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After the economic disaster he pivoted his career. A self-taught artist creating stunning 3D Motion Design. He’s producing everyday and sharing the project files to use. Inspirational, talented and generous. Show Links: The French Monkey Links: https://www.tfmstyle.com/ (The French Monkey) https://www.patreon.com/TFMStyle (TFM Patreon) https://www.tfmstyle.com/everydays (TFM Everydays) https://www.tfmstyle.com/freebies (TFM Freebies) https://www.tfmstyle.com/greyscale-maps (TFM Greyscale Maps) https://www.tfmstyle.com/landscape-kits (TFM Landscape Kits) https://www.tfmstyle.com/bundles (TFM Product Bundles) https://www.tfmstyle.com/natural (TFM Octane Skin Compositing) https://www.tfmstyle.com/portraits-photography (TFM Portrait Photography) https://www.tfmstyle.com/landscapes-photography (TFM Landscapes Photography) https://www.tfmstyle.com/instagram-photography (TFM Instagram Photography) https://www.instagram.com/the_french_monkey/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/tfmstyle (Facebook) ht

Rachel Copp is a VFX producer working on Ash vs Evil Dead. Host Blair Walker finds out what that job entails working on set with supervisors, DIT’s,VFX vendors and Women in Film and Television. Show Links Pro Video Picks: https://www.shotgunsoftware.com/ (Shotgun) http://www.filemaker.com/ (Filemaker) https://vimeo.com/218926913 (Semi- Permanent 2017 Opening Titles) http://nofilmschool.com/ (No Film School) http://www.roadtovr.com/ (Road To VR) http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ (WSL) https://www.wiftnz.org.nz/home.aspx (WIFT) https://www.onthepage.tv/ (On The Page) http://www.indiewire.com/ (Indie Wire) https://www.schoolofmotion.com/ (School Of Motion) Films and TV Shows: https://www.starz.com/series/ashvsevildead (Ash vs Evil Dead) https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/mahana-2016 (Mahana) https://www.starz.com/series/blacksails/episodes (Black sales) https://www.starz.com/series/americangods/featured (American Gods) http://www.sundance.tv/series/top-of-the-lake (Top of the Lake  ) Companies: h

Node Fest 2017 has an epic list of speakers. The best Motion Design festival in the southern hemisphere. This week James Cowen and Rich Nosworthy join host Blair Walker to discuss this incredible pool of talent presenting. They also explain what makes Node so special. It will be worth the trip to Melbourne Australia in November.     http://www.nodefest.com.au/ (Node Fest) http://www.nodefest.com.au/speakers/ (Node Fest - Speakers) http://yescaptain.net/ (Yes Captain)   http://www.richnosworthy.tv/ (Rich Nosworthy) https://www.rangerandfox.tv/ (Brett Morris) http://www.melpragassen.com/ (Mel Pragassen) http://buck.tv/#/ (Gareth & Lucas) https://www.yukfoo.net/ (Alan Dickson) http://verababida.com/ (Vera Babida) http://neversitstill.tv/ (Mike Tosetto) http://motionworks.net/ (John Dickinson)   https://www.redshift3d.com (Red Shift) http://www.nodefest.com.au/slack/ (Node Fest - Slack) https://www.pixelplow.net/ (Pixel Plow)   Pro Video Podcast Online: https://twitter.com/blairwalker (Bla

John Dickinson – Motionworks: Motion designer, trainer and presenter in After Effects and C4D. Host Blair Walker discusses John’s career, website, products and future resources he’s developing. John also elaborates on his upcoming Node 2017 presentation.   http://motionworks.net/ (Motionworks - Website) https://twitter.com/Motionworks (Motionworks - Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/Motionworks (Motionworks - FaceBook) http://motionworks.net/shop/making-it-look-great-11/ (Making it look great) http://helloluxx.com/ (Helloluxx) https://worldpodcasts.com/tim-clapham-luxx-helloluxx-motion-design-visual-effects-training-presenting/ (Tim Clapham - Pro Video Podcast) https://www.fxphd.com (Fxphd) http://motionworks.net/shop/movietype-for-cinema-4d/ (Movietype) http://brettmorris.tv/ (Brett Morris) http://www.nodefest.com.au/ (Node Fest) http://yescaptain.net/ (Yes Captain) https://stock.adobe.com (Adobe Stock) https://twitter.com/Allegorithmic (Twitter: Allegorithmic - Substance Painter) https://twit

