Puget Systems Podcast
By Our Creative Team
This podcast will discuss topics related to the workflows and software of those industries.
Puget Systems PodcastNov 04, 2021
Episode 116 - Puget Systems Podcast - Nvidia RTX 3090Ti & Intel i9-12900KS Review Roundup w/ The Puget Labs Team
At Puget Systems, our labs team does A LOT of testing. In this week's episode, we share the results of our Intel i9-12900KS and Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti performance testing, as well as how they compare to their predecessors, so you can figure out for yourself if they're good for your needs.
Read the full RTX 3090 Ti Review Roundup:
http://puget.systems/go/RTX3090Ti_YouTubeRoundUp
Read the full i9-12900KS Review Roundup:
http://puget.systems/go/i912900KS_YouTubeRoundUp
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Episode 115 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Brett and Kelly - GDC 2022
This week on the Puget Systems Podcast we have Brett and Kelly joining us to talk about GDC 2022, Unreal Engine 5, as well as peek into some of the goings-on in the game development industry.
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about our Game Development Solutions:
www.pugetsystems.com/recommended/Recommended-Systems-for-Game-Development-266
Episode 114 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Special Guest: Harrison "sentdex" Kinsley - Scientific Computing & Python Programming Expert
This week we have scientific computing educator extraordinaire, Harrison Kinsley on the show!
Harrison is the founder of multiple businesses, all of which leverage the Python programming language. From using Flask web development on all of his business sites to Scikit Learn and TensorFlow for machine learning and data analysis with Ensmo.com to the Natural Language Toolkit for natural language processing with Sentdex.com to teaching a massive variety of Python programming topics on PythonProgramming.net -- Python and programming is a major part of Harrison’s life and work.
Harrison likes to learn and build with technology which he teaches on his YouTube channel with over a million subscribers. Harrison believes programming is a superpower, and the social impact of making programming education easily accessible to anyone is one of the most important things he can do with his life.
Harrison's Python Website: www.pythonprogramming.net
Harrison's Python YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/sentdex
Harrison's Twitter: www.twitter.com/sentdex
Harrison's Instagram: www.instagram.com/sentdex
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about our Scientific Computing Solutions:
Episode 113 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Special Guest: Edd Dawson-Taylor, Co-Founder & Instructor @ CGPro
This week we're joined by Edd Dawson-Taylor, co-founder and instructor at CGPro (www.becomecgpro.com). He is an Unreal Authorized Instructor and CG Supervisor in movies, TV, commercials, and live events, having worked for ILM, Disney, and Digital Domain on Blockbusters like Jurassic World, The Lion King, and Jungle Book. Co-founder of successful world touring group The Sancho Plan, Edward loves to use cutting-edge technology to create engaging and inspiring experiences, as well as beautiful world-class imagery. He was formerly a Software Developer / Architect, leading teams of developers, and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science.
CGPro Website: www.becomecgpro.com
Edd's Instructor Reel: vimeo.com/201366240
Edd's LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/edward-dawson-taylor
Who is Puget Systems? Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation: www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/index.php
Episode 112 - Puget Systems Podcast - Event Debrief: HPA Tech Retreat
When we attend shows or conferences like NAB, Adobe MAX, or GDC, we will gather the people we send to discuss what they learned, who they talked to, and provide an opportunity for our community to better understand what goes on at events like this and the impact they have on not just our business but the industry at large.
Last week we went out to Palm Springs for the HPA Tech Retreat. So, for this week's episode of the Puget Systems Podcast, a few members from our marketing team will be joining us to share their exciting takeaways and answer questions from YOU.
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation:
www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/index.php
Episode 111 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Special Guest: Seth Worley; Writer/Director of Ads + Shorts, Cohost of VFX & Chill
We're really excited to have multi-talented writer/director, Seth Worley joining us this week! With Seth's incredible background and experience, it's sure to be quite the learning experience.
Seth is an award-winning director of short films, commercials, and explainer videos for Bad Robot and Sandwich, a content creator at Maxon, the co-founder and creative director of Plot Devices, and the co-host of VFX and Chill with Hashi & Seth and The Writers Room Game Show.
