21 Years of Building Better Renders: The Story of Arch Viz Studio OTOH
In this episode, we talk with David and Jamie, the co-founders of One to One Hundred (OTOH), a leading architectural visualisation studio. From their first meeting at architecture school to moonlighting as grad architects and launching a startup from a dilapidated office, their journey is a story of grit, experimentation, and creative evolution.They reflect on early career missteps, the value of artistic intuition in hiring, the changing landscape of 3D rendering, and lessons learned from side ventures like Little Lot and offplan.kiwi. The duo also open up about maintaining passion over two decades, the challenges of scaling a niche business, and the rise of AI in ArchViz. With candour and humour, they discuss leadership, workaholism, creative ownership, and what really makes a great render.This episode is a must-listen for any 3D artists, aspiring founders, or those curious about what it takes to build and sustain a purpose-driven studio in a constantly evolving field.This episode is proudly sponsored by 5 Digital. Check out the talented team at https://5digital.co.nz/ for all your digital printing needs!You can also find out more about OTOH on their website: https://www.otoh.studio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Disney vs Desk Job: Claire deZoete on Craft, Leadership & Creative Longevity
In this episode we sit down with the incredibly talented Claire deZoete—animator, illustrator, and now studio manager at SkyCity Entertainment Group. Claire takes us through her journey from hand-animating Belle for Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas to leading one of New Zealand’s busiest in-house design teams. We chat about finding your creative voice, navigating career pivots, motherhood, imposter syndrome, and how to keep the spark alive in a high-output studio environment. This one’s for the dreamers and the doers.This episode is proudly sponsored by the amazing team at 5 Digital! Check them out at 5digital.co.nz for all digital print jobs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Managing Creative Studios is your go-to podcast for the people behind the pixels, pens, and production schedules. Whether you're leading a creative team or just getting started, we explore what really goes into running a creative studio—from workflows and leadership to tools, tech, and studio culture. Featuring conversations with industry pros across New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific, this podcast is here to inform, support, and inspire anyone working in the creative sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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