Keep Creative
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsCreate With Us Productions brings you insightful and relatable conversations with creative industry experts and up-and-comers so that you can keep creative. Discover how you can boost your creativity with stories and advice from an evergrowing roster of inspired and relatable creators. Artists, musicians, game developers and more are featured on this podcast where you'll learn about overcoming distraction, succeeding in your industry, making meaningful connections, collaborating, finding your style, avoiding burnout and creative block, managing your time, as well as creative productivity so that you can stay inspired to pursue your craft. It's a mix of interviews, co-hosts, and roundtables that you're not going to want to miss. Subscribe, join the community and keep creative!
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Create with PURPOSE with Sruthi Dhulipala (Publicist & Indie Singer-Songwriter)
March 05, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB#023 - Ever wondered how Sruthi Dhulipala juggles doing Hollywood PR full-time and forging her own identity as an indie singer/songwriter on the side? Join Connor as dives into a deep and meaningful conversation with Sruthi about all things creative! Here's what we touch on: imitation is the greatest form of flattery choosing mastery or being a Jack or Jill of all trades music as a relationship wrestling social media comparisons and unnecessarily harsh self-criticism how creating someth...
Just START with Ed Thorne (Musician & YouTube Creator)
February 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB#022 - Ever wondered how a live drummer & musician turns YouTube content creation into a full-time job? Join Connor Schumer as he interviews Ed Thorne about his journey and creativity. Here's what we cover: The state of saturation in today's modern online media platforms (Spotify, YouTube, etc.) How self-belief triumphs over saturation How COVID devastated live gigging musicians and led Ed to start his YouTube career How losing all live gigs impact's a musician's mental health Standing...
Use Your LIMITS with Cajsa Larsson (Video Game Sound Designer)
February 21, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB#021 - Curious about how the challenges that a video game sound designer and musician faces are not too different from your own? Join Connor as he interviews Cajsa Larsson about her journey and insights in creativity. Here's what we cover: How to cope with not having the equipment you (think) you need to be creative How having too many tools or options can actually be cumbersome and counter-productive Finding time for creativity amidst a busy schedule by analysing where your time is spen...
Nurture LUCK with Kim Chouard (Entrepreneur & Artist)
February 13, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 50.4 MB#020 - Ever wondered how a creative entrepreneur turns their side-hustle of using play and game concepts to improve education into a full-time vocation? Join Connor Schumer as he interviews Kim Chouard about his journey and creative ideas. Here's what we cover: how being in the present, meeting new people and going places helps you stay creative avoiding burnout by knowing when you need to recharge sparking new creativity in education systems as an entrepreneur baby steps to a full-time...
Take the LEAP with Victor Foote (Yoga Rove Co Founder)
February 06, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB#019 - Ever wondered how an aspiring animation student goes on to create a yoga for beginners business reaching 1,000,000 people online? Join Connor as he interviews Victor Foote about his journey and insights in creativity. Here's what we cover: Victor's journey from aspirational animator to reaching 1,000,000 people online through his yoga business, Yoga Rove The importance of communication skills and tools like headspace for navigating the busy modern world A bunch of books and resour...
Build Your BASICS with Tangi Bodio (Video Game Artist)
January 30, 2021 03:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MB#018 - Have you ever wondered what it's like to make stylized art for video games like Fortnite? Join Connor as he interviews Tangi Bodio about all things creativity! We cover quite a few topics: how Tangi stepped into the world of video games the value of drawing as a skill art school in France how exploring many different aspects of art including its history is really helpful to your skillset experiences working with peculiar mediums like making art for 3D glasses (remember that?) ...
Stop OVERTHINKING with Sophie Stübinger (Video Game Art Student)
January 23, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MB#017 - Are you wondering what it's like to study video game art at university? Join Connor as he interviews Sophie Stübinger about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: Sophie's story to game art Inspirations that pioneered an interest in a painterly 3D style Tips for self-learners The value of building personal portfolios for your career and development Being purposeful with each creation Ensuring you continue learning whenever you sit down at your workstation Managing ...
