Greyscalegorilla Podcast

In this episode, the crew discusses when it's a good time to start your own studio. Topics also include being freelance vs independent contractor and the latest in the Render Wars. ***Show Notes C4DLive.Com - http://www.C4DLive.Com NAB Blog Post - https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/04/greyscalegorilla-nab-2017/ Nick Q&A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU2Zq_4OtaA Arnold Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2alxsEx4bRc Chris Do On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b3c7kxa5vU-bnmaROgvog

In this episode, the gang discusses whether or not plugins/tools are needed to make great work. Also, at what point can tools/plugins help or hurt? We'd love to know your favorite C4D feature or plugin, lets us know below! ***Show Notes Mac Pro Announcement - http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/4/15175994/apple-mac-pro-failure-admission Maxon Labs - https://labs.maxon.net/?p=3158 Joe interviewing Joe http://motionographer.com/2017/04/07/in-the-hot-seat-with-joe-ball/ HDRI Link https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-link-suite-2/ Nick’s First Camera - http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/dslr-cameras/d70.html Moment Lens Company - https://momentlens.co/ Wirecutter - http://thewirecutter.com/

In this episode, the group talks all about working remotely. The good, bad, and the lonely bits about working from home. We even manage to work in a few tip/tricks to help make working from home easier. Have a great working from home tip or story? Share it with us! ***Show Notes LearnSquared Live Show https://www.twitch.tv/learnsquared Slack https://slack.com/ Appear in https://appear.in/ Google Hangouts https://hangouts.google.com/ Noise canceling headphones - Bose QC Wired Surviving Working at Home - https://vimeo.com/32518851 Remote Book https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Office-Required-Jason-Fried/dp/0804137501 Productivityist https://productivityist.com/ GSG Animation Fundamentals Class https://greyscalegorilla.mykajabi.com/p/animation-fundamentals

In this episode, the group discusses some of their favorite pranks over the years and gives a few tips in the spirit of April Fools. Have a great April Fools prank? Hit us in the comments! We are always looking for new material. ***Show Notes College Humor "Prank War" http://www.collegehumor.com/prankwar

In this episode, the group discusses recent "Daily Renders" trends and the dangers of chasing Likes vs growing your skillset. ***Show Notes I was wrong, "Pollinate" was created by the studio Belief not Blind. https://greyscalegorilla.com/2010/12/belief-pollinate-nourish-the-seeds-of-creativity/ One a Day - Blog Post: https://greyscalegorilla.com/2013/01/one-a-day/

Gorilla Grade LUTs is finally released! Plus, we discuss the state of the motion design industry in these ever changing times. That part of the discussion was inspired by some things that Chris Do of Blind studios discussed on the School of Motion Podcast. ***Show Notes Gorilla Grade LUTs - https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillla-grade-luts/ Chris Do Interview - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/business-mograph-chris-do-blind/

In this episode, we chat with frequent GSG collaborator and Instagram sensation David Brodeur. David shares with us how he got started in the industry as well as filling us in on what he's been up to lately. Octane comes up a bit as it is David's renderer of choice. ***Show Notes David Brodeur on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedandloading/ David's GSG Animation Course: https://greyscalegorilla.mykajabi.com/p/animation-fundamentals

In this episode, we talk about rendering, the benefits of multiple uv's, the new AMD Ryzen CPU's, and color/lighting theory. We also talk about the benefits of thinking like a photographer to get better results out of your renders. ***Show Notes AMD Ryzen: http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/new-horizon AMD Ryzen Cinebench Scores: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3172555/computers/amd-ryzen-benchmark-preview-ryzen-7-outperforms-intels-best.html Blender Filmic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9AT7H4GGrA Linear Workflow Video: https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/what-is-linear-workflow-and-how-can-it-help-your-renders-look-better/

