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Greyscalegorilla Podcast

English, Education, 1 season, 145 episodes, 5 days, 15 hours, 58 minutes
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A show for creatives who want to learn about motion design, 3D rendering, Cinema 4D, working with clients, and much more.
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New Octane Update? New M1 MAX? | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Nov 4, 2021. In this episode, Nick and Chad dive into their first impressions of the Macbook Pro M1 Max, favorite hardware for C4D, looping animations, answer more Greyscalegorilla questions, and of course... reveal their favorite bourbon.  Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:Octane Update - https://render.otoy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=78621Redshift on the M1 Max review - https://youtu.be/wcgaetI9L_IChad's Secret Stash - https://cgpov.notion.site/Secret-Stash-446ff3ec184943959b2257150773c821HB Modeling Bundle - https://hbstudio.gumroad.com/l/BOgdKACES in After Effects - https://youtu.be/7uY4-bPvRKsNick & Chad's Puget Systems - https://greyscalegorilla.com/choosing-puget-a-system-built-for-3d/Goopy Octane Renders (check his whole thread) - https://twitter.com/motionpunk1/status/1456317116806803457 CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
12/27/20211 hour, 40 minutes, 50 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla AMA With Nick | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Oct 14, 2021. In this episode, Nick talked a lot about Greyscalegorilla and his own personal creative journey.  Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:What's New in Plus - https://greyscalegorilla.com/category/whats-new-in-plus/About Greyscalegorilla - https://greyscalegorilla.com/about-us/Surface Imperfections Tutorials - https://greyscalegorilla.com/surface-imperfections-training/Take System Tutorial - https://greyscalegorilla.com/speed-up-your-workflow-with-the-cinema-4d-take-system/Tokens Tutorial - https://greyscalegorilla.com/cinema-4d-tokens-never-name-a-render-again/Nick & Chad's computer systems - https://greyscalegorilla.com/choosing-puget-a-system-built-for-3d/Greyscalegorilla Merch - https://greyscalegorilla-merch.creator-spring.com/Nick's Creative Mornings Talk - https://creativemornings.com/talks/nick-campbell/2 The Creative Gap: Becoming Better than Most - https://vimeo.com/19428188Nick's NFTs on Showtime - https://showtime.io/nickvegasClick That Button - https://clickthatbutton.com/Nick's First Steps - https://www.behance.net/gallery/22747337/Nicks-First-Steps-2002-2005 CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
12/20/20211 hour, 30 minutes, 50 seconds
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Cinema 4D R25!? - Our Initial Reactions | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Sept, 23 2021. In this episode, Nick and Chad give their initial reactions to the latest Cinema 4D release, R25. They get into what they like, what they don't like, and what they hope can be improved.  Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:Greyscalegorilla R25 Compatibility - https://greyscalegorilla.com/greyscalegorilla-plugin-compatibility-with-cinema-4d-r25/Greyscalegorilla Licensing Update - https://greyscalegorilla.com/greyscalegorilla-licensing-update/MILG Modeling Course - https://greyscalegorilla.com/the-best-modeling-course-for-c4d-now-in-plus/ Latest Plus Update - https://greyscalegorilla.com/introducing-signal-3-0-new-materials-and-much-more/Signal Training - https://greyscalegorilla.com/signal-product-training/Nick's Signal 3.0 video - https://youtu.be/-eoeiYxAt8YACES in Octane - https://youtu.be/4t3qHtwyWcsWhy Cinema 4D artists should care about ACES - https://greyscalegorilla.com/c4d-artists-aces-color/ CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
10/19/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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Learn How Smearballs Uses Signal 3.0 to create Character Craziness | Live Signal Q&A

This is the first part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on September 9, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad chat with the one and only Nick Denboer, aka Smearballs. They talked all about how Nick uses Signal 3.0 for his character creations, and his new virtual gallery.   Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:Smearballs Gallery - https://cybrxr.com/smearballsSmearballs Website - https://www.smearballs.com/Nick DenBoer on Superrare - https://superrare.com/smearballsdeadmau5 video - https://youtu.be/aAvyS6HSa0AMILG Modeling course on GorillaU - https://training.greyscalegorilla.com/courses/modelingSignal Training - https://greyscalegorilla.com/signal-product-training/Nick Campbell's Signal 3.0 training - https://youtu.be/-eoeiYxAt8YCharacter Creator - https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/Jeremy Cox @ NAB - https://youtu.be/YhBUiAuhv-4 CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
10/5/202145 minutes, 13 seconds
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A Sneak Peek of the New Signal and Office Hours with Nick | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on August 26, 2021. In this episode, Nick hold office hours and fields questions from the live stream chat about all things Greyscalegorilla. He also gives you a sneak peek of our latest big addition to Greyscalegorilla Plus, and you won't want to miss it.  Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:Otoy RNDR tokens - https://rendertoken.com/Nick and Chad's systems - https://greyscalegorilla.com/choosing-puget-a-system-built-for-3d/Why you should care about ACES - https://greyscalegorilla.com/c4d-artists-aces-color/ CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
9/14/20211 hour, 18 minutes, 41 seconds
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Work Smarter, Not Harder - C4D Tips to Help You Work Faster | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the  Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on June 3, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about all things workflow. That thing you don't really want to think about, but it can make all the difference in saving you and your team's sanity.  Check it out!We are partnering with our friends at OTOY to give you an amazing 3D package! Throughout the month of August, when you purchase an annual subscription of Plus, you'll get 3 months of OctaneRender free + 100 RNDR tokens. Existing annual Plus members also get 100 RNDR tokens to render out your projects at lightning speed using RNDR, OTOY's blockchain GPU rendering network. Learn More: https://greyscalegorilla.com/greyscalegorilla-and-octanerender/Links mentioned in today's show:Chad's Cineversity talk - https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaytu...Takes - https://greyscalegorilla.com/speed-up...Tokens - https://greyscalegorilla.com/cinema-4...Work Faster in C4D - https://greyscalegorilla.com/how-to-w...ACES in Octane in 5 minutes - https://greyscalegorilla.com/better-r...Surface Imperfection Training - https://greyscalegorilla.com/surface-...Neon Materials Training - https://greyscalegorilla.com/neon-mat...Chad's new computer - https://greyscalegorilla.com/choosing... CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
8/25/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 22 seconds
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How To Create Realistic Glowing Emissive Materials in C4D | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on May 20, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about what you get stuck on with C4D materials, emissive materials, and so much more. Want to watch when Chad dives in and starts demonstrating his favorite tricks with emissive materials proper? Check it out!We are partnering with our friends at OTOY to give you an amazing 3D package! Throughout the month of August, when you purchase an annual subscription of Plus, you'll get 3 months of OctaneRender free + 100 RNDR tokens. Existing annual Plus members also get 100 RNDR tokens to render out your projects at lightning speed using RNDR, OTOY's blockchain GPU rendering network. Learn More: https://greyscalegorilla.com/greyscalegorilla-and-octanerender/Links mentioned in today's show:All about Chad's new system - https://greyscalegorilla.com/choosing...Make some fog in Redshift - https://greyscalegorilla.com/blade-ru...Greyscalegorilla Dust - https://greyscalegorilla.com/product/... CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
8/12/202159 minutes, 31 seconds
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Learn how to make more realistic materials in Cinema 4D | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on May 6, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about materials, our surface imperfections, ACES, favorite renderers, and a rather spicy debate about Mac vs PC. Want to watch when Chad dives into Octane proper? Check it out!Links mentioned in today's show:Better Renders with ACES in Octane in Under 5 Minutes - https://youtu.be/4t3qHtwyWcs Why Cinema 4D Artists Should Care About ACES - https://youtu.be/4cCQ3pTRfmU Which Renderer Should I Use in Cinema 4D? - https://greyscalegorilla.com/what-ren...CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus.NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING?Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
8/3/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 40 seconds
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Your Plus Questions Answered | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on April 22, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about the formal launch of Greyscalegorilla Plus, staying sane in the pandemic, and more.Links mentioned in today's show:Greyscalegorilla Teams - https://greyscalegorilla.com/teams/Greyscalegorilla for Education - https://greyscalegorilla.com/education/Greyscalegorilla Testimonials - https://greyscalegorilla.com/testimonialsLicensing FAQ - https://greyscalegorilla.com/plus-licensing-faq/Greyscalegorilla Merchandise - https://greyscalegorilla-merch.creator-spring.com/ CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
7/20/20211 hour, 32 minutes, 55 seconds
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Lens Scripts (finally), and your Plus questions answered | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on April 8, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about Greyscalegorilla Plus, including the lens scripts we released, NFTs, developing your portfolio, why Chad is using Octane now, and more. Pop on over to watch Nick demo the Lens and Rotation scripts they walk about in the show.  Click here to watch the fun.Links talked about in this episode:Plus Perks BlogLearn ACES in Octane in Under 5 MinutesChad Ashley on FoundationShawn Astrom on FoundationNick Campbell on Foundation Greyscalegorilla Academic PricingThe Creative Gap: Becoming Better Than Most CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
7/9/20211 hour, 9 minutes, 6 seconds
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Your C4D Lighting Questions Answered | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on Feb 17, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about lighting, HDRIs, Greyscalegorilla, and more.  Audio is only half the story. Follow along as Chad jumps in and demonstrates some high level lighting concepts in 3D. So simple, yet so effective.  Click here to watch the fun. CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
6/30/202153 minutes, 2 seconds
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Master Camera Techniques in Cinema 4D | Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on March 04, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about cameras, cinematography, Greyscalegorilla, and more. Want to watch the part where Chad jumps into Cinema 4D and starts really showing how to work with your cameras in Cinema 4D? Click here to watch the fun.CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
6/19/202146 minutes, 27 seconds
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Quick And Easy Lighting Tips - Greyscalegorilla Live Q&A

This is the first part of the Greyscalegorilla Live show that streamed on March 18, 2021. In this episode, Nick & Chad field questions from the live stream chat about lighting, Greyscalegorilla, and more. Want to watch the part where Chad jumps into Cinema 4D and shows some of his favorite lighting techniques? Click here to watch the fun.CREATE BEAUTIFUL RENDERS IN LESS TIME.Join our growing Plus community and get ALL of our award-winning plugins, materials, and professional training in one place. Join Plus. NEW TO CINEMA 4D?Learn C4D with our free Intro to Cinema 4D Course. LOOKING FOR MORE TRAINING? Check out our free tutorials page.FOLLOW US:WebsiteBlogTwitterInstagramFacebook
5/26/20211 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast - We're Back

We are coming back, bringing you some of the highlights of the Q&A section of our Live Show, in pure audio form.Want to tune in? Subscribe on YouTube and get alerts for when the next episode is going live.Check out last week's Live Show, where Nick and Chad  answer people's questions, and then get down into the thick of it messing up some perfectly nice materials.
5/13/20213 minutes, 16 seconds
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Cinema 4D S22 - What is in this Surprise New Version?

