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Episode 410 – Gabriel Aguiar – YouTube Creator & Unity Expert
Gabriel Aguiar is a YouTube Creator and a Unity Expert. Focused on his work in Blender and Unity, Gabriel’s YouTube Channel currently has over 100K followers. He also provides assets for game developers on his Patreon.
In 2021, Gabriel launched a game studio Golden Bug Studios in Coibra, Portugal. The studio is currently working on a project called Rabbit’s Tale.
In this Podcast, YouTube Creator and Unity Expert Gabriel Aguiar talks to Allan McKay about his experience launching a YouTube Channel and his own studio, developing an original IP, as well as gives advice to young VFX artists and entrepreneurs about resources, skills and branding.
Gabriel’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GabrielAguiarProd/videos
Golden Bug Studios: https://www.goldenbugstudios.com
Gabriel’s Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asC1VlgrOlw
Gabriel’s Patreon: patreon.com/gabrielaguiarprod
Gabriel’s Discord: https://discord.gg/AN7CrC3Qbb
EPISODE 410 – YOUTUBE CREATOR & UNITY EXPERT – GABRIEL AGUIAR
Hi, everyone!
This is Allan McKay. Welcome to Episode 410! I’m speaking with YouTube Creator and Unity Expert Gabriel Aguiarabout his experience launching a YouTube Channel and his own studio, developing an original IP. Gabriel also gives great advice to young VFX artists and entrepreneurs about resources, skills and branding.
I think this one we’ll all get a lot from, even if we aren’t in gaming. We talk about topics like:
- Starting out in VFX;
- Launching his YouTube Channel in 2016 after discovering realtime;
- Learning Unreal Engine and Unity;
- How to build traction on YouTube;
- The inspiration behind launching Golden Bug Studios – and developing Rabbit’s Tale;
- How to learn financing and business skills as a studio owner;
- Creating original IP;
- Gabriel’s book recommendations for leaders and entrepreneurs;
- The early days of a young studio and being responsible for other employees;
- Advice to young artists and entrepreneurs.
I’m excited to dive into this Episode.
So let’s dive in!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM ALLAN McKAY:
[01:23] Have you ever sent in your reel and wondered why you didn’t get the callback or what the reason was you didn’t get the job? Over the past 20 years of working for studios like ILM, Blur Studio, Ubisoft, I’ve built hundreds of teams and hired hundreds of artists — and reviewed thousands of reels! That’s why I decided to write The Ultimate Demo Reel Guide from the perspective of someone who actually does the hiring. You can get this book for free right now at www.allanmckay.com/myreel!
[37:05] One of the biggest problems we face as artists is figuring out how much we’re worth. I’ve put together a website. Check it out: www.VFXRates.com! This is a chance for you to put in your level of experience, your discipline, your location — and it will give you an accurate idea what you and everyone else in your discipline should be charging. Check it out: www.VFXRates.com!
Okay, what did you think? I want to thank Gabriel for taking the time to chat.
Next week, I’m going to be interviewing the President of Digital Domain Lala Gavgavian. This is an Episode you don’t want to miss!
I’m super proud of all the people I’ve been able to speak to on this Podcast. I love to hear their stories and to learn from them. Do reach out if you have any recommendations for future guests.
Until next week –
Rock on!
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