Start NOW with Sanjay C (Music Production YouTuber)
January 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB#016 - Are you curious what it's like to build a growing YouTube channel about music production on the side of a 9-5 day job and all those life responsibilities? Join Connor as he interviews Sanjay C about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: We talk Sanjay's journey from Travel vlogs to gear reviews and content for bedroom music producers How a 10 year break from music forced him to see everything through brand new eyes and create content by documenting his re-learning journ...
Asking is a SKILL with Nina Klos (Game Art Student)
January 09, 2021 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB#015 - Ever dreamed of studying 3D game art at university? Join Connor as he interviews Nina Klos all things creativity. We cover quite a few topics: what it's like studying 3D art for games at university how self-teaching via the internet (like the rest of us) is a significant part of education tips on persevering what leads creatives-in-the-making to burnout making time for breaks when there is none nurturing a playful mindset to fight the frustration of learning new things sour...
Create Your FREEDOM with Brandon Nankivel (One Percent Better)
January 02, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB#014 - Are you curious what life is like for a self-made entrepreneur and self-development / book summary YouTube creator? Join Connor as he interviews Brandon Nankivell of One Percent Better about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: Lucid-dreaming and other eye-opening experiences Book learning from a young age Journey from IT student to entrepreneur and content creator Importance of observing your favourite kinds of content and then making content to scratch the same itc...
Confidence is HUGE with Reece Geofroy (Indie Game Developer)
December 19, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB#013 - Ever wondered what life is like as a self-motivated independent game developer and YouTube creator? Join Connor as he interviews Reece Geofroy about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: Reece's journey from lost youth to self-taught game dev Tips for self-learning Documenting a game's development on YouTube Why traditional education isn't a must-have in the indie community The helpfulness of qualifications How copying your favourite creations is the best learning c...
Discomfort Means GROWTH with Ken Ackerman (Cartoon Animator)
December 12, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MB#012 - Ever wondered what life is like as a fresh out of college, professional animator for shows and cartoons? Join Connor as he interviews Ken Ackerman about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: The life of an early career animator Landing a job straight out of college in the creative fields Understanding the performance triad of skill, speed and attitude What 2 attributes you need to excel in a team Open your mind Checking your ego Thriving within a studio environme...
Flow is a MYTH with ELPHNT (Tom Glendinning)
December 05, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB#011 - Ever wondered what life is like as an Ableton certified trainer, plug-in maker, producer and educator online and on YouTube? Join Connor as he interviews Tom Glendinning (ELPHNT) about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: Ableton certification Educating music in the YouTube space Origins of ELPHNT How ELPHNT addresses the pain points of self-teaching musicians Why a laptop is more reliable than bandmates How old dreams make way for new ones Why visuals are importa...
Do it for YOU with Jeremy Blake (Red Means Recording)
November 27, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB#010 - Ever wondered what life is like as a popular YouTuber and music producer? Join Connor as he interviews Jeremy Blake, sole creator of Red Means Recording about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: The value of infotainment How to inject education with novelty to find and keep an audience Infotainment The 363,000 subscriber YouTube channel Red Means Recording Its origins Key elements Trajectory Ins and outs of YouTube as a broadcasting platform, and its lesser know...
Be Ridiculous with BLANKS No One Asked For
November 21, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB#009 - Ever wondered what it's like to collaborate with 3 mates on a comedy YouTube channel? Join Connor as he interviews Zack Stroud & Josh Quinn from BLANKS No One Asked For, about all things creative! PS: Please forgive the brand new budgie in the background trying to join in the podcast! He won't be so noisy next week. We cover quite a few topics: Importance of persistence Making a collaboration happen How to go about involving friends or other creatives in a dream project of yours...