Seth's Website: sethworley.com
Seth's Weekly Live Show: vfxandchill.show
Seth's Twitter: www.twitter.com/awakeland3d
Seth's Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesethworley
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation:
Episode 110 - Puget Systems Podcast w/ Special Guest: Clint Jones; Director, 3D/VFX Artist, Photographer
For our special guest this week, we have the one and only, Clinton Jones! You might recognize him from such things as VFX Artists React and the marvelous Mega Marble Montage. Clint is an incredible 3D/VFX artist and we're excited to have him on the show to answer your questions and talk about what he's been up to.
Clint's YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/pwnisher
Clint's Instagram: www.instagram.com/_pwnisher_
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: www.pugetsystems.com
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation:
Episode 109 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Matt Bach, Senior Labs Technician
Matt Bach joins us this week to chat about our latest performance testing results, DPX editing hardware requirements, as well as taking your questions on everything related to content creation software.
Matt Bach is a veteran of the PC hardware industry, with almost 2 decades of experience testing and developing high-end workstations. Currently, he is the Senior Hardware Analyst at Puget Systems, specializing in both the video and photo editing fields. Matt is committed to sharing his deep understanding of computer hardware and software, and regularly publishes white papers, technical articles, and videos examining the interaction between the latest hardware and popular editing packages like Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, and more.
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: https://www.pugetsystems.com/
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/index.php
Episode 108 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Ian Sansavera, Senior Video Workflow Architect, Runway
We are proud and excited to have with us this week: Ian Sansavera, Senior Video Workflow Architect at Runway, Creative Director of the "Learn How to Edit Stuff" YouTube channel, and former Director of Post Production for Team Liquid!
Ian's After Effects Workstation: https://www.pugetsystems.com/landing/Ian-Sansavera---Intel-Xeon-W-3300-Workstation-147
Runway, Online video editing with the help of AI: https://runwayml.com/
Learn How to Edit Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnHowToEditStuff
1UP Studios: https://1upstudios.gg/
Who is Puget Systems?
Puget Systems is based in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, WA, and specializes in high-performance, custom-built computers. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. Our goal is to provide each client with the best possible computer for their needs and budget.
Learn more about Puget Systems: https://www.pugetsystems.com/
Learn more about the best hardware for content creation:
https://www.pugetsystems.com/solutions/content_creation/index.php
Episode 107 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Nicki Sun, Host / Filmmaker / Content Strategist
Say hello to our latest guest, Nicki Sun! Nicki is a show host, producer, director, editor, social media star, and a whole lot more!
We're excited to have her on our show this week to answer your questions and give us some insight into the secrets that make a multi-talented woman such a tremendous success!
Nicki's Website: https://www.nickisun.com/
Nicki's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/nickisun
Nicki's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickisun/
TechNicki Speaking: https://www.technickispeaking.com/
Episode 106 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Steven Howard, Technical Illustrator
This week we're excited to have Steven Howard joining us on our show! Steven is a professional technical illustrator with over 8 years of experience taking complex engineering data and turning it into interesting and easily understandable graphics. Steven also creates incredible digital & IRL Lego models that are showcased on his Instagram and Flickr profiles.
Steven's Website: https://www.stevenwhoward.com/
Steven's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghalad/
Steven's Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/people/187560633@N05/
For more information on how Puget Systems can help you improve your workflow check out our website: https://www.pugetsystems.com/
Or to get in contact with a consultant: https://www.pugetsystems.com/contact_expert.php
Episode 105 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Jon Bach, President of Puget Systems
In our final episode of the year, we sit down with Jon Bach, Founder & President of Puget Systems to reflect on the previous year and chat about what lies ahead in the next year and more.
Episode 104 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest: Noah Kadner, host of the Virtual Production Podcast
We are live today answering your virtual production questions with Noah Kadner, Virtual Production Editor at American Cinematographer magazine, author of The Virtual Production Field Guide, and host of the Virtual Production Podcast!