Show Notes:Maxon Cinema 4D S22Arnold and Otoy collaborationArnold GPU on their RNDR serviceOtoy to support Arnold's standard surfaceOur Thoughts on the New C4D S22 Features:Automatic UV'sChadsuper easy to use, very convenientnot bad but no real control over distortion settingsI like the overlap mirrored geo, nice way to save spacecant reset to default settingsShawn3 Impressive out of the box automatic solutions licenced from Quel Solaar.Easy to use!New UV WorkflowChadGreat start, way better layoutgood enough for mostslightly confusing workflowcouple of quirksdecent auto packing and auto unwrapneeds a relax brushno UDIM supportoverlap mirrored geo is niceno ability to right click and reset your settings to defaulttad slow on complex meshesShawnWonderful new UV layoutLove all of the view modes (Show tiled texture) for exampleWould love to see a nice grid in UI beyond 0-1 UV space.Need Alignment tools (Snapping does not seem to work)Modeling ImprovementsChadSteps in the right direction, but a long ways to go to compare to Maya + Maxbridge is ok, but still far behind what other DCCs are doinguntriangulate works wellShawnLove the new mirror selection! HugeVertex normal via the phong tag is greatUntriangulate Command is much improvedClose Polygon Hole function is much betterFix non-manifold geometries command very welcomeNodal Material Export to FBXChadnot really anything here that interests meShawnSeems great for those who still use Physical and Standard RenderersGoZ BridgeChadI don't use Zbrush but this seems usefulShawnWorks great! Was not possible in R21 officially and now supports Polygroups!Viewport EnhancementsChadviewport enhancements is a step in the right direction but doesn't work with redshift. Was hoping it would be closer to what Maya and Blender have.viewport filters are a great quality of life feature. BUT the individual presets are not found in the customize commands options and cannot be turned into a button or shortcut. However, the preset selector can be docked in the UI, but this is not ideal.would be easy to set up for play blastsShawnViewport filter icons ruleSetting up Viewport filter shortcuts DON'T work as expectedLove the new viewport resolution optionInstances now show full geometryHair now looks amazing and much closer to final rendergLTF Support (Export Only)ChadI don't do AR, but this seems very useful to those that doShawnAnother great exchange format.Great for WebGL needsIs a one-size fits all file format (SketchFab)
4/23/202059 minutes, 35 seconds
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Stay Home and Stay Productive: Tips From a Fully Remote Company

Show Notes:NAB 2020 has been cancelledOffice SpaceThe open office plan is a disaster - Chicago TribuneShawn AstromMajor projects are split quarterly into 90 day chunksMonday morning meetingsWhy Synchronous Isn’t Ideal For Remote Work - MediumTips to Working From Home - GreyscalegorillaHow Doist Makes Remote Work Happen - DoistTools We Use:Google G Suite - Business OperationsGmailG DriveMeetDocsSheetsSlidesCalendarSlack - ChatNotion - Project Management, Knowledge BaseToDoist - Personal Task ListsChrome Remote DesktopTools We Have Used or Other Companies Use:DiscordAsanaTrelloMondayDropboxJIRAMicrosoft TeamsLogMeInFrame.io
3/12/20201 hour, 9 minutes, 13 seconds
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Should You Use the ACES Workflow for Color? - Interview with Colorist Jeremy Stuart

Guest - Jeremy Stuart, Professional ColoristTutorial - Why Should Cinema 4D Artists Learn ACES?Andrey Lebrov ACESGetting to Know Aces Training Series - Greyscalegorilla PlusColor Grading - What is ACES? - Michael MaherCG Cinematography by Chris Brejon
3/6/202050 minutes, 30 seconds
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Will Procreate and Cavalry Disrupt the Adobe Empire?

In this episode, the team talks to School of Motion founder and all-around extraordinary human being Joey Korenman. Listen to them talk about updates Adobe is working on for After Effects and Photoshop, popular new tools like Procreate and Cavalry, and the benefits of online education versus a traditional school.Both Joey and Nick Campbell also share insights to entrepreneur-ism and the challenges they face as leaders of growing companies. Adobe MaxBillie EilishVampire WeekendSchool of Motion AE 17.0 TutorialBlackmagic Design FusionNukeLearning new software podcastProcreate for iPad tool of choice for illustratorsSarah Beth Morgan Illustration for Motion courseCavalryBlenderOrdinary FolkSchool of Motion ManifestoJorge "JR" CanestMark Christiansen VFX for Motion courseMaxell Tape commercialZack Lovatt and Nol Honig Expression Session courseExplode Shape Layers AE pluginFlow AE pluginAmy Sundin Executive Producer at SOMEJ Hassenfratz is working on a new 3D classAlaena VanderMost came on as COO and ran all operationsScaled up support team / student experienceScaled up marketing team under Caleb WardAdditional producers and technical product team membersOffload work to people who are experts in that areaListen to alumni about what they wantStep back and not micro-manageMotion HatchMotion Design MastermindsGreyscalegorilla PlusOnline educationChris Do The Futur podcast on paying for traditional educationStudent loans are the only type of debt you can't get rid of (Social Security is garnished for student loans)Seth GodinIf people don't invest in a course, they tend no to finish itSchool of Motion Squash and Stretch tutorialschoolofmotion.com
2/6/202057 minutes, 18 seconds
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How Do You Stay Motivated During the Winter Blues?

In this episode of the Greyscalegorilla podcast, the team catches up after the holidays. Hear them talk about movies, shows, and their favorite gifts. Take a listen to the latest in industry news from around the mograph world, and finally hear about some tips and tricks to help you stay motivated during the cold winter months.Show Notes:Big and RichBig Audio DynamiteThe MandalorianThe WitcherJack ReacherJack RyanJohn WickMaking John Wick Titles with Amador ValenzuelaUpBig Bird Singing at Jim Henson's FuneralCaptain America: The First AvengerIron ManIron Man 2The AvengersMasterClassPenn and TellerKen BurnsGeneral Magic the MovieThe Imagineering StoryYouThe Mandalorian Behind the ScenesUnreal Engine Real-Time In-Camera VFXJon Favreau at SiggraphThe Declining art of the DVD commentaryRiffTraxMystery Science Theater 3000Fellow Pour Over KettleHeated Back MassagerCommercial Baker's SheetLight Kit Pro 3 Coffee MakerChad's Dieter Rams Instagram PostDieter Rams DocumentaryTen Principles for Good DesignModern Surface Material CollectionCinema 4D Color Picker TutorialIntro to Arnold in Greyscalegorilla PlusSchool of Motion End of the Year PodcastNew School of Motion WebsiteJoey Korenman Podcast Interview Coming SoonNAB 2020 - April 18 - April 22MoGraph MeetupHappyLight Sad LampToon Shader Tutorial
1/30/202043 minutes, 39 seconds
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Does the Mac Pro Make Sense for 3D?

Apple Mac ProTesla CybertruckMKBHD Mac Pro VideoMac Pro Cinebench ScoreBaby Yoda ModelArnold is the Most Versatile Render Engine for Mac and PCRedshift adds C4D Noises and NodesRuss Gautier - Going from Cinema 4D to Houdini
12/11/201958 minutes, 23 seconds
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Going From Cinema 4D to Houdini | Greyscalegorilla Podcast 117

Guest - Russ GautierGreyscalegorilla Plus Introduction to HoudiniPerceptionBlack PantherMore Perception experiments for Black PantherTrevor KerrThe Martin AgencyFlashVCU (Virginia Commonwealth University)Be very fast, very efficient, and very organizedLook for opportunities to take things furtherGeorgiy Gosha KuznetsovHue & CryMagnus HiertaAndrew ProusalisMan Vs MachineJohn LePoreAlias PowerAnimatorMaya3ds MaxCinema 4DHoudiniSimon HolmedalSimon FiedlerSideFX Houdini TrainingDanil KrivoruchkoThink ProceduralThe CG WikiGreyscalegorilla Plus Introduction to Houdini
11/21/20191 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
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How Do You Choose What Program You Should Learn Next?

Interview - Barton Damer on Building the Studio You Want to Work ForInterview - Zachary Corzine on Pushing the Limits of Cinema 4DPC Problems PodcastAVA DirectPuget SystemsBoxx SystemsBoxx Apexx A3 - Mike's New PCAMD RYZEN 9 3900X Processor (3.80GHz) 12 Core64GB DDR4-2666 (4 - 16GB DIMMS)1.0TB SSD M.2 PCIe DriveNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080Ti 11GBWindows 10 Pro 64-BitBOXX Premium SupportLearning new softwareLearn tools that help you create what you want to make - Chad on learning SubstanceLearning has to be a full commitment with a goal or problem to solveIgnore program shamingPrice reduction and the many options of software to learnLet us know what you want to learn down in the comments belowMike is deciding between an After Effects deep dive vs DaVinci Resolve + FusionNick wants to learn HoudiniChad wants to learn Unreal EngineRebirth made in UE4Quixel creates real-time photoreal cinematic “Rebirth” in UE4Adobe MaxAllegorithmic's Substance is Coming to the Adobe Creative Cloud3D Design and Motion Tour (Atlanta + Denver) - 25% off with code GSG3DMT 
11/8/201956 minutes, 37 seconds
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Building the Studio You Want to Work For ⁠— Interview with Barton Damer

Already Been ChewedA Skater Turned Designer For NIKE, VANS, MARVEL and MoreCelebrating 90 Years of Mickey Mouse When You Can't Show the MouseDo you really need a producer?Building your own studio.What do you want artists to know?Freelancer Must-Have TraitsAttitude, reliability, communication, able to follow directionsThere is a skills gap between really talented 2D explainer motion graphic artists and high end macro-shot Houdini artists.It's getting harder to find a good generalist that can do animation and compositingThe siloing of styles is great for specialists, but they are not as employable as generalistsMoGraph Meetup at NAB
11/1/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 57 seconds
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Pushing the Limits of Cinema 4D - Interview with Zachary Corzine

