Art Department Podcast

In this episode we’re sharing our favourite projects we had the pleasure of working on. How did we get the opportunity in the first place, what happened and why do we have such fond memories of it.

We’ve all been told: “You’re so lucky you’re so talented!” And if we’re honest, none of us likes it. What about all the hard work we put in! But is there such a thing as talent after all?

Everybody loves Fanart! Or do they? We’ll discuss the many sides of Fanart. Is it legal? Does it hurt your portfolio? What do we personally think about it?

Our most personal episode yet! What lessons have we learned throughout our career? We share some of the biggest mistakes we made so you can avoid them!

You heard it a hundred times: Portfolio is all that matters! But what goes into a portfolio? What do employers look for? What gets you hired? Let’s discuss!

The struggle is real and creative burnout an issue many of us have experienced. Sometimes more than once. How did we get there? How did we get out of it? How can we prevent falling victim to it again?

Does age really matter? Am I too old to become a concept artist? I have all these responsibilities, what should I do? How do I learn the most effective way? We’ll try to answer these and more questions for all folks looking at a mid-career change!

We dive deep on the topic of rates and salaries for artists around the world. We’re sharing the extensive research we’ve done and combine it with our personal experience to give you a comprehensive breakdown of the topic.

Welcome to our Education Special. We invited experts Stacy Tang and John Park to discuss schools, tutorials, courses and everything else that concept design and illustration students are bombarded with these days. We break it down, clarify and present you with the most comprehensive source of information on the topic!

Software is a hotly debated issue. Which one is the best? Does software even matter? What and how should I learn and what does the future hold Emmanuel Shiu and Jan Urschel discuss what professional concept designers use these days ... and yes we will talk about Blender as well.

What does a concept designer do? What job opportunities are out there? What is the Art Directors Guild? Lots of questions, lots of answers! Join Emmanuel Shiu and Jan Urschel as they dive into the confusing depth of the entertainment industry.

Welcome to the first episode of the Art Department Podcast. This serves as a short introduction of the two hosts, Emmanuel Shiu and Jan Urschel. Who we are, what we do and why we decided to launch a podcast together.