Diana & Ben: On Breaking into Real-Time VFX, Learning vs Talent, and Thriving in Creative Careers

I sat down with Diana and Ben to talk all things real-time VFX, from getting started with different backgrounds, Ben with a civil engineer, and Diana with a more traditional art approach. I really hope you enjoy this one too!SUPPORT THE PODCAST- Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3VHRDYNMFJ3KW- Get one of the Courses: https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist/shopLinks- DianaBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dianasimonyan.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianasimonyan/Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/dianasyan- BenBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benediktferlings.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-ferlings-b279b8246/Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/benedikt_ferlingsTimestamps:00:00 Intro & guest intros01:30 Cultural differences02:12 Diana’s VFX origin story04:24 Ben’s leap from engineering06:52 "Art is technical, not magic"09:20 Why fundamentals matter13:55 Do you really need to draw?18:04 Working in different styles26:13 Getting into VFX for beginners34:46 Comparison traps & community47:01 Portfolio struggles & how to push through54:38 Where to find Diana & Ben56:02 Wrap-up