Mike Yakovlev's guest appearances

Mike Yakovlev

The Collective Podcast

The Convergence Podcast

Cody Ellingham

Larry Chen

Scott Ross

Sean Tucker

Nate Simpson

Daniel Warren Johnson

Jessica Hische

Greg Broadmore

Daniel H. Wilson

David Levy

Jason Brubaker

Mitch Myers

Nidia Dias

Brian Gossett

Noah Bradley

OwlTail

This week I had a chance to talk to 3D artist and concept artist Mike Yakovlev about his journey as a freelancer and the various lessons he has learnt working with the music industry. We also spoke about the amazing CGI music video he made for PYLOT.Guest Links :Mike's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/yakovlevart/Mike's ArtStation : https://www.artstation.com/yakovlevart——————————————-Host Links :Sid's Instagram : www.instagram.com/siddharthavalluri/Sid's Artstation : www.artstation.com/siddharthavalluriFollow on Instagram : www.instagram.com/the_convergence_podcast/Follow on SoundCloud : @theconvergencepodcastFollow on Apple Podcasts : podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-…st/id1542665519Follow on Spotify : open.spotify.com/show/2PpILXKc9RxsMS5BNKkuPH——————————————-Show Notes :Pylot : http://iampylot.com/The Return : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oddp32TODKsThe Convergence Podcast #016 : https://soundcloud.com/theconvergencepodcast/the-convergence-podcast-016-pylotBishu : https://www.monstercat.com/artist/bishuMonstercat : https://www.monstercat.com/Existence : https://vimeo.com/544171663Paul Chadeisson : https://www.artstation.com/paoRoss Draws : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEVrhumRsK67JkP3G4w5cQ——————————————-Intro and Outro Music by Scott Buckley – www.scottbuckley.com.auThe views, information, or opinions expressed during the episodes of “The Convergence Podcast” are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers.

This week I had a chance to talk to 3D artist and concept artist Mike Yakovlev about his journey as a freelancer and the various lessons he has learnt working with the music industry. We also spoke about the amazing CGI music video he made for PYLOT. Guest Links : Mike's Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yakovlevart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/yakovlevart/</a> Mike's ArtStation : <a href="https://www.artstation.com/yakovlevart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artstation.com/yakovlevart</a> ——————————————- Host Links : Sid's Instagram : <a href="http://www.instagram.com/siddharthavalluri/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/siddharthavalluri/</a> Sid's Artstation : <a href="http://www.artstation.com/siddharthavalluri" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.artstation.com/siddharthavalluri</a> Follow on Instagram : <a href="http://www.instagram.com/the_convergence_podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/the_convergence_podcast/</a> Follow on SoundCloud : @theconvergencepodcast Follow on Apple Podcasts : <a href="http://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-…st/id1542665519" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-…st/id1542665519</a> Follow on Spotify : <a href="http://open.spotify.com/show/2PpILXKc9RxsMS5BNKkuPH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/show/2PpILXKc9RxsMS5BNKkuPH</a> ——————————————- Show Notes : Pylot : <a href="http://iampylot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://iampylot.com/</a> The Return : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oddp32TODKs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oddp32TODKs</a> The Convergence Podcast #016 : <a href="https://soundcloud.com/theconvergencepodcast/the-convergence-podcast-016-pylot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://soundcloud.com/theconvergencepodcast/the-convergence-podcast-016-pylot</a> Bishu : <a href="https://www.monstercat.com/artist/bishu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.monstercat.com/artist/bishu</a> Monstercat : <a href="https://www.monstercat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.monstercat.com/</a> Existence : <a href="https://vimeo.com/544171663" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/544171663</a> Paul Chadeisson : <a href="https://www.artstation.com/pao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.artstation.com/pao</a> Ross Draws : <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEVrhumRsK67JkP3G4w5cQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLEVrhumRsK67JkP3G4w5cQ</a> ——————————————- Intro and Outro Music by Scott Buckley – <a href="http://www.scottbuckley.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottbuckley.com.au</a> The views, information, or opinions expressed during the episodes of “The Convergence Podcast” are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of their employers.

