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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Before I started the podcast, I had 72 subs. Thank you all! 🙏

Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Excited to share my latest podcast episode with Simon Verstraete, a Houdini Artist for Games, specializing in proceduralism and tooling! - Watch here: youtu.be/pJkuwHPN7hs

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

To all newcomers who followed: I'm Jack. a Syrian refugee turned Game-Dev/VFX artist; fluent in AR, GR, EN; worked on Australia Did It (@australia.theguardian.com) with @ramiismail.com & @mysticforgeinc.bsky.social . I like VFX & running my mouth on my podcast. See ya around & nice to meet ya!

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

She went from Iran to SideFX,from Business to Tech-Art, she changed 5 universities and traveled 30+ countries, and now she enjoys building Houdini tools. Sahar's story is out now! youtu.be/nGRQ6tbtQ0A

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Really loved @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social's philosphy on game development. He said "Making games is is blending art, tech, animation, and sound to evoke emotions" - Watch the full episode youtu.be/EfSUzhXf7Ws #GameDev #IndieDev #GameDevelopment #narritivedesign

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

~Posting a version without the campaign link as its being shadow banned, please help share this. 🙏 Imagine the fear that makes a mother reach for a pillow instead of her child... This is the foundation of Dreams on a Pillow a game that tells a story of survival through a pure humanitarian lens.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Imagine the fear that makes a mother reach for a pillow instead of her child. This is the foundation of Dreams on a Pillow a game that tells a story of survival through a pure humanitarian lens.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Did you know that some crowd funding platforms don't even recognize you exist? @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social shares how being a Palestinian indie developer meant facing invisible barriers on major crowdfunding sites. Luckily he found home with LaunchGood for his game project Dreams on a Pillow.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Hey folks! I talked to @rattenhirn.bsky.social (a Principal Software Engineer at Epic Games) on my podcast. We go way back to the Commodore 64 days and unpack how programming evolved from typing hex numbers to the abstraction layers we navigate now. Watch it here: youtu.be/PE3aCgSHvTQ

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

@bsky.app is flagging @rasheedabueideh.bsky.social as spam for making a game about Palestine... Who is next will be flagged as spam for creating a game next? @ramiismail.com? or @castpixel.bsky.social?

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I just released a new podcast episode with Tim (Walaber - @walaber.com), where we talk about the reality of working in indie game development as a solo dev. Watch here: youtu.be/mHahk5VrsO0

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Just released a new episode with Christina (Castpixel) @castpixel.bsky.social an Art Director I had the chance to work with on Australia Did It. We talk about art direction, generalist skills, and working in game dev. Watch here: youtu.be/VFVHC8wY2YI Hope you enjoy it 😄 #gamedev

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Hey Folks! I sat down with Tech-Artist & Teacher Robbie Storm to talk about how Tech-Art is actually taught at @bredauniversityas.bsky.social Breda University of Applied Sciences. Great background listening if you wanna know more about tech-art. - Watch here: youtu.be/H5brwyqMUJY #gamesindustry

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

To Nvidia: Keep 👏AI 👏Out 👏Of 👏GAMES!!! 👏 #nvidea #AI #Gamedev #Funny

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Hey folks, I just released a new long-form conversation with Nadir Latif (@suplitaf.bsky.social) about working in game development, dealing with unclear direction in projects, and staying grounded. This episode is a special one. youtu.be/2dWLDsHeaQo #GAMEDESIGN #GAMESINDUSTRY #GAMEDEV

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

"The games industry is hitting a hard reset!" To that Paulina says it is the best time to learn. She also mentions as things go up they go down as well, we should not define ourselves with the waves... We are the whole ocean! Full Episode: youtu.be/XubGMwHNDns #GameDev #IndieDev #GamingIndustry

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

So here is the first project from Ahmad, it's called Moosio Dm me your project and i will react to it ✨ #react #gamedev #artshare

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Share your personal project, add a little snippet to what you're trying to convey with it. Happy Friday everyone! #artstation #3d #digitalart #houdinifx #artsupport

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Top Resources for Learning Technical Art Comment "Link" i will send you the link for the full episode and the resources mentioned in this clips. Share with your friends! #techart #unity #gamedev #indiedev #cs

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Hey folks! I just had Victoria Lyons (senior technical artist) on my podcast. We break down what tech art actually is, how to break in! - Full episode here: youtu.be/TcKYly28Weo #TechArt #VFX #TechnicalArt #GameDev #GamesIndustry

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Are we too spoiled? @justinbieshaar.bsky.social shared an interesting opinion about modern game engines. Full episode: youtu.be/MJkODrFtei4 #GameDev #IndieDev #Programming #techart

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Add color variation in your effects with this texture tick. Full break down video with Rayane Saada on this link: youtu.be/zvxBTu7mcOE #unreal #gamevfx #realtimevfx #vfx #GameDev #IndieDev #GameArt

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hey friends! I just released a new episode with Grayson Cotrell, a senior technical artist at Naughty Dog focused on real-time destruction in games. Full episode: youtu.be/YUpe1MHhqn4 #VFX #GameDev #GamesIndustry

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Senior responsibilities. Junior salaries. Make it make sense. #GameIndustry

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Hey folks! I just released a new podcast episode with Stephen Candell, creator of BunderKin - @bunderkintv.bsky.social We talk about building an original IP across TV & games, creative ownership, and lessons for indie game devs and artists. Full episode here: youtu.be/QP0ZdugW_gI

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Hey friends! I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with Jonah Lobe @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator. Full episode here: youtu.be/9Y5ArwK_1UY #GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

How are VFX like anime slashes & fire blasts actually made in games? (It's not magic...) My new series focuses on breaking down the art and tech behind the visuals we see in games. First up: @dafoxer.bsky.social Rayane Saada (VFX Artist) walks us through 4 of his best real-time effects.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

How does a career-ending sports injury lead to a successful decade in game development? My conversation with senior dev @justinbieshaar.bsky.social explores resilience, learning fundamentals over tools, and building a lasting career in tech. Link in the thread.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Just finished a stream with @halisavakis.com (Harry Alisavakis) to demystify High-Level Shading Language (HLSL) from the ground up. - Learn How to Read & Edit HLSL under 45min: youtu.be/rd2glMlHwYI

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

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.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

"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 🇦🇹

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

I also love his sister Tonka!! (The little cockroach) 🪳

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

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!

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

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.

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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."

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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Jack The Generalist @jackgutmann.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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