Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I turned my childhood passion for 3D into a career -- you can too! In this video I explain how I:
• Self-taught my way to using 3D creation tools, and used them to make viral VFX videos on YouTube, which amassed over 165 million views.
• Doubled down on a niche to grow my TikTok following to nearly 1 million followers in less than 24 months
• Expanded my skills into Product Management to build a career in Silicon Valley creating 3D experiences at scale
• And finally, how you can use the same 3D skills to build for something called the Metaverse
Bookmarks:
00:00 Overview
00:29 Beginnings — Flash 5 & 2D Animation
01:21 Finding 3DSMAX — Rich Legacy of Merging Realities
03:10 Childhood VFX — Emulating Giants on the Internet
04:44 The Magic of Maya — The Best 3D Software Package
06:09 Building 3D Space Bases for NASA and Studying CS, 3D and UI/UX
7:54 Deloitte Consulting - Emerging Technologies & Augmented Reality
9:43 Taking a Serious Bet on Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
11:33 Making Impact at Scale Building Big Tech 3D Platforms & Experiences
13:22 Creative Outlet as a TikToker and YouTuber with 3D/VFX/AI Skills
15:23 Wielding 3D Skills for Merging Realities & Metaverse Creators
Thanks to Autodesk for sponsoring this video. Check out their amazing 3D creation tools here: autodesk.com/education
I turned my childhood passion for 3D into a career -- you can too! In this video I explain how I:
• Self-taught my way to using 3D creation tools, and used them to make viral VFX videos on YouTube, which amassed over 165 million views.
• Doubled down on a niche to grow my TikTok following to nearly 1 million followers in less than 24 months
• Expanded my skills into Product Management to build a career in Silicon Valley creating 3D experiences at scale
• And finally, how you can use the same 3D skills to build for something called the Metaverse
Bookmarks:
00:00 Overview
00:29 Beginnings — Flash 5 & 2D Animation
01:21 Finding 3DSMAX — Rich Legacy of Merging Realities
03:10 Childhood VFX — Emulating Giants on the Internet
04:44 The Magic of Maya — The Best 3D Software Package
06:09 Building 3D Space Bases for NASA and Studying CS, 3D and UI/UX
7:54 Deloitte Consulting - Emerging Technologies & Augmented Reality
9:43 Taking a Serious Bet on Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality
11:33 Making Impact at Scale Building Big Tech 3D Platforms & Experiences
13:22 Creative Outlet as a TikToker and YouTuber with 3D/VFX/AI Skills
15:23 Wielding 3D Skills for Merging Realities & Metaverse Creators
Thanks to Autodesk for sponsoring this video. Check out their amazing 3D creation tools here: autodesk.com/education
