Jack The Generalist
@jackgutmann.bsky.social
Freelance Games VFX Artist
Podcast host: The Generalists: Where game devs spill the tea with 0 filter.
Full episodes on YT, Spotify & Apple Podcast
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
Podcast host: The Generalists: Where game devs spill the tea with 0 filter.
Full episodes on YT, Spotify & Apple Podcast
https://linktr.ee/jack.the.generalist
One of the key takeaways with my conversation with Harry Alisavakis @halisavakis.com was...
Don't rely solely on AI when learning technical arts and VFX.
- Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
You might stumble across something that you can take notes from.
Don't rely solely on AI when learning technical arts and VFX.
- Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
You might stumble across something that you can take notes from.
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
One of the key takeaways with my conversation with Harry Alisavakis @halisavakis.com was...
Don't rely solely on AI when learning technical arts and VFX.
- Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
You might stumble across something that you can take notes from.
Don't rely solely on AI when learning technical arts and VFX.
- Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
You might stumble across something that you can take notes from.
During my conversation with Harry @halisavakis.com i realized that one of the biggest hurdles in learning HLSL, is seeing the potential early.
Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
December 29, 2025 at 3:08 PM
During my conversation with Harry @halisavakis.com i realized that one of the biggest hurdles in learning HLSL, is seeing the potential early.
Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
Full Episode: youtu.be/PhlS-phZ1oE
"Ok now who the f*** am i?!"
I'm Jack, a freelance Game VFX Artist and a podcast host of "The Generalists" where i talk to various game dev folks with zero filters
You will see a lot of clips from the cast on this profile and some of the effects i worked on (if NDAs allow)
Born in 🇸🇾 Living in 🇦🇹
I'm Jack, a freelance Game VFX Artist and a podcast host of "The Generalists" where i talk to various game dev folks with zero filters
You will see a lot of clips from the cast on this profile and some of the effects i worked on (if NDAs allow)
Born in 🇸🇾 Living in 🇦🇹
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"Ok now who the f*** am i?!"
I'm Jack, a freelance Game VFX Artist and a podcast host of "The Generalists" where i talk to various game dev folks with zero filters
You will see a lot of clips from the cast on this profile and some of the effects i worked on (if NDAs allow)
Born in 🇸🇾 Living in 🇦🇹
I'm Jack, a freelance Game VFX Artist and a podcast host of "The Generalists" where i talk to various game dev folks with zero filters
You will see a lot of clips from the cast on this profile and some of the effects i worked on (if NDAs allow)
Born in 🇸🇾 Living in 🇦🇹
I also love his sister Tonka!! (The little cockroach) 🪳
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I also love his sister Tonka!! (The little cockroach) 🪳
Good morning ya'll! May i have your attention for a short moment?
I saw a lot of you are finally making it here, so it is time for a re-introduction, please feel free to use the chance to introduce yourself as well
That's Shmoopy my cat, i love Shmoopy!
More about me in the thread i promise!
I saw a lot of you are finally making it here, so it is time for a re-introduction, please feel free to use the chance to introduce yourself as well
That's Shmoopy my cat, i love Shmoopy!
More about me in the thread i promise!
December 25, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Good morning ya'll! May i have your attention for a short moment?
I saw a lot of you are finally making it here, so it is time for a re-introduction, please feel free to use the chance to introduce yourself as well
That's Shmoopy my cat, i love Shmoopy!
More about me in the thread i promise!
I saw a lot of you are finally making it here, so it is time for a re-introduction, please feel free to use the chance to introduce yourself as well
That's Shmoopy my cat, i love Shmoopy!
More about me in the thread i promise!
Landing that first games industry job feels tougher than ever, right?
Eline Muijres @elinemuijres.com (Lead Freelance Game Producer) explains how studios face huge pressure to ship hits on tight deadlines. That makes it hard to invest in junior talent, even though they're the future.
Eline Muijres @elinemuijres.com (Lead Freelance Game Producer) explains how studios face huge pressure to ship hits on tight deadlines. That makes it hard to invest in junior talent, even though they're the future.
December 20, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Landing that first games industry job feels tougher than ever, right?
Eline Muijres @elinemuijres.com (Lead Freelance Game Producer) explains how studios face huge pressure to ship hits on tight deadlines. That makes it hard to invest in junior talent, even though they're the future.
