You ask questions about art, graphics, inspiration and whatever you like. And I answer these questions in the most stupid way. This is the #AskGleb podcast.

In This Episode

• How to keep a clear vision throughout the project?

• Why people frown upon post-processing or matte painting?

• French press or Aeropress?

• Pareto Principle (The 80/20 Rule)

• Have you already played Inside yet?

(Check the full walkthrough without commentary on Youtube)

• How Agisoft Photoscan compares to 123D Catch?

Note: 123D Catch will fall into oblivion soon. So if you want something similar, check Autodesk Remake instead. It has a free version.

Links

Podcast: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/podcasts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeShrimp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_alexandrov

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gleb.alexandrov/

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Do You Think That Matte Painting is Cheating?

Join the discussion and let us know your thought about this. Do you think that a heavy post-processing over 3D render is cheating? Is it okay to use the matte painting elements in 3D work?

Answer in the comments below

Thanks guys!

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All in all, I think traveling is a nice way to generate lots of cool ideas for your art. Oh dear, just look at this tightly placed buildings in Venice. This composition just asks you: “Render me”.

#AskGleb episode 10 – the podcast from the Q&A series, devoted to computer graphics, art, coffee, Blender and productivity with Gleb Alexandrov.

In This Episode

• Real-life array modifier

• Rhythm in architecture

• Penises (18+)

• How to look cool in pajamas

• Wall-e brother

• Some composition ideas

Links

Podcast: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/podcasts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeShrimp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_alexandrov

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gleb.alexandrov/

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What do you love most about traveling?

Go ahead and show your most awkward photo you made in Rome. And I’m very curious to learn, what do you love most about traveling?

For me, it all comes down to coffee and visual experience.

What about you?

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In This Episode

• What’s CUDA cores

• Why spend all money on GPU

• Why you should watch James Candy’s video about building a PC

Links

Podcast: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/podcasts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeShrimp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_alexandrov

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gleb.alexandrov/

And what computer do you have?

Go ahead and post your configuration in the comments. What videocard do you have? How fast does it render?

Or maybe you have a cool Star Craft custom case. Post it here

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In This Episode

• How to tell a story with one image?

• What makes a good lighting?

• How to approach learning new software?

• And other shenanigans.

Links

I would appreciate your reviews on iTunes and Soundcloud.

Podcast: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/podcasts

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeShrimp

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_alexandrov

Instagram: https://instagram.com/gleb.alexandrov/

Do you think that storytelling is important for CG artists?

Join the discussion and tell me what you think. Or maybe share the render that communicates a great story.

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In this episode of the #AskGleb podcast we’ll talk about breaking through this wall and finishing the portfolio.

#AskGleb episode 7 – the podcast from the Q&A series, devoted to computer graphics, art, coffee, Blender and productivity with Gleb Alexandrov.

In This Episode

• Why 5 good works is enough for a tasty portfolio

• And also why 5 good works are a ton better than 50 mediocre ones.

• How setting a realistic goal will help you to boost the productivity

• How you can implement time savers to… finish the portfolio faster

• The reason to analyze Beeple’s techniques (check out my selection of Beeple’s 30 best artworks)

• Why minimalism rocks, when deadline looms closer

Links

I’ve also uploaded the podcast to iTunes and Soundcloud, so you can listen to it where you like. I would also appreciate your reviews.

Podcast: https://www.creativeshrimp.com/podcasts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeShrimp
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gleb_alexandrov
Instagram: https://instagram.com/gleb.alexandrov/

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#AskGleb Podcast Ep. 6: Life vs Hobby, Lighting & My Obsession With Games

How to Create Nature Render for Your Portfolio in Blender, in 10 Steps?

What causes you the most stress (on your way to creating a portfolio)?

Do you have a hard time finishing your portfolio?

If so what causes you the most stress? Is it the time limit? Or maybe it’s the day job that puts you under pressure?

Join the discussion and share your feelings about the portfolio. Or share the tips that worked for you!

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You ask questions, I’ll answer them.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PODCAST

0:42 Game engines, pipeline and lighting
2:18 Physically based rendering, offline and realtime
3:33 Light portals in Blender
3:59 What part of 3D editing do you like the most?
4:18 Why the work/life balance is a weird concept
5:17 Crazy idea by Micah
6:07 #AskGleb podcast on iTunes
6:27 Picking the right size for the texture
8:40 The danger of getting stuck in tutorial zone
9:18 Procrastination (is my doom)
10:40 Thumbnails and conversion
11:15 Where to post your questions?

