The Collective Podcast

Kevin Tong is an ambitious freelance illustrator who I've had the pleasure to know for quite some time.  In the early stages of his career, he began working on packaging and art direction for toy companies, and now works on his own commission projects.   Kevin also creates spectacular limited prints for high profile films, which have been distributed through Mondo.

In this episode, Kevin & I have an open chat about how to keep the things you love in life balanced, how to establish yourself as an artist, and how to keep your creative flow ongoing.

Its been truly great to track his achievements and progression as an artist.  Keep up the excellent work, TONGINATOR!   

Kevin's Website - http://tragicsunshine.com/

Kevin's YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/ktong83/videos

Just Like Being There - http://justlikebeingtheremovie.com/

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SHOW NOTES:

Native Foods: http://www.nativefoods.com/

JAKKS Pacific: http://www.jakks.com/

Ash’s Predator poster: http://www.mondoarchive.com/poster/predator/

Gustav Klimt: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustav_Klimt

Harvest: http://www.getharvest.com/

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

In previous podcasts, I have had the opportunity to speak with industry professionals about their career journey, experiences and struggles, and how they were able to achieve their current position in life.  

 

However, about a month ago, Mike Yakovlev, an avid listener and student from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, reached out to me and enthusiastically proposed something a bit different.  He asked if I could focus my next conversation around the curious mind of an art student and possibly offer guidance on how to navigate through our industry from a student's perspective.  So that's exactly what I did!  

 

In this exclusive one-time breakout episode, we exchange common ideas and issues with personal development, reaching goals, and how to find your creative purpose.

I want to thank Mike for reaching out to me with this proposal and for his time, along with many thanks to Iggy, who was also able to join us on this exclusive podcast. 

 

Best of luck to Mike and all the students out there who are learning and dedicating themselves to building their craft.

Mikes work: http://yakovlevart.tumblr.com/

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SHOW NOTES:

Dave Rapoza: http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/

Kevin Spacey Mactaggart lecture: http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-video

Jim Jarmusch quote: “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.”

The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026

Anthony Jones: http://www.robotpencil.org/

The Visual Story: http://amzn.com/0240807790

Everything is a Remix: http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/

How Bad Do You Want Success: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU

During his childhood, Jayse Hansen became a super fanatic for Sci-Fi and cartoons, and this insatiable curiosity forged a path that naturally led him to the world of art and design.  Jayse now manages to work from his home office in Las Vegas, and has a powerful portfolio of work from some of the top blockbuster films, like Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Ender's Game, The Avengers, and Iron Man.

Jayse's ability to stay focused and create amazing visuals in our somewhat chaotic workdays of multiple deadlines & projects, and all while building and maintaining positive long-lasting networks, is truly commendable.

A big thank you to Jayse for taking time out of his day to share his thoughts and creative path with us.  Enjoy!

JAYSE'S WORK - http://jayse.tv/v2/

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SHOW NOTES:

Cantina Creative: http://cantinacreative.com/

Jayse’s work for The Avengers: http://cargocollective.com/jayse/Avengers

The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026

Empire of Dreams: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0416716/

Kevin Spacey Mactaggart lecture: http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-video

It's Not How Good You Are, Its How Good You Want to Be: http://amzn.com/0714843377

Jiro Dreams of Sushi: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772925/

Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!): http://amzn.com/0714863483

Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: http://amzn.com/8189988042

Justin Ishmael has experienced many different artistic paths throughout his life, and his most recent journey led him to the current role of creative director for Mondo, a family company of Alamo Drafthouse. Justin's passion and desire to connect the fine art world with film franchises has helped catapult Mondo to become a leading company for high-level, collectible art.

Among one of an array of fascinating topics, Justin and I chat a bit about Mondo's massive transformation from small beginnings and its significant impact on collectors, artists, collaborators, and the film culture overall.

Be sure to use the links below to find out even more information on Mondo. A big thank you to Justin for sharing his time with us!

MONDO - http://www.mondotees.com/

MONDO'S BLOG - http://blog.mondotees.com/

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SHOW NOTES:

Geof Darrow: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geof_Darrow

Alamo Drafthouse: http://www.drafthouse.com

Todd McFarlane documentary: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0262367/

Dark of the Sun: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062863/

Black Mirror: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2085059/

The Art of District 9: http://amzn.com/0062064304

The Weta Cave: http://www.wetanz.com/cave/

Hell Pizza: http://hellpizza.com/nz/

Scott Robertson has an amazing amount of career experience that spans more than two decades. He has taught at the prestigious Art Center for many years with a customized curriculum designed around his own creations and creative path. Scott also owns and manages Design Studio Press, which distributes a multitude of great books featuring the works and creative journey of talented artists. He thrives on trying new things and pushing his abilities to maximum levels, but regardless of how busy he gets, Scott still dedicates time to help his students and friends.

