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Not dead yet! - Episode 35
0:33:45
Olivier, Dennis, and Simon dive into Adobe's Creative Suite 3 updates, new rendering tools, Microsoft's HD Photo format debate, and Spielberg's Tintin project, offering tech insights and casual chat for design and gaming fans.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎 Dennis Griesheimer 🔎Originally published: 21 apr 2007 08:00:00 EST
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A year in Review + Mail - Episode 34
1:18:21
We revisit 2006, discussing major software updates (3ds Max 9, Maya 8, Cinema 4D R10) and key releases like "Gears of War" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," while sharing personal challenges, blending tech insights with heartfelt reflections.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Dennis Griesheimer 🔎 Richard Adenot 🔎Originally published: 27 jan 2007 08:00:00 EST
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Total Textures discs 1-6 Reviewed - Episode 33
0:14:22
Reviewing six 3D Total Texture CDs: diverse assets from general textures to human/creature details, despite interface issues, offering high-quality tools for various 3D projects.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 27 nov 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Neil Blevins Interview - Episode 32
1:13:55
Neil Blevins discusses his CG journey, industry insights, workflow challenges, and creative blend of 2D/3D techniques and sharing diverse interests beyond CG.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Neil Blevins 🔎 Dennis Griesheimer 🔎Originally published: 05 nov 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Group chat about CG - Episode 31
0:54:04
Olivier, Simon, Dennis and Megann discuss tech updates, classic games, gaming culture, industry news, and personal projects in an engaging CGCast episode for graphics and gaming enthusiasts.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎 Dennis Griesheimer 🔎 Megann VanderMolen 🔎Originally published: 30 oct 2006 08:00:00 EST
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3 Ballistic Books Reviewed - Episode 30
0:15:51
Well I reviewed some more ballistic publishing books; D'artist Character modeling, Painter and D'artist Concept art. It was fun to do this video and I hope you enjoy!
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 22 oct 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Ailsa MacPherson Interview - Episode 29
0:42:19
We interview 17-year-old digital artist Ailsa McPherson, sharing her journey to landing her first concept art internship and navigating challenges as a young woman in a male-dominated field, providing insights into work culture and creativity.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Ailsa MacPherson 🔎 Megann VanderMolen 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎Originally published: 16 oct 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Taking Photos for Textures - Episode 28
0:21:17
This my awkward attempt at giving you guys a idea on taking photos for textures.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 08 oct 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Overview of the CG Society - Episode 27
0:15:18
Explore CG Society membership benefits: vibrant portfolio, exclusive articles, enhanced forums, discounts, and streamlined animation hosting—ideal for boosting your CG portfolio and networking.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 30 sep 2006 08:00:00 EST
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1 Year of CG Cast! - Episode 26
0:13:33
CG Cast celebrates one year! Olivier shares journey, challenges, and future plans, offering insights into personal growth and passion for CG insights.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 26 sep 2006 08:00:00 EST
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3D Palace Cris Interview - Episode 25
0:52:10
Cris Robinson shares his journey founding 3D Palace, a successful free 3D modeling tutorial site, overcoming challenges, and plans for expanding educational content beyond traditional 3D software.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Cris Robson 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎 Megann VanderMolen 🔎Originally published: 17 sep 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Omar Nelson Interview - Episode 24
0:37:12
Omar Nelson discusses his journey from music to 3D animation, focusing on his collaborative short film "Hardwired," sharing lessons on quality, collaboration, and passion in long-term CG projects.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Omar Nelson 🔎Originally published: 24 jul 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Bassam Kurdali Interview - Episode 23
0:41:21
Explore "Elephant's Dream" creation: Basam Kurdali discusses ambitious open-source filmmaking challenges, creative vision, and future plans with Blender community, inspiring aspiring animators.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Bassam Kurdali 🔎Originally published: 16 jul 2006 08:00:00 EST
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A quick update - Episode 22
0:08:19
Olivier outlines plans for new interviews, animated tutorials, and a collaborative ethereal short film project, inviting creatives for a unique learning experience on CGCast.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 08 jul 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Making of an Indie Movie in 36 hours - Episode 21
0:54:12
A Documentary/Making off about 5 guys that entered a contest where they had 36 hours to make a movie. This includes everything; meeting up, story discussion, filming, editing and the results of the contest, watch and see if they won or not.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 24 may 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Peter Draper Interview - Episode 20
1:12:19
Peter Draper discusses his journey from early inspirations, sharing insights on visual effects challenges, rendering techniques, and industry trends, offering both practical tips and humorous anecdotes for CG professionals.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Peter Draper 🔎 Chris Kautz 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎Originally published: 9 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Chris Kautz Interview - Episode 19
1:07:13
We explore freelancing in 3D art, discussing software evolution, building trust with initial jobs, leveraging agencies, contract clarity, and balancing portfolios and collaborative projects for career success.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Chris Kautz 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎Originally published: 2 Apr 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Roberto Ortiz Interview - Episode 18
0:38:51
Roberto Ortiz discusses blending traditional art with digital skills, highlights CG Talk's collaborative community, and shares insights on upcoming challenges aimed at enhancing storytelling across media.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Roberto Ortiz 🔎Originally published: 13 Mar 2006 08:00:00 EST