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#AskGleb Podcast 04: Why Every CG Artist Should Become a Media?

YOUR TURN!

Go ahead and ask your questions on Twitter using #AskGleb hashtag.

I’d love to hear from you!

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#1 ultimate source of inspiration for me is the understanding that our lives are short. Damn short.

And to achieve something, you’d better start creating your art… right now!

Actually, I would even suggest you to close the browser and go ahead.

This quote by Steve Jobs describes it all:

“Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn’t matter to me … Going to bed at night saying we’ve done something wonderful … that’s what matters to me.”

#2 certainly is Beeple. He is insane, and your head will probably explode when you try to keep such tempo. Almost 3000 consecutive images daily.

To learn what my other favorite ways to get inspired, listen to the the podcast.

#AskGleb 05 – the fifth podcast from the Q&A series, devoted to computer graphics, art, coffee, Blender, productivity and whatever else with Gleb Alexandrov.

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1. Here Are the Benefits of Doing Stupid Things (If You Are an Artist)

“All dreams are outside of our comfort zone”  —  that’s how Steve Jobs defined entrepreneur’s and artist’s lifestyle. Indeed, we live in a world where the best way to stay invisible is to follow the best practices.

Read this article to learn more about stupidity, comfort zone and Tequila.

2. Why Every Artist Should Become a Media

In today’s world, creating the art… isn’t enough to become a better artist. Learning the software is not enough too.

What you really need is to become a media.

SHARE!

Feel free to share these creativity tips with other nerds by pressing huge and attractive share buttons at the top (and bottom) of the article. It means a lot to me, because it helps me to promote my blog. And in the end, it helps me to produce a better content for you.

Thanks!

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I’m and excited to announce yet another AskMeAnything session. Today, incredible CgMasters crew is joining us, so prepare your questions! If it isn’t enough, you can win Complete Dinosaur Creation DVD (3 digital copies).

Ask Me Anything (Together With CGMasters Crew!)

Ask your questions about art, composition, CG, 3d, coffee, lighting book, something personal and anything else in the comments.

I will be glad to review your pictures and give you a feedback.

Also CgMasters crew is joining me this time:

Aidy Burrows (Environments)

Chris Plush (Blender Game Engine)

Lee Salvemini (Animation)

Steve Lund (Dino DVD author & 3D Generalist)

Find out more about their backgrounds at the links, so you can prepare the most vicious questions.

You can ask very specific things, like: “Aidy, how do you approach Costa Rican coffee roasting?..”

Or something along these lines: “Gleb, what is your favorite 27 ways to fake volume light in Blender”.

Q&A session will last for 12 days – June 10-22.

How to Enter the Complete Dinosaur Creation Giveaway?

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Just ask us a question, and I’ll pick the winner using True Random Generator.

Pretty simple, huh?

What Is Complete Dinosaur Creation DVD?

This is the complete tutorial series on creating Tyrannosaurus Rex, from modeling to texturing, sculpting details, shading, creating rig and animating (!).

Basically, you get a whole workflow explained by Steve Lund (you also know him as CgGeek) in 13 hours of video. That’s serious.

Giveaway Deadline – June 22, 2015

The winner will be announced on June 22, 2015. Here, on CreativeShrimp. Stay tuned!

How the Winner of the Giveaway Will Be Picked?

I will pick the winner using True Random Generator.

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In today’s world, creating the art… isn’t enough to become a better artist. Learning the software is not enough too.

What you really need is to become a media.

In Gary Vaynerchuk’s words: “The faster your business realizes that it’s a media company, the more likely it will be to succeed in 2020, in 2025, in 2030…”

To share your art.

To show your personality to other people. Potential clients, if you are freelancer.

Why?

Listen to learn.

The Topics of Today’s Podcast:

1. Five reasons why you will benefit from establishing meaningful connections

2. Why getting in touch with other artists will help you evaluate your art

3. Why to become a better (or a more successful) artist one should spend less time drawing

Question of the Day:

Do you have a blog?

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Brief list of today’s topics:

1. When should you start making CG? Render fast, dye young: rock’n’roll of 3d artists.
2. Gooseberry project and why I refresh its website twice a day
3. Blender game engine (interactive mode) and some thoughts about its future

Feel free to share, it means a ton for me. And ask me anything using hashtag #AskGleb on Twitter!

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