Best CG Productions Podcasts (2025)

In this special release episode, Rik explores the film from a writers perspective (massive spoilers), while Tom takes us through some tasty trivia for this Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Enjoy…

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Ep064.2 Voyage of the Geek – Close Encounters of the Third Kind 1:08:19

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In this special release episode, Rik explores the film from a writers perspective (massive spoilers), while Tom takes us through some tasty trivia for this Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Enjoy…

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Ep064.1 Voyage of the Geek – Close Encounters of the Third Kind 47:32

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In this special release episode, Dan takes us on a narrative tour (massive spoilers) of the Spielberg classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

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CGW Industry Insider Podcast: VFX Masters Series - Episode 1 23:58

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Explore the future of the VFX industry with experts from AMD. Guests: James Knight, AMD Global Media & Entertainment Director & Andy Parma, AMD Director of MNC Workstation Processor Division Host: Kendra Ruczak, CGW Managing EditorBy Kendra Ruczak

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#61: How to 360 pivot in your career with Christian Shoup 41:26

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🔥 Actionable steps for transitioning into a new industry🔥 Where to get feedback on your work from other artists 🔥 Learning how to set benchmarks for your artwork 🔥 Portfolio prepping for job seekers Connect with Christian Shoup:ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/christianshoup🤟Download free Zbrush materials + tutorials from our mentors: https:/…

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#60: Into the realm of VR with Yuri Romanyuk 26:52

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🔥 The impact VR is having on the VFX industry 🔥 Creating your own video game and the challenges involved 🔥 What its like to work in different studios and labs across the world🔥 Finding and moving into world across a variety of mediumsConnect with Yuri Romanyuk:Website: http://romanyukart.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/romanyukart🤟Download fre…

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#58: Redefining Art Galleries with Lee Cavaliere 30:00

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🔥 The emergence of digital art galleries and their rise to prominence during the pandemic🔥 The types of careers available if you don't make it as an artist 🔥 Making connections and networking within the art community Connect with Lee Cavaliere:Website: http://voma.spaceEmail: [email protected] Sixteen Trust: http://www.thesixteen.org🤟Download free …

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#59: One-Man Indie Production with Roger An 34:15

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🔥 Taking criticism to help with growth 🔥 How to manage a multitude of projects simultaneously 🔥 How to successfully collaborate with others🔥 Finding your nicheConnect with Roger An:Website: http://www.rogeran.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogeran3d/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rogeran3dTwitter: https://twitter.com/RogerAn3Dhttps://…

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#57: Not giving up with Sergio Seabra 18:05

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🔥 What it's like entering the industry as a mature adult🔥 Nailing your artistic style and running with it🔥 How to get your artwork seen 🔥 Tactics for not giving up on your dreams Connect with Sergio Seabra:Website: http://sergioseabra.comArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/sergioseabraInstagram: @sergio.seabraYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/Ser…

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#50: Game characters from sculpting to texturing with Hugo Sena 1:01:44

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Join us for a hook up 🍻 with Hugo Sena who is well known for his character work for Necromunda. Hugo is full of fun stories and shares some great tips for artists looking to break into the industry, things like: what he looks for when hiring, finalizing projects and how to move past that feeling of "it never being good enough". Connect with Hugo Se…

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#49: Sculpting for Madame Tussauds with John Cormican 1:00:16

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🔥 The importance of putting yourself out there, getting connections and making friends with people devoted to art – other artists, institutions and businesses who are in the industry you want to be in. 🔥 These connections tend to get you where you want to be and you’ll carry these with you for life. 🔥 What it’s like to have doors that were once ope…

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#48: How to become a groomer for Disney and Marvel with Kristin Farrensteiner 48:06

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🔥 How something that you struggle with in the beginning could actually become the thing you specialize in later on. Keep learning, keep improving!🔥 The lessons you learn from others in your industry when you post online – Art Station, Instagram, Facebook groups, online forums. 🔥 How chasing your dreams, along with the right work ethic really does g…

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#47: How to teach 3D Art (with epic results) with Alfredo Baro Angulo 37:10

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🌟 ZBrush fundamentals Program by Alfredo Baro: https://artheroes.co/zbrush-course-for-beginners🔥The achievement, process and benefits of creating a 3D Fundamentals program while you’re still perfecting your own skillset.🔥The importance of feedback on your WIPs, taking it on board, trialling and continuously improving your skills and workflow. 🔥What…

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#46: How to start a Likeness Artist Career with Roger Magrini 57:32