Episode 103 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest Chris Hall, Director of Software Development at AMD
We're so proud and excited to have Chris Hall from AMD joining us this week! Along with our own Matt Bach and Kelly Shipman, we'll be discussing the impact AMD's Threadripper and Threadripper Pro CPUs have had on artists and creators in multiple industries.
Episode 102 - Puget Systems Live Q&A Show w/ Special Guest Solomon Jagwe
This week we have Solomon Jagwe on the show! Solomon is the creator and director of The Adventures of Nkoza & Nankya and a freelance 3D artist, modeler, animator, and more. Be sure to check out his amazing content at the links below.
Solomon's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SolomonJagwe
The Adventures of Nkoza & Nankya: https://www.nkozaandnankya.com/
Solomon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/soreel
Solomon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/solomonjagwe/
Episode 101 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 5 - State of the Industry: Computer Hardware
Date: Friday, October 22nd
Time: 1:00pm Pacific Time
Guests: Houston Bennett, Jon Bach
Episode 100 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 5 Part 1 - Virtual Production: The Future of Hollywood?
Date: Friday, October 22nd
Time: 10:00am Pacific Time
Guests: Kelly Shipman, Noah Kadner, Haz Dulull, Brian Drewes
Episode 99 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 4 - Virtual Production: Motion Capture
Date: Thursday, October 21st
Time: 1:00pm Pacific Time
Guests: Houston Bennett, Kelly Shipman, Gabriella Krousaniotakis, Solomon Jagwe, Johnathan Winbush
Episode 98 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 3 - Artificial Intelligence for Post Production
Date: Wednesday, October 20th
Time: 1:00pm Pacific Time
Guests: Houston Bennett, Matt Bach, Don Kinghorn, Jeff Greenberg, Niko Pueringer
Episode 97 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 3 Part 1 - State of the Industry: VFX / MoGraph
Date: Wednesday, October 20th
Time: 10:00am Pacific Time
Guests: Houston Bennett, Matt Bach, Ross Shain, Chad Ashley
Episode 96 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 2 - Adobe After Effects: Multi-Frame Rendering
Let's talk about After Effects Multi-Frame Rendering with Matt Bach, Kyle Hamric, and Ian Sansavera!
What is Multi-Frame Rendering? What kind of performance gains can you expect? How does it compare to RenderGarden, BG Render MAX, etc? How will it change people's workflow? Find out the answers and even check out some real-world examples!
Date: Tuesday, October 19th
Time: 1:00pm Pacific
Guests: Houston Bennett, Matt Bach, Kyle Hamrick, Ian Sansavera
Episode 95 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 1 Part 2 - DaVinci Resolve
Date: Monday, October 18th
Time: 1:00pm Pacific
Guests: Houston Bennett, Matt Bach, Jay Lippman, Phil Holland
Episode 94 - Puget Systems' 2021 Live Stream Extravaganza - Day 1 Part 1 - State of the Industry: Filmmaking
Date: Monday, October 18th
Time: 10:00am Pacific
Guests: Houston Bennett, Matt Bach, Gary Adcock, Ryan Connolly
Episode 93 - Live Q&A w/ Geno Rosario - Tech Consultant @ Puget Systems
This week Geno Rosario, a technology consultant here at Puget Systems, joins us to answer your questions and talk about the transition from Mac to PCs, music and DAWs, his experience in our support dept. and how that benefits potential customers, and so much more!
We specialize in building exactly what you need and none of what you don't. Our no-pressure, non-commissioned sales staff are experts at configuring a computer that will meet your exacting needs. They are happy to discuss a configuration with you or guide you through each step of the process by asking a few questions about how you'll be using your computer.
For more details: https://hubs.ly/H0V7kqz
Episode 92 - Live Q&A w/ Gabriella K. - Virtual Production Expert @ Feeding_Wolves YouTube Channel
This week we're proud to have Gabriella K. back to answer your questions and talk about her awesome Puget Systems workstation, tips and advice for beginners, and all the cool things going on in the virtual production industry!
Gabriella has been a videographer and video editor for years and has recently dove head-first into learning Virtual Film Production absorbing everything from technical to artistic techniques in order to learn the entire pipeline and workflow.
