Mountain Collective Podcast
Episodes
EP 106: Evolving Trends in Motion Design
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast episode, Kim Taylor, an accomplished motion designer, delves into his extensive career spanning over 13 years. Taylor discu...
EP 105: Exploring the Future of AI in Creativity
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Andy Hopkinson, Executive Producer at https://futuredeluxe.com/ and Mourad Bahrouch in a fascinating discussion about the intersection of technol...
EP 104: Making Of OpenAI SORA's Short Film "Air Head"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening podcast interview, Mourad Bahrouch engages in a captivating conversation with Walter Woodman, director of ShyKids films, delving ...
EP 103: What is Curiosity?
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking podcast, Stefaan van der Hooydonk and Mourad Bahrouch explore the transformative potential of curiosity in personal and prof...
EP 102: Exploring Snow Leopard Conservation
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening podcast, Luciano Foglia and Mourad Bahrouch delve into the intricacies of snow leopard conservation efforts. From discussing the...
EP 101: Tony Robbins, Personal Struggles & Meaningful Content
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast conversation, Martijn and Mourad delve into various topics, from personal struggles to the effectiveness of Tony Robbins se...
EP 100: I Broke Into A Temple
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua & Mourad emphasize the importance of finding a balance between organic growth and structured planning, embracing challenges, maximizing pot...
EP 99: Follow Passion and Instinct
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mourad talks to Valerio De Benedetti, managing director at IDA Influencer, professor at Istituto Europeo di Design and member of AssoInfluencer. As h...
EP 98: Secrets to Effective Networking
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Mourad Bahrouch in a deep dive with LinkedIn expert Martijn Holtes as they explore the immense potential of LinkedIn as a platform for profe...
EP 97: Strategy & AI in Business from Hyper Island
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating podcast episode featuring Pelle Kimvall, YH advisory board at Hyper Island, listeners are taken on a deep dive into the realm of b...
EP 96: Mindful Decision-Making and The Future Of Work
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A thought-provoking podcast episode with Rakan Brahedni who discusses the intersection of AI, mindful decision-making, and the future of work. With i...
EP 95: AI, Artistry, and Trusting Your Instincts
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast conversation Daniel Maarleveld & Mourad Bahrouch delve into the intersection of artistry and technology, exploring the ro...
EP 94: Creative Technology
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful conversation between Dwayne Paisley-Marshall and Mourad Bahrouch, the duo delves deep into the realm of augmented reality (AR), vir...
EP 93: How to Leverage LinkedIn for Growth
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Piotr Bombol and Mourad Bahrouch delve into the intricacies of leveraging LinkedIn for personal branding and business growth....
EP 92: Authentic Photography of Sasha Elage in the Gen-Ai Era
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating conversation, Sasha Elage, a visionary photographer, shares insights into his unconventional approach to photography and life. He ...
EP 91: The Journey of Sasha Parshin
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast with Tesla' motion designer Sasha Parshin, we dive into the world of motion design and AI innovation. From his journey at MediaMonks ...
EP 90: Ai, Neural Implants, and the Future of Humanity
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast, Martijn Lindeman, Strategy Director at Dentsu, and Mourad Bahrouch delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligen...
EP 89: Content is the New Targeting
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Timo Van Lingen, co-founder of ShortCommerce.nl and Festivize, discusses the evolving landscape of digital marketing. Emphasizing the...
EP 88: Journey of Daan Dominic
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Mourad Bahrouch and Daan Dominic explore the world of 3D art, diving into the parallels between space and undersea visuals. D...
EP 87: Web3 and the Future of Events
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Frank Roskam, the Co-Founder and CEO of Celebratix, engages in a dynamic conversation with industry experts, unraveling the t...
EP 86: Behind the Scene Stories & Recap of 2023
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 2023, the podcast has delved into diverse topics such as AI in education, technology in fashion, motion design, metaverse, and more. The d...
EP 85: Insights from Amsterdam Fashion Academy Director
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cristiano Carciani, the director of the Amsterdam Fashion Academy, discusses his journey and projects in a podcast interview with Mourad Bahrouch. Cri...
