Today I’m joined by Joppe, a VFX and technical artist. He shares how ADHD shaped his journey into VFX and why blending art and programming is the future of game development.

Links:

- Joppe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joppemin/

- Mad VFX: https://www.mad-vfx.com/

- Mad VFX 20% OFF: https://courses.mad-vfx.com/?ref=c2474d 🚨 Code: Jack20 🚨

- Linktree Jack: https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist

We cover:

- Why VFX is a perfect fit for ADHD creatives

- How combining art + code gives you an edge

- Why “industry-standard” tools are overrated

- The rise of freelancing & contract work

- The huge gap in education around optimization

- How soft skills often matter more than raw talent

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & disclaimers

01:10 Discovering games as a career

03:00 ADHD & VFX: A perfect match

07:00 The myth of “industry-standard” tools

10:15 Combining art & programming

14:00 Learning Houdini & procedural workflows

18:00 Why portfolios need novelty

22:00 The lack of optimization training

25:00 Freelancing as the future of work

29:00 Soft skills over pure technical skill

33:00 Final advice: Stay curious & keep learning