Eline Muijres @elinemuijres.com (Lead Freelance Game Producer) explains how studios face huge pressure to ship hits on tight deadlines. That makes it hard to invest in junior talent, even though they're the future.
Hey folks!
This week, I sat down with Eline @elinemuijres.com an accomplished Freelance Lead Producer. We debunked some myth about the producer role.
Full episode here: youtu.be/M-x4XgPabC4
#gamedev #gameproduction #gamesindustry
This week, I sat down with Eline @elinemuijres.com an accomplished Freelance Lead Producer. We debunked some myth about the producer role.
Full episode here: youtu.be/M-x4XgPabC4
#gamedev #gameproduction #gamesindustry
December 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hey folks!
This week, I sat down with Eline @elinemuijres.com an accomplished Freelance Lead Producer. We debunked some myth about the producer role.
Full episode here: youtu.be/M-x4XgPabC4
#gamedev #gameproduction #gamesindustry
This week, I sat down with Eline @elinemuijres.com an accomplished Freelance Lead Producer. We debunked some myth about the producer role.
Full episode here: youtu.be/M-x4XgPabC4
#gamedev #gameproduction #gamesindustry
From playing League of Legends to crafting the Ghostbusters VR proton beam! My chat with Jack, a VFX artist at nDreams, covers his leap into games, moving across the country, and the unique challenges of creating effects for virtual reality.
Full episode: youtu.be/7V8Sh_vxg0E
#VFX #GameDev #VR
Full episode: youtu.be/7V8Sh_vxg0E
#VFX #GameDev #VR
December 12, 2025 at 10:47 AM
From playing League of Legends to crafting the Ghostbusters VR proton beam! My chat with Jack, a VFX artist at nDreams, covers his leap into games, moving across the country, and the unique challenges of creating effects for virtual reality.
Full episode: youtu.be/7V8Sh_vxg0E
#VFX #GameDev #VR
Full episode: youtu.be/7V8Sh_vxg0E
#VFX #GameDev #VR
I spoke with Finley, a TA from homeschooled kid to a tech-artist/solo-dev. We broke down the use of maths in games and eventually made her way to procedural modeling for environments.
Listen here: youtu.be/5IPy8icXKI8
#TechArt #GameDev #TechnicalArtist
Listen here: youtu.be/5IPy8icXKI8
#TechArt #GameDev #TechnicalArtist
December 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I spoke with Finley, a TA from homeschooled kid to a tech-artist/solo-dev. We broke down the use of maths in games and eventually made her way to procedural modeling for environments.
Listen here: youtu.be/5IPy8icXKI8
#TechArt #GameDev #TechnicalArtist
Listen here: youtu.be/5IPy8icXKI8
#TechArt #GameDev #TechnicalArtist
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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
Full Episode: lnkd.in/dE5dQV_r
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
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
November 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameJobs #CareerAdvice #VFXArtist
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
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
October 28, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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
Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#GameDev #VFXCareers #Gaming
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
- Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#VFXArtist #GameDev #CareerInspiration
October 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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
- Full Ep: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo
#VFXArtist #GameDev #CareerInspiration
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
Listen now: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo?...
#VFXArtist #GameDev #Techart
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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
Listen now: youtu.be/sV0zIpnHOSo?...
#VFXArtist #GameDev #Techart
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."
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
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."
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."
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
- Full Episode: youtu.be/JjkIARPkhOo
October 2, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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
- Full Episode: youtu.be/JjkIARPkhOo
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
I walked away with more clarity, and a new appreciation for sleep.
Watch it here: youtu.be/g7F6OYFr5_Y
Tags:
#podcast #gamedev #gamesindustry
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
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
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
Their take on it really shifted my perspective.
Full episode’s up: youtu.be/88B_FVILOgI
#podcast #gamedev #gamesindustry
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
I enjoyed our conversation so much!
Full episode here: youtu.be/Fnp4PbrYURc
#VFX #HoudiniFX #podcast
August 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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
I enjoyed our conversation so much!
Full episode here: youtu.be/Fnp4PbrYURc
#VFX #HoudiniFX #podcast
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
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
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
I learned a lot from this conversation. Maybe you will too.
Full episode here: youtu.be/g7F6OYFr5_Y
Tags:
#Indiedev #techart #gamedev #podcast #gamesindustry