Check out Gabriella's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeedingWolves
For more details about Puget Systems: https://hubs.ly/H0V7kqz0
Episode 91 - Live Q&A w/ Jared Lewis - Tech Consultant @ Puget Systems
This week Jared Lewis, a technology consultant here at Puget Systems, is BACK to answer your questions and talk about the consultation process, how we go about getting you the right system for your workflow, and some exciting and challenging client requests.
We specialize in building exactly what you need and none of what you don't. Our no-pressure, non-commissioned sales staff are experts at configuring a computer that will meet your exacting needs. They are happy to discuss a configuration with you or guide you through each step of the process by asking a few questions about how you'll be using your computer.
For more details: https://hubs.ly/H0V7kqz
Episode 90 - Live Q&A w/ Matt Bach, Senior Labs Tech @ Puget Systems
Our Labs Team works hard to test and validate each industry's most popular applications and understand the nuances of how they interact with and utilize PC hardware. And while we do publish extensive articles on these subjects, we also realize that not everyone has the time to understand and apply this knowledge to their specific needs. That's why Matt Bach joins us this week to go over the latest in content creation software updates and how your computer's hardware affects performance.
For more information check us out at: https://hubs.ly/H0V7kqz0
Episode 89 - Live Q&A w/ Jonathan Winbush - Founder @ Winbush Immersive
This week we have the pleasure of hosting Jonathan Winbush, award-winning motion graphics designer and founder of Winbush Immersive ( http://winbushimmersive.com/ )
With over a decade of experience working in a wide arrange of mediums from traditional television to newer tech like virtual, augmented, and mixed reality WINBUSH continues to push the limits of what can be accomplished with a little creativity.
Episode 88 - Live Q&A w/ The Labs Team; Discussing Xeon W-3300 Performance Testing Results
This week we're hosting a round table talk to discuss the recent Intel Xeon-W launch with our entire Labs Team. We'll be going over performance testing, where it might fit into our product line, and, as always, we'll be taking questions from YOU the audience!
At Puget Systems, we do a LOT of testing. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. To do that, they need to be the right hardware for the job. We take it on as our mission to test and validate the industry's most popular applications, ensuring the software runs properly, and that our hardware is optimized for performance.
Episode 87 - Live Q&A w/ Sara Dietschy 🍑 - YouTuber, Podcaster, and More!
Sara creates awesome videos on her YouTube channel featuring tech reviews, deep-dives into her creative process along with other filmmakers, photographers, and artists.
She also hosts That Creative Life, a weekly podcast where you will find candid conversations with the best artists and business professionals in the world.
Episode 86 - Live Q&A w/ Ben Nelson, Puget Systems Support Manager
This week we're joined by our Technical Support Manager, Ben Nelson!
We'll be taking and answering questions we gathered from social media and LIVE from the audience!
Although our hope is that you will never have to call in to Support for assistance (we hope our machines operate at optimal performance out of the box and for many years without any hiccups) we realize that from time to time, you will need to reach out to us. Whether it is for assistance setting up or troubleshooting an issue with a newly purchased system or working to resolve issues with a system that has seen its share of years, we are more than happy to hear from you.
Episode 85 - Live Q&A w/ Armando Ferreira - Film Maker & Gear Nerd @ Mondobytes, YouTube
Joining us this week is Armando Ferreira!
Armando creates filmmaking gear reviews, how-to's, and tutorials covering everything you need to know to improve your YouTube video production, on his popular YouTube channel, MondoBytes.
Episode 84 - Live Roundtable Q&A w/ The Labs Lads - RTX 3080 Ti Edition
This week we're hosting a round table talk about the recent RTX 3080 Ti launch with our entire Labs Team. We'll be going over performance testing, where it might fit into our product line, and, as always, we'll be taking questions from YOU the audience!
At Puget Systems, we do a LOT of testing. We believe that computers should be a pleasure to purchase and own. They should get your work done, and not be a hindrance. To do that, they need to be the right hardware for the job. We take it on as our mission to test and validate the industry's most popular applications, ensuring the software runs properly, and that our hardware is optimized for performance.
