Talks on video games and visual effects at various conferences around the world
Upcoming Talks
May we meet sometime, somewhere!
Listen to my Podcasts
Some wonderful people asked me to be a part of their podcasts over the years. I tried to impart any wisdom I had to help out anyone listening. Thanks for the great questions from the hosts and to anyone tuning in!
Video Podcast #06
From Blizzard to Parallax Studio
David Luong is a cinematic artist who worked in Blizzard for 15 years and now works as an Art Director at Parallax studio.
A podcast by DarMar, Interviewed by Darko Markovic on October 10th, 2023Video Podcast #05
ATMO Interview
Join ATMO as we hang out with David Luong, a veteran senior environment artist and matte painter. We’ll learn about how he got started in the industry and take a look at some of his incredible work from his time at Blizzard, which you can find on our website (www.atmovfx.com). David will share some of the challenges he’s faced throughout his career, as well as his strategies for success.
A podcast by Jordan Lipstock, Interviewed by Jordan Lipstock on February 16th, 2023Video Podcast #04
Crafting Magic with David Luong
We’re having a chat with the former Blizzard Senior Cinematic Artist, now Senior Artist at “Imagendary Studios” about his creative path, his role in making famous Blizzard cinematics, behind the scenes details of that process, his future plans and what he can say to people who pursue their dreams.
A podcast by Bizarre Self-Production, Interviewed by Sergey Burdukov on January 29th, 2022Podcast #03
Bring Your Art Into a New Realm
In this episode, we discuss: How he finds motivation to work on his own personal work away from Blizzard. His newest potential distraction from his personal work: Breath of the Wild. How and why he and his husband started their art gallery, Photonic Playground. The self-doubt that he experienced before putting up his own artwork in the gallery for the first show…and more!
A podcast by Your Creative Push, Interviewed by Youngman Brown on April 27, 2017Podcast #02
How David Luong become a cinematic vfx artist at Blizzard
Ever wondered how a cinematic VFX artist works, or how to get into the exciting games industry? In this week’s podcast, he talks about how he got into the industry, and how he’s committed to helping new artists establish themselves by showing their work at his art gallery in Santa Ana, California.
A podcast by The Pencil Kings, Interviewed by Mitch Bowler on April 4, 2016Podcast #01
Exposing Yourself
David and I delved into the world of a professional artist: What it takes to pursue art professionally, how to learn as an artist, how to teach as an artist and how to make money!
A podcast by The Knowledge Spot, Interviewed by Jared Cherry on September 21, 2015Publications
- (2013) Ballistic Media Publishing – d’Artiste: Matte Painting, Vol. 3 Review by Parka Blogs
- (2013) 3D World Magazine – Masters of CG Landscapes
- (2013) Advanced Photoshop Magazine – Expert Matte Painting
- (2009) Blizzard Entertainment – The Cinematic Art of World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King
- (2007) Ballistic Media Publishing – d’Artiste: Matte Painting, Vol. 2
Press
- (2016) Nordicgame.com – Games Nostalgia
- (2016) 80.lv – Interview with Blizzard’s CGI Artist
- (2016) Pixelsmithstudios.com – General Artist Interview
- (2015) Tutsplus.com – So You Want To Be a Game Artist
- (2015) 3Dtotal.com – Life As An Artist: Top Tips with David Luong
- (2014) Zerply.com – General Artist Interview
- (2013) Greyscalegorilla.com – Interview with VFX Artist David Luong
- (2013) CGRecord.net – General Artist Interview
- (2013) Genesedavis.com – General Artist Interview
- (2013) ‘Meet the Artist’ from CGtalk.com – Tips & Tricks of the Industry
- (2012) Kotaku.com – This One is for the Fans: Blizzard Trailer Artist