MANVSMACHINEDungeons and DragonsTrevor Kerr (Greyscalegorilla Guide to Redshift)NAB PresentationCalifornia College of the ArtsUbisoftGreyscalegorilla TutorialsRender Tests on InstagramNBA Cavaliers TrophyMatthias OmotolaPersonal presentation at NABJoe BallBrendi WedingerBryan PlustAaron CovrettFieldsField ForcesProcedural Systems Training
10/25/20191 hour, 6 minutes, 40 seconds
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PC Problems + Major Upcoming Releases

Links - http://bit.ly/2MiYgBfOctober 31, 2019 is your last chance to get Greyscalegorilla Plus introductory pricingWelcome Todd Blankenship to GreyscalegorillaAndy Needham R21 PodcastAmador Valenzuela John Wick 3 Podcast3D Design and Motion Tour - Use code GSG3DMT and get 25% off ticketsHalf Rez 8 Titles by BoxfortBlend Titles by GunnerSchool of Motion ManifestoPC Issues with ENERMAX Liquid Cooling SystemModern Surface Material CollectionGreyscalegorilla Plus - Intro Pricing Ends October 31, 2019Changing the Color of Textures TutorialPlus - 'Procedural Systems,' Everyday Material Collection, and Houdini trainingWhich renderer is right for you?Arnold CPU and GPU
10/15/201954 minutes, 19 seconds
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Making John Wick Chapter 3 Feature Film Titles in a Basement

Guest - Amador Valenzuela, Digital Black Book Ritchie Valens La Bamba Movie Fernando Valenzuela Blackbook Studio Aquaman Titles The Haunting of Hill House Titles Insidious Titles Filmograph Aaron Becker Prologue The Legend of Hercules Element 3D 3ds Max Cinema 4D Cherry 7UP commercial Sinister 2 Titles Blumhouse production logo John Wick Titles John Wick Chapter 2 Titles Octane John Wick Chapter 3 - Parabellum Titles Redshift Greyscalegorilla 3D and 4K Dust Everyday Material Collection
9/18/201954 minutes, 2 seconds
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Freelancing and Teaching Cinema 4D R21 — Interview with Andy Needham

In this interview, Nick calls up fellow 3D educator Andy Needham to talk about his career, teaching 3D, and learning Cinema 4D R21. You can find Andy's new series, Greyscalegorilla's Guide to Cinema 4D R21, streaming now on Greyscalegorilla Plus.
9/9/201956 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cinema 4D R21 Features, Disney Plus, and Upcoming Events

Get all the links at greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts Greyscalegorilla Plus 3D Design + Motion Tour - 25% off with code: GSG3DMT Half Rez 8 Blendfest DFWC4D Meetup - Mograph.com and EyeDesyn THX Deep Note - Genesis (2019) THX Deep Note - Behind the Scenes Video Copilot Orb Disney Plus MLB Advanced Media BAMTech YouTube TV Veronica Mars The Boys Chernobyl Cinema 4D R21 Features Custom C4D Workflow Icons - Coming Soon The Happy Toolbox Vol 2. Greyscalegorilla Podcast page
8/27/201948 minutes, 16 seconds
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Bumping the Lamp — Creative Problem Solving | Greyscalegorilla Podcast 109

Get all the links - Click Here Last episode: The 3D Artist's Toolbox Death of Richard Williams - NY Times Animator's Survival Kit - Richard Williams Creativity, Inc. - Ed Catmull Who Framed Roger Rabbit -IMDb Bumping the lamp scene - YouTube How 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit' Pulled Off Its Incredible Visual Feats - Vice The 3 Rules of Living Animation - kaptainkristian YouTube Cool World - IMDb Ralph Bakshi - IMDb The Problem Solving of Filmmaking - David F Sandberg Greyscalegorilla Plus Happy Toolbox Vol. 2 Everyday Material Collection Upcoming Material Collection
8/21/201953 minutes, 33 seconds
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The 3D Artist's Toolbox Grows as Software Becomes More Affordable

Show Notes: (Get Links) Previous Podcast - Cinema 4D Goes Subscription, Which version of Cinema 4D do I subscribe to?, What to Know About Maxon’s New Cinema 4D + Redshift Subscription, Autodesk Maya/3ds Max Indie Licenses - CG Channel, Blender 2.8, Moore's Law, RealSmart Motion Blur, An Ode to Kai's Power Goo - MacWorld, Nick and Chad's Computers, Greyscalegorilla Plus, Production Software You Should Know About: Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Cloud, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Substance, Houdini, Blender, Fusion, Nuke Plugins You Should Know About: TurboSquid, KitBash, Greyscalegorilla Plugins and Assets, Video Copilot, Red Giant,
8/15/201943 minutes, 15 seconds
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Cinema 4D Goes Subscription + More

In this episode, the gang talks about Maxon's big Siggraph news, a new C4D subscription service with an option to bundle Redshift. Also, get the scoop on Greyscalegorilla+ and more exciting things announced on the Siggraph floor. Show Notes - Get all the links
8/8/201954 minutes, 9 seconds
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Maxon Buys Redshift, and the Chaos of Making Everydays with Beeple

The team talks about the big news from NAB 2019, including Maxon's acquisition of Redshift, making everydays with Beeple, MoGraph Meetups, and a big sale.  In this episode, Nick, Chad, and Michael talk about the exciting news and events at NAB 2019. Catch up on all the big news, and learn about a limited edition 50% off Greyscalegorilla bundle.  Show Notes:  (Click here for links) NAB 2019  Maxon Acquires Redshift Rendering Technologies Getting Started with Redshift Redshift Quick Tips Greyscalegorilla Guide to Redshift Beeple Everydays and NAB Presentations NAB Presentations and C4D Live lineup Aaron Covrett Harvest Beeple Everydays After Effects Content Aware Fill Mograph Memes Blackmagic Design Fusion 16 MoGraph Meetup School of Motion GSG Band Photo Limited Edition Redshift Starter Kit (50% Training and Tools Bundle) LUTs Tutorial with 10 Free LUTs
4/18/201950 minutes, 13 seconds
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Arnold GPU: What to Expect

In this episode, Chad Ashley and Shawn Astrom share their thoughts on Arnold GPU and their experiences beta testing the renderer. They'll talk about things the like, where Arnold GPU still needs improvement, and how far the beta has come over the past few months.  Links available at greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts Show Notes: Arnold Volume Displacement Tutorial GSG Computer Specs Arnold GPU Trailer Everyday Material Collection Best Monitors for Motion Design and 3D LG 32GK850G-B
3/19/201938 minutes, 26 seconds
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GSG10 Giveaway Winners and Magic Tricks

In this episode, the gang announces the GSG10 Giveaway Winners, talk about NAB 2019, Arnold and Redshift, their first jobs, and so much more. Links available at greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts Show Notes: GSG10 Giveaway Winners NAB 2019 Farewell to Chris Schmidt Volume Displacement Tutorial Redshift Tips Greyscalegorilla Guide to Redshift Spider-Verse Shader CMYK Arnold Shader Per-Anders Edwards Interview
3/15/201957 minutes, 26 seconds
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Gear and Tech Talk: Best of 2018 and New in 2019 | GSG Show 103

Gear heads Chad Ashley and Shawn Astrom talk about their favorite gear of 2018, and what they are looking forward to the most in 2019. Show Notes: New Greyscalegorilla Computers AMD Ryzen Threadripper NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti Astra Keyboard Review Microsoft Surface Keyboard Topre Realforce 104U Silent Keyboard Hexgears X-1 Keyboard Sony a7 III Sony a7R II Pixel 3 Shawn's Monitor Research iPad Pro Microsoft Surface Microsoft Surface Book II Bose QC35 II Microsoft Surface Headphones Sony 1000x M3 DJI Mavic II Pro Nest Smoke Alarm Arnold GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 270 LG Portable USB-C Display Samsung Space monitor
1/22/20191 hour, 2 minutes, 17 seconds
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Switching from Mac to PC. What PC Do I Need for 3D?

Nick is finally leaving his Mac for a PC, but he doesn't know where to start. In this episode, Nick and Chad discuss their needs and options for new machines. They'll talk about third-party rendering, CPU vs GPU, and which upgrades you can afford skip and which ones are crucial.  Our computers and other resources - http://bit.ly/2TSWXe7
11/28/201837 minutes, 38 seconds
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Catching Up On Everything | Greyscalegorilla Show Episode 101

Siggraph AskGSG Live - http://bit.ly/2TxpRjV Siggraph Our Favorite R20 Features - http://bit.ly/2OWsOqF Mind-blowing new features in C4D R20 - http://bit.ly/2S71w2O Everything to know about Cinema 4D R20 - http://bit.ly/2KoF5U3 R20 Training - Greyscalegorilla's Guide to R20 - http://bit.ly/2DDnEhp Marketing Director Michael Maher - http://bit.ly/2DUtrzY Light Kit Pro 3 - http://bit.ly/2DycOct Everyday Material Collection - http://bit.ly/2zoqaoD Greyscalegorilla's Guide to Redshift - http://bit.ly/2zlk1JK Chad's Material Screenshot Diary - http://bit.ly/2DSjlzE Already Been Chewed Interview - http://bit.ly/2TuezNg FREE INTRO TO CINEMA 4D COURSE: Learn C4D with our free intro series - http://bit.ly/c4d-intro TUTORIALS: GSG Tutorials - http://bit.ly/gsg-tuts More from Nick Campbell - http://bit.ly/gorilla-tuts More from Chad Ashley - http://bit.ly/chad-tuts More from Chris Schmidt - http://bit.ly/chris-tuts FOLLOW GREYSCALEGORILLA: Website - http://bit.ly/gsg-site Blog - http://bit.ly/gsg-blog Twitter - https://bit.ly/2JncNIW Instagram - https://bit.ly/2q7tZtJ Facebook - https://bit.ly/2q8Gy7j CINEMA 4D TOOLS AND TRAINING: Save time and create amazing renders with our tools, Cinema 4D plugins, and training - http://bit.ly/gsg-store
11/26/201844 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 100: Where Did We Go Wrong?

