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Jack_The_Generalist
@jackgutmann.bsky.social
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Hey, i’m Jack. i’m a freelance VFX Artist. Born in Syria, ended up in Austria.
- Podcast host: "The Generalists"
- Streamer: Let’s Learn -like Let’s Play but with online courses - 50% art, 50% tech, 100% stubbornness.
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
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jackgutmann.bsky.social
Do what you need to do to be less desperate:
- You can work on your skills and get better
- Work a part-time job (No shame in that)
- Have a side-hustle
- Study!

Whatever makes you less desperate makes you more hirable.
Full Ep: youtu.be/w4qlCjrY9TQ

#gamesindustry #gamedev
November 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Just dropped a new EP with Tech Artist @josephazzam.bsky.social on building the Arabic Games, and about his journey fixing an automatic plants watering system. Don't ask. just watch!

Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Got a rejection letter? Don't take it personally. Steven Cheung explains why it's almost always a business decision and how reacting the wrong way can actually end up harmful.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo

#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Your portfolio IS crucial, but it's NOT the whole story. Steven Cheung talks about the unspoken factor that studios REALLY care about, and it’s not just your technical skill.
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo

#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Senior VFX Artist Steven Cheung got interested in Real-time VFX through just one demo-reel. This is the moment that defined his career.
- Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#VFXArtist #GameDev #CareerInspiration
October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Failed
October 25, 2025 at 3:53 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
New episode with Senior VFX Artist Steven Cheung. We dive into the unspoken parts of the job: implementation, handling rejection, continuous learning, and the mindset needed for a lasting career.

Listen now: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo?...

#VFXArtist #GameDev #Techart
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Our industry doesn't lack talent it lacks novelty.

True novelty doesn't come from more powerful GPUs. It comes from us, our messy, beautiful, wildly different human experiences.

Last Saturday at Game Dev Days Graz, I gave a talk "No Diversity? No Games! Why inclusion is no longer optional."
October 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
A highlight moment while talking to @joeyprink.bsky.social (Computer Science Professor). I had to reflect on how math is not taught the right way. We need more practical examples, now we have game engines that are free to teach math functions using examples.
- Full Episode: youtu.be/JjkIARPkhOo
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Hey everyone, this one is a personal milestone for me!

I finally had the honor to sit down with none other than @joeyprink.bsky.social She is a Computer Scientist, Professor, Researcher, among a lot of other impressive things she does!

Check out the full episode:
- Youtube: youtu.be/JjkIARPkhOo
October 1, 2025 at 4:31 AM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Progress is everything!

Credits:
- VFX: Me @jackgutmann.bsky.social
- Creative Director: Rami @ramiismail.com
- Art Direction: Castpixel @castpixel.bsky.social
- Devs: AeLa @aesthetic.games
- Design & Music: Max @smaxophone.bsky.social
- Publisher: Mystic Forge @mysticforgeinc.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 3:18 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Hey Friends!

I just shared a breakdown of the VFX and tech-art I worked on for Australia Did It. You can check it out here: www.artstation.com/artwork/P6x1...
September 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
I had a deep conversation with Freya Holmér on The Generalists. We talked about her journey recovering from her Burn Out.

I walked away with more clarity, and a new appreciation for sleep.
Watch it here: youtu.be/g7F6OYFr5_Y

Tags:
#podcast #gamedev #gamesindustry
August 13, 2025 at 6:59 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
On one of the latest EPs of The Generalists, Nadine and I explored how VFX in games give players power and how they enhance gameplay.

Their take on it really shifted my perspective.
Full episode’s up: youtu.be/88B_FVILOgI

#podcast #gamedev #gamesindustry
August 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Last time on The Generalists, Mandy and I talked about Maya and how it almost stopped her from pursuing 3D (Sarcastically speaking).

I enjoyed our conversation so much!
Full episode here: youtu.be/Fnp4PbrYURc

#VFX #HoudiniFX #podcast
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Last time on The Generalists, Freya Holmér talked about turning down her dream job to go indie.

I learned a lot from this conversation. Maybe you will too.
Full episode here: youtu.be/g7F6OYFr5_Y

Tags:
#Indiedev #techart #gamedev #podcast #gamesindustry
August 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Communications & Tech Art: Tech Artists work across departments and a lot of things need to be aligned. Having good communication skills can come in very handy.
Watch The Full Episode: youtu.be/HPZIrV51R7c

#gamedev #gamesindustry #podcast
August 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Live podcast double-feature tonight!

Join me & @joeyprink.bsky.social (Johanna Pirker) at 17:00 CEST for her show, then at 18:00 for The Generalists!

Live on Discord, YouTube & Twitch!
⭕ www.youtube.com/watch?v=s10w...
📺 www.twitch.tv/joeyprink
🎟️ discord.gg/3pBSMrys?eve...
August 5, 2025 at 5:30 AM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Why Houdini Drives Artists Crazy: Most things might seem hard but then its easy to do and vice versa
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/HPZIrV51R7c

#SideFX #HoudiniFX #podcast
August 4, 2025 at 2:46 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
New episode of The Generalist Podcast is LIVE with VFX artist Valerie Belan!

We talk mobile game VFX, being a lead artist, turning limitations into superpowers, and why you gotta stop being a perfectionist. Plus, real talk on game dev careers & freelancing.

Tune in Here: youtu.be/vEZG9AyD3I4
July 31, 2025 at 12:09 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Junior? Senior? Whatever! Everyone should ask questions
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/HPZIrV51R7c

#gamedev #gamesindustry #podcast
July 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
Stylized procedural bridge in houdini #houdinifx #sidefx #gamedev
Watch the full episode: youtu.be/HPZIrV51R7c
July 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
New episode alert! This time with Nadine Gutiérrez VFX Artist/Game-Dev.
We chatted about how she started from playing games to making games, a bit about portfolio hacks, and the many, many powers of diversity!

Watch here: youtu.be/88B_FVILOgI

#GameDev #Gamesindustry #
July 29, 2025 at 3:31 AM
jackgutmann.bsky.social
The tools don't make the Artist... #gamedev #gamesindustry
Watch full episode: youtu.be/Sz8NjDRxxtQ
July 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Should you lie on job interviews? #gamedev #gamesindustry
Watch full episode: youtu.be/Sz8NjDRxxtQ
July 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM