RTVFX Podcast

This epsiode features an interview with Nikola Damjanov, Lead Artist at Nordeus.  He has created FX for games like Heroic and has a rich history and experience in the mobile games space.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/damjanmx ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/nikoladamjanov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoladamjanov/ ShaderForge Publication: https://nordeus.com/blog/art/50-shaders-o...

This is part 2 of an interview with Lauren Simpson, a VFX artist at 343 Studios.  She has worked on video game titles like Halo Infinite, God of War, and Uncharted 4, along with animated movies including Kung Fun Panda 2 & How to Train Your Dragon 2.   Learn about what it's like to work full-time and handle being a mom as well! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-simpson-643b215/...

This is part 1 of an interview with Lauren Simpson, a VFX artist at 343 Studios.  She has worked on video game titles like Halo Infinite, God of War, and Uncharted 4, along with animated movies including Kung Fun Panda 2 & How to Train Your Dragon 2.   Learn about what it's like to work full-time and handle being a mom as well! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-simpson-643b215/...

This episode is an interview with Russell Bakewell.  He is a VFX Artist and Game Developer with previous work on Diablo 3, Path of Exile and Gears of War.  He is now running his own studio while freelancing. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BakewellRussell Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-bakewell-11ba9247/ Forums:https://realtimevfx.com/u/russell/summary ============================= Con...

This episode features an interview with Trish Taylor, author of "Yes! You Are Good Enough: End Imposter Syndrome, Overthinking and Perfectionism and Do What YOU Want".  We explore some of the common challenges people run into and how they can handle them. Trish's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Trish-Taylor/e/B0781C54LD   Trish's Website: https://www.trishtaylorauthor.com   Trish&...

This is part 2 of an interview with Julian Love, lead combat designer at Blizzard Entertainment for Diablo Immortal. Julian has been working in VFX for over 20 years with countless credits to his name. GDC Talk https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1017660/Technical-Artist-Bootcamp-The-VFX Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-love-7a24872b/ Diablo Immortal https://diabloimmortal.com/en-us/ ========...

This is part 1 of an interview with Julian Love, lead combat designer at Blizzard Entertainment for Diablo Immortal. Julian has been working in VFX for over 20 years with countless credits to his name. GDC Talk https://www.gdcvault.com/play/1017660/Technical-Artist-Bootcamp-The-VFX Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-love-7a24872b/ Diablo Immortal https://diabloimmortal.com/en-us/ ========...

This episode features an interview with Ian Confino, co-founder at Afterburner Studios, who recently launched their newest IP "Dreamscaper".  Ian has worked on the VFX, animation, design and UI elements of the game and brings a wealth of knowledge managing the artistic vision of game development in small teams. Dreamscaper: http://dreamscapergame.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

This week's episode is an interview with Gabriel Aguiar, a VFX Artist and Co-Founder at Gabriel Aguiar Productions.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/GabrielAguiarFX Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/course/vfx-for-games-in-unity-beginner-to-intermediate/ https://www.udemy.com/course/ue4-vfx-for-games-beginner-to-intermediate/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/gabrielaguiarprod Patreon: https://www.p...

This episode features an interview with Shannon McSheehan Berke, a VFX Artist at Riot Games.  She has worked on League of Legends. Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShannonBerke LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonberke/ RTVFX Forum Threads: https://realtimevfx.com/t/vfx-art-tests-what-does-a-great-experience-look-like/13659 https://realtimevfx.com/t/shannon-mcsheehan-lol-fx-knowledge-share/11...

This episode features an interview with Andreas Glad.  He is an award-winning VFX Artist currently working at Goodbye Kansas.  Previous titles under his belt include Battlefield IV. Twitter: https://twitter.com/PartikelVFX Real-Time VFX Challenge II: https://realtimevfx.com/t/something-big-is-coming/13744/8 ============================= Connect with me!    ============================= X: ➡︎  http...

This episode is an interview with Florian Smolka, VFX Artist at Mimimi Games.  He's worked on titles like Desperado 3. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Smou_ =========================== Connect with me!    ============================= X: ➡︎  https://x.com/TravisMcCallum_ LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccallumt/ Instagram➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/travis_mccallum_86/ Website ➡︎  http...

