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Jul 2024
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#51 How Blender 3D Changed SMEAF's Life

Bad Decisions Studio
About this episode

Smeaf is an phenomenal 3D artist and master in Blender. @Smeaf has built an impressive YouTube community boasting 220k subscribers and tons of popular courses on Skillshare. While entertaining, Smeaf empowers a new generation of 3D Artists with Blender superpowers through breakdowns and tutorials.


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Episode 51 Timestamps:


00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:12 The Beginning of SMEAF!

00:06:17 Getting Into 3D & Flaws of the School System

00:15:40 WORST Internship ever!

00:19:29 Soul Sucking Jobs

00:23:59 Discovering Tiktok

00:31:29 Quitting My Job

00:33:51 REVEALING YOUTUBE REVENUE $$$

00:38:32 Smeaf Quits His Job AGAIN!

00:40:42 Figuring Out Youtube!

00:44:47 The Best & the Worst thing about Smeaf

00:47:53 Smeaf's Daily Routine

00:49:40 The Best Way to Learn Blender in 2024

00:57:29 Brand Deals & Sponsorships

01:06:01 Haters!

01:08:09 Smeaf's Favorite Add-Ons for Blender

01:09:40 How Smeaf Plans, Scripts & Edits His Videos

01:17:10 Avoid THIS & Follow Smeaf's Advice

01:21:39 Smeaf Asks a Question from Future Smeaf


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