EP 84: Web3 with Chiara Munaretto at Deloitte
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Chiara Munaretto, a member of Deloitte's Web3 team, discusses her background in marketing and her transition into the Web...
EP 83: Gaming Culture, Blockchain, and AI.
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Funs Jacobs, Senior Director of Innovation at MediaMonks, discusses his journey and current role focusing on leveraging new t...
EP 82: AI in Design with Simon Dixon.
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful podcast, Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi, highlights the importance of maintaining spontaneity and learning while getting bett...
EP 81: Adobe's Head of Education Reveals the Future of Creativity
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Alwyn Hunt, the Head of Education, Partnerships 3D&I, Adobe, shares insights into his role, focusing on forging partnerships with top...
EP 80: Navigating the World of Brand-Artist Partnerships.
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Harrison Fox, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Ohlogy in Amsterdam, shares insights into the world of brand and artist partn...
EP 79: Overcoming Bullying Through the Lens.
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode, Hugo Korhonen, a 20-year-old photographer from Finland, shares his inspiring journey into photography and how it bec...
EP 78: Future of Orchestration & AI in Musical Storytelling.
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kent (https://www.kentmoussault.com/) a Dutch-Japanese orchestra conductor and media composer, discusses his passion for stor...
EP 77: Crafting Powerful Evergreen Films.
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode, the host, Mourad, welcomes guest Leo, a director at Blauw Films, a film studio with a unique approach to film produc...
EP 76: Freelancing Pro Tips and Success Stories.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating podcast, join Joey Pool and Mourad as they explore the world of freelancing, creativity, and entrepreneurship. Discover the secret...
EP 75: How One Artist Overcame the Odds to Master Their Craft.
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of a talented character designer Saverio Wielkens who defied the odds to ...
EP 74: A Dive into Emerging Technologies, Gaussian Splatting & NERF.
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Michael Gula, often referred to as the "Batman of LinkedIn," shares his unique journey and passion for the world of 3D and reality ca...
EP 73: Crafting Curiosity into a Career at Warner Bros.
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this interview with Lennart van Kralingen, a motion graphic designer at Warner Brothers / Discovery, he shares his journey in the creative industry...
EP 72: Designing a Brand that Speaks to Millions.
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast interview with Simon Dixon, co-founder of DixonBaxi, the conversation delved into the rapidly evolving world of branding in 2023. Dixon...
EP 71: Learn How to Master the Creative Process like Mischa Rozema.
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Mischa Rozema, the founder of The Panics, a film production company, discusses various aspects of creativity and his approach to film...
EP 70: Inside the World of Top VFX Studios.
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tomas Sackmann | Senior Character & Creature Artist at DNEG / Asset Artist " I am a passionate 3D Character and Asset Artist currently worki...
EP 69: Kingdom Of Something.
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maxwell Reed — Co-Founder at Kingdom of something, The Kingdom is a safe haven where great ideas thrive and grow, where the gates of creativity neve...
EP 68: Boost Productivity with AI.
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Max Lederer | Chief Innovation Officer @ Jung von Matt. Jung von Matt is – in terms of awards for both creativity and efficiency – the most succ...
EP 67: Time to Level Up Your Freelancing Career with Digital Fashion.
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suza Vos | Digital Fashion Artist "I am pivoting my focus to be an independent digital fashion artist. I am a true believer that within the crea...
EP 66: How to Harness the Full Power of AR, VR, and AI.
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bram van de Ven - Founder at arfected | immersive tech. A new media to reach a new generation. A new generation that is tired of regular ads and all...
EP 65: Discover the Essential Skills, Work-Flows, and Effort for Success.
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Magrini is a 3D Artist at Scanline VFX Working on movies and series. His amazing work, says more: https://www.instagram.com/rogermagrini/ http...
EP 64 DIRECTOR: How to Stay Motivated.
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Menno Fokma is a director & digital artist living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. His portfolio spans commercials, music videos, moving digital con...
