24:03

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! This is episode seven of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News.  In this episode I refer to an article by Jessica Brillhart about editing using your 360 storyboard. Here is the link: https://medium.com/the-...

#96: Interactive Volumetric VR For Quest? No Problem! w/ Louise Liu & Jeremy Dalton, PwC UK 15.03.2021 34:59

Interactive Volumetric VR For Quest? No Problem! w/ Louise Liu & Jeremy Dalton, PwC UK Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, a...

Choosing Locations For Your VR Film (Recce Checklist): How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #6 12.03.2021 30:05

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! This is episode six of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside sc...

#95: How You Can Help Grow The VR Industry 08.03.2021 28:34

How You Can Help Grow The VR Industry Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live....

Casting Actors For VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #5 05.03.2021 27:38

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! This is episode five of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside s...

#94: Story or Tech - Which Comes First For VR Projects? 01.03.2021 23:32

Story or Tech - Which Comes First For VR Projects? Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these epis...

Scriptwriting For VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #4 26.02.2021 21:54

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Scriptwriting For VR: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film Ep4 This is episode four of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I apprec...

#93: How To Have A Clearer Mind & Get More Done 22.02.2021 18:29

How To Have A Clearer Mind & Get More Done Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes...

Developing Your Story Structure & Characters: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #3 19.02.2021 19:54

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Developing Your Story Structure & Characters: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film Ep3 This is episode three of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to l...

#92: Is VR The Future Of Filmmaking? 15.02.2021 23:12

Is VR The Future Of Filmmaking? Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You c...

Coming Up With VR Ideas: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #2 12.02.2021 31:11

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Coming Up With VR Ideas: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film Ep2 This is episode two of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appr...

#91: Is VR Filmmaking Dead? 08.02.2021 36:10

Is VR Filmmaking Dead? Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign u...

My Journey Into Immersive Storytelling: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film #1 05.02.2021 31:42

Interested in one-to-one coaching with me? Email alexmakesvr@gmail.com & let’s see if it’s a good fit! My Journey Into Immersive Storytelling: How To Make A Virtual Reality Film Ep 1 This is episode one of a new mini series I'm running on the podcast, documenting my process of making my next virtual reality drama - Bad News. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my...

#90: What Do Facebook's Earnings Tell Us About The VR Industry? (& so much more) w/Tom Ffiske 03.02.2021 38:57

What Do Facebook's Earnings Tell Us About The VR Industry? (& so much more) w/Tom Ffiske Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr....

#89: How To Get Inspired As A Creative/Filmmaker 01.02.2021 15:36

How To Get Inspired As A Creative/Filmmaker Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re getting on! Twitter.com/al...

#88: Motivation Is For Amateurs 25.01.2021 14:48

Motivation Is For Amateurs  Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re getting on! Twitter.com/alexmakesvr I...

#87: How To Get Your Client's To Pay You On Time 18.01.2021 22:54

How To Get Your Client's To Pay You On Time Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re getting on! Twitter.com/al...

#86: The Most Common Mistake Virtual Reality Creators Make 11.01.2021 20:31

The Most Common Mistake Virtual Reality Creators Make Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re getting on! Twit...

BONUS: The dishwasher metaphor to break your creative block 07.01.2021 13:07

Just a random thought I wanted to share in this bonus episode about creative block. Wishing you nothing but happiness my friends! Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign u...

#85: How To Pitch 360/VR Work When You Work In-House At A Company 04.01.2021 24:56

How To Pitch 360/VR Work When You Work In-House At A Company  Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to listen to my podcast. I appreciate it more than words can express! If you want the inside scoop on all things VR, business & creative life, as well as being notified when these episodes go live. You can sign up to the newsletter: www.alexmakesvr.com Tell me how you’re get...