Show Notes NAB https://www.nabshow.com/ 5-Second Project https://greyscalegorilla.com/5-secondprojects/ Free Downloads https://greyscalegorilla.com/free-downloads/ GSG Texture Tools https://greyscalegorilla.com/free-downloads/ NAB Party! Pinball Party! Thanks for saying Hi! Cineversity Stuff is coming out. Keep an eye open! FREE INTRO TO CINEMA 4D COURSE: Learn C4D with our free intro series - http://bit.ly/c4d-intro MORE TUTORIALS: GSG Tutorials - http://bit.ly/gsg-tuts More from Nick Campbell - http://bit.ly/gorilla-tuts More from Chad Ashley - http://bit.ly/chad-tuts More from Chris Schmidt - http://bit.ly/chris-tuts FOLLOW GREYSCALEGORILLA: Website - http://bit.ly/gsg-site Blog - http://bit.ly/gsg-blog Twitter - https://bit.ly/2JncNIW Instagram - https://bit.ly/2q7tZtJ Facebook - https://bit.ly/2q8Gy7j CINEMA 4D TOOLS AND TRAINING: Save time and create amazing renders with our tools, Cinema 4D plugins, and training - http://bit.ly/gsg-store
4/26/20181 hour, 23 minutes, 34 seconds
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"GSG AMA: All the Questions!"

Show Notes NAB Party - https://greyscalegorilla.com/2018/03/nab-mograph-meetup-2018/ Cinema 4D Presentations - https://www.C4Dlive.com 5 Second Projects “Playground” - https://greyscalegorilla.com/5-secondprojects/ 5 Seconds and orange - https://vimeo.com/channels/5secondsorange After Effects Tutorial - https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/gsg-cast-intro-to-after-effects/ Our Favorite Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmb9TwkjDW4 Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
4/3/20181 hour, 20 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Impactful Building Blocks of Motion Design. GSG Podcast Ep 98

Show Notes Sunday NAB party https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nab-2018-mograph-meetup-beerhaus-tickets-43941914449 Toontalk! http://www.toontalkweekly.com Reboot with Chris Schmidt http://www.toontalkweekly.com/post/112608371897/toon-talk-weekly-episode-086-reboot Zach the Lego Maniac https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDH3AoOQzE0 Advertising Book https://smile.amazon.com/Its-Not-How-Good-Want/dp/0714843377?sa-no-redirect=1 Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
3/13/201856 minutes, 37 seconds
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Improving Your Client Skills. GSG Podcast Ep 97

Show Notes GorillaCam - https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillacam/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
3/6/20181 hour, 2 minutes, 31 seconds
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"Impossible to see the Future is." - Yoda What Renderer Should Yoda Use? GSG Podcast Ep 96

Prusa i3 Mk3 - https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/181-original-prusa-i3-mk3-3d-printer.html GorillaCam - https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillacam/ Colorado C4D - https://www.facebook.com/coloradoc4d/ First GSG Blog Post - https://greyscalegorilla.com/blog/page/264/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
2/27/201843 minutes, 59 seconds
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Lifelike Camera Movement in C4D GSG Podcast Ep 95

Show Notes Arnold Link to Random Walk https://support.solidangle.com/display/A5AFCUG/Subsurface White Paper http://graphics.pixar.com/library/PathTracedSubsurface/paper.pdf FX Guide Random Walk https://www.fxguide.com/featured/pixar-deep-dive-on-sss-siggraph-preview/ Nike Shoe Render https://www.instagram.com/p/BfRmabyHjC4/?hl=en AskGSG https://greyscalegorilla.com/askgsg/ Nerdwriter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2soHxEN79c Choosing the right Lens in C4D - GSG Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/choosing-the-correct-focal-length-in-cinema-4d-cameras/ GorillaCam https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillacam/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
2/20/20181 hour, 11 minutes, 6 seconds
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9 Years of Tutorials: What we've learned by teaching. GSG Podcast Ep. 94

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla’s first tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/gsg-cast-feb12-aperture-photoshop-pixelpost-run-through/ Chris Tutorials: UV Unwrapping Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/intro-to-uvs-in-bodypaint/ Bevel Text tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/cascading-text-with-cinema-and-aftereffects-part-1/ Pillar tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/fast-3d-topographies-in-cinema-4d-tutorial/ XP Collision Avoidance Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/x-particles-avoidance-in-cinema-4d/ Chad Tutorials: Cherry 7 up tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/how-to-make-the-cherry-7up-look-with-cinema-4d/ Coffee Bean Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/your-depth-pass-is-wrong/ Microphone Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/model-a-microphone-with-a-wire-mesh-texture-in-cinema-4d/ Nick Tutorials: Tea Cup From Scratch https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/model-texture-and-light-a-tea-cup-scene-in-cinema-4d/ Cheez It Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/cheez-its-falling-from-the-sky-a-cinema-4d-tutorial-series/ Dynamic Objects https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/stick-textures-to-dynamic-objects-for-a-fun-final-reveal/ Sound Effector https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/animate-with-music-using-the-sound-effector-in-cinema-4d/ Baseball https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/make-a-baseball-intro-with-cinema-4d-and-physical-renderer/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
2/12/201859 minutes, 45 seconds
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I Graduated...Now What? GSG Podcast Ep. 93

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
2/6/201853 minutes, 53 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 92 "Are you too Organized?"

Show Notes AskGSG Is Back - https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Greyscalegorilla Is Hiring!! - https://greyscalegorilla.com/greyscalegorilla-is-hiring/ BOOK: Getting Things Done - https://smile.amazon.com/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-Free-Productivity/dp/0142000280?sa-no-redirect=1 Productivityist podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIAto41u1xE&feature=youtu.be Microsoft OneNote - https://www.onenote.com/ Todoist - https://todoist.com/ Feedly - https://feedly.com/i/welcome BOOK: The One Thing - https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1885167776 Back to Work - http://5by5.tv/b2w Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
1/30/20181 hour, 21 minutes, 39 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 91 "Make a Reel That Gets You Hired"

Show Notes Rules For Making Your Best Reel: Episode 091 Make it for Someone, not Everyone AskGSG Is Back - https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ AskGSG Bundle with free Season 4 included https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/askgsg-bundle/ We are working on some new plugins for this year. Tim Little breakdown https://vimeo.com/87726154 Nick’s Early Work - https://www.behance.net/gallery/22747337/Nicks-First-Steps-2002-2005 RULES for REELS? Don’t put everything in it. Put what will get you hired. Don’t put tutorials. Short. Put what you like working on. Tell a story. Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
1/17/201857 minutes, 48 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 90 "How to Get Un-Stuck"

Show Notes Best Of GSG 2017 - https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/best-of-greyscalegorilla-2017/ AskGSG Season 4 is starting soon. https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
1/9/20181 hour, 37 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 89 "Our Favorite things of 2017"

Show Notes Chris TV Show - The Expanse http://a.co/9ijCZap Web Comic - https://loadingartist.com Video Game - RimWorld https://rimworldgame.com/ (Only $30) Misleading Thumbnails - https://www.reddit.com/r/misleadingthumbnails/ OutOfTheLoop - https://www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/ Favorite Youtube: XRobots (James Bruton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQ8-bpwXtKM Isaac Arthur (Sci-fi & Space) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQU69sYd3s Chad Godless https://www.netflix.com/title/80097141 Nintendo Switch https://www.nintendo.com/switch/ Sony A7RII https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras/ilce-7rm2/specifications Google Pixel XLII https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2 Pop Socket https://www.popsockets.com/ Miir Camp Cup https://www.miir.com/collections/cups/products/campcup Google Home Mini https://store.google.com/us/product/google_home_mini?hl=en-US Nick Audiobook - Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind https://smile.amazon.com/Sapiens-History-Humankind-Yuval-Harari/dp/0062316095?sa-no-redirect=1 Apple AirPods - https://www.apple.com/airpods/ Game - Universal Paperclips - http://www.decisionproblem.com/paperclips/ Leuchtturm1917 Notebook - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0095FFTP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 Wallet - Chelsea Slim Card Sleeve https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G0V6EUC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
12/22/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 45 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 88 "21 Plugins, Apps, and Sites We Use Every day"

Show Notes 40% OFF Sale: https://greyscalegorilla.com/sale Chad C4D Installation Variation http://ace5studios.com/c4dinstallprefs/ ShareX (Windows) https://getsharex.com/ Colorzilla http://www.colorzilla.com/ GuideGuide https://guideguide.me/ Denoiser https://www.neatvideo.com/ Tim Little’s Split EXR http://www.littlevfx.com/tools/ HDRI Link Suite https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-link-suite/ Gorilla Grade LUT’s https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillla-grade-luts/ Chris Add To Pinterest Button https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pinterest-save-button/gpdjojdkbbmdfjfahjcgigfpmkopogic Hover Zoom http://www.hoverzoom.net/ Grammarly https://www.grammarly.com/ Vimeo Repeat And Speed https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vimeo-repeat-speed/noonakfaafcdaagngpjehilgegefdima Youtube Red www.youtube.com/red/freetrial Roadtrippers https://roadtrippers.com/ Signal https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/signal/ HDRI Studio Rig https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-studio-rig/ Nick Huffduffer https://nickvegas.co/2016/02/11/save-youtube-audio-as-a-podcast-with-huffduffer/ 1Password https://1password.com/ Overcast https://overcast.fm/ Simple Note https://simplenote.com/ Notational Velocity http://notational.net/ Popsocket https://www.popsockets.com Amazon Smile https://smile.amazon.com/ HDRI Studio Rig https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-studio-rig/ Transform https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/transform/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter - https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter - https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
12/11/201758 minutes, 47 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 87 "Break More Stuff"

Show Notes 40% OFF Sale: https://greyscalegorilla.com/sale What Renderer Should I Use? https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/08/what-renderer-should-i-use-in-cinema-4d/ No More Cooking Shows. https://greyscalegorilla.com/2008/11/stop-watching-and-start-doing-no-more-cooking-shows/ Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com/live http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad On Twitter: https://twitter.com/cgpov Chris On Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisschmidt3d Nick On Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickvegas Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
12/5/201749 minutes, 8 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 86 "Finding A Balance"

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Live: https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla The One Thing: https://smile.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776?sa-no-redirect=1 Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
11/28/20171 hour, 26 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 85 "Deconstructing Decision Making"

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Live: https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Nick’s Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nickvegas-1 Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ https://www.youtube.com/c/GreyscalegorillaTutorials https://www.facebook.com/greyscalegorilla/ Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
11/22/201751 minutes, 57 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 84 "Project Breakdown"

Greyscalegorilla Live https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla The Happy Toolbox Model Pack https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/the-happy-toolbox-model-pack/ Laika stop motion behind the scenes https://youtu.be/JncuykDwT8A?t=206
11/14/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 2 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 83 "Our Favorite Things We've Learned in Mograph"