This episode features an interview with Vinessa Mayer, VFX Artist at Bungie.  She's worked on titles like Destiny 2, FORZA, and Mortal Kombat. Vinessa shares her incredible journey finding herself in the world of visual effects after experimenting in many areas before.   Learn how you can be an advocate for yourself during contract work, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and how getting invo...

Meet Ashley Lyons!  Famed Team Lead VFX Artist at Gearbox Software.  He's created amazing effects for lovable characters like Zane in Borderlands 3, along with environmental elements in Neverwinter. Learn about Ash's journey from Sculptor to VFX pro in this episode. ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/artwork/JlVQ6m LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleylyons/ Twitter - https:/...

This episode is an interview with Rachel Day, VFX Artist at Bonfire Studios.  Rachel has worked on titles like Overwatch and Diablo 3, and brings a wealth of knowledge in the character VFX world. =========================== Connect with me!    ============================= X: ➡︎  https://x.com/TravisMcCallum_ LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccallumt/ Instagram➡︎ https://www.instagram.com...

This episode features an interview with Yoeri Luos Vleer.  He is a freelance VFX artist with a rich background in Unreal Engine.  Luos shares his journey through its up's and down's including community building, technical advice, and monetizing your effects. ============================= Connect with me!    ============================= X: ➡︎  https://x.com/TravisMcCallum_ LinkedIn: ➡︎ h...

Matt Schwartz is a VFX Artist at Riot Games working on their card game Legends of Runeterra.  He has also worked for Ubisoft on titles like Far Cry and Watch Dogs. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-schwartz-18960714/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/notmattschwartz ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/mattschwartz Legends of Runeterra - https://playruneterra.com/en-us/ ------------------...

This episode features an interview with Bill Kladis. He shares his experience with becoming a VFX artist, teaching others, running his own VFX business, and some of the life lessons we all need when adapting to circumstances through our years. RTVFX Contact - https://realtimevfx.com/u/imbuefx/summary YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/imbuefx LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wkladis/ Sim...

This episode is an interview with Alex Redfish, Senior VFX Artist at Riot Games.  He is a legendary VFX artist in the 2D Effects arena with famous works on games like Diablo 4 and Battle Chasers.  Alex shares his knowledge on what it means to be a VFX artist in today's world. Alex Redfish ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/alexredfish Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/user12223385 YouTube - http...

This episode is an interview with Anthony Davis, Technical Artist at EA and VFX Artist at Defy Studios.  Anthony shares some of his professional experience and life hacks to become a great artist. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonydavisvfx/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/reddericktv Defy Studios: http://thedefystudio.com/ Defy Studios Esports Bar: https://www.defyesportsbar.com/ =========...

This episode explores advice on what artists can do during crisis to live healthy and productive lives.  It speaks in 3 areas: - General Advice for Job Loss & Dealing with Recessions - Specific Advice to Continue RTVFX During Isolation and Quarantine - Support Advice for Studios and Freelancers If you need financial assistance: IRS Employee Retention Credit - https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-e...

Tody's episode is an interview with Niels Dewitte, a VFX artist that is currently working at Agni-Flare with past credits working at nDreams and on the video game Phantom Covert Ops.  Niels talks about his move from Europe to Japan and how different that transition has been.  He also shares his experience as the moderator for the RTVFX forums. Niels name on RTVFX: Wyvery Website: http://niels...

Today’s interview is with Nick Seavert.  He is the founder of JangaFX, a studio behind some of the VFX industries latest tech with products like VectorRayGen and EmberGen, a real-time fluid simulation program. Nick has been hard at work investing education and tools to make real-time artists more efficient in their roles.  JANGA FX - https://jangafx.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Today's episode is an interview Thomas Harle, a freelance VFX artist in England.  Thomas shares his experience working as a freelancing , being an educator and tutoring other students, and his YouTube tutorial series for technical advice in Unreal Engine’s material editor. Tom's Artstation - https://www.artstation.com/thomasharle Tom's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzyM...

Learn about what makes a real-time visual effect in today's modern context, how it differs from other forms of effects, and some beginning steps for first time artists. =========================== Connect with me!    ============================= X: ➡︎  https://x.com/TravisMcCallum_ LinkedIn: ➡︎ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mccallumt/ Instagram➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/travis_mccallum_86/ W...