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3D Quick Byte - by Professor Dave
by David Bittorf
Welcome to your on-the-go digital art classroom! This Podcast is provided by the David Bittorf School www.davidbittorf.com. Our podcast delivers quick, focused episodes—5 to 15 minutes each—covering Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Procreate, Blender, and more. Perfect for learning wherever you are, whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing. Each episode is packed with expert tips, insights, and step-by-step guidance to help you improve your skills without needing to be tied to a screen. With fresh content every Tuesday and Thursday, stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends in the digital art world, all while enjoying the flexibility of learning on your schedule. Dive in, and let each episode inspire your next creative breakthrough!
Episodes
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Gaussian Splatter
ActiveSplat is a new technology that uses Gaussian Splatting to create realistic 3D models of environments. It works by taking images of a space and converting them into a 3D representation using machine learning. This allows ActiveSplat to create detailed 3D models without requiring the creation...
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Must try VR experience!
Eleven VR is a popular virtual reality table tennis simulator that boasts over 2 million players worldwide and 50 million matches played. The game features realistic physics, online matchmaking, single-player modes, training exercises, and mini-games. Eleven VR has received overwhelmingly…
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Figure Drawing Models
This podcast argues that studying from nude live models is a vital part of art education because it helps artists understand human anatomy, improve their observation skills, and encourages artistic expression. The podcast highlights the importance of live models in enhancing an artist's ability…
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Jobs for 3D Artists!
The podcast outlines a diverse range of career opportunities for 3D artists beyond traditional fields like gaming and film. From architectural visualizations and product design to medical modeling and virtual reality experiences, 3D artists are in high demand across numerous industries. The text...
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Apple Vision Pro
The provided text discusses how Apple Vision Pro is transforming the 3D art landscape. The device’s unique blend of augmented and virtual reality empowers 3D artists with enhanced immersion, streamlined workflows, and new avenues for artistic expression. The text explores specific benefits, such…
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Procreate Dreams
Procreate Dreams is a 2D animation app designed for iPad that allows users to create animations, videos, and stories. The app offers a range of features, including the ability to draw and paint, animate characters and objects, edit and composite video, and add audio and effects. The app is known...
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Meta Smart Glasses
The provided info comes from the Meta Store and offers a detailed description of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. This includes information about the glasses' design, features, functionality, and specifications. The text also covers important details regarding privacy, age restrictions, battery...
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Nvidia 5000 Series - sneak peek
This article from PCGamesN is a guide to the upcoming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series of graphics cards. The article speculates about the specifications, pricing, and release dates of the various cards in the series, such as the RTX 5090, 5080, 5070, and 5060. It also discusses Nvidia’s new...
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What NOT to do as a new 3D artist
This podcast provides new 3D artists with advice on avoiding common pitfalls that can hinder their growth. The text highlights ten key mistakes to avoid, ranging from neglecting foundational skills to ignoring feedback and industry trends. For each pitfall, the author offers practical tips and...
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What is a Project Folder?
YouTube Tutorial In Maya, a project folder is a centralized location that stores all the necessary files for a 3D modeling and animation project, such as scene files, textures, and images. This organization offers several benefits. First, it streamlines the workflow by keeping all project-related...
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Anatomy for Sculptors
Anatomy for Sculptors "Understanding the Human Figure" is an anatomy book specifically designed for visual artists, particularly sculptors. The book provides a comprehensive guide to human anatomy, featuring hundreds of visual references, detailed muscle diagrams, and charts illustrating human...
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3D Scan Store
3dScanStore.com is an online marketplace for high-resolution 3D scans, models, and textures. The site features a wide variety of products, including head scans, body scans, hands and feet scans, characters, hair, displacement maps, clothing, tools, and more. All of the products are available for...
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How much to charge as a 3D Artist
The text provides a comprehensive guide for 3D modelers and animators on how to charge for their work, focusing on various billing methods, factors to consider when setting rates, and tips for communicating prices with clients. It emphasizes the importance of understanding different pricing...
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The Importance of ArtStation
ArtStation is a popular online platform designed specifically for artists to showcase their portfolios, connect with other creatives, and find job opportunities. It provides a variety of features, including portfolio hosting, community engagement, job postings, learning resources, and a…
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Avatar 3 - sneak peek
Avatar: Fire and Ash is an upcoming American science fiction film directed by James Cameron. It is the third installment in the Avatar film series and a sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water, released in 2022. The film is currently in production and slated to be released in December 2025. The film...
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Breaking into the Industry
The podcast provides a comprehensive guide for new 3D artists seeking to enter the industry, highlighting the importance of networking alongside skill development. It outlines eight key strategies: building a strong portfolio, leveraging social media, attending industry events, creating and…
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PureRef - Essential for all digital artists
YouTube Tutorial PureRef is a free, user-friendly program designed to help digital artists manage and organize their reference images. The program boasts an intuitive interface that makes it easy to create custom boards for arranging and accessing visual inspiration. PureRef's features include...
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Making of Apple TV's Prehistoric Planet
Prehistoric Planet The text is a series of interviews with the directors of Prehistoric Planet, Adam Valdez and Andy Jones, who discuss the creation of the show’s groundbreaking visual effects. The directors discuss their collaboration with MPC, a visual effects studio, to ensure the scientific...
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7th Guest VR - volumetric video
The article from Flicks discusses the use of “volumetric video” in the VR game “The 7th Guest VR”. The article explains how this technology, which allows for fully three-dimensional representations of actors, can enhance the experience of gaming and acting. It also describes how the technology…
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Big vs Small Studios - Pros and Cons
This podcast explores the advantages and disadvantages of working as a 3D artist in either a large or small game or film studio. It contrasts the benefits of large studios, including stability, advanced technology, and collaboration opportunities, with their potential drawbacks like limited...
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The Ultimate Black Friday Shopping Guide for 3D Artists
This source is a guide for 3D artists on the best Black Friday deals for tools and resources to improve their creative workflow. It provides a list of categories, such as 3D software licenses, graphics tablets, high-performance laptops and desktops, external hard drives and SSDs, 3D asset...
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How to explain 3D to your parents
This source offers advice on explaining the career of a 3D artist to parents who may not fully understand the field. It suggests simplifying the concept of 3D art by comparing it to familiar activities like sculpting or building with clay. The source also outlines different areas within 3D art,...
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Hover Support - Apple Pencil Pro
The Apple Pencil Pro's new hover support feature enhances the digital art experience on iPad by providing artists with instant feedback, enhanced precision, and dynamic brush previews. This feature greatly benefits popular apps like Procreate and ZBrush by improving tool selection, layer...
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Bitcoin and NFT - made easy to understand
This Podcast describes bitcoin and NFTs, two technologies that utilize the blockchain to maintain secure records. Bitcoin is a digital currency, like magic money that can be used to make online purchases. NFTs are unique digital assets, similar to digital stickers that are one-of-a-kind and can…
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Metaverse - What is it??
This podcast discusses the impact of the metaverse on 3D artists, highlighting the opportunities and challenges it presents. The metaverse, described as a collective virtual space, offers new job markets, creative freedom, and monetization opportunities for 3D artists. However, artists must adapt...
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Spatial Computing
Blog Post The podcast explains that spatial computing, which blends the digital and physical worlds, is a rapidly developing technology. It describes how devices like the Meta Quest 2 and Apple Vision Pro, with their pass-through capabilities, allow users to interact with virtual objects within a...
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12 Principles of Animation ... for 3D artist
The text discusses the 12 principles of animation, which were developed by Disney animators in the 1930s. These principles, which are used to create believable characters and animations, are still relevant today, but need to be updated and expanded to address the new techniques and styles of...
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MetaHumans
Metahumans Metahuman Tutorial The sources provide a comprehensive overview of MetaHumans, a powerful tool for creating and animating realistic digital human characters within Unreal Engine. The first source is a video tutorial explaining how to use MetaHumans in games, while the second source...
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Why is Blender not the industry standard?
The provided text comes from a website called ThreeDee, which is a resource for learning 3D modeling and animation using the software Blender. The article, "Why Blender is NOT an Industry Standard," argues that Blender is actually used by many professionals in the industry, including those…
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Render Perfect Wireframes in Maya
This YouTube video from David Bittorf provides a detailed tutorial on how to render a wireframe in Maya using Arnold. The video covers how to apply the correct material settings, including changing the edge type from triangles to polygons to create a more accurate representation. Bittorf explains...
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Zbrush 2025 - New Features
Weblink An overview of the new features, updates, and fixes included in ZBrush 2025. It highlights the addition of GoZ support for ZBrush for iPad, allowing for seamless file transfer between devices. It also mentions new file format support, including USDZ, MOV, and MP4, as well as updates to...
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Maya 2025 - New Features
Weblink The source text provides a detailed overview of the new features and updates included in Maya 2025, Autodesk's 3D modeling and animation software. The document highlights updates to modeling, rigging, animation, and simulation tools, including the inclusion of new features like Smart...
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Meet Mat 4 Contest
Meet Mat Competition The Adobe Blog post announces the "Meet MAT 4" 3D texturing contest hosted by The Rookies. Participants are challenged to texture a 3D model of "MAT", Adobe's mascot, using Substance 3D Painter. The contest is open to aspiring artists and students with limited professional...
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Megascans - Act Now before it's too late
Fab.com Quixel Megascans Quixel Megascans, a library of 3D assets used in video game development, is transitioning to Epic Games' new digital marketplace, Fab. This move will take place in October 2024, and will make all Megascans content free until the end of the year. After that, Megascans will...
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iPad ZBrush —> Desktop
Link to YouTube Video This Podcast explains how to transfer ZBrush files between an iPad and desktop computer using the GoZ feature. The process requires the latest version of ZBrush on both devices and enables users to seamlessly send and receive models for continued work across platforms. The...
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Create Art in VR!
Top 6 VR apps for Artists This podcast highlights six virtual reality applications, each designed to enhance artistic creation and expression. Gesture VR simulates a figure drawing studio, allowing users to practice their skills with 3D scans of real people. Vermillion VR replicates a traditional...
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Unreal 5.5 updates
Unreal Engine 5.5 update Podcast focuses on a collection of posts on the Epic Developer Community Forums, primarily focusing on the release of Unreal Engine 5.5 Preview 1. Users discuss new features such as MegaLights, Nanite skeletal mesh support, and production-ready Path Tracer. The posts also...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to your on-the-go digital art classroom! This Podcast is provided by the David Bittorf School www.davidbittorf.com. Our podcast delivers quick, focused episodes—5 to 15 minutes each—covering Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Procreate, Blender, and more. Perfect for learning wherever you are, whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing. Each episode is packed with expert tips, insights, and step-by-step guidance to help you improve your skills without needing to be tied to a screen.
With fresh content every Tuesday and Thursday, stay up-to-date on the latest techniques and trends in the digital art world, all while enjoying the flexibility of learning on your schedule. Dive in, and let each episode inspire your next creative breakthrough!
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