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!

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Links
- Diana
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dianasimonyan.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianasimonyan/
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/dianasyan

- Ben
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/benediktferlings.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benedikt-ferlings-b279b8246/
Artstation: https://www.artstation.com/benedikt_ferlings

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & guest intros
01:30 Cultural differences
02:12 Diana’s VFX origin story
04:24 Ben’s leap from engineering
06:52 "Art is technical, not magic"
09:20 Why fundamentals matter
13:55 Do you really need to draw?
18:04 Working in different styles
26:13 Getting into VFX for beginners
34:46 Comparison traps & community
47:01 Portfolio struggles & how to push through
54:38 Where to find Diana & Ben
56:02 Wrap-up

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