Bad Decisions Podcast

Jim Geduldick is a visionary Virtual Production/Visual Effects Supervisor and Production Executive with a solid background as a cinematographer. He's had a distinguished career in virtual production and visual effects, notably serving as the Director of Virtual Production and SVP at Dimension North America, while simultaneously acting as the Virtual Production Supervisor at DNEG. Jim's exp...

John Nack's career spans over a decade at Adobe, including a significant role in the evolution of Photoshop, and seven transformative years at Google utilizing machine learning. John is now back at Adobe as the Principal Product Manager steering the ship of innovation with Adobe’s Sensei AI. In this episode, John shares his insights on a plethora of topics including the cutting-edge Adobe Fire...

Andy Nguyen is the mash-up king of the food industry and a successful entrepreneur renowned for his innovative restaurant concepts. He has co-founded more than a dozen restaurant concepts, including Afters Ice Cream, Portside Fish Co., Dough & Arrow, Bored & Hungry and Matte Black Coffee. Andy's ability to constantly innovate and try new things is a focal point of the discussion, and h...

James DeFina is a renowned director and cinematographer who has worked with music industry giants like Post Malone, Joji, Snoop Dogg, Rich Brian, and Becky G. Starting his career as an intern for Shady Records, James quickly ascended to the role of a successful music producer and engineer, only to find his true calling in visual storytelling. With over 5 billion views to his name, his journey is n...

​Bilawal Sidhu is a creative technologist and product builder who is helping brands harness the Power of AI. He has spent more than a decade working on technologies that are changing the way we interact with the digital world. Bilawal spent six years of his career at Google, where he contributed to groundbreaking projects such as Google's Immersive View, Maps, ARCore Geospatial API, and YouTub...

Olav Stubberud is the Norwegian multi-dimensional artist who's been the creative force behind some of the most iconic moments in entertainment. He gives us a rare glimpse into his world, sharing his early beginnings, the drive behind his passions, and what it takes to be a versatile artist in today's ever-evolving landscape. From shooting megastars like Justin Bieber, Logan Paul and Cara D...

Adam B. Levine is the relentless innovator behind Blockade Labs. The CEO of Tokenly and 330.ai is also the host of Markets Daily for CoinDesk and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Let's Talk Bitcoin! show. In this conversation, he shares his experiences of being an early adopter in various disruptive technologies, and reveals the story behind Blockade Labs. Plus, Adam spills the beans on his ambi...

EJ Hassenfratz is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of @eyedesyn . EJ is well-known in the community as one of the most respected educators in the field of 3D. He is a multi-Emmy winning freelance motion design artist/3D animator. He worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic, Chic-Fil-A, and ESPN creating everything from commercials t...

Benn Tkalcevic, also known as Benn TK, is a renowned Australian filmmaker and YouTuber recognized for his exceptional videography and editing skills. He shares insights into his creative process, how he is learning 3D, and the importance of storytelling and sound design in his work. We also delve into the technicalities of pre and post-production, his experience with drones, and his must-have equi...

Mirko Vogel, managing partner and Head of Immersive Production and Development at Vaudeville Sound, is a renowned sound designer, composer, engineer, and software developer with an astonishing international portfolio in the field of 3D Sound and experiential events. His vast experience spans collaborations with indie rock bands, Grammy-winning artists, brands, filmmakers, TV producers, and video g...

Kim Alban is a talented product designer and multidisciplinary creator within the XR and AI space. She has been featured by Adobe, WIRED and Lenslist for her creative work. She always shares her experiences, resources, and insights across various platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. In this episode, we talked about Microsoft's latest innovations, the AI race between tech giants and t...

Joseph, aka Kingz, is the mastermind behind Kingz Media, garnering over 300k followers across different social media platforms. We discussed the how Joseph's content creation journey started and got into some solid advice, like just starting even when you're not ready, how Joseph managed to reach millions of people using just his iPhone, and the formula for success on Instagram and Tiktok....