Brograph discuss with host Blair Walker their website, podcast, tutorials, plugins, presentations this week. This episode goes deep into what they are providing the community for 3D & Motion Design.  Show Links: http://brograph.com/ (Brograph - Website) https://www.facebook.com/brograph/ (Brograph - Facebook) https://twitter.com/brograph (Brograph - Twitter) http://brograph.com/luminous (Luminous) http://brograph.com/mographlite (Mograph Lite) http://nexusmotion.com/ (Nexus Motion) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2861424/ (Rick and Morty) https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaytut/nab_2017_rewind_-_dave_koss_time-saving_project_management_in_cinema_4d (NAB 2017 Presentation - Dave Koss) https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaytut/nab_2017_rewind_-_matt_milstead_motion_tracking_with_cinema_4d (NAB 2017 Presentation - Matt Milstead) https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaytut/nab_2017_rewind_-_chad_ashley_3d_workflow_techniques_for_lazy_people (NAB 2017 Presentation - Chad Ashley) https://helpx.adobe.com/after-ef

Joey Korenman is disrupting education with School of Motion. A practical and affordable way to grow your skills, knowledge and networks. Host Blair Walker discusses the School of Motion courses, free training and networking opportunities available. Joey also talks about the recently released Freelance Manifesto. Valuable information for anyone in a creative industry looking to become a freelancer earning six figures.   Show Links: https://www.schoolofmotion.com/ (School of Motion) https://www.schoolofmotion.com/series-overview/30-days-of-after-effects (30 Days of After Effects) http://toilboston.com/ (Toil) https://www.amazon.com/Freelance-Manifesto-Modern-Motion-Designer/dp/1619616718 (The Freelance Manifesto) https://www.headspace.com/ (Meditation) http://tim.blog/ (Tim Ferriss) https://vimeo.com/85040589 (The Gap) Pro Video Podcast: https://join.slack.com/t/provideogroup/shared_invite/MjE1NjYyODYxMDMxLTE1MDA0MjExNTUtYWQ2YjEyY2RjYw (Pro Video Podcast - Slack) https://www.facebook.com/groups/prov

Sean Schools aka Premiere Bro joins host Blair Walker to discuss all things Premiere Pro. Sean’s Blog has become a go to for the editing community. He’s also been busy building online groups too. An easy way to stay informed is to follow Premiere Bro.   Premiere Bro Links: http://www.premierebro.com/ (Premiere Bro Blog) http://www.premierebro.com/weekinpr/ (Week in Premiere) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbBe65rR94zBqhErLlcbxWg (YouTube Channel) https://www.facebook.com/groups/PProChat/ (PProChat FaceBook Group) https://twitter.com/premierebro?lang=en (Twitter) https://www.facebook.com/premierebro/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/premiere_bro/ (Instagram) http://www.jkdesign.com/ (JK Design)   Pro Video Picks: http://www.adobe.com/PremierePro%E2%80%8E (Adobe Premiere Pro) http://www.squarespace.com (SquareSpace) http://ww.premierebro.com/blog/the-2017-premiere-pro-resource-guide?rq=resource%20guide (2017 Premiere Resource Guide) https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7tHx/sony-4k-ultra-tv-featuring-g

