Episodes
Always in Beta with Eran Stern
Send us a text Summary In this conversation, Nick and Eran discuss the changes in the education industry and the challenges of creating tutorials in a rapidly evolving software landscape. They explore the shift towards shorte...
On the Edge of Fiction and Function with John LePore
Send us a text In this conversation, John LePore discusses his experience in the post-production industry, particularly in motion design and creating fictional user interfaces (FUI) for films. He shares insights on the import...
8/24 with Willonius Hatcher
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Nick and Willonius Hatcher (AKA: King Willonius) discuss the use of AI tools in content creation, specifically in music and comedy. King Willonius shares his experience creating t...
Hub Tub Mindset 'Til Infinity with Joseph Stephen
Send us a Text Message. Joseph Stephen, an entrepreneur with a background in video production and content creation, discusses his experiences and lessons learned in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of keeping the cl...
The Astronaut's Eye: Terry Virts on Visual Storytelling in Space
Send us a Text Message. Summary In this episode, Nick sits down with astronaut, filmmaker and consultant Terry Virts. Terry spent over seven months in space during his two spaceflights, piloting the Space Shuttle Endeavour o...
The Art of Adaptation with Debra Khoo
Send us a Text Message. Debra Khoo, a solo VFX artist and founder of Massive FX, shares her experience in the post-production industry and the transition to running her own company after working at HBO for many years. She dis...
Crafting Confidence with Amanda Russell
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Nick talks with Amanda Russell, co-founder and creative director of Cream Studio a motion design and animation studio. Amanda talks about her journey as an entrepreneur and the ke...
Storyboarding the World with Juliana Broste
Send us a Text Message. Juliana Broste, a Travel Filmmaker discusses her process of creating short-form travel videos and the challenges of being an entrepreneur in the industry. She emphasizes the importance of staying flex...
Animating Ambition with Matt Barretto
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Nick sits down with Matt Barretto ; a freelance Motion Graphics Animator and Motion Director with a generalist, style-agnostic skill-set and thirteen years of experience working i...
Through the Lens of Change with Vanessa Joy
Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Nick is joined by professional photographer and educator Vanessa Joy. Vanessa discusses the dynamic changes in the photography industry, particularly in post-production editing c...
Beyond Repetition with Ash Thorp
Send us a Text Message. In this week's episode Nick sits down with Ash Thorp, the founder of Alt Creative a company that offers illustration, design, VFX, animation, and directorial service. Ash discusses his creative proces...
The Value of Time with Evan Abrams
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Flow State, Nick sits down with Evan Abrams, a renowned motion designer and educator. Evan shares insights from his journey in motion design, discussing his client work and live stre...
Beyond the Timeline: Premiere Gal's Journey in Post
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Premiere Gal (Kelsey Brannan) and Nick discuss the importance of consistency in YouTube content creation and how to avoid creative burnout. Kelsey shares her strategies for mainta...
The Compositors Canvas with Jacob Zirkle
Send us a Text Message. Jacob Zirkle, a VFX compositor and YouTuber, shares his journey in the film and advertising industry. He discusses how he started his YouTube channel to share his knowledge and tutorials on Blender and...
The Indomitable Spirit with John Dickinson
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, John Dickinson shares his background in motion graphics and his transition from working at Foxtail Productions to joining Boris FX. He emphasizes the importance of creativity and...
Storyboard to Studio: Jessica Libby’s Path in Motion Design
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Nick interviews motion graphics designer and art director Jessica Libby. They discuss the differences between freelance and full-time work, the essence of the creative process, and the...
Flame On: Creativity Under Pressure with Andy Milkis
Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, Nick sits down with storyteller and flame artist Andy Milkis. Andy shares insights into his creative process and the changes he has witnessed in the industry. He emphasizes the ...
Digital Echoes: The Evolution of Audio Post Production with Mike and …
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Mike and Isabela Russell discuss their extensive history in audio production including their work in radio and podcasting. We explore the challenges and opportunities presented by AI v...
Pacing Pixels: Avoiding Crunch in Creative Work with Brian Maffitt
Send us a Text Message. Brian Maffitt is an Award-winning designer and animator . He's created software that is used throughout the industry in commercials and film including some of your favorite filters in After Effects. B...
In the Edit Room with Rosanne Tan: Staying Objective and Inspired
Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Nick sits down with Rosanne Tan , ACE , a film and television editor best known for her work on Homecoming , Mr. Robot , The Falcon and the Winter Soldier , Hawkeye , and Ahsoka ...
Crafting Confidence in the Face of Criticism with Dylan Bates
Send us a Text Message. Summary Dylan Bates, also known as the Final Cut Bro, shares insights into his creative process and content creation journey. He starts off discussing the importance of generating ideas consistently an...
Boredom is the Bedrock of Creativity with Chris Do
Send us a Text Message. In this first episode of Flow State, Chris Do and Nick discuss the definition of creativity and its importance in problem-solving. They explore the connection between boredom and creativity, highlighti...
A Creative Conversation with Ian Robinson
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Ian Robinson, creative director and founder of Softbox Media. Ian has 15 years of experience creating package design animation for both short form marketing and long form broadc...
A Creative Conversation with Ian Robinson
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Ian Robinson, creative director and founder of Softbox Media. Ian has 15 years of experience creating package design animation for both short form market...