Episode 83 - Live Q&A w/ DJ Bailey - Technology Consultant @ Puget Systems
This week DJ Bailey, a technology consultant here at Puget Systems, joins us to answer your questions and talk about the consultation process, how we go about getting you the right system for your workflow, and some exciting and challenging client requests.
We specialize in building exactly what you need and none of what you don't. Our no-pressure, non-commissioned sales staff are experts at configuring a computer that will meet your exacting needs. They are happy to discuss a configuration with you or guide you through each step of the process by asking a few questions about how you'll be using your computer.
Episode 82 - Live Q&A w/ Ash Thorp, Creative Director - ALT Creative, Inc.
This week, we're proud to have Ash Thorp, director, designer, illustrator, and founder of ALT Creative, Inc. join us on our show today to discuss and answer questions related to VFX, digital art, animation, and more!
ALT Creative, Inc. ( https://altcinc.com/ ) was founded by Ash Thorp to offer a variety of assistance with your project needs, ranging from creative direction, graphic design, VFX, concept/digital art, illustration, animation, through directorial services.
Episode 81 - Live Q&A w/ Dr. Don Kinghorn, Scientific Computing Advisor - Puget Systems
This week, join us for a live Q&A session with Dr. Don Kinghorn, Scientific Computing Advisor at Puget Systems as we discuss Docker containers, enroot, and how the A100 is performing for the scientific community.
Every week at 1pm Pacific we host a LIVE Q&A show featuring members of our Labs team and industry experts ranging from machine learning scientists to indie filmmakers, professional photographers, sound designers, VFX artists, and more!
Episode 80 - Live Q&A w/ Gabriella K, Virtual Production Artist - Feeding_Wolves
This week we have the pleasure of hosting Gabriella K, aka Feeding_Wolves on YouTube!
Gabriella creates content centered around Unreal Engine, Motion Graphics/VFX, and Virtual Production. Recently, she's become a go-to source for information and tutorials on Unreal Engine MetaHumans. We're glad to have her on the show to help give us some insight into and answer questions about, the virtual production workflow and what effect MetaHumans will have in the future.
Episode 79 - Live Q&A w/ Kelly Shipman, Labs Technician - Unreal Engine!
Our very own Kelly Shipman is our special guest this week! We'll be taking your questions about game development, virtual production, 3D rendering as well as discussing the MetaHumans beta from Epic, the latest developments in Unreal Engine, and more!
We take it upon ourselves to test and validate each industry's most popular applications and understand the nuances of how they interact with and utilize PC hardware. And while we do publish extensive articles on these subjects, we also realize that not everyone has the time to understand and apply this knowledge to their specific needs.
Episode 78 - Live Q&A w/ Matt Bach, Senior Labs Technician!
Matt Bach joins us this week to go over the latest in content creation software updates and how your computer's hardware affects performance. We'll also be looking at H.264/H.265 Hardware Decoding hardware support.
We take it upon ourselves to test and validate each industry's most popular applications and understand the nuances of how they interact with and utilize PC hardware. And while we do publish extensive articles on these subjects, we also realize that not everyone has the time to understand and apply this knowledge to their specific needs.
Episode 77 - Live Q&A w/ Ben Nelson, Puget Systems Support Manager
After last week's hiatus, we're joined by our Technical Support Manager, Ben Nelson is our special guest!
We'll be talking about what sets our support team apart from the other guys, some common issues they've been seeing lately, in addition to taking and answering questions from the audience!
Although our hope is that you will never have to call in to Support for assistance (we hope our machines operate at optimal performance out of the box and for many years without any hiccups) we realize that from time to time, you will need to reach out to us. Whether it is for assistance setting up or troubleshooting an issue with a newly purchased system or working to resolve issues with a system that has seen its share of years, we are more than happy to hear from you.
Episode 76 - Live Q&A w/ Dr. Don Kinghorn, Scientific Computing Advisor
This week Dr. Don Kinghorn joins us to talk about Intel oneAPI, Rocket Lake, Ice Lake, Nvidia GTC, and more!