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Live https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Gorilla Guide To XP http://www.greyscalegorilla.com/gorilla-guide-to-x-particles/ Appear In https://appear.in/ How to get Random Movement With Mograph And Cloners https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/how-to-get-random-movement-with-mograph-and-cloners/ After Effects Basic Comping for 3D https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/the-importance-of-compositing-a-layer-by-layer-breakdown-in-after-effects/ Advanced Softbody Tutorial https://www.cineversity.com/vidplaytut/nab_2015_rewind_chris_schmidt Houdini Video https://vimeo.com/228391688 Intro To Arnold With Chad Ashley https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/getting-started-with-arnold-renderer-for-cinema-4d/ Coffee Cup From Chad Miir https://www.miir.com/products/campcup Happy Toolbox Model Pack https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/the-happy-toolbox-model-pack/ Questions: √ Lukasz Pason​:Do you guys record your audio separately and then sync it after the fact? √ Michael Szalapski​: Question: What is your favorite feature of the upcoming XP4? √ Dave Glanz​: so what's up with x particles? √ raidZer0​Q: What are you working on? √ Billy Chitkin​ Q: What has been the favorite mograph-related thing you've learned? whether on a production job or in the process of developing a new GSG product, etc √ Amador Valenzuela​ Q: For Chris, what is Blizzcon and why is that worth your time? √ Neo3D​ Q: Will there be a more pro course available to join.... to get more into some workflows NC17z​When can we expect the release of the GSG Grunge Maps that I've heard Chad mention from time to time? √ Tokyomegaplex​ any chance any of yall would be willing to give any details on starting to learn houdini? not sure how far any of you have gotten but v curious. i saw chad posting videos in the slack. √ trevor kerr​ACTUAL Q: Is C4D your native application, if not - what do you find its greatest strength/weakness compared against the competing DCC's you're familiar with? √ //raidZer0​ Q: is that twitch hoodie now fused to Chad's body from usage? √ NC17z​Q: Do you have any additional plans to release Model Kits such as The Happy Tool Box? √ Dave Glanz​ Q: Hardware Q: has anyone here set up a an external GPU case that holds more than one GPU? √ Zacheray Long​ Question: Is Redshift more viable for photorealism than Octane √ Jake Melara​Q: How do you scope a 3D animation project? √ Lukasz Pason ​Q: How did you overcome a time when you felt like you were downward spiraling in a project really felt like you weren't doing your best?
11/1/20171 hour, 1 minute, 37 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 82: "Hello Uncanny Valley"

In Greyscalegorilla Podcast Episode 82, the group gets deep into discussing a recent Vimeo Staff pick video ("Uncanny Valley" by Alan Warburton). Things get really interesting in this one! Say hello/goodbye to the Uncanny Valley! Show Notes Greyscalegorilla.com/live https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Gorilla Guide To XP - http://www.greyscalegorilla.com/gorilla-guide-to-x-particles/ The Happy Toolbox Model Pack -https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/the-happy-toolbox-model-pack/ Epicly Later'd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZTF6-6g_94&list=PLZ_hwG6UuEJbemJJ_FUZkSS-MBY8sZb2k Goodbye Uncanny Valley https://vimeo.com/alanwarburton/goodbyeuncannyvalley Walk to the Store https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRZ2Sh5-XuM The Mechanics of History https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mnIzdDyohw SEAGULLS! (Stop It Now) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9t-slLl30E Greyscalegorilla Around The Web: http://greyscalegorilla.com http://twitter.com/GSG3D https://instagram.com/greyscalegorilla/ Save time and make more beautiful renders with our Cinema 4D Plugins and Texture Libraries. Visit our store to learn more. https://greyscalegorilla.com/store
10/23/20171 hour, 10 minutes, 31 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 81: "Wrangling Client Expectations"

Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Live https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Gorilla Guide To XP http://www.greyscalegorilla.com/gorilla-guide-to-x-particles/ The Happy Toolbox Model Pack https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/the-happy-toolbox-model-pack/ Turbo Train https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij7IhanQhLU
10/17/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 51 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 80: "Talking Particles with Jon Bosley"

Greyscalegorilla live https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch Greyscalegorilla https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Gorilla Guide To XP http://www.greyscalegorilla.com/gorilla-guide-to-x-particles/ Follow Jon Bosley https://twitter.com/brascouk Third and the Seventh https://vimeo.com/7809605 Blend Studio http://www.blend-studios.com/
10/10/201757 minutes, 12 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 79: "Learning how to Learn"

Livestream Schedule: https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ Twitch: twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla
10/4/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 2 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 78: "What Would You Tell Your Past Self?"

https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ https://twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Macgyver metaphor episode 77 - https://greyscalegorilla.com/podcasts/greyscalegorilla-podcast-ep-77-mommy-where-do-ideas-come-from/ I Will Teach You To Be Rich - https://www.amazon.com/Will-Teach-You-Be-Rich/dp/0761147489/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506364135&sr=8-1&keywords=i+will+teach+you+to+be+rich R/ PersonalFinance - https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/
9/26/201757 minutes, 37 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 77: "Mommy, where do ideas come from?"

https://greyscalegorilla.com/live/ https://twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Steal Like an Artist. - https://austinkleon.com/steal/ Ethan's Gif Animations - https://giphy.com/ethanbarnowsky Everything is a Remix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJPERZDfyWc https://www.pinterest.com
9/19/201758 minutes, 41 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 76: "Dealing with Gut Wrenching Notes"

Half Rez https://www.HalfRez.com Devon Ko https://www.3dfordesigners.com/ Chris Do https://blind.com/studio/
9/12/201752 minutes, 24 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 75: "Name Yo Sh*t. A Love Letter to Freelancers"

Render Tokens? Name your sh*t. Organize the details inside the file. Assemble a folder of all the files pieces of project. Easy to work with / Personable / Dependable. Don’t be presumptuous, you’re a guest. Try and fit into the company culture. DO NOT COOK SMELLY FOODS Befriend everybody you can. Maybe freelance isn’t for you. Time Management. Under promise, over deliver. Strike that balance. Nick’s wacky metaphor. GPS Shower. Ask for honest feedback to the producer. Send a thank you. Greyscalegorilla Twitch - twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla
9/6/201758 minutes, 43 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 74: "Overwhelmed By Social Media"

Render Wars: https://www.chaosgroup.com/news/render-legion-and-corona-join-chaos-group-family Follow on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreyscaleGorilla Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla Chad’s render article: https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/08/what-renderer-should-i-use-in-cinema-4d/ http://motionographer.com/2017/08/14/winning-the-render-wars-with-chad-ashley/ Show Your Work: https://smile.amazon.com/Show-Your-Work-Austin-Kleon/dp/076117897X?sa-no-redirect=1 GSGCONNET Slack Channel: https://greyscalegorilla.com/account/
8/28/201756 minutes, 31 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 73: "Being Open to the Forks in the Road"

In this episode, the crew talks about whether or not they are doing exactly what they imagined they'd be doing when they were in school. They also discuss all the varied paths that led them to where they are now. How did you get to where you are, is it what you imagined? Let us know! ***Show Notes Thanks to Maxon for sponsoring the GSG Podcast Go to gsg.maxon3d.com to start shopping - http://gsg.maxon3d.com This Offer Ends August 31st 2017 Chad’s render article https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/08/what-renderer-should-i-use-in-cinema-4d/ http://motionographer.com/2017/08/14/winning-the-render-wars-with-chad-ashley/ Animation Fundamentals https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/animation-fundamentals-training/ Greyscalegorilla Twitch http://www.twitch.tv/greyscalegorilla
8/21/201743 minutes, 59 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 72: "Making a Meal vs Making a Reel"

Thanks to Maxon for sponsoring the GSG Podcast Go to gsg.maxon3d.com to start shopping - http://gsg.maxon3d.com Be sure to use the code "GSG2017" during checkout to save 10% Ends August 31st, 2017 In this episode, the crew discusses a new article that Chad Ashley contributed to for Motionographer on the state of rendering in C4D. They also tackle the age old issue of how to balance work that pays the bills and work that makes you happy. ***Show Notes Render Wars Article https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/08/what-renderer-should-i-use-in-cinema-4d/ http://motionographer.com/2017/08/14/winning-the-render-wars-with-chad-ashley/ Sekani Solomon http://www.sekanimotiondesign.com/ Fracture Voronoi Tutorial https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/cinema-4d-r19-voronoi-fracture-features/ Puma Shoe Spot - https://vimeo.com/6402604 Possible Studios - http://possibleproductions.com/
8/14/201757 minutes, 38 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 71: "Cinema 4D R19 First Impressions and Siggraph 2017 Wrap-Up"

In this episode, the whole gang is back from Siggraph 2017! The GSG crew talks about their first impressions of Cinema 4D R19, things that stood out at Siggraph, and give us an update on the "Render Wars". ***Show Notes Siggraph http://www.siggraph.org/ Signal 1.5 Dancing Tree Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-kyHg1GxI8 Watch Siggraph presentations at http://www.C4Dlive.com Chris R19 Voronoi Fracture: https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/cinema-4d-r19-voronoi-fracture-features/ Cineversity What’s new in R19: https://cineversity.com/learn/R19
8/7/201757 minutes, 17 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 70: "Heavy Metal and Sweaty VR"

In this episode, the gang talks about the much-anticipated GSG Product "Pro Studios Metal", a pack of 45 HDRIs built for metallic surfaces. They also chat about the upcoming Siggraph event, VR, and sweaty heads. ***Show Notes Pro Metals HDRI Collection - 45 HDRIs built for reflective surfaces. https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-expansion-pack-pro-studios-metal/ Siggraph Event http://s2017.siggraph.org/ Siggraph White Paper https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YvIHREdVX4 Two-minute white papers https://www.youtube.com/user/keeroyz AskGSG Season 3 https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/askgsg-season-3-archive/ Ivan Mathy - VR Expert http://www.mousta.ch/
7/18/201749 minutes, 32 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 69: "Josh Van Praag: Senior Designer @ the Mill CHI Interview"

In this episode, Chris and Chad interview Senior Designer at the Mill Chicago, Josh Van Praag (Best Hair in Motion Design). They talk about Josh's path of freelancing on both coasts before eventually coming to a rest in Chicago at the Mill. ***Show Notes Signal 1.5 Update: https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/signal/ PixelPlow GPU news: https://www.pixelplow.net/gpu-farm-soft-open/ Josh’s Work: http://www.joshvanpraag.com/ Cisco http://www.joshvanpraag.com/cisco_hamburg/ McDonald's Popup book http://www.joshvanpraag.com/mcdonalds_magicbox/ Wooden blocks http://www.joshvanpraag.com/mill_1k/ Freelance motion designers can contact Josh here [email protected]
7/3/201755 minutes, 7 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 68: "Educate Your Client"

In this episode, Chris and Chad share stories and experiences about having to educate their clients about the process of 3D production. ***Show Notes Grammarly: https://app.grammarly.com/ Greyscalegorilla Signal Plugin: https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/signal/
6/26/20171 hour, 8 minutes, 3 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 67: "What the F*CUS?!"

