Explore every episode of the podcast Greyscalegorilla Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| New Octane Update? New M1 MAX? | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A | 27 Dec 2021 | 01:40:50 | |
This is part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Nov 4, 2021. In this episode, Nick and Chad dive into their first impressions of the Macbook Pro M1 Max, favorite hardware for C4D, looping animations, answer more Greyscalegorilla questions, and of course... reveal their favorite bourbon. Check it out! Links mentioned in today's show:
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| Greyscalegorilla AMA With Nick | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A | 20 Dec 2021 | 01:30:50 | |
This is part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Oct 14, 2021. In this episode, Nick talked a lot about Greyscalegorilla and his own personal creative journey. Check it out! Links mentioned in today's show:
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| Your C4D Lighting Questions Answered | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A | 30 Jun 2021 | 00:53:02 | |
This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Feb 17, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about lighting, HDRIs, Greyscalegorilla, and more.
Audio is only half the story. Follow along as Chad jumps in and demonstrates some high level lighting concepts in 3D. So simple, yet so effective. Click here to watch the fun.
CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME. Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D? LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page. | |||
| Episode 39: How much should you charge? Let’s talk about Getting Paid! | 29 Nov 2016 | 01:09:53 | |
Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 38: X-Particles, Arnold, And More OSX/Windows Talk with Trevor Kerr | 21 Nov 2016 | 00:58:56 | |
Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 37: Node Based Compositing, 3D in After Effects, and More Hardware Talk | 14 Nov 2016 | 00:44:44 | |
Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 36: Is This The End Of The Macintosh For C4D Artists? | 09 Nov 2016 | 01:04:13 | |
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| Episode 35: Redshift, VR, Teams vs Freelance, And Why Everyone Loves Musicals | 17 Oct 2016 | 01:00:02 | |
In this episode, we talk about Redshift, we talk a bit about VR technology, we discuss working in a team vs working for yourself, and we discover why musicals make nick cry. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 34: Render Farm Heaters, Data Providers, Pivoting, And Whirly Ball | 10 Oct 2016 | 01:02:27 | |
In this episode, we talk about wasted Render farms, and better data plans. We talk about how to keep learning and pivot to making things that work, and we talk about why Whirlyball is way better than Paint Ball. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 33: C4D Layouts, AskGSG, And The Take System | 04 Oct 2016 | 01:02:12 | |
In this episode, we talk about Cinema 4D Layouts, AskGSG Season 3, Some of our most used Scripts, And why we should all be using the Take System more than we do now. We even get into a bit of Tutorial Theory about how to best teach beginners and intermediate Cinema 4D artists. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 32: New C4D Renderer Announced, New Season Of Ask GSG, and Our Favorite Youtube Channels | 26 Sep 2016 | 00:52:35 | |
In this episode, we talk about some Cinema 4D Rendering news, we announce the next season of AskGSG, and we share some of our favorite Youtube channels. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes Recommended Youtube Channels | |||
| Episode 31: Half Rez Recap, Board Games, And Scary Blank Pages | 19 Sep 2016 | 00:48:18 | |
In this episode, we talk about Half Rez 2016, what we learned from the event, lucid dreaming, board games, and what to do when staring at a blank page when you need to design something. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes | |||
| Episode 30: How We Got Started In Motion Design | 12 Sep 2016 | 01:00:23 | |
| Master Camera Techniques in Cinema 4D | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A | 19 Jun 2021 | 00:46:27 | |
This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on March 04, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about cameras, cinematography, Greyscalegorilla, and more. Want to watch the part where Chad jumps into Cinema 4D and starts really showing how to work with your cameras in Cinema 4D? Click here to watch the fun. CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME. Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D? LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page. | |||
| Episode 29: Productivity Apps, Half Rez, HDRI Link, and more! | 07 Sep 2016 | 00:55:21 | |