Dr. Kinghorn is our resident Ph.D. and scientist. He is the escalation point for questions concerning HPC, Scientific Computing, Machine Learning, AI, Linux System Administration, and Troubleshooting. He also works on hardware systems validation for scientific workloads and provides an internal educational resource for others here at Puget Systems.
Episode 75 - 11th Gen Intel CPU Launch Roundtable w/ Labs
Intel has updated their mainstream, desktop product line with several new 11th Gen Intel Core processors. These CPUs offer higher performance per clock than earlier generations, making them well suited for single- and lightly-threaded workloads.
We've gathered the hard-working Labs Lads together to go over the features and benefits of this new platform as well as dig into the performance testing results specific to their areas of focus.
Episode 74 - Chatting about After Effects Multi-Frame Rendering with Adobe Dev. Sean Jenkin
This week we're joined by Sean Jenkin, software engineering manager on the Adobe After Effects team. Matt and Houston chat with Sean about the nitty-gritty details of the Multi-Frame Rendering feature in After Effects! We're excited to get some in-depth information about how it all works and what is still to come!
Episode 73 - Puget Systems Podcast: Live Q&A w/ Mike Lorrain, Quantum Productions
This week Mike Lorrain, co-founder of Quantum Productions, joins us to talk about some of the changes that have occurred in the 25 years he and his business partner Norb have been making videos, thoughts on the newest tech, and advice for beginners!
From pre-production all the way through music and editing, Quantum Productions works to create outstanding, award-winning films for their clients; some of whom include Safeco Insurance, Nordstrom's, and Puget Sound Energy.
Check them out at: https://www.quantumproductions.net/
Episode 72 - Live Q&A w/ Ben Nelson, Support Manager
This week our Technical Support Manager, Ben Nelson is our special guest!
We'll be talking about whats set our support team apart from the other guys, some common issues they've been seeing lately, in addition to taking and answering questions from the audience!
Although our hope is that you will never have to call in to Support for assistance (we hope our machines operate at optimal performance out of the box and for many years without any hiccups) we realize that from time-to-time, you will need to reach out to us. Whether it is for assistance setting up or troubleshooting an issue with a newly purchased system or working to resolve issues with a system that has seen its share of years, we are more than happy to hear from you.
Episode 71 - The Labs Lads Discuss AMD Threadripper Pro
This week we're hosting a round table talk about the recent AMD Threadripper Pro launch with our entire Labs Team. We'll be going over performance testing, where it might fit into our product line, and, as always, we'll be taking questions from YOU the audience!
Episode 70 - Live Q&A w/ Julian Bass, Social Media VFX Star
You probably know Julian from his epically viral superhero VFX TikTok reel from last July. Julian has been making incredible videos for years and we're so excited and happy to have him join us this week for our Live Q&A show.
You can check out his work on TikTok (@thejulianbass) and YouTube ( @Macrobass J )
Macrobass Productions website: http://www.macrobassproductions.com/
Episode 69 - Live Q&A w/ Jared Lewis, Technology Consultant
This week Jared, a technology consultant here at Puget Systems, joins us to talk about the consultation process, how we go about getting you the right system for your workflow, and some exciting and challenging client requests.
We specialize in building exactly what you need and none of what you don't. Our no-pressure, non-commissioned sales staff are experts at configuring a computer that will meet your exacting needs. They are happy to discuss a configuration with you or guide you through each step of the process by asking a few questions about how you'll be using your computer.
Episode 68 - Labs Open Office Hour: LIVE Q&A w/ William George!
We take it upon ourselves to test and validate each industry's most popular applications and understand the nuances of how they interact with and utilize PC hardware. And while we do publish extensive articles on these subjects, we also realize that not everyone has the time to understand and apply this knowledge to their specific needs. That's why we have our Labs Open Office Hour!
This week William George joins us to chat and take questions!
Episode 67 - Workflow Wednesday: LIVE Q&A with Brandon Carr, IT Lead for Contractor Nation
Brandon Carr is the IT Lead for Contractor Nation. He and his team provide desktop & network support, email administration, telecom administration, building security, etc. so that the company and its people may achieve even greater success.
Contractor Nation helps home improvement, repair, and service contractors with business coaching, training, marketing, sales expertise, etc.