In this episode, the gang talks about the value of focus and the issues surrounding a lack thereof. ***Show Notes Color Grading in Marvel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpWYtXtmEFQ Chris’ Instagram for photography progress: https://www.instagram.com/ChrisSchmidt3d/ The One Thing Book: https://www.the1thing.com/ Spark drone: https://store.dji.com/product/spark?gclid=CjwKEAjw7J3KBRCxv93Q3KSukXQSJADzFzVSLbJ7_OG1HF19pRmN4v1OAlCv2pEX40gRyPhcVVyaJxoCNPjw_wcB The Future Podcast: http://thefutur.libsyn.com/028-grey-scale-gorilla-founder-nick-campbell How to Be Awesome At Your Job Podcast: http://nickvegas.co/2017/06/14/how-to-be-awesome-at-your-job/
6/19/20171 hour, 5 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 66: "Practical vs. CGI and Why You Should Think Like a Filmmaker"

In this episode, the crew talks about the value of understanding photography and live action. When should you pick up a camera and when you should pick up a mouse. Oh and stop putting so much DOF on everything. Show Notes: Willie Nelson Tape - https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/ce/e6/bb/cee6bbebfc7a1534f9405581fdb8adb7.jpg Cineversity Presentations - https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/05/cineversity-presents-c4dlive-presentations-from-nab-2017/ GSG Gear Resources https://greyscalegorilla.com/resources/ GSG Connect - https://greyscalegorilla.com/gsg-connect-faq/ Amador Valenzuela and BlackBook Studios: http://blackbook.studio/ Aaron Becker aka Filmograph: http://www.filmograph.tv AskGSG https://greyscalegorilla.com/askgsg/ Learn how cameras work. C4D Tutorial - https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/choosing-the-correct-focal-length-in-cinema-4d-cameras
6/12/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 46 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 65: "Our Take on Apple WWDC 2017"

Apple Keynote: https://www.apple.com/apple-events/june-2017/ Microsoft OneNote: https://www.onenote.com/ Sonos Speakers: http://www.sonos.com/en-us/products/wireless-speakers Synergy: https://symless.com/synergy
6/6/20171 hour, 25 minutes, 9 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 64: "What we want to see in R19, Our favorite Workflow Apps, and More"

In this episode, Chris and Chad chat live with GSG Connect members and answer questions about C4D, Windows vs Mac, and more. ***Show Notes Sharex Screenshot Utility: https://getsharex.com/ Hover Zoom Picture Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hover-zoom/nonjdcjchghhkdoolnlbekcfllmednbl?hl=en Pinterest Chrome Extension: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pinterest-save-button/gpdjojdkbbmdfjfahjcgigfpmkopogic?hl=en Chad's Windows Utility Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHiDd49ObPc Chad's Workflow Tutorial: https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/3d-workflows-for-lazy-people/ Want to become a GSG Connect Member? It's easy, all you need to do is purchase Greyscalegorilla tools or training! http://www.greyscalegorilla.com
5/31/20171 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 63: "In my day, we rendered uphill both ways."

In this episode, the guys talk about learning, problem-solving skills, when to crack open the manual, and when to ask for help. ***Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Sale (One Day Only) - https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/05/24-hour-spring-sale-save-25-off-everything-in-the-store/ Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/greyscalegorilla Blog Post - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ZqZkDf6Xg
5/22/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 36 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 62: Salary Negotiation Tactics and getting paid what your worth.

In this episode, the crew chats about first jobs, salary negotiation tactics, and getting paid what you're worth. ***Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Store: https://greyscalegorilla.com/products/#all GSG Spring Sale 25% OFF: May 23rd 2017 9AM CST 23th to 9AM CST 24th Listen to the show on Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?authuser&u=0#/ps/Ik7a25esezjpwrhemimkacr4ymu Half Rez Registration - https://www.halfrez.com/
5/15/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bonus Episode: Interview With Beeple From Half Rez 2016

An interview with the amazing artist, Beeple from Half Rez 2016 We were able to ask him questions about how he stay's so prolific and has made inspiring daily renders for over 10 years in a row. This one was a lot of fun. If you would like to join us for Half Rez 2017, please register over at https://www.halfrez.com/
5/10/201745 minutes, 44 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 61: Render Wars, Half Rez, and our New Slack Channel

In this episode, the crew announces Half Rez 6 tickets going on sale, the new GSG Connect Slack channel, and updates us all on the Render Wars. T-shirt on Thumbnail courtesy of the Brograph Dudes. ***Show Notes Half Rez Registration - https://www.halfrez.com/ GSG Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/greyscalegorilla GSG Connect Link to Login Area https://greyscalegorilla.com/account/ Body Paint Open Beta https://www.maxon.net/en/news/maxon-blog/bodypaint-3d-open-beta/ What Renderer Should I use? https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/05/gsg-quiz-what-renderer-should-i-use-in-cinema-4d/ Beeple Photo of his Machine - https://www.dropbox.com/s/zj4arrzkpx07bhz/beeple_gear.jpg?dl=0 (we apologize, it's not beige. It's black.) Beeple 10 years video https://twitter.com/beeple/status/859099649872994305
5/8/201758 minutes, 28 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 60: 2017 NAB Recap

The team is back from NAB in Las Vegas! Listen to Nick, Chris, and Chad share their favorite moments from the show! ***Show Notes Blooper tutorials Chris https://youtu.be/y4cHIo7mMWw?t=1804 Blooper Chad https://youtu.be/skHax96M9io?t=867
5/1/20171 hour, 7 minutes, 56 seconds
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Bonus Episode: How did Greyscalegorilla Get Started?

A Special Q&A Episode where Nick answers qustions on how he got started in motion design and how he created Greyscalegorilla.
4/24/201728 minutes, 53 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 59: So You Wanna Start a Studio...

In this episode, the crew discusses when it's a good time to start your own studio. Topics also include being freelance vs independent contractor and the latest in the Render Wars. ***Show Notes C4DLive.Com - http://www.C4DLive.Com NAB Blog Post - https://greyscalegorilla.com/2017/04/greyscalegorilla-nab-2017/ Nick Q&A - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU2Zq_4OtaA Arnold Live Stream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2alxsEx4bRc Chris Do On Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b3c7kxa5vU-bnmaROgvog
4/18/201758 minutes, 22 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 58: Do the Tools make the Artist?

In this episode, the gang discusses whether or not plugins/tools are needed to make great work. Also, at what point can tools/plugins help or hurt? We'd love to know your favorite C4D feature or plugin, lets us know below! ***Show Notes Mac Pro Announcement - http://www.theverge.com/2017/4/4/15175994/apple-mac-pro-failure-admission Maxon Labs - https://labs.maxon.net/?p=3158 Joe interviewing Joe http://motionographer.com/2017/04/07/in-the-hot-seat-with-joe-ball/ HDRI Link https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/hdri-link-suite-2/ Nick’s First Camera - http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product-archive/dslr-cameras/d70.html Moment Lens Company - https://momentlens.co/ Wirecutter - http://thewirecutter.com/
4/10/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 16 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep. 57: Tips for Working Remotely

In this episode, the group talks all about working remotely. The good, bad, and the lonely bits about working from home. We even manage to work in a few tip/tricks to help make working from home easier. Have a great working from home tip or story? Share it with us! ***Show Notes LearnSquared Live Show https://www.twitch.tv/learnsquared Slack https://slack.com/ Appear in https://appear.in/ Google Hangouts https://hangouts.google.com/ Noise canceling headphones - Bose QC Wired Surviving Working at Home - https://vimeo.com/32518851 Remote Book https://www.amazon.com/Remote-Office-Required-Jason-Fried/dp/0804137501 Productivityist https://productivityist.com/ GSG Animation Fundamentals Class https://greyscalegorilla.mykajabi.com/p/animation-fundamentals
4/3/201758 minutes, 51 seconds
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast Ep: 56 "It's Almost April, Fools"

In this episode, the group discusses some of their favorite pranks over the years and gives a few tips in the spirit of April Fools. Have a great April Fools prank? Hit us in the comments! We are always looking for new material. ***Show Notes College Humor "Prank War" http://www.collegehumor.com/prankwar
3/27/201758 minutes, 18 seconds
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GSG Podcast Episode: 55 "Daily Render Debate"

In this episode, the group discusses recent "Daily Renders" trends and the dangers of chasing Likes vs growing your skillset. ***Show Notes I was wrong, "Pollinate" was created by the studio Belief not Blind. https://greyscalegorilla.com/2010/12/belief-pollinate-nourish-the-seeds-of-creativity/ One a Day - Blog Post: https://greyscalegorilla.com/2013/01/one-a-day/
3/20/201744 minutes, 40 seconds
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GSG Podcast Episode 54: Gorilla Grade LUTs and the Chris Do Controversy

Gorilla Grade LUTs is finally released! Plus, we discuss the state of the motion design industry in these ever changing times. That part of the discussion was inspired by some things that Chris Do of Blind studios discussed on the School of Motion Podcast. ***Show Notes Gorilla Grade LUTs - https://greyscalegorilla.com/downloads/gorillla-grade-luts/ Chris Do Interview - https://www.schoolofmotion.com/business-mograph-chris-do-blind/
3/13/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
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GSG Podcast Episode 53: Interview with David Brodeur aka @lockedandloading

In this episode, we chat with frequent GSG collaborator and Instagram sensation David Brodeur. David shares with us how he got started in the industry as well as filling us in on what he's been up to lately. Octane comes up a bit as it is David's renderer of choice. ***Show Notes David Brodeur on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedandloading/ David's GSG Animation Course: https://greyscalegorilla.mykajabi.com/p/animation-fundamentals
3/6/201754 minutes, 18 seconds
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GSG Podcast Episode: 52 "Render Like a Photographer"

In this episode, we talk about rendering, the benefits of multiple uv's, the new AMD Ryzen CPU's, and color/lighting theory. We also talk about the benefits of thinking like a photographer to get better results out of your renders. ***Show Notes AMD Ryzen: http://www.amd.com/en-us/innovations/new-horizon AMD Ryzen Cinebench Scores: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3172555/computers/amd-ryzen-benchmark-preview-ryzen-7-outperforms-intels-best.html Blender Filmic Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9AT7H4GGrA Linear Workflow Video: https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/what-is-linear-workflow-and-how-can-it-help-your-renders-look-better/
2/27/20171 hour, 6 minutes, 35 seconds
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GSG Podcast Ep. 51: Make Mornings Suck Less

