80 Level Podcast

Nick Grant

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.

  1. Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast

    14/02/2024

    Houdini in Action - 80 Level Podcast

    Send us a text 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/ More gamedev & digital art news, tutorials, and interviews with experts: https://80.lv/  Ian’s socials: https://www.artstation.com/iansmithartist https://www.youtube.com/@iansmithartist/videos https://twitter.com/iansmithartist  Follow 80 LEVEL on social media: https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty  https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/ https://twitter.com/80Level We are looking for more artists! Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent  Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify 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: http://xsolla.pro/8023

    26 min
  2. Time Travel with VFX - 80 Level Podcast

    17/01/2024

    Time Travel with VFX - 80 Level Podcast

    Send us a text 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/  More gamedev & digital art news, tutorials, and interviews with experts: https://80.lv/  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. Follow 80 LEVEL on social media: https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty  https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/ https://twitter.com/80Level We are looking for more artists! Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify 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: http://xsolla.pro/8023

    27 min
  3. Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast

    06/12/2023

    Rules of Open World Game Design - 80 Level Podcast

    Send us a text 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 More gamedev & digital art news, tutorials, and interviews with experts: https://80.lv/  Follow 80 LEVEL on social media: https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty  https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/ https://twitter.com/80Level We are looking for digital artists! Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify 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: http://xsolla.pro/8023

    48 min
  4. Mastering Unreal Engine with YouTube Tutorials - 80 Level Podcast

    22/11/2023

    Mastering Unreal Engine with YouTube Tutorials - 80 Level Podcast

    Send us a text 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   More gamedev & digital art news, tutorials, and interviews with experts: https://80.lv/  Follow 80 LEVEL on social media: https://www.facebook.com/LevelEighty  https://www.instagram.com/eighty_level/ https://twitter.com/80Level We are looking for more artists! Join 80 LEVEL Talent for free: https://80lv.pro/join-80lvTalent  Get your work noticed by some of the biggest and best developers, publishers, and studios in video games today. The Gaming BlenderWe mash genres. We pitch games. You question our sanity.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify 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: http://xsolla.pro/8023

    44 min

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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.