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Clear As Mud

Clear As Mud

Written by: mudstack
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A new game design and development podcast from the folks at mudstack. Tune in as we talk to people in the video game industry to learn about their journeys, challenges, successes and failures.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Art
Episodes
  • Empowering Creativity Through VFX and Animation: Authenticity, Trust and Finding Inspiration w/ Sarawathi ’Vani’ Balgam (Founder of Dancing Atoms)
    Aug 10 2023

    Enveloped in an aura of creative brilliance, today's guest on the Clear As Mud Podcast is the illustrious Vani Balgam. A luminary in directing, writing, and producing, she's the founder of Dancing Atoms—a visionary creator studio forging connections between Asian and North American storytelling, birthing authentic narratives for a global audience.

    Vani's career gleams with achievements, including her role as Head of Creative Management at Dreamworks Animation in Shanghai and her executive directorship at the award-laden animation and VFX studio, Rhythm and Hughes Asia.

    In this episode, Vani unwraps the genesis of her VFX journey, offering insights into her wellspring of inspiration and the birth of Dancing Atoms. The Himalayan backdrop becomes a canvas for her filmmaking audacity, while her personal philosophies and guidance light a path for aspiring artists and creators.

    This episode stands as a treasure trove of insight, and is certainly one that we believe will stay with our listeners throughout their entire personal and professional journeys in the world of VFX, animation, and the game industry.

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    42 mins
  • Unpacking Startup Culture, Work/Life Balance, and the Future of the VR Industry w/ David Tucciarone (VR Vision)
    Jul 27 2023

    In this episode of Clear as Mud, we are joined by David Tucciaronne, the Director of Development at VR Vision. David is an exceptionally fun guy with an impressive background in both leading startups to success and innovating on the most cutting-edge VR technology.

    We explore his personal philosophy of having a life-work balance and the importance of keeping a lean and dependable team of artists and developers to nurture success and satisfaction.

    We also delve into the latest trends in VR technology, discuss the impact the rebranding of Meta has had on the VR industry, and what the future may look like in a world that is rapidly adopting the use of VR beyond the game industry. This epidote is packed and we hope that you enjoy it!

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    32 mins
  • Deconstructing the Creative Process of VFX w/ James Adkins (Sony Playstation Santa Monica Studio)
    Jul 11 2023

    Today’s guest is James Adkins, Senior VFX Artist for Sony Playstation at Santa Monica Studio. James is a brilliant and talented artist who has worked on some amazing games and most recently the critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok. We take a deep dive into his creative process, exploring how he finds inspiration across different media, and deconstructing what it is like to work on one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history. Also some fun facts about the Draupnir Spear (if you know, you know)!

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    34 mins
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