Hopefully, you've had your coffee. In this episode, we talk about our morning routines and the odd habits we've picked up that help us get our day started. ***Show Notes Nick's Color and Displacement tutorial Spilt Colorado C4D Meetup
2/20/20171 hour, 8 minutes, 35 seconds
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GSG Podcast Ep. 50: Celebration Live Cast

We hit our 50th EPISODE!! To celebrate we decided to record this one live. We had a blast answering all of your questions. In fact, we may live cast more of these (NAB, Siggraph?) ***Show Notes The Animator's Survival Kit Preston Blair
2/13/20171 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
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GSG Podcast Ep. 49: Quickfire AMA (ask me anything)

In this episode, we answer quickfire questions from our loyal listeners. We talk about everything from where we find our inspiration to how we back up our harddrives. This was a fun one! Tune in for our 50th GSG Podcast Episode LIVE on youtube Monday, February 13 at 12pm CST - Bring Questions! Watch these podcasts on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/user/GreyscaleGorilla Houdini X-Particles FFMpeg DXnHD Feedly Backblaze Crash Plan
2/6/20171 hour, 34 minutes, 8 seconds
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GSG Podcast Ep. 48: GSG Blog Anniversary, Favorite Tutorials, Dynamics, and Render Wars

In this episode, we celebrate the GSG blog's 9 year anniversary by choosing our favorite tutorials throughout the year. We also discuss the latest news in the "Render Wars" This is not Episode 49 as Chad said, it's actually 48. Sorry! Greyscalegorilla Tshirts Play cube puzzle Microphone Tutorial Cherry 7up Original Video Cherry 7up Tutorial GSG - Garage Door Robot walking Tutorial Arnold License Price Change Pixel Plow Figet Toy Inventables
1/30/20171 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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Episode 47: Mentors, Learning by Example, and Seeking Input on your Work.

In this episode we cover Mentors, Learning by Example, and Seeking Input on your Work. In this episode, we talk about mentors, learning by example, and seeking input on your work. ***Show Notes Greyscalegorilla Tshirts Whiplash Movie
1/24/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 7 seconds
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Episode 46: Are You Too Old To Do 3D?

In this episode we talk about getting older while still having a career in Motion Design. ***Show Notes Freddy vs Jason basketball Too Old For Mograph? New Tutorial about Team Render HDRI Link Slow Mo Hot Wheels Slapping People At DK
1/18/20171 hour, 5 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 45: Nodes, Compositing, and HDRI Link

In this episode, we talk about why you should be learning how to use nodes. A bit of history of how we built our upcoming plugin for Octane and Arnold users called HDRI Link. And we also talk a bit about the importance of compositing. Show Notes HDRI Link Workshop Signup Paul Debevic Oscar News 3 Advanced Xpresso Techniques Tutorial After Effects before and after Compositing HDRI Link Lock and Loading Instagram
1/9/20171 hour, 14 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 44: Are You On The Right Career Path?

In this episode, we talk a bit about the future of rendering including the upcoming Arnold GPU renderer. We chat about how to approach buying the right hardware for 3D animation. And, we talk about New Years Resolutions and how to make sure you are on the right career path. Show Notes HDRI Link Workshop Sign-Up Arnold GPU Render Image
1/3/20171 hour, 27 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 43: These are a few of our favorite things from 2016

In this episode, we share with you some of our favorite things from 2016. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes Thanks To Zachary Robinson and Layerframe for helping with the Podcast. Nick’s 360 Ski Video in SLC Nick Picks Draplin Design Co. Pretty Much Everything Tools Of Titans Tim Ferriss Neewer Ring Light WireCutter Best Standing Desk Aaron Draplin takes the logo design challenge Chris Picks RazorZone Laptop (Hardware) One Note (Software) Mr Coffee Ice Tea Brewing System The Witch (Movie) r/CatastrophicFailure/ (Sub-Reddit) One Punch Man (TV Show) Chad Picks Project Fi Google Pixel TGT Wallet S Biner Kershaw Knives Fenix Flashlights Hue Lights Slippers
12/28/201659 minutes, 25 seconds
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Episode 42: How To Deal With Procrastination In Creative Work

In this episode, we talk about Procrastination and how to deal it with work and personal projects. Also, chad unboxes his new Google Pixel phone. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes HDRI Studio Rig Update HDRI Link Teaser Video Vray 3.4 Neat video De-Noiser AskGSG Tomato Timer Just Do It Google Pixel
12/20/20161 hour, 32 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 41: Are You A Noob?

In this episode, we talk about how to learn faster and what to do when you find yourself the worst one in the room. Let's learn how to learn and find the right techniques to become a professional Motion Designer. Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes Golden Globes Nominees Google Pixel Phone AskGSG HDRI Studio Rig Update CG Garage Podcast Blur Studios Ivan's Site Carbon Studios
12/14/20161 hour, 26 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 40: Let’s Work Faster! – C4D Workflow Tips And Tricks Roundtable

Subscribe On iTunes Show Notes David Rees, Going Deep/Election Profit Makers C4D Start Scene Preview Window Tutorial Chads Intro to Arnold Video HP Dream Color Monitor Tomato Timer Slack
12/5/201648 minutes, 17 seconds
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Episode 39: How much should you charge? Let’s talk about Getting Paid!

Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes 40% OFF Greyscalegorilla Sale Canon GX7 Fuck You Pay Me By Mike Monteiro For Exposure Clients From Hell
11/29/20161 hour, 9 minutes, 53 seconds
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Episode 38: X-Particles, Arnold, And More OSX/Windows Talk with Trevor Kerr

Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Trevor Kerr’s Reel Star Wars Short By Trevor X-Particles Sale $100 Off (details coming soon) GSG Sale 40% OFF (details coming soon) Kerr Motion Design / talks Paul Babb for President! Microsoft OneNote Soundbreaking on PBS Westworld Elite Mouse Naga Mouse QUESTION: What would you miss the most if you left OSX?
11/21/201658 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 37: Node Based Compositing, 3D in After Effects, and More Hardware Talk

Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes New After Effects Announcements Fusion Project Felix AMD Fire Renderer Signal Where Chris Got His Machine GSG Hardware Page coming soon…
11/14/201644 minutes, 44 seconds
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Episode 36: Is This The End Of The Macintosh For C4D Artists?

Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Surface Studio Video Steve Jobs Marketing People Mac Book Pro Screenflow Marco Arment Article Casey Hupke Sketch.zone Podcast
11/9/20161 hour, 4 minutes, 13 seconds
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Episode 35: Redshift, VR, Teams vs Freelance, And Why Everyone Loves Musicals

In this episode, we talk about Redshift, we talk a bit about VR technology, we discuss working in a team vs working for yourself, and we discover why musicals make nick cry. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes VR Facebook Ivan Mathy Sony Playstation 4 Pro Jurassic Park Article Redshift Getting Started with Arnold AskGSG Wed
10/17/20161 hour, 2 seconds
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Episode 34: Render Farm Heaters, Data Providers, Pivoting, And Whirly Ball

In this episode, we talk about wasted Render farms, and better data plans. We talk about how to keep learning and pivot to making things that work, and we talk about why Whirlyball is way better than Paint Ball. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Pixel Plow Casper Google Fi AskGSG Season Two Recap Ask GSG Twitch Creativity INC
10/10/20161 hour, 2 minutes, 27 seconds
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Episode 33: C4D Layouts, AskGSG, And The Take System

In this episode, we talk about Cinema 4D Layouts, AskGSG Season 3, Some of our most used Scripts, And why we should all be using the Take System more than we do now. We even get into a bit of Tutorial Theory about how to best teach beginners and intermediate Cinema 4D artists. Please subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review on iTunes. It helps us get the word out. Thanks! Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Ask GSG Season 3 Starting Soon on Twitch HDRI Link – Coming Soon Brograph Podcast Windows Utilities Video CV ToolBox Active Solo Magic Anim Curve Set A Custom Layout With New.c4d HOMEWORK – Learn the Take/Tokens Systems everybody! Shift C to Search SSS Balls
10/4/20161 hour, 2 minutes, 12 seconds
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Episode 32: New C4D Renderer Announced, New Season Of Ask GSG, and Our Favorite Youtube Channels

In this episode, we talk about some Cinema 4D Rendering news, we announce the next season of AskGSG, and we share some of our favorite Youtube channels. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Blender Cycles Standing Desk Jamis ASKGSG Season 3 GSG Newsletter Subscribe on iTunes Recommended Youtube Channels BostonDynamics Captain Disillusion CGP Grey Casually Explained Every Frame A Painting GeekyGlasses TV NerdWriter Sam Harris Primitive Technology The Great War Crash Course Red Letter Media Kurzgesagt Jelle Marble Runs Brave Wilderness Sean Cannell – Think Media Merkvelson Tested Braile Skateboarding VOX Linus Tech Tips
9/26/201652 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 31: Half Rez Recap, Board Games, And Scary Blank Pages

In this episode, we talk about Half Rez 2016, what we learned from the event, lucid dreaming, board games, and what to do when staring at a blank page when you need to design something. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Half Rez Beeple Macro Room Andrew Kramer From Video Copilot Settlers of Catan Archipelago Review Overcast Run kick shout
9/19/201648 minutes, 18 seconds
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Episode 30: How We Got Started In Motion Design

Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Half Rez 5 Cinema Smash ReBoot Toon Talk Weekly After Effects RecipeBarry Young MK12 Man Of Action Chris On TwitterChad On TwitterNick On Twitter
9/12/20161 hour, 23 seconds
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Episode 29: Productivity Apps, Half Rez, HDRI Link, and more!