In this episode, Chris, Chad and Nick sit down to talk about our favorite Productivity Tools and what's new at Greyscalegorilla. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunesShow Notes Draw Splines for Fracture Video Beeple | |||
| Episode 28: Interview with Chad Ashley | 01 Jan 2016 | 00:35:45 | |
In this episode, I talk to Creative Director, Chad Ashley from Digital Kitchen about his career and how he got started as a CG artist. Chad talks about why he recently switched from 3DS Max to Cinema 4D. We talk a bit about our history together including when we worked together at Digital Kitchen. We talk about how much he inspired me to look at lighting completely differently in C4D. We are really excited to have such a great artist like Chad join us as a contributor to Greyscalegorilla. Look for tutorials, daily renders, and other posts from him on the site in the near future. Show Notes | |||
| Episode 27: Interview with EJ Hassenfratz | 13 Nov 2015 | 00:35:14 | |
In this episode, I talk to EJ Hassenfratz from Eyedesyn about his career and how he got started as a Motion Designer. EJ has been posting his excellent tutorials on Greyscalegorilla lately and also doing a live show over at youtube. You can follow him on twitter at Eyedesyn. Show Notes Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 26: Interview with Mike Senften | 27 Oct 2015 | 00:49:26 | |
In this episode I talk with Mike Senften, also known as "The Monkey", about some of the things we were interested from our past that made us who we are today. The topics jump from puzzles, theater, music, and sound waves. Later in the episode, we talk about Freelancing an how hard it would be to sell a hot dog in New York City. Show Notes Kinetogenic | |||
| Episode 25: Interview with GMUNK | 20 Oct 2015 | 01:17:30 | |
In this episode, I talk to Bradley G Munkowitz about his incredible career and work. He talks about how he got started and about what drives him to continue to make such varied and detailed work. I had a really fun time talking to him and I hope you enjoy and get a lot out of this interview. Show Notes The Collective Podcast Interview With GMUNK Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 24: Interview With David Brodeur | 25 Sep 2015 | 00:38:14 | |
TOPIC: Today, Nick talks with Art Director, Designer, and Educator David Brodeur about how he got into this industry and about his experience freelancing. Look for tutorials made by David soon. I think his excellent design sense and passion for teaching will be a perfect fit for Greyscalegorilla. Please welcome him to the site. Show Notes David's Everyday Render Project on Instagram Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 23: Cineware And Cinema 4D Lite Q&A | 19 Jun 2013 | 00:50:14 | |
TOPIC: In this episode, Nick answers questions about the new Cineware And Cinema 4D Lite tools in After Effects Creative Cloud. Show Notes Intro To Cinema 4D Lite And Cineware Tutorials Every Setting In Cineware Tutorial Greyscalegorilla Tutorials Page Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 22: Why, Not How | 06 Feb 2013 | 00:44:24 | |
TOPIC: How to ask Why, Making better tutorials, and when to stop working on current personal projects and start up the next one. Show Notes Dual Clutch Transmissions - Explained Candy Hearts Five Second Project Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 21: What One Man Can Do, Another Can Do | 23 Jan 2013 | 00:31:35 | |
TOPIC: How to find others that have done what you want to do. Is Sports Graphics a real career? And, how to manage too many projects. Show Notes What One Man Can Do, Another Can Do. Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes | |||
| Episode 20: The Worst In The Room | 14 Dec 2012 | 00:40:55 | |
TOPIC: Surrounding yourself with great designers. Soft Skills. Show Notes New Greyscalegorilla Tutorials Page | |||
| Quick And Easy Lighting Tips - Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A | 26 May 2021 | 01:04:26 | |
This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on March 18, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about lighting, Greyscalegorilla, and more. Want to watch the part where Chad jumps into Cinema 4D and shows some of his favorite lighting techniques? Click here to watch the fun. CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME. Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D? LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page. | |||
| Episode 19: Comparing Talent and Copying Your Heroes | 23 Nov 2012 | 00:31:14 | |
TOPIC: How to deal with other's talent, choosing your software and hardware without being an internet jerk, and why copying might be the best thing you can do to learn as long as it doesn't end up on your reel. Show Notes The Pros and Cons of using a Wacom Tablet Wacom Driver Problem: There is the fix in the notes Inside DEVO's Studio with Mark Mothersbaugh My Lighting Challenge Render: Lighting and Texturing an iPhone 4S | |||