Tim Clapham joins host Blair Walker this week to discuss current work, career, training content, inspirations, presenting and work/life balance. Tim is well known as a talented motion designer and also a highly respected trainer. This episode explores the challenges and rewards of both. Helloluxx is a training and product site that began with Cinema 4D training and now hosts a wide range of content for the motion graphics and visual effects industry.   Show Links:   http://luxx.tv/ (Luxx) http://helloluxx.com/ (Helloluxx - Website) http://helloluxx.com/inspiration/vivid-lighting-the-sails-at-sydney-opera-house/ (Sydney Opera House) http://www.nodefest.com.au/idents-2016/ (Node Fest) https://vimeo.com/200781352 (Node - Tim Clapham Presentation) http://www.antibody.tv/ (Patrick Clair) http://www.ashbolland.com/ (Ash Bolland) https://twitter.com/helloluxx (Twitter @helloluxx) https://www.instagram.com/luxx.tv (Instagram @luxx.tv) https://www.facebook.com/helloluxx/ (Facebook - Helloluxx)   Pro Vid

Episode 14 is all about filming. 6echo is a production services company run by Daryl Habraken and Dylan Crummer. They’re guns for hire with a secret weapon to craft a well-executed project. They also discuss the film for Tesla’s New Zealand launch. Pro Video Pick Links: https://www.atomos.com/ (Atomos) http://www.ozpda.com/sunseeker_iphone.php (Sun Seeker) http://www.newsshooter.com/ (News Shooter) https://www.cinema5d.com/ (Cinema 5d) https://www.youtube.com/user/cinematographydb (Cinematography Database) https://www.youtube.com/user/ozzymanreviews (Ozzy Man Reviews) https://www.ted.com/playlists/62/how_to_tell_a_story?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=playlist&utm_term=humanities (TED Talks - How to tell a story) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPAloq5MCUA (Every frame a painting - David Fincher) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FOzD4Sfgag (Every frame a painting - Edgar Wright) http://www.beeple-crap.com/ (Beeple)   6 Echo Online: http

Jon Barrie from Adobe with host Blair Walker discuss all the new features of the Adobe Pro Video 2017 April Release. Great updates for Premiere, After Effects and Audition. Listen in for all the new tools and features that will help enhance your creative projects. Jon also explains a critical bug in Premiere that has also been addressed.   https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/whats-new.html (New features of 2017 Adobe After Effects CC) https://helpx.adobe.com/premiere-pro/using/whats-new.html (New features of 2017 Adobe Premiere Pro CC) https://helpx.adobe.com/nz/audition/using/whats-new.html (New features of 2017 Adobe Audition CC) https://blogs.adobe.com/creativecloud/premiere-pro-11-1-1-update/ (Premiere Pro 11.1.1 - bug fix update) http://www.adobe.com/products/wishform.html (Adobe Feature Request and Bug Report Submission Form)   Facebook Groups: https://www.facebook.com/groups/APVUG/ (Adobe Pro Video User Group - New Zealand) https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538465399720634/ (Adobe Pro

James Cowen is a designer, animator and filmmaker. Running his own studio ‘http://yescaptain.net/ (Yes Captain)’ and founding Australasia’s first Motion Design festival ‘http://www.nodefest.com.au/ (Node)’. He discusses the work the studio produces as well as what Node offers the motion design community.   James Cowen: http://yescaptain.net/ (Yes Captain) http://www.nodefest.com.au/ (Node) http://www.nodefest.com.au/sessions/ (Node 2016 Videos)   Pro Video Picks: https://www.instagram.com/frankcarrilho/ (Frank Carrilho) https://www.instagram.com/visual.fodder/?hl=en (Visual Fodder) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5Qw9TTZTKE (Attraction VFX Breakdown)   Motion Sites: http://elastic.tv/ (Elastic) http://www.studiobreeder.com/ (Studio Breeder) http://www.raoulmarks.com/ (Raoul Marks) http://www.antibody.tv/ (Antibody) http://luxx.tv/ (Luxx)   Training Sites http://helloluxx.com/ (Helloluxx) https://www.fxphd.com/ (Fxphd) https://www.learnsquared.com/ (Learn Squared)   Software and Render