#045 Mike Yakovlev

In previous podcasts, I have had the opportunity to speak with industry professionals about their career journey, experiences and struggles, and how they were able to achieve their current position in life.   However, about a month ago, Mike Yakovlev, an avid listener and student from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, reached out to me and enthusiastically proposed something a bit different.  He asked if I could focus my next conversation around the curious mind of an art student and possibly offer guidance on how to navigate through our industry from a student's perspective.  So that's exactly what I did!   In this exclusive one-time breakout episode, we exchange common ideas and issues with personal development, reaching goals, and how to find your creative purpose.I want to thank Mike for reaching out to me with this proposal and for his time, along with many thanks to Iggy, who was also able to join us on this exclusive podcast.  Best of luck to Mike and all the students out there who are learning and dedicating themselves to building their craft.Mikes work: http://yakovlevart.tumblr.com/----------------------------------------------------------Subscribe on iTunes: www.bit.ly/collectiveitunesLike us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcastFollow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/thecpodcast----------------------------------------------------------SHOW NOTES:Dave Rapoza: http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/Kevin Spacey Mactaggart lecture: http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-videoJim Jarmusch quote: “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.”The War of Art: http://amzn.com/1936891026Anthony Jones: http://www.robotpencil.org/The Visual Story: http://amzn.com/0240807790Everything is a Remix: http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/How Bad Do You Want Success: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU

In previous podcasts, I have had the opportunity to speak with industry professionals about their career journey, experiences and struggles, and how they were able to achieve their current position in life.     However, about a month ago, Mike Yakovlev, an avid listener and student from the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, reached out to me and enthusiastically proposed something a bit different.  He asked if I could focus my next conversation around the curious mind of an art student and possibly offer guidance on how to navigate through our industry from a student's perspective.  So that's exactly what I did!     In this exclusive one-time breakout episode, we exchange common ideas and issues with personal development, reaching goals, and how to find your creative purpose. I want to thank Mike for reaching out to me with this proposal and for his time, along with many thanks to Iggy, who was also able to join us on this exclusive podcast.    Best of luck to Mike and all the students out there who are learning and dedicating themselves to building their craft. Mikes work: <a href="http://yakovlevart.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://yakovlevart.tumblr.com/</a> ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe on iTunes: <a href="http://www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bit.ly/collectiveitunes</a> Like us on Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/thecollectivepodcast</a> Follow us on Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/thecpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/thecpodcast</a> ---------------------------------------------------------- SHOW NOTES: Dave Rapoza: <a href="http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://daverapoza.blogspot.com/</a> Kevin Spacey Mactaggart lecture: <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theguardian.com/media/video/2013/aug/23/kevin-spacey-mactaggart-lecture-video</a> Jim Jarmusch quote: “Nothing is original. Steal from anywhere that resonates with inspiration or fuels your imagination. Devour old films, new films, music, books, paintings, photographs, poems, dreams, random conversations, architecture, bridges, street signs, trees, clouds, bodies of water, light and shadows. Select only things to steal from that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic. Authenticity is invaluable; originality is non-existent. And don’t bother concealing your thievery - celebrate it if you feel like it. In any case, always remember what Jean-Luc Godard said: “It’s not where you take things from - it’s where you take them to.” The War of Art: <a href="http://amzn.com/1936891026" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/1936891026</a> Anthony Jones: <a href="http://www.robotpencil.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.robotpencil.org/</a> The Visual Story: <a href="http://amzn.com/0240807790" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.com/0240807790</a> Everything is a Remix: <a href="http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://everythingisaremix.info/watch-the-series/</a> How Bad Do You Want Success: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRfoFGGyRvU</a>

Ep. 17 - Mike Yakovlev