#37: Making Money as a Youtube animator, w/ Dillon Gu

As the title says, I am taking a break from podcasting. I thought it would be possible to make tutorials on Blender Guru and run Poliigon, and do a regular podcast. But it’s not. Or at least it’s not possible to do well. I had to admit to myself, that if I wanted to give the most value to the most amount of people it would be to make tutorials not podcasts. So I don’t know for how long this break will be, and to be totally honest it’s possible that this might not return. I don’t know if my career goals will favor podcasting again, but if it does, this is where I will post it. Follow Blender Guru on Youtube or Poliigon at Poliigon.com if you’d like to see where my time is going. Thank you for supporting the show, and thank you for listening to the all the amazing guests we’ve had in the last few years.

In this podcast we talk to Asbjørn the creator of the Youtube channel, Polyfjord. We talk about how he got into Blender, his opinions on color science,creating YouTube tutorials for Blender, and many more topics of interest in the 3D space. Polyfjord Links: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Polyfjord Twitter: https://twitter.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polyfjord/ My Blender Simulations in HDR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU6PF8vuEBk Episode Links: Blacktail Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@BlacktailStudio Wonder Dynamics: https://wonderdynamics.com/ Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this podcast episode, we have Erindale, a talented 3D artist who works as a Senior Procedural Artist at Unity and also has a YouTube channel. We'll chat about how Erindale got started in 3D, and explore the differences between procedural and manual techniques. Learn all about what Erindale does at Unity, and discover some interesting insights on A.I. and its potential impact in the future. Erindale Links: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@UCGMyyn2FdEFcDfP1wQRh5lQ Discord- https://tr.ee/5PBICmmyxT Instagram- https://tr.ee/2_VqwJZCaj Twitter- https://tr.ee/qp2pJs0nDC Erindale Course: https://tr.ee/iUkfpAZ3or Course Coupon Code: "blenderguru" Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:32 How Erindale got his start in 3D 00:08:40 The difference between thinking of a computer and a designer 00:11:36 Are third party add-ons better than geometry nodes? 00:16:06 Why Erindale dropped out of school 00:20:08 Using shaders to learn geometry nodes 00:23:45 Are there more geometry nodes coming to Blender? 00:26:18 Nodes that Erindale suggests Blender should add 00:33:45 Are node groups coming to Blender? 00:44:22 The freedom and limits of A.I. 00:59:30 Poliigon Ad 01:00:26 Lowering the cost for storytelling 01:05:15 A.I. and its impact on Blender 01:08:06 Erindale Youtube origin story 01:10:54 What's coming in Blender 4.0 01:17:40 How Erindale got started in Unity 01:31:10 Advice for Blender artists when learning geometry nodes 01:36:56 The problems with creating tutorials for Blender 01:46:40 Erindale's new course 02:01:45 When to do a project manual or procedural Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this podcast episode, Colin Levy - a 3D artist turned filmmaker and director - gives advice for avoiding self-sabotage and burning out. Colin got his start directing 'Sintel' then later got a job at Pixar, then wrote and directed the viral short film "Skywatch" which was then successfully sold as a tv show. Colin shares why it's important to cultivate a healthy relationship with success, and why neglecting it can lead to burnout and self-sabotage. Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this podcast, we have a Q/A session where we talk about Blender, the Metaverse, and how prepare yourself for A.I. integration in to the art industry. Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastqu... Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmx... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-... Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-pr... ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this podcast, we have Mason Menzies, the Photo Scanning Manager at Poliigon, sharing his expertise on photogrammetry. He covers a wide range of topics including recommended gear for photo scanning and dispels common myths and misconceptions surrounding the photo scanning process. Mason Menzies Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masonmenzie... ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/masonmenzies3 Links discussed in podcast: DP Review:    / @dpreview   Froknowsphoto:    / @froknowsphoto   Pwnisher:    / @pwnisher   William Faucher:    / @williamfaucher   Signup to Poliigon: https://www.poliigon.com/?utm_campaig... Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastqu... Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmx... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-... Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-pr... ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this podcast, we talk to Richard Anderson better known as Flap Traps online, a Digital Artist that worked on projects like Captain Marvel, Batman Arkham Knight, and Guardians of the Galaxy. We discuss the rising costs of game creation and tips for an artist looking to get into concept art. Flap Trap’s Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richardanderson1166 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flaptraps/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/flaptrapsart Website: https://flaptrapsart.artstation.com/ Signup to Poliigon: https://www.poliigon.com/?utm_campaign=andrewprice-pod&utm_source=desc&utm_medium=youtube&utm_content=ep-25 Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

In this episode, we talk to Daniel Bystedt, Senior Concept Artist at Goodbye Kansas, who shares his experience of using Blender in a professional visual effects studio. We also dive into the fascinating topic of A.I. art and its potential impact on the 3D/VFX industry.  Daniel Bystedt Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/3dbystedt?lang=en Artstation: https://dbystedt.artstation.com/ Send in your video question: https://www.blenderguru.com/podcastquestion Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

Dillon Gu (aka Dillon Goo) is a youtuber well known for his fan animations created with Blender. In this episode we talk about how he got started, his first successes, and how he makes his money (it’s not ad revenue).  Dillon Goo: https://youtube.com/@dillongoo Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==  Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast  Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast  Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31  RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak ----------------------------------------------- Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com

AI is in the spotlight again. Here's why I don't think artists should fear it. And I give my 7 predictions for 2023.  Listen to The Andrew Price Podcast:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iQrZmxF18bDcou2ZpN0R9   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-andrew-price-podcast/id1543110518 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zYTk2NDM3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==   Anchor: https://anchor.fm/andrew-price-podcast   Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/the-andrew-price-podcast   Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/g63tah31   RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-andrew-price-podcast-8QQnak   -----------------------------------------------   Follow me:   Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewpprice Instagram: http://instagram.com/andrewpprice Facebook: http://facebook.com/blenderguru ArtStation: http://artstation.com/artist/andrewprice  Blender Guru: http://www.blenderguru.com Poliigon: http://www.poliigon.com