In-house offerings at Agencies for professional video has exploded. The level of quality and the number of people who work at agencies has dramatically increased over the past decade. This week Amanda Sasano (Y&R) and Shaun Madgwick (Augusto) join host Blair Walker (FCB). The conversation covers the type of work being produced internally at agencies as well as their roles within the process of creating video content at all levels.   Show Links: https://pinterest.com/ (Pinterest) https://feedly.com (Feedly) http://motionographer.com (Motionographer) https://vimeo.com/channels/wineaftercoffee (Wine After Coffee) https://www.instagram.com/motiondesigners/ (Motion Designers) https://www.instagram.com/alice.rawsthorn/ (Alice Rawsthorn) http://www.artofthetitle.com/title/halt-and-catch-fire/ (Halt And Catch Fire) http://www.nodefest.com.au/sessions/ (Node Fest) https://vimeo.com/album/4074487/video/171576283 (FutureDeluxe - Bananas) https://vimeo.com/210821729 (American Gods) https://vimeo.com/shau

Mettle are developers of 360/VR tools for After Effects and Premiere Pro. Chris Bobotis, owner and Creative Director of Mettle shares the latest updates and developments of their tools, as well as where the company is heading in the future. http://www.mettle.com/ (Mettle) https://vimeo.com/216108210 (Teach NZ 360 Video) https://www.escapemyhouse.co.nz/ (FCB New Zealand - Escape My House) http://fugitivescreative.com/ (Fugitives)

Media Design School produces world class talent for 3D and Visual Effects. James Cunningham explains how the course sets students up for success with the short films they produce.   Companies: https://www.mediadesignschool.com (Media Design School) http://www.digipost.co.nz/ (Digi Post) https://www.wetafx.co.nz/ (Weta Digital) http://thethirdfloorinc.com/ (The Third Floor Visualization) http://dneg.com/ (Double Negative)   Short Films: https://vimeo.com/mdsnz/videos (Media Design School: Vimeo Channel) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTOF7Lsom8Y&list=PLHtYNLasNR4b7I_L5tCkGlhM8mfPzsaqe (Media Design School: YouTube Channel)   https://vimeo.com/208408397 (The Dragon’s Scale) https://vimeo.com/172490277 (Accidents, Blunders and Calamities) https://vimeo.com/143703730 (Escargore) https://vimeo.com/108943364 (Over the Moon) https://vimeo.com/45684858 (Shelved) https://vimeo.com/36370552 (Dr Grordbort Presents: The Deadliest Game) https://vimeo.com/25010746 (Rotting Hill) https://vimeo.com/1

Blair Walker, Chris Barr and Jon Waters reviewing the announcements from NAB 2017.   NAB 2017 Show Links: https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/nz/products/davinciresolve (Blackmagic Davinci Resolve 14) https://getmevo.com/ (Mevo Camera by Livestream) https://www.myslingstudio.com/ (Sling Studio) https://www.newtek.com/ndi/ (Newtek NDI) https://www.newtek.com/tricaster/tc1/ (Newtek TriCaster TC1) https://www.provideocoalition.com/panasonics-secret-surprise-camera-nab-2017-video/amp/ (Panasonics secret surprise camera) http://appleinsider.com/articles/17/04/23/apple-hires-3d-360vr-toolbox-developer-tim-dashwood-to-final-cut-pro-x-team (Apple hire Tim Dashwood) https://gopro.com/news/Fusion-Pilot-Program (GoPro Fusion 5.2K VR Camera) http://news.adobe.com/press-release/creative-cloud/adobe-creative-cloud-propels-video-forward-nab-2017 (Adobe Creative Cloud Video Updates) https://www.premiumbeat.com/blog/nab-2017-dji-announces-new-goggles/ (DJI Goggles) http://www.newsshooter.com/2017/04/24/dji-cendence-

On this episode Blair Walker talks with his good friend Adrien Lawrence, Associate Creative Director at Future Deluxe. Adrian discusses the creative process as a Motion Director when working with talented teams producing high end motion design.   Blair Walker: https://twitter.com/blairwalker

