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Episode 430 – CG Boost – Zach Reinhardt
Zacharias “Zach” Reinhardt is a 3D Artist, as well as Founder and Lead Instructor at CG Boost. CG Boost provides Blender tutorials and resources for 3D artists, in order to make creating passionate 3D projects achievable for anyone.
In this Podcast, Allan McKay interviews the Founder of CG Boost Zach Reinhardt about starting his YouTube Channel and gaining traction, the inspiration behind launching his company, alternative packages to study Blender, which area of the industry uses Blender the most – as well as how to make a living as a 3D artist!
CG Boost: https://www.cgboost.com
Zacharias Reinhardt on Art Station: https://www.artstation.com/zreinhardt
CG Boost on IG: https://www.instagram.com/cg_boost/?hl=en
CG Boost on YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/@cgboost/about
EPISODE 430 – CG BOOST FOUNDER – ZACH REINHARDT
Hi, everyone!
This is Allan McKay. Welcome to Episode 430! I’m sitting down with the Founder of CG Boost Zach Reinhardt. Zach is the master of Blender, so I’m super excited to sit down with him! Hopefully you get a lot from this Episode as well!
Zach talks about:
- His start as a young filmmaker – and how 3D tools help him achieve his vision;
- How and why he chose Blender as a main tool;
- Choosing 3D as a way to make a living;
- Starting his YouTube Channel and how long it took to gain traction;
- What defines an “intermediate” Blender course;
- Launching CG Boost and the path of an entrepreneur;
- Hardware and alternative packages to accompany studying Blender;
- Which area of the VFX industry utilizes Blender the most;
- The importance of doing passion projects as a VFX artist;
- Where he finds inspiration for his tutorials and courses;
- As well offers advice on how to start in any software package.
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So, let’s dive in!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FROM ALLAN McKAY:
[45:40] 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 hope you got a lot from this Episode. I want to thank Tim for joining me on the Podcast. It was a definite pleasure to speak to him!
Next week, I’m interviewing the Executive Vice President of ReDefine Eric J. Robertson. I really enjoyed speaking with Eric, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy this Episode as well.
Until then –
Rock on!
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