Oren Soffer is a cinematographer best known for his work on the science fiction film "The Creator." He has also shot multiple award-winning short films, including 'Opera of Cruelty' and ‘See You Soon,’ which won the audience award at the Palm Springs International Shortsfest. Additionally, Oren has shot hundreds of commercials and music videos for a variety of clients, including Nike, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, HBO, MasterCard, Foot Locker, Grey Goose Vodka, and Doritos.

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Episode 48 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:28 Oren's Origin Story

00:11:29 Dealing With Self Doubt

00:16:35 First Job after Film School

00:23:18 Importance of Finding a Good Network

00:27:50 Can Chasing Growth Become a Trap?

00:36:52 How Did Oren Become the Cinematographer for "The Creator"?

00:38:41 The TRUTH About Using the Sony FX3 on "The Creator"

00:42:18 Who Decides Which Camera To Shoot a Film With?

00:45:20 The Creator's Pre-Production

00:50:36 Breakdown of "The Creator"

00:52:55 Dealing with Extreme Weather on set

00:57:14 Most Challenging Day for "The Creator"

01:05:11 The Creator's VFX

01:09:10 Integrating Unreal Engine into the Production Workflow

01:14:29 What makes a Great Cinematographer

01:17:26 Top Resources for Aspiring Cinematographers

01:19:20 Opinions on AI

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Joey Korenman is the founder and head instructor for School of Motion, an online school for Motion Designers all over the world. Before finding his true calling as an educator, he was a working Motion Designer for over a decade, climbing the ranks from junior artist to freelancer to studio head and back to freelancer. Since founding School of Motion, he has dedicated his time to teaching aspiring and working Motion Designers how to be effective, high level, and in demand in their professional careers.

He is also the author of "The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer." In this book, he shares insights, strategies, and advice for motion designers navigating the freelance world.

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Episode 47 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:11 How it all started for Joey

00:08:24 Breaking into the Industry

00:10:44 How Joey got HIRED

00:18:26 Quitting the Job and Going Freelance

00:32:15 Do you need LUCK to WIN?

00:37:11 Pain & Rainbow Projects

00:41:41 The Origin Story of School Of Motion

00:48:40 The Power of Stacking Skills

00:55:47 Life Changing Decisions

01:04:01 Flaws of the Education System

01:12:22 Is College Worth it?

01:22:42 How to Find your Path?

01:28:17 The Importance of Investing in Yourself

01:37:15 When is the Right Time to Get Business Coaching?

01:40:12 Why School of Motion has the HIGHEST Course Completion Rate

01:45:26 How School of Motion Became a HUGE Business

01:57:23 "Rolo", the Tinder for Artists & Clients

02:06:21 The Biggest Mistake Joey Made with School of Motion

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This is the first time we are having two guests on the Bad Decisions Podcast and also the first time we are having two returning guests. We had two of the most well-known motion graphic artists and respected educators in the 3D space, EJ Hassenfratz and Jonathan Winbush.

EJ is the Creative Director at School of Motion and founder of eyedesyn . He has worked on a wide array of projects including CBS, Comcast, Honda, National Geographic. Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning artist who has worked with industry giants like Marvel, Warner Bros, and Epic Games.

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Episode 46 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:02 What Happened At GDC 2024?

00:08:20 HOTTEST 3D Softwares in 2024

00:10:35 How not to FAIL as an ARTIST in 2024

00:17:38 How EJ & Winbush Learned 3D Fundamentals

00:28:01 Why Community Will 100X Your Art

00:37:04 Will AI Take Our Jobs?!

00:50:29 The Best AI 3D Tools EJ & Winbush Would Use

00:55:29 The Future of Fortnite

01:05:38 Can The Metaverse Become a Reality?!

01:08:59 Would You Get A Chip Implant (Cyberpunk)

01:13:54 EJ & Winbush's Biggest Bad Decission! (BIG LESSON)

01:22:25 Freelance VS Working at a Studio

01:28:52 What's Coming Up for Winbush

01:32:51 EJ and 3D Printing

01:37:56 Upcoming Tours From EJ & Winbush

01:39:07 Why Artist NEED To Know About Intellectual Property

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