RTVFX Podcast

Bryan Venzen is a Senior VFX Artist at Red Storm Entertainment in Cary, NC.  He has worked on projects like Mass Effect, Metroid Prime 4, and the episodic series for Minecraft, Guardians of the Galaxy and the Walking Dead.  Bryan has a rich background in visual effects working in several different studio environments including TellTale Games, Retro Studios, BioWare and S2 Games over the last 9 years.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanvenzen/
ArtStation - https://www.artstation.com/letsmakefx
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YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@letsmakefx/

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Trevor Gilday  is a Senior VFX Artist at Archetype Entertainment in Austin, TX.  He has worked on projects like the Mass Effect series, Anthem, and the critically acclaimed franchise Dragon Age franchise.  Trevor has a rich background in visual effects working both in studio and remotely as a freelancer.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-gilday-30693021/

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Bryan Erck  is a Senior VFX Artist at Retro Studios in Austin, TX.  He has worked on projects like Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Marvel’s Avengers, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and Star Wars: The Old Republic.  Bryan has a rich background in special effects work at companies like LucasArts and Midway Games.

To see the SWTOR effect mentioned:

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Simon Trümpler is a VFX Artist at Wild Sheep Studio in Montpellier, France. He has worked on projects like RIME, Wild, and the Invisible Hours. Simon has a rich background in 3D art modeling assets and creating textures in games like X:Rebirth and Sacred 2.

X - https://x.com/simonschreibt
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-tr%C3%BCmpler-8445731/
Website - https://simonschreibt.de/
ArtStation - https://simont.artstation.com/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT3AarMFqrMyeyoEendhN-w

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This is your year!

We learned many things from 2020.  Now we can move forward towards brighter and happier futures.  Listen in on some humble encouragement to jumpstart your resolutions in the upcoming months. 

You are worth it.  You can do it.  You matter!

New music is thanks to the talented Daniel Shae.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/danielshaemusic
Website: https://danielshae.co/

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This epsiode features an interview with Nikola Damjanov, Lead Artist at Nordeus.  He has created FX for games like Heroic and has a rich history and experience in the mobile games space. 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/damjanmx
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/nikoladamjanov
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikoladamjanov/

ShaderForge Publication: https://nordeus.com/blog/art/50-shaders-of-forge-prototyping-with-shader-forge/
Self Improvement: https://nordeus.com/blog/art/self-improving-large-scale/
Procedural Citadel: https://80.lv/articles/006sdf-005cg-making-a-procedural-citadel-crystals-in-houdini/

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This is part 2 of an interview with Lauren Simpson, a VFX artist at 343 Studios.  She has worked on video game titles like Halo Infinite, God of War, and Uncharted 4, along with animated movies including Kung Fun Panda 2 & How to Train Your Dragon 2.  

Learn about what it's like to work full-time and handle being a mom as well!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-simpson-643b215/
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/laurensimpson
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lrsimpson
RTVFX Forums: https://realtimevfx.com/u/lauren_simpson/summary

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My goal is to entertain others by helping them feel alive.

This is part 1 of an interview with Lauren Simpson, a VFX artist at 343 Studios.  She has worked on video game titles like Halo Infinite, God of War, and Uncharted 4, along with animated movies including Kung Fun Panda 2 & How to Train Your Dragon 2.  

Learn about what it's like to work full-time and handle being a mom as well!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-simpson-643b215/
ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/laurensimpson
Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/lrsimpson
RTVFX Forums: https://realtimevfx.com/u/lauren_simpson/summary

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This episode is an interview with Russell Bakewell.  He is a VFX Artist and Game Developer with previous work on Diablo 3, Path of Exile and Gears of War.  He is now running his own studio while freelancing.

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BakewellRussell
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-bakewell-11ba9247/
Forums:https://realtimevfx.com/u/russell/summary

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This episode features an interview with Trish Taylor, author of "Yes! You Are Good Enough: End Imposter Syndrome, Overthinking and Perfectionism and Do What YOU Want".  We explore some of the common challenges people run into and how they can handle them.

Trish's Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Trish-Taylor/e/B0781C54LD

Trish's Website:

https://www.trishtaylorauthor.com

Trish's YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/trishtaylorcoaching

Free Book Excerpt of Yes! You are good enough (includes 28 Day Plan)

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Free NLP Book

https://dl.bookfunnel.com/8ic38bqtcz

 Trish Taylor was living and working in England, happily settled in her 14-year role as a career counselor and part time Jazz Singer.

An encounter with a Salsa dancing American literally swept her off her feet. They married and moved to the United States.

 She worked as an employment coach to individuals with developmental disabilities and later as a Mindset Coach and trainer. She now writes and speaks.

She is the author of:

Why Am I Scared? Face your Fears and Learn to Let Them Go.

I'm Never Drinking Again: Maybe It’s Time to Think about Your Drinking?

Yes! You Are Good Enough: End Imposter Syndrome, Overthinking and Perfectionism and Do What YOU Want

A Brief guide to the Magic of NLP

Co-author: Respect in the Workplace: You Have to Give it to Get it

 
Trish lives in Pensacola, Florida with her husband.