Hopefully, you've had your coffee. In this episode, we talk about our morning routines and the odd habits we've picked up that help us get our day started. ***Show Notes Nick's Color and Displacement tutorial Spilt Colorado C4D Meetup

We hit our 50th EPISODE!! To celebrate we decided to record this one live. We had a blast answering all of your questions. In fact, we may live cast more of these (NAB, Siggraph?) ***Show Notes The Animator's Survival Kit Preston Blair

In this episode, we answer quickfire questions from our loyal listeners. We talk about everything from where we find our inspiration to how we back up our harddrives. This was a fun one! Tune in for our 50th GSG Podcast Episode LIVE on youtube Monday, February 13 at 12pm CST - Bring Questions! Watch these podcasts on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreyscaleGorilla Houdini X-Particles FFMpeg DXnHD Feedly Backblaze Crash Plan

In this episode, we celebrate the GSG blog's 9 year anniversary by choosing our favorite tutorials throughout the year. We also discuss the latest news in the "Render Wars" This is not Episode 49 as Chad said, it's actually 48. Sorry! Greyscalegorilla Tshirts Play cube puzzle Microphone Tutorial Cherry 7up Original Video Cherry 7up Tutorial GSG - Garage Door Robot walking Tutorial Arnold License Price Change Pixel Plow Figet Toy Inventables

In this episode we cover Mentors, Learning by Example, and Seeking Input on your Work. In this episode, we talk about mentors, learning by example, and seeking input on your work. ***Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Tshirts Whiplash Movie

In this episode we talk about getting older while still having a career in Motion Design. ***Show Notes Freddy vs Jason basketball Too Old For Mograph? New Tutorial about Team Render HDRI Link Slow Mo Hot Wheels Slapping People At DK

In this episode, we talk about why you should be learning how to use nodes. A bit of history of how we built our upcoming plugin for Octane and Arnold users called HDRI Link. And we also talk a bit about the importance of compositing. Show Notes HDRI Link Workshop Signup Paul Debevic Oscar News 3 Advanced Xpresso Techniques Tutorial After Effects before and after Compositing HDRI Link Lock and Loading Instagram

In this episode, we talk a bit about the future of rendering including the upcoming Arnold GPU renderer. We chat about how to approach buying the right hardware for 3D animation. And, we talk about New Years Resolutions and how to make sure you are on the right career path. Show Notes HDRI Link Workshop Sign-Up Arnold GPU Render Image

In this episode, we share with you some of our favorite things from 2016. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes Thanks To Zachary Robinson and Layerframe for helping with the Podcast. Nick’s 360 Ski Video in SLC Nick Picks Draplin Design Co. Pretty Much Everything Tools Of Titans Tim Ferriss Neewer Ring Light WireCutter Best Standing Desk Aaron Draplin takes the logo design challenge Chris Picks RazorZone Laptop (Hardware) One Note (Software) Mr Coffee Ice Tea Brewing System The Witch (Movie) r/CatastrophicFailure/ (Sub-Reddit) One Punch Man (TV Show) Chad Picks Project Fi Google Pixel TGT Wallet S Biner Kershaw Knives Fenix Flashlights Hue Lights Slippers

In this episode, we talk about Procrastination and how to deal it with work and personal projects. Also, chad unboxes his new Google Pixel phone. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes HDRI Studio Rig Update HDRI Link Teaser Video Vray 3.4 Neat video De-Noiser AskGSG Tomato Timer Just Do It Google Pixel

In this episode, we talk about how to learn faster and what to do when you find yourself the worst one in the room. Let's learn how to learn and find the right techniques to become a professional Motion Designer. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes Golden Globes Nominees Google Pixel Phone AskGSG HDRI Studio Rig Update CG Garage Podcast Blur Studios Ivan's Site Carbon Studios

Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes David Rees, Going Deep/Election Profit Makers C4D Start Scene Preview Window Tutorial Chads Intro to Arnold Video HP Dream Color Monitor Tomato Timer Slack