| Episode 18: Obsession | 18 Oct 2012 | 00:32:31 | |
TOPIC: Obsessing over things and what that might do to your career. Show Notes FINDING HOOKS: HOW TO FOLLOW YOUR OBSESSION INTO CREATIVE WORK | |||
| Episode 17: Jobs To Be Done, Textures, and Adult Deadlines | 12 Oct 2012 | 00:52:50 | |
TOPIC: Jobs To Be Done, Textures, and Adult Deadlines Show Notes Job To Be Done: The hiring and firing of milkshakes and candy bars | |||
| Episode 16: The Creative Gap | 05 Oct 2012 | 00:45:43 | |
TOPIC: Links | |||
| Episode 15: Half Rez, Cold Showers, And Why It's Been So Long | 26 Sep 2012 | 00:46:40 | |
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| Episode 14: More About School and Pinball Designers | 03 Nov 2011 | 00:40:19 | |
| Presentation 1: HyperIsland 2011 | 08 Sep 2011 | 01:04:37 | |
For this episode of the GSG podcast Nick posts a talk he gave at Hyper Island in Sweden. Show Notes | |||
| Episode 13: Q&A More and More | 22 Jul 2011 | 00:50:08 | |
Show Notes Obligatory link to Back to Work and Linchpin | |||
| Episode 12: Q&A | 15 Jul 2011 | 00:53:01 | |
| Episode 11: Q&A | 08 Jul 2011 | 00:33:02 | |
| Greyscalegorilla Podcast - We're Back | 13 May 2021 | 00:03:16 | |
We are coming back, bringing you some of the highlights of the Q&A section of our Live Show, in pure audio form. Want to tune in? Subscribe on YouTube and get alerts for when the next episode is going live. Check out last week's Live Show, where Nick and Chad answer people's questions, and then get down into the thick of it messing up some perfectly nice materials. | |||
| Episode 10: Q&A | 24 Jun 2011 | 00:41:19 | |
Show Notes My Old Band Rusty Pipes | |||
| Episode 9: OFFF Overview and Fixing Sinks | 16 Jun 2011 | 00:43:59 | |
| Episode 8: Pricing and Production | 09 Jun 2011 | 00:47:21 | |
| NAB Interviews: John Dickinson | 07 Jun 2011 | 00:12:54 | |
While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this fifth and final episode, I talk to John Dickinson from Motionworks about being a beginner, doing interviews, and his new Cinema 4D product, MovieType. Show Notes | |||
| Episode 7: Winging It Q&A | 02 Jun 2011 | 00:45:57 | |
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| Episode 6: Promotion and Portfolio | 27 May 2011 | 00:49:03 | |
Show Notes 2004 Mograph.Net Contest and Winners Page | |||
| NAB Interviews: Chris Schmidt | 24 May 2011 | 00:09:43 | |
While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this fourth episode, I talk to Chris Schmidt. Chris runs the Chicago C4D User Group, Makes excellent advanced Greyscalegorilla tutorials and also helped build the City Kit. In this short interview, we talk about how he got into Cinema 4D and ways that you can start to learn Xpresso. Show Notes I stole this wacom pen from Mike the Monkey | |||
| Episode 5: Do What You Want | 20 May 2011 | 00:48:39 | |
| Episode 4: Turn off Growl! | 13 May 2011 | 00:42:35 | |
| Episode 3: To School or Not to School? | 13 May 2011 | 00:51:25 | |
| Cinema 4D S22 - What is in this Surprise New Version? | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:59:35 | |
Show Notes:
Our Thoughts on the New C4D S22 Features: Automatic UV's Chad
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New UV Workflow Chad
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Modeling Improvements Chad
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Nodal Material Export to FBX Chad
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GoZ Bridge Chad
Shawn
Viewport Enhancements Chad
Shawn
gLTF Support (Export Only) Chad
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| NAB Interviews : Mike "The Monkey" Senften | 09 May 2011 | 00:17:20 | |
While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this third episode, I talk to Mike "The Monkey" Senften. Mike is an incredible Motion Design Freelancer in New York. He is an active and helpful member on Mograph.net. And, of course, when we are lucky, he stops by Greyscalegorilla to do another Cinema 4D tutorial. In this interview, we talk about how he got in to 3D, data visualization, and why patience is one of the best ways to become a great artist. Show Notes | |||
| Episode 2: Learn Faster | 06 May 2011 | 00:53:09 | |
Another Episode of Q&A From April 27th where we talk about a bunch of crazy stuff including...
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| NAB Interviews: Tim Clapham | 28 Apr 2011 | 00:20:40 | |
While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this second part of the series, I talk with Tim Clapham. An outstanding Cinema 4D artist and teacher, Tim's work was the first time I saw art and design being made with Cinema 4D. Not only that, but he also put up project files and lighting setups for download. He taught me most of what I know of Cinema 4D though his site and training series on FXPHD. I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with him about how he got into 3D and making great motion design. Show Notes | |||