Bringing Brands to Life with 3D Using BLENDER | Jess Wiseman | VFX Podcast #43

The VFX Process Podcast #43 | Jess Wiseman discusses visualising for an impressive list of brands, building a portfolio at 17 and creating her own Blender fuelled brand Figuregot.
▶️ WATCH THIS NEXT:    • Official BLENDER Animator: My Rise To...  

If you enjoyed this video, check out the latest episodes of The VFX Process Podcast:
▶️    • FILMMAKING & VFX: Can Unreal Engine H...  
▶️    • Pushing the Limits of Animation with ...  
▶️    • Visualising a Fight For David Fincher...  

🎥 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!
   / @thevfxprocess  

🎙️ EXTENDED VERSION AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...
https://open.spotify.com/show/4tPKUYo...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Jess Wiseman, a 3D animator and designer based in the UK, shares a journey from painting portraits to working with brands and individuals to bring creative ideas to life. Starting by entering competitions and cold emailing potential clients, offering work for free helped overcome a lack of experience. This strategy paid off when YouTube superstar KSI replied, leading to the creation of artwork to promote his boxing match with Logan Paul.

Jess details learning animation and 3D design through real projects using Blender. Taking on a job to create animations for Pop Smoke's album visuals, despite no prior animation experience, forced a quick mastery of Blender and overcoming beginner struggles. Additionally, work with brands like Notwoways, KSI, The Sidemen, and Vandy The Pink involved creating photorealistic visuals of their products using Blender.

Currently, Jess is creating a brand called Figuregot using Blender as a tool, combining digital collectible art with physical products. The process of creating animations and visuals for Figuregot involves developing shaders and materials in Blender, emphasizing the importance of real-world references. Future directions for Figuregot include animations, streetwear, and digital/physical collectibles.

This episode provides great insight into building a portfolio as a young artist, using Blender to create photorealistic visuals, the controversy behind NFTs, and how to start your own brand with no start-up cost, utilising free 3D software.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONNECT WITH JESS & FIGUREGOT
  / jesslwiseman     / figuregot  
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONNECT WITH US
  / thevfxprocess     / bigtoothstudios     / bigtoothstudios     / discord  
http://www.bigtoothstudios.co.uk/thev...
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
⏰TIMECODES⏰
00:00 - INTRO/ABOUT JESS
03:05 - HOW I BUILT A PORTFOLIO AT 17
04:45 - WORKING WITH KSI
06:37 - STARTING 3D & LEARNING BLENDER
08:39 - BRANDS THAT I'VE WORKED WITH
09:42 - STARTING MY OWN BRAND: FIGUREGOT
14:53 - FIGUREGOT SHORTFILM: MADE WITH BLENDER
18:30 - WHY I MAKE EVERYTHING FROM SCRATCH IN BLENDER
20:45 - MY APPROACH TO TEXTURING IN BLENDER
23:39 - THE BLENDER COMMUNITY
26:24 - COMIC CON
27:24 - THE FUTURE OF MY BRAND: FIGUREGOT
29:42 - MY ADVICE FOR STARTING A BRAND
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
MUSIC: Motion Array - https://motionarray.com/
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This video is NOT sponsored. some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we will receive a small commission.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
#unrealengine #filmmaking #VFX #animation #film #game #visualisation #vfxpodcast #animationpodcast #b3d #thevfxprocess #branding #ksi #sidemen #3dartist #nft #blender #blender3d #productdesign #collectibles #digitalart #branddesign #geometrynodes #popculture