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🌟 Join Art Heroes Likeness Program: https://artheroes.co/likeness-program💛 Likeness Program Waitlist: https://academy.artheroes.co/likeness-program-join-the-waitlist 🔥What it’s like to enter the industry freshly trained 🔥The work opportunities available for someone still developing their portfolio and skillset🔥Where and how to learn 3D sculpting. T…

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#45: Ultimate side projects for artists with Leon Gitten 51:08

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🔥The journey of an artist’s career.🔥How to find and balance a multitude of freelance jobs. Sometimes just the experience and the exposure can make a bad salary better. 🔥How your dream job might not actually be a dream job. 🔥Leon’s contribution to the book “Art of Change”.🔥The fact that there are so few animations featuring black characters. 🔥The di…

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#44: Creating Concept Art for Cartoons with Enrico Buffa 50:02

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🔥How to make a living as an Artist in Covid times.🔥Everything that comes into working as an Environment Designer – sets, props, and more. 🔥Art of Change – an amazing movement and kickstart project Enrico and 100 other artists created in response to the Black Lives Matter movement. 🔥How society can affect digital art. 🔥What it’s like being an adult …

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#43: Becoming a 2D Animator with Jorge Bompart 43:20

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📣 Likeness Program Waitlist is open https://academy.artheroes.co/likeness-program-join-the-waitlist🔥The incredible change both Jorge and the animation industry have experienced in the last 20 years!🔥The ways beginners can get into the industry – how to start and what tools to use. 🔥The magic of movement – bringing life to static objects and people.…

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#42: Anime 3D art and fandom with Cheryl Chen 35:18

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🔥How amazing artwork is created almost exclusively in blender with polygonal modelling🔥The unexpected fame that came out of Cheryl posting her work on Instagram.🔥The fact that you don’t have to be “good at art” in order to get into and be good at 3D character modelling and sculpting.🔥The benefit of online communities for those just starting out. Th…

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#41: How to start a 3D art studio with Cast n Play 1:05:59

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https://academy.artheroes.co/student-meetup🔥How to start and run a successful Patreon - The trial and error process of creating great products whilst ensuring high quality prints can be reproduced using different 3D printers.🔥How customer feedback has a huge impact on the characters and props, helping to ensure that they are the best they can be.🔥T…

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#40: All about streaming for 3D artists with Ashley Adams 40:22

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🔥The largely male dominated 3D industry – where are all the girls? 🔥How to get into streaming, and prepare for your 1st live.🔥The amazing learning opportunity in watching and participating in live streams on twitch and YouTube.Connect with Ashley Adams:Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/a_cubedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hey_a_cubed/Tw…

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#39: How to Win ZBrush Sculpt-Off with Sadan Vague 1:01:59

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🔥The amount of prep involved in order to participate in the Zbrush Sculpt-off. 🔥How Sadan selected his character concept, which was actually influenced by his cat! 🔥The importance of ensuring that your work is unique and that you draw influence from a variety of areas.Connect with Sadan Vague:Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/sadaniaInstagram:…

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#38: Creating an ultra-viral piece in 7 days with Joel Morán 40:08

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🔥How life changing events can influence big decisions and be a driving force to reach your dreams🔥How it feels to have your art work recognised and your work shared by big industry names.🔥The advance in VR, the technology involved, its relationship to art and working around the constraints.Connect with Joel Morán:Artstation: https://www.artstation.…

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#37: Killing it as 3D Artist on Patreon with Miguel Zavala 49:09

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🔥The vitality of having an online presence in order to grow your name and elevate a career in art. 🔥The duration and perseverance it took for Miguel to go from office job to full time 3D artist.🔥The balance between offering artwork for free whilst still finding other streams to make an income in 3D design. 🔥Knowing how long to spend on each project…

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#36: Working remotely for Disney, Warner & Marvel with Soren Zaragoza 36:03

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🔥The power social media, Instagram and Facebook has for getting artists noticed and connected with big guns like Disney, Warner & Marvel.🔥How it’s ok to feel lost in the beginning, when you’re still discovering what captivates you.🔥How to price yourself and your work fairly. Easy mistakes entry level artists make when pricing and pitching for jobs.…

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Ep063.2 Voyage of the Geek – Freejack 59:39

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In this episode, Tom dives into the trivia for the film, while Dave introduces the first VotG Great Scifi Quiz.

