Interview with a Pro -
In this episode of "Interview with a Pro," I talk with Raphael Rau, a renowned 3D artist and Octane tutorial maker. Our conversation touches on a variety of topics related to learning and staying up-to-date in the world of 3D art and design.
We begin by discussing the importance of continuous learning and how Raphael has been able to stay ahead of the curve by constantly seeking out new information and techniques. He shares some of his favorite resources and tips for staying up-to-date in the fast-paced world of 3D design.
Next, we delve into the future of Cinema4D and Octane, exploring some of the exciting new features and capabilities that are on the horizon. Raphael shares his thoughts on how these tools are evolving and how they will continue to shape the field of 3D art and design in the years to come.
Finally, we touch on the meditative aspects of 3D modelling and how it can be a deeply calming and therapeutic process. Raphael shares his personal experiences with using 3D modelling as a form of mindfulness practice, and how it can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and personal growth.
Overall, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in the world of 3D art and design, and is packed with insights and tips from one of the industry's leading experts.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:24 Where does your passion come from?
00:04:54 Getting started in 3D
00:07:52 When Cinema4D changed its UI
00:12:07 Starting with render engines
00:18:20 Using the technical understanding to inspire creativity
00:20:34 What inspires hyper-realism?
00:23:07 How to learn Materials?
00:27:49 Does your render engine matter?
00:29:31 The pace of 3D learning
00:31:20 Diamonds!
00:33:01 Modeling vs Photogrammetry
00:34:48 Meditative modeling
00:38:07 So many ways to do the same thing
00:40:20 Turning workarounds into workflows
00:42:04 Learn the terminology, not the program
00:45:56 Making dumb mistakes
00:48:02 Limitations as an advantage (GPU power)
00:50:11 Is Octane getting slower?
00:53:01 New features in Octane
00:55:46 ACES
01:03:53 Houdini (Features VS Ease of use)
01:04:34 Octane Cheat Sheet (WIP)
01:10:53 Software companies that listen to their community
01:13:00 RNDR
01:18:04 1 Great or Lots of Good GPU's
01:24:46 Volume vDb
01:29:14 Do you still get the same joy?
01:31:00 How to learn materials and adapt to different render engines?
01:34:56 Scratch Pixel
01:37:20 The future of 3D
01:45:55 Cinema4D 2030
01:51:10 Which 3D package to learn?
01:52:38 Dealing with creative anxiety
01:56:56 Social Media vs Learning
02:01:44 Quickish Tips
02:04:33 Coming up in 2023
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