Blending 3D, Movies and AI: Lessons from Daily Content Creation | #109: Nati Zaretsky

Nati Zaretsky is a 3D artist at ARJEANNIE and one of the most recognisable creative voices on LinkedIn, known for his daily posts about movies, animation, 3D and AI. His journey started with a childhood fascination for animated films and evolved into a career that blends artistic expression with cutting-edge tools. Driven by a belief that storytelling and technology go hand in hand, Nati has carved out a unique space where creativity, education and entertainment meet. Listen to this episode for an inside look at the world of 3D art and film through the eyes of a true enthusiast. We talk about how Nati found his voice on LinkedIn, built a recognisable presence in the creative niche, and what it takes to turn visual storytelling into daily content. Expect a rich conversation about animation, personal growth and the craft behind the screen. Connect with Nati: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nati-zaretsky/ https://www.instagram.com/natizaretzky/ https://natizaretsky.substack.com/ https://www.natizaretsky.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 – AI tools changing 3D 01:00 – Intro to Nati’s work 02:03 – Early love for animation 02:52 – Picking a 3D path 04:10 – Learning: school vs self-taught 07:55 – Blender’s rise in the industry 10:07 – Pixar, sequels, and originals 11:53 – Why original films struggle 13:17 – Disney vs Pixar favourites 15:31 – Thoughts on other studios 20:43 – Landing a 3D job via LinkedIn 22:09 – VFX and animation in Israel 23:14 – Growing on LinkedIn 25:33 – Building AR at work 27:42 – Balancing content and projects 29:52 – Favourite AI tools for 3D 35:00 – Tips for LinkedIn growth 37:18 – Top film directors 40:06 – Watching movies as a creator 42:45 – Hobbies and book picks 44:37 – Where to find Nati 45:12 – Final thoughts on creative branding Connect with Tommen: X: https://x.com/TomasLoucky⁠⁠⁠ Stan: https://stan.store/Tommen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomasloucky/⁠⁠ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisistommen/⁠⁠ More: FenPost: https://fenpost.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/produced_by⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://producednewsletter.substack.com/⁠ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProducedByPodcast⁠⁠⁠/ Podcasting tools I recommend: Riverside: ⁠https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_2&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=tomas-loucky Adobe Podcast: https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l584tU/creativeref:1011l150787 Podsqueeze: https://podsqueeze.com/?ref=tomas FenPost: https://fenpost.com/?via=tomas SocialBee: https://get.socialbee.io/swiinl  Some links are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you find these tools helpful, using these links supports the show. Thank you!