Scott Robertson is a prime example of how to successfully keep your life filled with passion and challenges. It's a great honor to have him on this podcast, and I extend a massive amount of gratitude to Scott for taking time to have this chat.

Scott's Website: http://cargocollective.com/drawthrough

Scott's Blog: http://drawthrough.blogspot.com

Design Studio Press: http://www.designstudiopress.com

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SHOW NOTES:

Art Center College of Design: http://www.artcenter.edu/accd/index.jsp

Scott’s YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/scottrobertsondesign

The Skillful Huntsman: http://amzn.com/0972667644

Stefan Seigmeister TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off.html

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

Outro song:

Indigo – Symbol #7.4

Allan McKay originated from Australia and is a phenomenal talent with over 18 years of experience in the VFX industry.  He brings a great level of understanding on how to maintain a flow of creativity and productivity.  Allan elaborates on his particular path, and how he deals with the madness of balancing life, health, and work.  He mentions his experience on films, such as Looper, Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon, Flight, and 2012.   

Allan is a prime example of how important it is to be dynamic and positive within this industry.  At the end of the day, it's who you are as a person and the convictions that you hold, which can make or break you and your career.

Allan's Work - www.allanmckay.com

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Allan’s Freelance Talk: https://vimeo.com/68914533

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

TaskRabbit: https://www.taskrabbit.com/

RescueTime: https://www.rescuetime.com/

Boomerang for Gmail: http://www.boomeranggmail.com/

Harvest: http://www.getharvest.com/

Swizzle: https://www.theswizzle.com/

Mailstrom: https://mailstrom.co/

The 4-Hour Chef: http://amzn.com/0547884591

The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026

The Secret: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0846789/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3

Stefan Seigmeister TED Talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off.html

Maciej Kuciara is one of the leading talents in the field of concept design. He has worked on various feature film projects, including Jupiter Ascending and Seventh Son, as well as numerous major games projects, such as The Last of Us, Crysis, and Crysis 2.

Coming from humble beginnings in Poland, Maciej has developed an incredible work ethic and dedication to his craft. He shines on everything he sets his mind to and is an unstoppable force in our industry.

Maciej and I have a great chat about his journey, his thoughts on today's film and concept process, and how he manages to keep himself motivated and inspired.

Maciej's Work - maciejkuciara.com/

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The Last of Us: www.thelastofus.com/

Gregory Crewdson: www.imdb.com/title/tt2281267/

Practical Light and Color: www.thegnomonworkshop.com/store/product/185/

Scott Robertson: cargocollective.com/drawthrough

Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience: amzn.com/0061339202

Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent): amzn.com/0714863483

Alexander McQueen - Savage Beauty: blog.metmuseum.org/alexandermcqueen/objects/

Seasoned photographer Tim Tadder joins us to discuss his creative journey of how he found himself capturing photos of the world around him.  He has built an impressive career working with a multitude of high-profile clients, while also managing to devote quality time to family and personal time to keep his creative soul happy. 

Tim shares his thoughts on keeping that work/life balance, being able to maintain a creative flow, and how to avoid getting caught in a destructive downward spiral.

Tim Tadder proudly leads by example, and welcomes the challenge of altering perceptions in our industry.

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Tim's Work - www.timtadder.com

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Gregory Crewdson: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2281267/

The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

Terry Richardson: http://www.terryrichardson.com/

James Clements joins us to discuss the world of atmospheric electronic music and the stigma behind such music in the world of film. He also discusses some of his beginnings and the creative process.

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James's Record Label - https://www.facebook.com/auxiliarymusic

James's Site - http://theasc.blogspot.com/

James's Work - https://vimeo.com/jamesclements

This sets mix - http://www.auxiliarymusic.com/mixes/ASC-TheCollectivePodcastMix.mp3

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Bottom of the World (film James is scoring): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2337841/

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

Dubstep: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep

Jiro Dreams of Sushi: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1772925/

Iggy’s blog: http://filmschoolthrucommentaries.wordpress.com/

Hang drum: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hang_(instrument)

Burial: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burial_(musician)

This week, we have the kind and multi-talented Jake Sargeant.  He shares his career path experiences thus far and working on powerhouse projects like Terminator Salvation, Tron Legacy, and Nike commercials.

We also discuss the infinite complexities of the freelance lifestyle, balancing work and personal life, and lessons learned along our creative journey. 

This episode is part 1 of 2 in this podcast series with Jake.   So please feel free to reach out with your questions, and we will aim to address them further in the second set. 

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Jake's Work - www.mn8studio.com

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SHOW NOTES

Digital Kitchen: http://thisisdk.com/

Oblivion GFX: http://www.mn8studio.com/project/oblivion-vika-control-station

How Bad Do You Want Success: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU

LegalZoom: http://www.legalzoom.com/

F*ck You. Pay Me: https://vimeo.com/22053820

Manage Your Day-to-Day: http://amzn.com/1477800670

Jake’s Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jslicer1