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#35: The life of an art director with Stu Bayley 41:32

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🔥How Stu Bayley started his career as a Fashion Illustrator, drawing figures for the purpose of marketing and over time worked his way into Art Directing.🔥How establishing friendships with colleagues, who are now some of the top guys in the industry, can really shape a career and direct a path. Notably, Stu has worked with John McCoy, one of the be…

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#34: How to freelance and work full-time as a 3D artist with Ran Manolov 50:59

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🔥The difference between working for big production houses vs small. 🔥The experience of working with so many different creative teams and big industry names.🔥The realities of the worldwide VFX production industry. 🔥Trials and tribulations of creating a production team at short notice using established industry contacts.https://artheroes.co/monster-c…

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#33: Founding IFCC, being an artist & entrepreneur with Marko Prpic 59:26

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🔥How festivals help artists get noticed, motivated, and impact their performance portfolio.🔥The importance of taking care of yourself and choosing family over a stressful business.🔥How unfavorable market can lead to business failure even with the will and hard work from the business owner.50% OFF for items here: https://gumroad.com/boonar Code: qeo…

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#32: Becoming a nomadic illustrator with Asia Noble 48:24

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🔥Having the courage to quit your job and work as a freelancer traveling the world.🔥The importance of formal art education and a network of artists that supports and helps you find opportunities.🔥How to pitch your work to big organizations and tips on how to handle and display confidential work.🔥The power of sharing your knowledge with other people …

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#31: Becoming a kick-ass sculptor with Darrell Abney 52:33

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How to pick up a skill on the job and the benefits of specializing in what your heart wants and not where the crowd is headed.Learning to appreciate the process of growth starting small as you grow bigger.The importance of starting to work on your own creations early in your career.The existing possibilities for you to retire in the arts industry a…

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#30: Grooming artists: Skills and bills with Jesus Fernandez 1:07:04

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Understanding the right technology tools for a professional grooming 3D artist.The difference between 3D work according to industry needs and where grooming work is categorized.The importance of being knowledgeable in modeling when going into grooming fully.Learning how to value your work as an artist no matter your area of specialization.Connect w…

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#29: Committing to Non-Personal Artistic Projects with Genci Buxheli 38:15

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Striving to be proactive to be promoted as an artist.How the role of a lead character artist differs from the senior artist role since it contains more managerial tasks.The advantage of working in Montreal than in Europe as an artist.Learning new techniques by experimenting and brainstorming ideas.Connect with Genci Buxheli:Artstation: https://www.…

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#28: Who are Story Artists and How to Become One With Sergio Paez 57:37

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How story artists have the opportunity to influence the end projects using images.How to learn story development effectively.How to face challenges head-on and research to be a good story artist- the power of creativity.The importance of a story in any visual project.How and where to start your story development career.Connect with Sergio Paez:Webs…

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#27: Creating Believable 3D Humans with Kris Costa 57:36

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3D Printing Program from Art Heroes: https://academy.artheroes.co/3D-printing-program-by-maarten-verhoeven More on Art Heroes and our digital art programs: https://academy.artheroes.co/Art Heroes official instagram: http://instagram.com/artheroes/Enjoyed the episode? Review Art Heroes on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/artheroespodcastListen to the s…

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Ep063.1 Voyage of the Geek – Freejack 37:26

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In this episode, Dan takes us through the narrative for the 1992 scifi film “Freejack”, and we discuss if this film actually works at all.

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#26: Understanding Jewelry 3D Printing with Printed Obsession 49:31

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The automated production process of 3D printing that prints on demand.Printing for commission vs printing on demand.How to navigate the miniature market- the dos and the don’ts.The importance of engaging your online community that eventually turn into customers.More on Printed Obsession:https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrintedObsession/https://www.patr…

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#25: Making your 3D art visible with Kirill Tokarev 1:03:19

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The positive impact of the internet in the gaming world.The importance of distributing gaming information and showcasing new talent.How to make your art visible and welcome all the feedback as it comes.The elimination of game download time and A.I in the future of game development.What keeps a unique platform in the industry as compared to the bori…

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Ep062.3 Voyage of the Geek – Condorman 32:56

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In this, our last episode looking at the 1981 Disney hero film “Condorman”, we’ll see if the lads were paying attention, as they undergo “The Probe” quiz. We’ll also give the film our final rating.

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#24: VR Characters & Medium with Giovanni Nakpil 51:28

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How to find a supportive toxic-free online community for your growth.How to compensate for lack of control in modeling software to make realistic characters.Learning to tell stories in VR through motion characters.The role of CG in the future of movies especially amid COVID-19.The importance of learning as much as you can as an artist.Connect with …

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