EP 63 CGI: Observations 3D Artists must practice.
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jahirul Amin | Founder at CAVE Academy. "Before launching CAVE Academy, I worked as a VFX Trainer for the multi Oscar-winning VFX studio, DNEG London...
EP 62 DIRECTOR: Love, Passion & Work.
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CHRISTIAN ZSCHUNKE | Creative Director at Sehsucht. Christian is telling engaging stories in colourful pictures at Sehsucht for over 12 years. Stor...
EP 61 ART: Building trust in the digital age.
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
" I am a fashion designer and 3D art director. I combine these two disciplines to create a unique style of digital fashion art, designing fashion...
EP 60 FIGHTER: mentality to stay in control.
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richard is a dynamic and ambitious individual who firmly believes in achieving success through personal growth and development. During his childhood,...
EP 59 SELF DEV: How to stay consistent.
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Romain Guillon is a 3D artist, art director, and educator from France. His work is driven by complex simulations and unique concepts. His goal is t...
EP 58 SOCIAL MEDIA: From 0 to 36K+ followers on Instagram.
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solwhi Park is a Freelancer who was born in South Korea in the year 2001. Presently, he is based in Toronto and pursing the Graphic Design program a...
EP 57 FREELANCE: How to successfully work from anywhere.
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am inspired by what moves humans. My work is focused on creating pleasing visuals that evoke specific feelings. Currently engaged in a series of wo...
EP 56 ANIMATION: Berthold gone wild, process explained.
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Kick-off meeting. Script. Storyboard. Visual treatment. Voice over. Audio design. For some, those may sound like words from an unknown language....
EP 55 GENERATIVE AI: Top things you should know.
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Sloan is back with us for part two. https://orbistabula.io/ https://twitter.com/RobMakesMeta Check EP 52 for part one.
EP 54 FOUNDER: From concept to commercialisation explained by Alicia Wiid.
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CoLab Consulting launched in May 2018, inspired by the fast-growing number of fashion and apparel start-ups and SMEs in the face of continued market c...
EP 53 WEB3: Find W3orld treasures and win one of the 3 gifts.
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Go to http://journey.mountaincollective.xyz/ and look for the treasures. This podcast is with Ivan Puzyrev is the CBDO & Co-Founder of W3rlds. W3...
EP 52 CEO: Rob Sloan explains the power of virtual production
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Humanity will ultimately bridge its understanding of virtual worlds through the use of digital twins." Rob Sloan At Orbis Tabula, we believe in the ...
EP 51 Ai: G-Star first denim designed by artificial intelligence.
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Maximilian Rabe Senior Designer at G-Star RAW “ I am an Apparel Designer and 3D Visual Artist, currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Originall...
EP 50 PRODUCT MANAGER: Maxon on the future of Ai.
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning Compositor / Generalist / PM: Alexandru Niculin is a product manager at Maxon. A 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and render...
EP 49 MOTION DESIGN: PlusOne's Philipp Hartmann talks Ai after effects on the industry.
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Philipp Hartmann is a 3D Motion Designer helping global brands find new ways of expression. Being naturally curious he gained hands-on experience at ...
EP 48 FREELANCE: How to be an obsessive excellent human being and freelancer.
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is a client relationship really? Adrián Morán Molinero has previously freelanced with tech giants : Google, Apple, Amazon, Meta , adidas ...
EP 47 WEB3: Lacoste's 3D Design Engineer tools, workflows and future views on 3D, WEB3 and Ai.
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Barlow: "I push the boundaries of how 3D is used within Lacoste PCL. My primary focus is on the design and development of new footwear. I a...
EP 46 The story behind the abandoned supercars by The Dizzy Viper (Hint of Mint)
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the journey of the 3D Visual Artist from Italy on his Daily Renders. We focus on the supercars posts, if you haven'...
EP 45 DIRECTOR: Burnout recovery of Mathijs
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Clients I've worked for include: Adobe, Hermès, The New Yorker, TedX, FX, Adidas, Nike, Google, Android, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, Paddle...
