Official BLENDER Animator: My Rise To VFX Success | Hjalti Hjálmarsson | VFX Podcast #24

The VFX Process Podcast #24 | Jamie talks with Hjalti Hjálmarsson about directing Blender's 'CHARGE' and his journey to success in the VFX/Animation industry. ▶️ WATCH THIS NEXT:    • Directing For BLENDER: 2D Animation & Grea...   If you enjoyed this video, check out the latest episodes of The VFX Process Podcast: ▶️    • The Process of Remaking Batman in Unreal E...   ▶️    • Using UNREAL ENGINE to Make a LOVE STORY |...   ▶️    • Sci-Fi Filmmaker Shares His Award-Winning ...   🎥 Check out our recommended PODCAST GEAR here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thevfxp... The VFX Process... Getting Intimate With Your Industry! Subscribe for more behind-the-scenes looks at the world of animation, VFX and filmmaking. Don't forget to like, share, and leave your questions and comments below! https://www.youtube.com/@thevfxproces... 🎙️ EXTENDED VERSION AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... https://open.spotify.com/show/4tPKUYo... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hjalti HHjálmarsson discusses how he was discovered by the creator of Blender, Ton Roosendaal, and how he ended up moving to Amsterdam to take on pivotal roles in the 'Blender Open Movies,' including his directorial debut with "CHARGE." ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CONNECT WITH US http://www.bigtoothstudios.co.uk/thev...   / thevfxprocess     / bigtoothstudios     / bigtoothstudios     / discord   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MUSIC: Motion Array - https://motionarray.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎬 Watch 'Charge':    • CHARGE - Blender Open Movie   🌐 Blender Open Movies: https://studio.blender.org/films/ Hjalti Hjálmarsson:   / hjaltihjalmarsson   YouTube: @HjaltiHjalmarsson @BlenderStudio @BlenderOfficial ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⏰TIMECODES⏰ 00:00 - INTRO 02:05 - BACKGROUND & LEARNING TO ANIMATE 05:58 - GETTING HIRED BY BLENDER 08:58 - AGENT 327 - BLENDER OPEN MOVIE 12:03 - CHARGE - BLENDER OPEN MOVIE 14:01 - ANIMATING FIGHT SCENES 16:46 - THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVIS 19:55 - WORKING WITH THE BLENDER DEVELOPERS 21:52 - BLENDER FEATURE FILM 26:58 - ADVICE FOR ANIMATION & STORYTELLING 31:25 - WORK, LIFE & BEING A SUCCESSFUL ANIMATOR 34:02 - OUTRO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is NOT sponsored. some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we will receive a small commission. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #filmmaking #film #game #tv #visualisation #animation #vfx #vfxpodcast #animationpodcast #blender3d #greasepencil #vfxpodcast #animationpodcast #blenderstudios #blendertutorial #blenderanimation #blendercommunity #b3d #3danimation #characterdesign #director #tonroosendaal #hjaltihjalmarsson #thevfxprocess