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How do you get into 3d animation after having your own jewelry-making business? Natasha Wozniak was a jewelry-maker and sculptor and decided to get into 3d animation. She is now a freelance animator, motion designer and 3d sculptor.

We discuss what it's like to run your own business, teach yourself a new set of skills and how the online artistic community is invaluable. Check out Natasha's work at the links below natashawozniak.com linkedin.com/in/natasha-wozniak

How do you move between Arch Viz and Fashion Visualization, and what skills can you learn from each? Jack Fechino is a 3D Artist at Michael Kors, a role he came to as a multidisciplinary artist working as a freelancer.

He has worked in Arch Viz, advertising and product visualization before entering the world of fashion. We discuss the differences and similarities, and what you can take away from each field. Check out Jack at the links below linkedin.com/in/jackfechino artstation.com/lambert1

Anthony Koithra diverted his successful career in business consulting to make independent animated films. Predominantly using Unreal Engine, his animated shorts have already seen some success and he believes he is still learning how to get good. Anthony likes to tell sci-fi and fantasy stories from an immigrant perspective. You can find his work here, enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe and share! YouTube and IG @locodrome linkedin.com/in/akoithra Rogue Squadron https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiF5wxw-0UU&t=134s Avengers: An American Workplace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf50L8P5mUE

What is it like to get clients to buy into a new technology in Arch Viz? How do you convince them to try out something new? I spoke with Evan Buxton, the Principle and Interactive Director at Neoscape, a prominent Arch Viz studio based in Boston. We talked about many things, from concincing clients about new tech, to where he thinks AI will take our industry. Enjoy the conversation, and if you like it, please share it with a friend! www.neoscape.com

How can an online platform help get your real-time environments into Unreal? I had a super interesting chat with Steven Ren, the founder and CEO of Palatial, about the online platform he created to help artists get their 3D scenes into Unreal faster! If you find this interesting, share it with a friend! Check out Palatial here www.palatialxr.com

What is the best way to share our digital experiences?

I had a great time chatting with Experiential Architect Kitae Kim about the company he co-founded called Foveate, and how he created a tool to allow people to share their experiences through an online platform.

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You can find Kitae here

linkedin.com/in/kimkitae

foveate.com

IG: @kitaedesigns

Why should artists be open to learning new tools? What are the benefits of using real-time software to help visualize your designs? Sam Anderson founded of Studio Ladder to help artists, designers and architects to visualize their projects in Unreal Engine. Coming from a background of Architecture, focusing on R&D at SHoP Architects, and working in education for Epic Games, Sam provides a great resource to help artists! I love this interview with Sam, her enthusiasm for learning and sharing knowledge is contagious, I definitely recommend looking her up and reaching out! IG @salamanderson7 www.studioladder.com LinkedIn: samantharanderson

What does it mean to have an "Elephant Skin"? How has this helped guide the CEO of one of the leading global Architectural Visualization studios today?

Giovana Driessen is the CEO of Elephant Skin, and I enjoyed interviewing her and asking about her experiences in the industry. She described to me how this global company developed a 'molecular structure' as way to define people's roles within the studio.

You can find Giovana and Elephant Skin here

www.linkedin.com/in/giovana-driessen-476516144

IG: @gi_driessen

www.elephant-skin.com

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How important is visualization in communicating an Architect's design intent? Mengyi Fan is the Director of Visualization at SHoP Architects in New York, and has been running the Viz department for the past 12+ years. She discusses with me how the role of visualization withing an Architecture practice is vital, and how different tools can and should be explored and used to get the best results. You can find Mengyi here Linkedin: mengyifan Instagram: mengyi_fan mengyi.co www.shoparc.com Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

How do you become a Design Technology expert? What can you learn from problem solving on a variety of projects? Oliver Thomas is the Director of Design Technology at FACIT Homes, and also the co-founder and CEO of Archi-Tech Network (ATN). He previously worked for 5 years at BIG (Bjarke Ingles Group) and also started an Architect's collective with fellow designers. His explorations with different technology makes Oliver a vault of knowledge and experience, which he generously shares in the form of Masterclasses on his ATN platform. We talk here about how he got to this point in his career and what he loves about his work, as well as what he hopes for the future of Architecture. You can find Oliver here www.archi-tech.network IG: architech.network IG: olly____t Linked In : architech-network Let me know what you think in the comments and subscribe for more interviews like this. Thanks for watching!