Joris Corthout, CEO of Prismax, and his team are the masterminds behind Digital Tomorrowland, the first virtual festival in Latin America, Bob Moses Tour Visual, and a whole bunch of other cool projects. We chat about their journey from being a production house to diving headfirst into the world of Unreal Engine. We also covered what goes into creating a virtual festival like Tomorrowland, and fou...

Jonathan Winbush, a multi-award-winning artist who has worked with industry giants like Marvel, Warner Bros, and Epic Games. He shares his insights on breaking into the VFX industry in 2023, his transition from Warner Bros, and the impact of YouTubers on the field. He also spilled the beans about his new "Enter the Unreal" course (remember you heard it here first :p). We also talk about...

Zuza Śliwinska, Co-Founder & Partnerships Manager of Lenslist, talks about the evolution of Lenslist, the recent launch of XR Bazaar, and the future of AR technology. Zuza also shares practical advice for those starting their AR journey, tips on acquiring clients, and examples of successful AR campaigns. We discuss the importance of content creation, and how brands can dive into AR and find th...

Benjamin Desai, aka Benfluencer, XR creator and Head of Creative Innovation at CyberBrokers, dives into the captivating world of XR and AI. Sharing insights on kickstarting your AR journey, Ben reveals his personal techniques for mastering new skills while discussing the future of creative innovation. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:12 Apple VR headset expectations 00:13:13 How to get into...

Hari Tahov, XR artist, designer, producer and director, talks about his journey from film school to becoming an XR artist and director. We talked about his AI workflow and how he uses AI tools to get inspiration for his creations. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:06:33 Short film and Ai books 00:13:23 Augmented Reality Journey 00:22:44 Favorite Anime 00:25:25 How to deal with failure ? 00:27:4...

Alex Bradt, owner of MousePack AR studio, talks about his journey from a motion designer to starting his own creative studio in NYC. We talked about his early days, working with big brands, AI and its future potential. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:05:45 Story of MousePack Studio 00:08:57 First few jobs 00:20:07 From motion design to augmented reality 00:23:31 Is it ok to Pivot? 00:29:43 Fu...

In this episode, we have Doddz, an augmented reality creator, to talk about his journey from street art to AR. He touches on how to build a career and win deals with big brands. We also discussed how AI is transforming the way we work. Learn more about Doddz: https://www.instagram.com/doddz https://linkedin.com/in/doddz If you wanna see us to do cool things follow us here too: Instagram:https://ww...

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break Podcast #5 AI Updates and Use Cases: Deep dive into GPT4 and Midjourney 5  In this episode, we had in-depth discussions on the latest AI news and breakthroughs in particular for the infamous GPT4 by Openai and Midjourney 5. We discussed the new features and capabilities and also touched up upon the daily use cases and practical applications. If you stay u...

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break Podcast #4 Facial Motion Capture for Beginners: How to Choose the Right System for Your Project ?  This episode is for anyone who's interested in facial motion capture, whether you're a freelancer, filmmaker, game developer, small studio or just a tech nerd. We'll give you the brief on the basics of this awesome technology, and the different solutions you...

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #3  Different Types of Augmented Reality for Your Brand In this episode, we'll explore the different types of augmented reality that brands can use for their branding and marketing efforts. We'll look at examples of how brands have successfully incorporated AR into their campaigns, from virtual try-ons for cosmetics and fashion to interactive product demo...

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #2  The Ultimate Guide to Motion Capture In this episode, we'll delve into the basics of motion capture, including its definition and how it works. We'll also dive into the history of motion capture, from its early beginnings to its current state of the art technology. Additionally, we'll cover the various types of motion capture, such as optical, inertia...

Welcome to Bad Decisions Coffee Break #1   In this very first episode, we cover Augmented Reality and talk about why it's such an essential tool for brands in today's world. We explored a variety of AR platforms, assessing their strengths to help you determine the most suitable for your brand. We also discussed some real-life use cases where other businesses and brands have successfully lever...