Enjoy Your Journey with Isaac Bruggemann (Multi-Instrumentalist & Jazz Musician)
November 13, 2020 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB#008 - Ever wondered what life is like as a multi-instrumentalist? Join Connor as he interviews Isaac Bruggemann, about all things creative. We cover quite a few topics: Understanding the changing habits of our audience Switching out of our own perspectives Practice (what counts, how to optimize it, prioritising it, etc) What it's like to play alongside jazz legend James Morrison How to maximize your results by focusing Focus tips How hard it is today to stick to things long enough t...
Nothing is Original with James Harris, Caleb & Lucas | Community Roundtable #2
November 06, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB#007 - What do you get when three on the rise musicians with different educational backgrounds walk into a podcast? Today James hosts our second roundtable podcast with CWUP community members Caleb and Lucas about all things creative. So kick-back and enjoy the creative company. From education's impact on your creativity to the liberating revelation that nothing is original. This conversation is one you wont want to miss, no matter where you're at in your creative journey. You can learn mo...
Give Yourself a Break with Kevin "Amacchi" Flores (Music Producer for Fun!)
October 30, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MB#006 - Ever wished you could have thousands of followers on SoundCloud? Join Connor as he interviews Kevin Flores (AKA'd as Amacchi on Soundcloud), about all things creative. You'll learn Kevin's path to thousands of followers on Soundcloud and how long it took. We discuss what success means to him, making money with music, and getting your tracks on playlists. He also shares how much time is actually spent creating new music, and how inspiration can come from the games and media you consum...
Pick Something and Focus with Anna "LuxuryChoccie" Williams Harrison (Pet Portrait Instagram Artist)
October 23, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB#005 - Ever considered the life of an Instagram artist? Join Connor as he interviews Anna "LuxuryChoccie" Williams Harrison (pet portrait artist), about all things creative. You'll learn about what it's like being known for wonky pet portraits, as well as how Anna juggles a much larger side project on the side (an art book centered upon Japanese street fashion). We talk about beating burnout, keeping practice fresh, bouncing between projects, and finding entertainment in your art. Anna tell...
Don't Worry about Success with Yuang "Seycara" Chen (Music Composer for Animation)
October 16, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB#004 - Ever wondered what it's like to write music for your favorite animations? Join Connor as he interviews Yuang "Seycara" Chen (Spongebob the Anime on YouTube), about all things creative. You'll learn about the fall and rise of the incredibly popular SpongeBob anime, his involvement with its development, and how its success has affected him since. We'll talk about the cons of having your work reposted or used without your permission, and the pros of finding relevance in the less interes...
Action is Motivation with James Harris, Josh "Dizzy Lines", Ken "Grypharia" Ackerman & Connor Schumer | Creative Roundtable
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB#003 - What do you get when an animator, visual artist, music producer, and content creator walk into a podcast? Today James hosts our first roundtable podcast with CWUP community members Connor Schumer (Create With Connor), Ken Ackerman (Grypharia on Instagram), and Josh (Dizzy Linez on Instagram) about all things creative. So kick-back and enjoy the creative company. From origins stories to our favorite upcoming tech, the discussion is loose, fun and fulfilling. You can learn more about ...
Fail Spectacularly with Martin Kvale (Sound Designer for Indie Video Games)
October 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB#002 - Ever considered what it's like to be a sound designer on your favorite video games? Join Connor as he interviews Martin Kvale (Owlboy, Bad North, Among the Sleep & Manifold Garden), about all-things creative. You'll learn how Martin got started with sound design, and its link to music production. He shares some of his critical thoughts on sound design and teaches you about non-linearity (a concept which separates games from movies). You'll learn a bit about his experience working on ...
You Don't Have to be Unique with Adam Bow (Indie Game Composer)
August 29, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MB#001 - Ever wondered what it's like to make music for indie games? Join Connor as he interviews up-and-comer in the industry Adam Bow about all-things creative. You'll learn tips for making meaningful connections with game developers, overcoming creative block, as well as how to create a cohesive game score (that doesn't sound repetitive). Adam shares why you don't need to worry so much about being unique, what it's like to live at Spelkollektivet (a co-living space for game devs), and why...