EP 44 STORYTELLER: “The Journey of Self” with storytelling visual artist Joshua Abebrese.
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua believes that everybody and anything has a story but not always a voice. Through his own ongoing Journey of Self was he able to see his own sto...
EP 43 DIRECTOR: GMUNK's journey.
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GMUNK is a visionary whose creativity and innovation span a diverse range of mediums, and has established himself as one of the top visual design dire...
EP 42 DIRECTOR: Johan van Aalst explores new modern education ways.
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"We at sQuare show ourselves and our work through exhibitions, showcases and talks in our own house and the Tolhuistuin."
EP 41 DAO: Advisory board member of Metaverse Fashion Council Simon Mikolajczyk talks DAO.
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
" I started my career in my father's marketing company- at first, helping him with various projects, from finding new customers to create soc...
EP 40 FOUNDER: Fight District Amsterdam's Richard van der Put talks fighters mental drive.
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At Fight District, no two people are alike. And that's our greatest strength. https://fightdistrict.nl/
EP 39 FOUND: Meaningful work is fundamental. Dan Moore & Clayton Welham tell us how & why.
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Found creates extraordinary visual content for the world’s most discerning brands. Found are artists and storytellers who fuse 3D motion design with...
EP 38 NFT: Rarible's Evgeniy Medvedev talks about the future of digital assets.
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Digital & Brand marketing professional with 10+ years of experience in sports & entertainment at global, European, and local levels. I enjoy b...
EP 37 FOUNDER: Mr.Frank AKA Miguel Teixeira talks balance in company growth
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Founder and creative Director at Mr.Frank talks on the ups and downs of running a company, adding true value to the Metaverse and investing in NFT and...
EP 36 DIRECTOR: Simon Holmedal, from passion to director/3D artist.
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking with Simon Holmedal about his journey to become the director of Panoply.
EP 35 FOUNDER: Media.Monks Wesley ter Haar journey.
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A journey from building Media.Monks, Metaverse, NFT to favourite movie of Wesley ter Haar.
EP 34 METAVERSE: Exciting news with Edmund Howard on the journey to the METAVERSE
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Helping brands navigate the metaverse. (Branded) content expert with experience in helping leading brands tell meaningful stories at a global and loca...
EP 33 METAVERSE: How to make your own Metaverse avatar?
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ready Player Me / Wolf3D Lead Unity Developer Sercan (Sarge) Altundaş explains how to make your own avatar. Sercan (Sarge) Altundaş is a devel...
EP 32 NFT: Simple Guid to start minting
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sidharth Vohra: A self-taught Digital Artist from New Delhi dwelling into the world of Motion Graphics and Animation! A minimalist at heart and conten...
EP 31 NFT: CLO3D instructor on virtual values
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mahangoe Virtual Studio was founded in 2020 by ardjoen mahangoe. Mahangoe Virtual Studio supports brands with developing and selling their collection...
EP 30 NFT: How to influence on instagram? Muhcine Ennou tells his story.
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Muhcine Ennou is an Artist and Creative Director based in Amsterdam. Working across disciplines, using CGI and Procedural Design in his work creating ...
EP 29 Media Monks Typographist Kevin Rooi talks about traditional design vs technology.
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Rooi ✖ Typographer: Good vibes & energy in each design 🧑🏽💻 Typographist at @mediamonks 🍍 @typomento founder Represented ...
EP 28 Find the balance between Art, work and life
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo Milito is an Italian-born Amsterdam-based illustrator and art director with more than a decade of experience in the creative industry. Since 2...
EP 27 What is NFT?
11 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special episode with two experts on the field: Lucas Guzman & Dutchtide LUCAS GUZMAN "I am a 3D artist, constantly developing mysel...
EP 26 What Does Isabelle Udo Take to Start an Impactful Social AR Company?
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"As an interactive designer, I'm very interested in the latest tech, design, fashion, and art development. I'm always on the lookout for ...
EP 25 What is the relationship between Art and Technology?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Geoffrey Lillemon (1981 USA/Netherlands) works with digital media on various platforms which connects technical innovation with nouveau aesthetics, ...