What is the benefit of an architectural hand drawn illustration? How do you bring character and expression, and also make it a sustainable business? Benji Connell is the Director of Concrete Clouds, an Architectural Illustration practice he founded and runs, producing illustrations for the purpose of visualization. He talks to me about how he went from Architecture school to Illustration and how the two are very much linked. We also discuss the impact of AI and NFTs in the industry, as well as clients knowing the value of a human-made image. Check out Concrete Clouds here www.concreteclouds.co.uk And find Benji Connell here www.linkedin.com/in/benji-connell-6681871a5 Let me know what you think, please share and like and help grow the community, and thank you for watching!

How do you bring theatre design storytelling into Arch Viz? What was it like to work as a single mother in a male-dominated industry and has the industry improved today? Gunay Demirci is a Senior CGI Artist at DBOX, and her impressive resume at some of the leading Arch Viz studios in London are a product of her years of experience in the industry. She discusses with me how she went from studying theatre design into visualization, and her thoughts on how the industry has improved since she started. We also question where artists can progress to after senior-artist! You can find Gunay here linkedin.com/in/gunay-demirci-31284215 Let me know your thoughts about what to name a super-senior-3D Artist! Don't forget to subscribe and like if you are enjoying the podcast, and thanks for listening!

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What kind of AI tool do you think Architects actually need to make good visuals? How do you start your own software business?

George Proud is the co-founder of Gendo, an AI software for Architecture that focuses on getting detail as accurate as possible. It is currently in closed Beta, and he came onto the podcast to discuss with me his experience starting the company, and his hopes for the tool. We also discuss where George thinks AI will take us in the future.

You can find George and Gendo here

linkedin.com/in/george-proud www.gendo.ai

Let me know your thoughts on the future of AI in Architecture, and let's start the discussion!

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How do you become a 'digital nomad'? What's the best way to keep maximum efficiency when workers are all over the world?

Camille Lymer is a freelance CG Supervisor and has been successfully working as a digital nomad life for a year, allowing him to travel the world whilst making a living. He tells me how he has made this possible, and why he thinks it works for him.

You can find Camille on LinkedIn

www.linkedin.com/in/camille-lymer-9883b1a4

and on Instagram

@camilleinstainsta

Tell me your thoughts in the comments, what do you think about the future of remote work?

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What are the advantages of being a freelance artist? How can people get involved in the Digital Art community? Ioanna tells me of her experiences working in a studio, going freelance and being a part of the wider 3D communities in London and Sofia. Enjoy the episode and remember to subscribe and like, and post your comments below!Ioanna Ivanova is a versatile Digital 3D Artist currently immersed in the world of Motion Graphics. You can find her at these links

helloitsio.com linkedin.com/in/ioannaivanova

IG: @helloitsio

IG: @londonsiggraph

linkedin.com/company/3dlondon

How do you foster meaningful client relationships? What are the advantages of doing ArchViz in realtime? What can an ArchViz artist do to keep up with the latest movements of the industry? Derek Chan brings over 10 years of experience running ArchViz studios and gets into detail with me about what he has learnt, and what sets Red Leaf apart. Derek is the Founder and CEO of Red Leaf in New York. You can find his at the links below linkedin.com/company/redleafny IG: @redleafny www.linkedin.com/in/derek-chan-aia Enjoy the interview and remember to subscribe and like, and leave your comments below!

Is ArchViz going through an economic downturn? Does it make community and networking even more important? Elizabeth Stark tells me her thoughts and experiences, working in business development at various ArchViz studios. Elizabeth Stark is a Senior Manager of Business Development at The Boundary, and a co-organizer of 3DNY. Don't forget to follow the channel for the latest updates, and post your thoughts in the comments below! You can find Elizabeth at these links linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-stark-b3a33087 estark@the-boundary.com linkedin.com/company/the-boundary-london IG: @the_boundaryuk www.the-boundary.com IG: @3d_nyc linkedin.com/company/3dnymeetup www.meetup.com/3d-new-york-meetup

How are Architects using AI? What will AI tools do for the ArchViz industry? These familiar questions have a new and interesting set of answers as Andy takes me through their current workflow and thinking at KPF. Andy Christoforou is an Architect and an AI and Visualization Specialist at KPF in NY. Remember to rate the podcast and follow for the latest videos! You can find Andy at the channels below; linkedin.com/in/andy-christoforou @kohnpedersenfox

What is the current state of Architecture today? How will AI change the Architecture Industry? Niall Patrick Walsh is an Architect based in Ireland, and a contributing writer for Archinect. He led the 'Archinect In-Depth: Artificial Intelligence' series, interviewing many industry experts and becoming an expert on the subject himself. If you are enjoying these, please subscribe for the latest videos! You can find Niall here; www.niallpatrickwalsh.com  @niallpatrickwalsh  archinect.com/niallpatrickwalsh

How do you get to work as a digital artist after you graduate? What's the best way to get into an industry? What can schools and universities teach students to help them? Alwyn Hunt co-founded The Rookies and talks to me about how and why he started this online community, and how they help get young artists starting out into digital artist roles that they want. If you are studying or recently graduated, you will want to take a listen! You can find Alwyn here www.linkedin.com/in/alwynhunt

www.therookies.co

Instagram: therookies.co

Should all ArchViz be in realtime? How do you create a theatre show in VR that people can watch at the same time around the world? How do you keep up with the latest XR technology?

Alex Coulombe, CEO of Agile Lens goes into great depth describing to me his journey from Architect to XR-chitect. If you have any inetrest in VR, AR or anything XR related, you should definitely check this out! You can find Alex here twitter.com/ibrews youtube.com/ibrews www.agilelens.com www.alexcoulombepresents.com uepodcast.com xmascarolvr.com

Why is lighting important in image-making? How can we learn from our masters? Why is community important to growing as an artist? Nikos gets into how and why he founded Creative Lighting, a business where he teaches companies and individuals how to improve their art and grow.

Enjoy the interview and don't forget to follow and rate the podcast, it will help others find us! You can follow Nikos here @creativelighting.co www.chaos.com/archviz-masterclass www.creativelighting.co www.linkedin.com/in/nikosnikolopoulos

What does it take to start your own Arch Viz studio? What's the difference between working freelance and starting your own business? Yulia discusses the various challenges and rewards with co-founding her studio Ymages, as well as her other projects on the side like Re-Ymagined and Archviz World. Enjoy the interview and don't forget to like, subscribe, follow and rate us, as it helps others find us! You can follow Yulia here @ymage_works ymageworks.com archviz.world

Have you ever wondered how our brains are like computers? Or the link between AI, Reiki and humanity? Vanessa Forner discusses with Michelle her thoughts on this and more. She also takes us through some actual examples of practical uses of MidJourney and Stable Diffusion within Arch Viz image-making. Watch and listen for more! You can follow Vanessa here Instagram @vanessa_redlight

Michelle talks with Brian Kelly, an Architect and Professor, about authorship and interrogating your stylistic influences. Brian discusses how he teaches his students to use AI to help in the design process

IG: brianmkelly_

www.atomdesignstudio.com

Michelle speaks with Dennis Allain, an Architect and Illustrator with a unique style of imagery that sets him apart from his contemporaries.

They discuss Dennis' artistic evolution and his adventures with MidJourney, along with where he thinks AI might take us.

Find his work here

IG: @dennis_allain

www.dennisallain.com

Michelle talks with designer and artist Hassan Ragab about how he uses AI to create incredible imagery, what the process has meant for him and how he sees the tools being used in the near future.

YouTube: @hsnrgb

IG: @hsnrgb

Michelle has a conversation with Fabio Palvelli, a 3D Artist and Art Director, where they discuss the impact that AI is having within the Architectural Visualization world at the moment.

You can see Fabio's work here:

YouTube: @FabioPalvelli

Instagram: @fabiopalvelli