In this episode, Chris, Chad and Nick sit down to talk about our favorite Productivity Tools and what's new at Greyscalegorilla. Subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes Show Notes Draw Splines for Fracture Video Todoist Google Inbox Rescue Time Saent Quadro Half Rez 2016 Beeple GSG HDRI Link - Coming Soon! GSG Youtube Page Vitaly BulgarovThe Collective Podcast JMEMantzel Phantom 4
9/7/201655 minutes, 21 seconds
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Episode 28: Interview with Chad Ashley

In this episode, I talk to Creative Director, Chad Ashley from Digital Kitchen about his career and how he got started as a CG artist. Chad talks about why he recently switched from 3DS Max to Cinema 4D. We talk a bit about our history together including when we worked together at Digital Kitchen. We talk about how much he inspired me to look at lighting completely differently in C4D. We are really excited to have such a great artist like Chad join us as a contributor to Greyscalegorilla. Look for tutorials, daily renders, and other posts from him on the site in the near future. Show Notes Digital Kitchen Follow Chad On Twitter Chad Ashley's Portfolio
1/1/201635 minutes, 45 seconds
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Episode 27: Interview with EJ Hassenfratz

In this episode, I talk to EJ Hassenfratz from Eyedesyn about his career and how he got started as a Motion Designer. EJ has been posting his excellent tutorials on Greyscalegorilla lately and also doing a live show over at youtube. You can follow him on twitter at Eyedesyn. Show Notes Sketch And Toon Model Pack EJ's Tutorials Eyedesyn Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
11/13/201535 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 26: Interview with Mike Senften

In this episode I talk with Mike Senften, also known as "The Monkey", about some of the things we were interested from our past that made us who we are today. The topics jump from puzzles, theater, music, and sound waves. Later in the episode, we talk about Freelancing an how hard it would be to sell a hot dog in New York City. Show Notes Tutorials By Mike Dorian Orange Kinetogenic Mike's Half Rez Presentation Coming Soon 4Dtheives Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
10/27/201549 minutes, 26 seconds
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Episode 25: Interview with GMUNK

In this episode, I talk to Bradley G Munkowitz about his incredible career and work. He talks about how he got started and about what drives him to continue to make such varied and detailed work. I had a really fun time talking to him and I hope you enjoy and get a lot out of this interview. Show Notes FINN Mandingo Immortal Tron Opening Titles Windows 10 Desktop The Collective Podcast Interview With GMUNK Tycho SEE Music Video FORM in Chicago Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
10/20/20151 hour, 17 minutes, 30 seconds
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Episode 24: Interview With David Brodeur

TOPIC: Today, Nick talks with Art Director, Designer, and Educator David Brodeur about how he got into this industry and about his experience freelancing. Look for tutorials made by David soon. I think his excellent design sense and passion for teaching will be a perfect fit for Greyscalegorilla. Please welcome him to the site. Show Notes David On Behance David's Everyday Render Project on Instagram Leviathan Five Second Projects Identity Transmute Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
9/25/201538 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 23: Cineware And Cinema 4D Lite Q&A

TOPIC: In this episode, Nick answers questions about the new Cineware And Cinema 4D Lite tools in After Effects Creative Cloud. Show Notes Cineware FAQ Adobe Creative Cloud Intro To Cinema 4D Lite And Cineware Tutorials Light Kit Pro Texture Kit Pro Every Setting In Cineware Tutorial Mograph Tutorials Greyscalegorilla Tutorials Page Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
6/19/201350 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 22: Why, Not How

TOPIC: How to ask Why, Making better tutorials, and when to stop working on current personal projects and start up the next one. Show Notes Total Training Base 80 Tim Clapham Neutral Podcast Dual Clutch Transmissions - Explained My First Mac Mac Pro Rumors Candy Hearts Five Second Project Cheeseburger Headlight Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
2/6/201344 minutes, 24 seconds
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Episode 21: What One Man Can Do, Another Can Do

TOPIC: How to find others that have done what you want to do. Is Sports Graphics a real career? And, how to manage too many projects. Show Notes CreativeMornings New HDRI Tools What One Man Can Do, Another Can Do. Coudal Creative Mornings Graphics Mafia Back to work GTD Series Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast At iTunes
1/23/201331 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 20: The Worst In The Room

TOPIC: Surrounding yourself with great designers. Soft Skills. Show Notes New Greyscalegorilla Tutorials Page Talking About The Soft Skills Five Second Projects Co-Working A General Theory of Creative Relativity Booking Bands Sketching More Happy Holidays! Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
12/14/201240 minutes, 55 seconds
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Episode 19: Comparing Talent and Copying Your Heroes

TOPIC: How to deal with other's talent, choosing your software and hardware without being an internet jerk, and why copying might be the best thing you can do to learn as long as it doesn't end up on your reel. Show Notes Movember Donate Page Latest Five Second Project Quickmultiball The Pros and Cons of using a Wacom Tablet Wacom Driver Problem: There is the fix in the notes The Myth Of Faster Computers Inside DEVO's Studio with Mark Mothersbaugh My Lighting Challenge Render: Lighting and Texturing an iPhone 4S Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
11/23/201231 minutes, 14 seconds
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Episode 18: Obsession

TOPIC: Obsessing over things and what that might do to your career. Show Notes Chicago Pinball Expo Rolladium Skating Center E-Swat Does NOT hold up Cyclone Diner FINDING HOOKS: HOW TO FOLLOW YOUR OBSESSION INTO CREATIVE WORK Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
10/18/201232 minutes, 31 seconds
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Episode 17: Jobs To Be Done, Textures, and Adult Deadlines

TOPIC: Jobs To Be Done, Textures, and Adult Deadlines Show Notes Pomodoro Technique Mike Rowe Interview Job To Be Done: The hiring and firing of milkshakes and candy bars Texture Kit Transform Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
10/12/201252 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 16: The Creative Gap

TOPIC: Getting Better, Pricing Your Work, Client work Links The Creative Gap: Becoming Better Than Most Back To Work Podcast Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
10/5/201245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 15: Half Rez, Cold Showers, And Why It's Been So Long

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9/26/201246 minutes, 40 seconds
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Episode 14: More About School and Pinball Designers

Show Notes FXPHD Gnomon School Animation MentorSubscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
11/3/201140 minutes, 19 seconds
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Presentation 1: HyperIsland 2011

For this episode of the GSG podcast Nick posts a talk he gave at Hyper Island in Sweden. Show Notes My Reel Marble Works MK12 Man Of ActionSubscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
9/8/20111 hour, 4 minutes, 37 seconds
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Episode 13: Q&A More and More

Show Notes Video Copilot's Element Default Folder X Panasonic GF1 NickVegas.tv Obligatory link to Back to Work and Linchpin Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
7/22/201150 minutes, 8 seconds
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Episode 12: Q&A

Show Notes SIGGRAPH How to Get Creative: Stop Trying Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
7/15/201153 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 11: Q&A

Show Notes 50Pop Digital Kitchen Lynda Training FXPHD Training Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
7/8/201133 minutes, 2 seconds
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Episode 10: Q&A

Show Notes Heil PR 40 Texture Kit My Old Band Rusty Pipes Our Mama Said Knock You Out cover. Campbel & Monson My Wacom Tablet Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
6/24/201141 minutes, 19 seconds
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Episode 9: OFFF Overview and Fixing Sinks

Show Notes OFFF ISO 50 James White No Pattern Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
6/16/201143 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 8: Pricing and Production

Show Notes Digital Kitchen Colin Davis Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien Key Bank Webby Awards Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
6/9/201147 minutes, 21 seconds
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NAB Interviews: John Dickinson

While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this fifth and final episode, I talk to John Dickinson from Motionworks about being a beginner, doing interviews, and his new Cinema 4D product, MovieType. Show Notes Unplugged Motionworks Business Of Design MovieType Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
6/7/201112 minutes, 54 seconds
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Episode 7: Winging It Q&A

Show Notes Technical difficulties prevented me from having James White on as a guest. Maybe next time. Obligatory Linchpin recommendation Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
6/2/201145 minutes, 57 seconds
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Episode 6: Promotion and Portfolio

Show Notes Creamyorange Gmunk MK12 Green Towel Shynola Renascent DForm 2004 Mograph.Net Contest and Winners Page My Winning Entry for the Mograph Contest Cargo Collective Carbon Made Indexhibit Behance Pro Site Vimeo Plus Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/27/201149 minutes, 3 seconds
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NAB Interviews: Chris Schmidt

While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this fourth episode, I talk to Chris Schmidt. Chris runs the Chicago C4D User Group, Makes excellent advanced Greyscalegorilla tutorials and also helped build the City Kit. In this short interview, we talk about how he got into Cinema 4D and ways that you can start to learn Xpresso. Show Notes Chicago C4D Chicago Motion Artists Group I stole this wacom pen from Mike the Monkey Chris' Greyscalegorilla Tutorials Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/24/20119 minutes, 43 seconds
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Episode 5: Do What You Want

Show Notes James and Signalnoise Back To Work Seth Godin Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/20/201148 minutes, 39 seconds
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Episode 4: Turn off Growl!

Show Notes Instapaper TwoDay List Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/13/201142 minutes, 35 seconds
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Episode 3: To School or Not to School?

Show Notes Is Design School Actually Worth It? Cargo Carbon Made Chicago C4D Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/13/201151 minutes, 25 seconds
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NAB Interviews : Mike "The Monkey" Senften

While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this third episode, I talk to Mike "The Monkey" Senften. Mike is an incredible Motion Design Freelancer in New York. He is an active and helpful member on Mograph.net. And, of course, when we are lucky, he stops by Greyscalegorilla to do another Cinema 4D tutorial. In this interview, we talk about how he got in to 3D, data visualization, and why patience is one of the best ways to become a great artist. Show Notes Mike's New 2011 Reel Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/9/201117 minutes, 20 seconds
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Episode 2: Learn Faster

Another Episode of Q&A From April 27th where we talk about a bunch of crazy stuff including... Getting better by working around people smarter than you How to learn to trust smart peoples opinion The scale of time and passion Keeping the fun in learning The book I tried talking about is called Do The Work. It's free for kindle from Amazon right now. It's a very short read and highly recommended. Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
5/6/201153 minutes, 9 seconds
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NAB Interviews: Tim Clapham

While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. In this second part of the series, I talk with Tim Clapham. An outstanding Cinema 4D artist and teacher, Tim's work was the first time I saw art and design being made with Cinema 4D. Not only that, but he also put up project files and lighting setups for download. He taught me most of what I know of Cinema 4D though his site and training series on FXPHD. I was lucky enough to sit down and talk with him about how he got into 3D and making great motion design. Show Notes HelloLuxx FXPHD MILG Training Tim's Dynamics Training Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
4/28/201120 minutes, 40 seconds
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NAB Interviews: Aharon Rabinowitz

While at NAB this year, I decided to interview some of my favorite people in the motion design industry and ask them a few questions. Up first is Aharon Rabinowitz. Aharon has been in the Motion Design scene for many many years and is now working for Red Giant Software. Join us as we talk about Talent, Sesame Street, Making Stuff and Bob Ross. Show Notes You’re Not That Talented, and Other Advice Bob Ross Red Giant All Bets Are Off Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast
4/21/201134 minutes, 59 seconds
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Episode 1: Q&A

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4/20/201153 minutes, 40 seconds