Math in Game Dev | Tech Artist: Finley Southwick | The Generalists

Hey everyone, Jack here. I sat down with the incredibly talented technical artist Finley Southwick for a deep dive that went everywhere from the nitty-gritty of building game vistas and using Houdini, to why math is secretly the coolest tool in game development, and how unconventional education paths can shape a creative career. We also get real about breaking into the industry, the magic of solo dev, and why preserving old games matters. If you're curious about the blend of art, tech, and problem-solving that makes games tick, you’ll love this chat.SUPPORT THE PODCAST- Donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3VHRDYNMFJ3KW- Get one of the Courses: https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist/shopConnect with Finley:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finley-southwick-0058521b1/- Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/finleysouthwick- Play "Mold" on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3785750/MOLD/Timestamps:00:00:00 - Welcome00:03:06 - Homeschooling00:10:22 - Industry Role00:13:57 - Vistas00:19:53 - Elden Ring00:27:22 - Rendering00:31:52 - Shaders00:37:28 - Houdini00:46:32 - Why Tech Art00:49:28 - Solo Projects00:57:18 - Racing Games01:06:53 - Accessible Math01:20:36 - Tutorial Problem01:48:08 - Community01:58:06 - Wrap Up