On this episode Blair Walker discusses owning your own professional video business with Jon Waters and Simon Wade. Both have successfully transitioned from full time staff positions to owning and operating their own company. Doing this for a number of years has given them both insights into the balance of lifestyle and work. They also cover the pitfalls of jumping too quickly into going out on your own.    Blair Walker: ​https://twitter.com/blairwalker Simon Wade: ​http://6twenty.com/ Swoon Media: ​http://www.swoon-video.co.nz Jon Waters: ​https://twitter.com/Swoon_Jon   School of Motion Hot Keys: http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-1-absolute-essentials/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-2-what-the-pros-know/ http://www.schoolofmotion.com/after-effects-hotkeys-part-3-hidden-gems/   Pro Video Picks: Motionographer: ​http://motionographer.com/ Psyop: ​http://www.psyop.com/

​In this Episode Blair Walker talks with James MacLachlan, ​2D Lead Flame & Nuke artist at The Mill London. They discuss ‘Pure Imagination’ the latest project James worked on for Audi and directed by ‘Gmunk’ Bradley G Munkowitz. James also elaborates in detail on a lot of the process from the selection of music through to bringing a high profile directors treatment to life. The conversation moves to the workflows the Mill implements from filming, 3D and compositing.    Social Media: LinkedIn - ​https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-maclachlan-0797b951 Vimeo - ​https://vimeo.com/jamesmaclachlan Website ​http://jamesmaclachlan.co.uk/   Company Links: The Mill - ​http://www.themill.com/ Pure Imagination - http://www.themill.com/portfolio/3399/pure-imagination?q=Pure%20Imagination  The Mill Black Bird - ​https://vimeo.com/171939943 FX Guide Black Bird Feature - https://www.fxguide.com/featured/the-mills-incredible-blackbird-at-gdc-the-future-of-virtual-produ ction/ Deep Compositing - ​https://www.fx

This episode I’m talking with Jonny Kofoed, Motion Director at Assembly. We discuss Assembly’s recent work ‘Inside Out’ for Anchor’s latest campaign. A truly unique film bringing to life world slam poetry champion Harry Baker's’ poem. We also discuss Jonny’s career and the differences of owning your own business.   Work: Assembly - http://www.assemblyltd.com/ (http://www.assemblyltd.com/) ‘Inside Out’ - http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/anchor-inside-out (http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/anchor-inside-out) Women's Refuge ‘Donate Your Word’s’ - http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/donate-your-words (http://www.assemblyltd.com/work/donate-your-words)   Inspiration: Zach Lieberman - https://www.instagram.com/zach.lieberman (https://www.instagram.com/zach.lieberman) Motionographer - http://motionographer.com/ (http://motionographer.com/) this is colossal - http://www.thisiscolossal.com/ (http://www.thisiscolossal.com/)

On this episode Blair Walker talks with Jon Barrie from Adobe and Jon Waters from Swoon Media. They discuss their favourite new features from the latest versions of Premiere Pro, After Effects, Final Cut Pro X and Motion. Also they share some useful resources for these applications and why we all benefit from having strong competition.   Companies: Adobe - http://www.adobe.com/ (http://www.adobe.com/) Swoon Media - http://www.swoon-video.co.nz/about-swoon-media/ (http://www.swoon-video.co.nz/about-swoon-media/)   Twitter: Jon Waters - https://twitter.com/Swoon_Jon (https://twitter.com/Swoon_Jon) Jon Barrie - https://twitter.com/TheJBFactory (https://twitter.com/TheJBFactory) Blair Walker - https://twitter.com/blairwalker (https://twitter.com/blairwalker)   Facebook: Adobe Pro Video User Group New Zealand - https://www.facebook.com/groups/APVUG/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/APVUG_Nz) Adobe Pro Video User Group - Australia -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1538465399720634/ (https://www.facebo