EP 24 What does it take to become a high level Art Director?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Chaloner is a Art Director/Motion Designer working at FutureDeluxe in London. He has over 13 years of experience working on a range of proj...
EP23 How will AR effects us in the future?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Frans Tihveräinen, the AR dude and founder of flyAR Augmented Reality Studio at Southern Finland joins the future conversation. At flyAR, we augmen...
EP 22 What is your journey to building a production company?
18 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jörgen van Dongen, Co-Founder Bleck Media I Director, Writer & Producer talks about his journey building a production company from scratch. &qu...
EP 21 How important is music for animation?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marvin Koppejan, founder at Woodwork Amsterdam answers. Trained in graphic design and motion, Marvin has specialised in motion direction. Gaining expe...
EP 20 What if augmented reality becomes our default reality?
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sander Veenhof (NL, 1973 Rietveld Art Academy Technology teacher) has a fascination for the phenomenon of augmented reality because it has turned the ...
EP 19 Radu Lupu - Adidas App's Lead Product Manager
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Promoted to Lead Product Manager after less than a year for exceeding KPI targets by 115%, by demonstrating strong leadership and collaboration skills...
EP 18 Aron Versteeg - 3D Generalist / UnrealEngine / Virtual Production & Fashion
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aron Versteeg (born 1976, Katwijk) is a Dutch Realtime 3D Artist. Graduated in Architecture & Building Sciences at the Technical University of Delft, ...
EP 17 Mouhsine Adnani - ILMxLAB's Senior 3D Environment Artist
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mouhsine Adnani is a Senior/ Lead Environment Artist with over 10 years of experience in the video game industry. In the last 7 years, Mouhsine have l...
EP 16 Rafael Pages - Co-founder and CEO of Volograms, a startup simplifying volumetric video capture
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rafael Pagés is Co-founder and CEO of Volograms, a startup simplifying volumetric video capture, the best way to capture real humans for Augmented & ...
EP 15 Julien Simshauser - Creative Director & Co-Founder at Builders Club
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Julien Simshauser is a London-based Digital Artist, Designer, Creative Director. Julien’s work combines influences in Graphic Design, Digital Art, F...
EP 14 Niek Pulles - Nike’s Design Hybrid Global Catalyst Creation
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Niek Pulles (born 1986, Arnhem) is a Dutch contemporary artist. He graduated in 2009 at the Design Academy Eindhoven, establishing studio HEYNIEK in A...
EP 13 Abner Preis - Augmented Reality Artist / Storyteller- virtual reality / 360
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Abner Preis is a story-teller whose work is rooted in personal aspirations to give one hope in a situation that seems hopeless, to transfer the abilit...
EP 12 Giancarlo Pazzanese - Amsterdam Fashion Academy - Senior Lecturer Fashion Communications
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Giancarlo Pazzanese is a communications professional with experience in visual arts, academic publishing, social media, and marketing. At the Amsterda...
EP 11 Maarten Sukel - Artificial Intelligence (Ai) Lead at City of Amsterdam
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Maarten Sukel is the AI lead of the City of Amsterdam and a researcher at the University of Amsterdam. Examples of projects he has been working on a...
EP 10 Babak M. Mirzaie - E-commerce on demand CEO at Expivi - 3D e-commerce / SaaS
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Winner of Major StartUp League by DELL. Web-technology that changes e-commerce forever. Expivi offers the first web-based 3D configuration platform wi...
EP 9 Max R. Gilgenmann - Creative Strategist and Founder at Studio MM04
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Max believes in communication and collaboration as important keys to create and implement innovation with a holistic sustainable foundation. One signi...
EP 8 Ricardo van der Graaf - Brand Strategist
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brand strategy in relation to our nature. A great interview with brand strategist Ricardo van der Graaf. Ricardo van der Graaf has a great history of ...
EP 7 Mao Lin Liao - Digital Humans - Founder at REBLIKA
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A self-motivated, ambitious, and performance-focused entrepreneur and founder of REBLIKA - The Character Company, with a vision " to become world's No...