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CGTalk contest, Origami, Spore and More - Episode 17
0:44:49
Episode 17 of CGCast explores Xbox updates, CG contest submissions, tech trends like Origami tablet, 3D tracking, and procedural games, blending creativity, tech insights, and humor for artists and gamers alike.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎 Franklyn D`souza 🔎 Ben 🔎Originally published: 3 Mar 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Talking with Matt and Simon - Episode 16
0:52:51
Olivier, Simon, and Matt discuss Outsourcer.com, tech gadgets, CG critiques, and industry insights, offering practical advice for artists navigating tech challenges.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Simon Roth 🔎 Matt Ellis 🔎Originally published: 23 Feb 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Shraga Weiss Interview - Episode 15
0:28:31
Sharaga Wise discusses his journey from classical art in Israel to VFS, sharing insights on modeling, rigorous curriculum, and career aspirations in film and gaming, offering advice for aspiring artists.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Shraga Weiss 🔎Originally published: 25 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Thomas Kofoed Interview - Episode 14
0:39:55
Explore "Seed" a cel-shaded MMORPG focusing on diplomacy and crafting, with Thomas Kuft discussing its unique art style, gameplay, and upcoming beta launch on CGCast.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Thomas Kofoed 🔎Originally published: 15 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Ballistic Book Reviews - Episode 13
0:22:06
Wow. The very first video cast this is a special moment so I hope you enjoy it. Anyways in this show I review some books from Ballistic Publishing including Exotique, Elemental 2, D'artist: Character modeling, D'artist Matte painting and just for fun Expose 1. Hope you enjoy the show even though it has quite a few odd moments.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 07 Jan 2006 08:00:00 EST
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Happy Holidays! - Episode 12
0:32:39
First CGCast episode of 2006 explores industry highlights & lows, including Autodesk's Alias acquisition, gaming trends, and cinematic achievements like "King Kong" and "Advent Children." Perfect for fans reflecting on 2005 and looking ahead to 2006.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Franklyn D`souza 🔎 Demetrius Charles 🔎Originally published: 31 Dec 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Bryn Morrow Interview - Episode 11
0:33:15
Bryn Morrow shares his VFS journey from traditional art to 3D modeling, emphasizing intense curriculum, traditional skills' importance, collaborative environment, and shift to Maya/ZBrush, offering key insights for aspiring 3D artists.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Bryn Morrow 🔎Originally published: 12 Dec 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Flowline Movies and Compositing - Episode 10
0:48:29
We explore advanced CGI tools like Flowline, analyzes "Aeon Flux" visuals, critiques "Dungeon Siege" trailer, and discusses compositing techniques for seamless CGI integration in films and software like After Effects
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Tyson Ibele 🔎 Franklyn D`souza 🔎Originally published: 04 Dec 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Fun With the Crew - Episode 09
0:25:29
Tyson, Mark, Aden, and Olivier dive into Harry Potter's stunning CGI, Xbox 360 gaming, classic titles like Halo and Metroid, console vs. PC gaming debates, and address viewer requests for transcripts and school advice.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Tyson Ibele 🔎 Mark Pintar 🔎 Aden Priest 🔎Originally published: 20 Nov 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Leonard Teo Interview - Episode 08
0:28:23
Leonard Teo explores CGTalk's growth to CG Society, unveiling plans for innovative CG Portfolio, high-quality magazine, and workshops, while tackling community challenges and sharing passion for digital art
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Leonard Teo 🔎Originally published: 06 Nov 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Robert Chang Interview - Episode 07
0:56:36
Olivier Archer chats with Robert "Lunatic" Chang on Japanese animation evolution, storytelling impacts, 3D integration, and fostering creative passion amidst commercial pressures.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Robert Chang 🔎Originally published: 17 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Leigh Van Der Byl Interview - Episode 06
0:39:23
Leigh Van Der Byl discusses her journey from South Africa to working on films like The Aviator and Sin City. Leigh shares her innovative ZBrush workflow, offers industry advice, and talks about the future of CG Talk.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Leigh Van Der Byl 🔎Originally published: 08 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Mihai Anghelescu Interview! - Episode 05
0:26:06
Mihai (Misu), a Romanian CG artist, shares his journey, insights on modeling & texturing, aversion to animation, and future plans in Canada, offering advice for aspiring artists on self-learning and perseverance.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Mihai Anghelescu 🔎Originally published: 04 Oct 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Tyson Ibele Interview! - Episode 04
0:45:08
Tyson Ibele shares his journey from 3D animation inspiration to his current role, discussing creative processes, challenges, and the importance of forums like CG Talk, on blending 2D and 3D techniques and offering career advice for aspiring animators.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Tyson Ibele 🔎 Franklyn D`souza 🔎Originally published: 24 Sep 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Final Fantasy and Reactor! - Episode 03
0:14:59
Olivier explores stunning Final Fantasy Advent Children visuals, Autodesk Max 8 updates, cloth simulation comparisons, and beginner-friendly ZBrush guides—packed with demos and practical insights for CG enthusiasts.
With: Olivier Archer 🔎Originally published: 24 Sep 2005 08:00:00 EST
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Spectacular and The Future of CG - Episode 02
0:39:59
Olivier, Franklin, and Mark dive into 3D Creative Magazine launch, CGTalk Contest, and future real-time graphics on CGCast, offering insights on texture art, photorealism, and AI advancements for artists. Don't miss valuable tips and predictions
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Mark Pintar 🔎 Franklyn D`souza 🔎Originally published: 24 Sep 2005 08:00:00 EST
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The First - Exploring Top CG Websites - Episode 01
0:28:10
CGcast explores top 3D websites like Evermotion, 3D Total, and CG Talk in its first episode, covering tutorials, forums, and industry news for both beginners and pros. Tune in weekly for CG insights
With: Olivier Archer 🔎 Mark Pintar 🔎
