80 Level Podcast Kirill Tokarev

Ian Smith, CG Supervisor at SideFX walks us through Project Pegasus (learning tech demo showcasing Houdini workflows with Unreal Engine 5). Explore non-destructive, procedural content generation in gamedev and how different tools can be used to create detailed open-world environments. Ian talks about software strengths and emphasizes how indie developers can leverage Houdini for fast and dynamic world-building that doesn't require lots of manpower.


Check out Project Pegasus and improve your Houdini skills: https://www.sidefx.com/pegasus/ 


Read the article on 80.lv: https://80.lv/articles/ian-smith-on-becoming-an-artist-houdini-s-new-project-pegasus/ 


Ian’s socials:
https://www.artstation.com/iansmithartist
https://www.youtube.com/@iansmithartist/videos
https://twitter.com/iansmithartist 


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Designated digital chef Patrick Foley (PATRICK_4D) takes us to his kitchen. He shares interesting facts about a unique niche in digital art - photorealistic food renders, and delves into the importance of lighting, texture, and why choosing a specialty can supercharge your career. Patrick also discusses how he builds his brand with social media and its impact on attracting big clients. You better not watch it hungry cause this guy cooks! 


More from Patrick:
https://www.instagram.com/patrick_4d/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@patrick_4d?lang=en
https://www.patrick4d.com/ 

Get industry-ready 3D assets designed by Patrick 4D:
https://p4d.store/


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Trent Claus, VFX supervisor from Lola Visual Effects joined our podcast. Learn about the complex process of creating realistic aging effects for characters in major films: from the challenges of preserving actors' unique features to the intricacies of the facial anatomy. Trent shares fascinating insights into the evolution of VFX and how AI is shaping its future, as well as behind-the-scenes stories from top-tier movie projects, including Marvel Cinematic Universe. 
Check out Lola Visual Effects projects: https://lolavfx.com/ 
The episode was recorded at VIEW Conference 2023: https://www.viewconference.it/ 


Episode cover image copyright: © 2019 Marvel


Other images used in the episode:
 © The Walt Disney Company
 © Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
 © Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.


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Scott Eaton, multi-disciplinary artist & creative technologist, joins 80 Level Podcast. We discuss machine learning, its impact on human creativity, and the limitations & potentials of AI-generated content in gamedev. Scott shares his thoughts on future changes and possibilities for artists in the gaming world and tries to find a balance between art and technology.

The episode was recorded at the VIEW Conference 2023: https://www.viewconference.it/ 
Scott’s website:https://www.scott-eaton.com/
Scott’s Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/_ScottEaton_ 
Check out Scott's online courses (Winter session starts in January): https://www.scott-eaton.com/courses 
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Join 80 Level Podcast for a deep dive into game design with Jamie Smith, Principal Game Designer at People Can Fly. We discuss the core principles that make open world games stand out. Jamie shares how to design captivating gameplay mechanics, maintain player engagement, and balance form and function. If you're a game developer or simply fascinated by the world of video games, this episode uncovers the creative and technical aspects that drive the industry forward.
More about Jamie: https://linktr.ee/smithstock 


Some examples in the video used by Jamie
Yakuza
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKiFfCE949s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k71rZSh0ipM 
Fallout: New Vegas Map
http://www.gamemapscout.com/falloutnewvegas_interactive.html
The player starts at Goodsprings (to the left of the map), meaning they can only go up, right, or down
Elden Ring
https://mapgenie.io/elden-ring/maps/the-lands-between 
Super Mario
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLl7lbbpjig 
Destiny 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLpD4KH6kwI 


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William Faucher, 3D Generalist & Unreal Engine Mentor joined 80 Level Podcast. We discuss all-things Unreal Engine and the best ways to master it. William talks about his career journey & YouTube experience, and gives valuable advice for aspiring 3D artists on honing skills, choosing the right software, and understanding the evolving gamedev landscape.
Watch William’s tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/c/williamfaucher 
Check out the EasyFog tool for UE: https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/easyfog 
William’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamfaucher.vfx/  
William’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/WillFaucherVFX  
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