by Nick Grant
<p>80 Level Podcast is an episodic show for game developers, digital artists, animators, video game enthusiasts, CGI and VFX specialists. Join us to learn about new workflows, discuss new tools and share your work.</p>
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February 14, 2024
<p>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.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Check out Project Pegasus and improve your Houdini skills:</b> <a href='https://www.sidefx.com/pegasus/'>https://www.sidefx.com/pegasus/</a> <br/><br/></p><p><b>Read the article on 80.lv:</b> <a href='https://80.lv/articles/ian-smith-on-becoming-an-artist-houdini-s-new-project-pegasus/'>https://80.lv/articles/ian-smith-on-becoming-an-artist-houdini-s-new-project-pegasus/</a> <br/><br/></p><p><b>Ian’s socials:</b><br/><a href='https://www.artstation.com/iansmithartist'>https://www.artstation.com/iansmithartist</a> <br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@iansmithartist/videos'>https://www.youtube.com/@iansmithartist/videos</a> <br/><a href='https://twitter.com/iansmithartist'>https://twitter.com/iansmithartist</a> <br/><br/></p><p><b>Follow 80 LEVEL on social media:</b><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty'>https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty</a> <br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/'>https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/80Level'>https://twitter.com/80Level</a></p><p><b>We are looking for more artists!</b><br/>Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: <a href='https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent'>https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent</a> <br/>Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today.</p><p>This video is sponsored by Xsolla, a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry: <a href='https://xsolla.com/?utm_source=80lv&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=80lv_podcast_2023'>http://xsolla.pro/8023</a></p>
January 31, 2024
<p>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! <br/><br/></p><p><b>More from Patrick:</b><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/patrick_4d/?hl=en'>https://www.instagram.com/patrick_4d/?hl=en</a> <br/><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@patrick_4d?lang=en'>https://www.tiktok.com/@patrick_4d?lang=en</a> <br/><a href='https://www.patrick4d.com/'>https://www.patrick4d.com/</a> </p><p><br/><b>Get industry-ready 3D assets designed by Patrick 4D:</b><br/><a href='https://p4d.store/'>https://p4d.store/</a><br/><br/></p><p><b>Follow 80 LEVEL on social media:</b><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty'>https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty</a> <br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/'>https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/80Level'>https://twitter.com/80Level</a></p><p><br/><b>We are looking for more artists!</b><br/>Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: <a href='https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent'>https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent</a> <br/>Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today.</p><p>This video is sponsored by Xsolla, a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry: <a href='https://xsolla.com/?utm_source=80lv&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=80lv_podcast_2023'>http://xsolla.pro/8023</a></p>
January 17, 2024
<p>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. </p><p><b>Check out Lola Visual Effects projects:</b> <a href='https://lolavfx.com/'>https://lolavfx.com/</a> </p><p><b>The episode was recorded at VIEW Conference 2023:</b> <a href='https://www.viewconference.it/'>https://www.viewconference.it/</a> <br/><br/></p><p><b>Episode cover image copyright: © 2019 Marvel<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>Other images used in the episode: </b><br/><b> © </b>The Walt Disney Company<br/><b> © </b>Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.<br/><b> © </b>Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc.<br/><br/></p><p><b>Follow 80 LEVEL on social media:</b><br/><a href='https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty'>https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty</a> <br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/'>https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/80Level'>https://twitter.com/80Level</a><br/><br/></p><p><b>We are looking for more artists!</b><br/>Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: <a href='https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent'>https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent</a><br/>Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today.<br/><br/></p><p>This video is sponsored by Xsolla, a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the video game industry: <a href='https://xsolla.com/?utm_source=80lv&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=80lv_podcast_2023'>http://xsolla.pro/8023</a></p>
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