Jack The Generalist
Freelance Games VFX Artist
Podcast host: The Generalists: Where game devs spill the tea with 0 filter.
Full episodes on YT, Spotify & Apple Podcast
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- Hey folks! I'm excited to share the latest episode where I chatted with @jonahlobe.bsky.social, former Bethesda creature designer (Skyrim, Fallout) and now independent comic creator. Full episode here: youtu.be/AxBbBtRQHZQ #GameDev #CareerAdvice #3DArt
- 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.
- Reposted by Jack The GeneralistI regret to inform everyone that the smartest money people out there are, overwhelmingly, dumb as a rock www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/...
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- In Arabic slang, "toz" (طز) is a dismissive expression meaning "who cares?", "whatever!", or "to heck with it," often used to show apathy or disdain, similar to a playful insult or spitting gesture (mimicking spitting). While it can be a simple "so what" (طز) or "to hell with..."
- Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes
- Made this طز VFX for @nazihfares.com's Arab League of Misfits today! Was going for that "Toz" vibes
- 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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- Reposted by Jack The GeneralistI made a tool that makes retro anime sound effects. Meet AnimeVox! I made it for a game, but it's free to use. I'm using the forgotten (but popular in 80s japan) Schroeder reverb algo, and some wobble. If you find it useful consider supporting me on itch :) castpixel.itch.io/animevox
- Finally some love
- Made a video on VFX in Godot 🔥✨ youtu.be/htRjt505sPg
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- 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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- Reposted by Jack The GeneralistThe extent to which Games Done Quick has helped to steer the larger speedrunning community - one of the most hardcore video game enthusiast subcultures there is - into becoming something so welcoming, inclusive and supportive astonishes me
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- Reposted by Jack The GeneralistThere are many things to love about Rami’s top 10 for 2025 but this is one of my favourites.
- On my favorite games of 2025, in that weird meandering way I think about games and life and industry and everything. Thanks to @giantbomb.bsky.social for having me! giantbomb.com/articles/ram...
- 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.
- 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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- I’m excited to share my latest conversation with Harry Alisavakis @halisavakis.com a Technical Artist and VFX Artist. - Full Episode: lnkd.in/d_S7gCwz
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- @castpixel.bsky.social is on here too ❤️
- Hey new comers 👋 Some of my work, full credits on the main post. Now, show your work!
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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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
- 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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- Reposted by Jack The GeneralistI guess it's chibi, gameboy, pixelart metroid time again. 4 colors 160x144px
- Let her cook!
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- Using Photoshop CS5 in 2010: Buy the product, own the product, use the product Using Photoshop in 2025: Sell your soul here please. Ah and we own your work too. Sry…
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- Very happy for my first ever Arabic Games Conference at @arabic.games and ofc it will be all in Arabic! متحمس كتير كتير كتير عهالفرصة!!!
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- Reposted by Jack The Generalistyour dead AI mother loves you so much ❤️
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- 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
- Reposted by Jack The Generalistme when the AI bubble bursts
- 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
- How game-dev feels like at some times. youtu.be/W3OK9A_RbSI?...
