I wanted to make video games but there were no courses available

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The video likely performed well due to the creator's established reputation in the motion design community and the compelling narrative of a successful career pivot. The inclusion of visually interesting 3D renders and the relatable theme of pursuing passion resonated with the audience.

Summary

This video features a conversation with 3D artist Ben Fryc, who discusses his career path from wanting to make video games to becoming a freelance motion designer and eventually quitting to focus on building a unique keyboard. He shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of his skills.

Structure

1Early interest in game development and lack of resources
2Transition to web design and freelance motion graphics
3Doubling salary and the challenges of freelance work
4Focus on 3D and animation skills
5

Original caption

New State of Play with @Ben Fryc from @Framer If you're a motion designer, you know his name. But you might not know: - He doubled his freelance salary in one year - Then quit freelancing and never looked back - Learned 3D during COVID - Why he's spent 2+ years building a keyboard After 20 years, Ben is a true craftsperson who can do it all. If you're someone with a love for the game, you're going to enjoy this conversation.

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Framer (ACTS - mentioned as a platform Ben Fryc uses, implied to be a tool for his work; removing it would slightly change the context of his career path) Shockwave (ACTS - mentioned as software for authoring, implies it's a tool for creating CDs; removing it would change the description of the software) Director Studio (APPEARS - mentioned as a product that offers support; removing it would not change what happens in the video) Macromedia (APPEARS - mentioned as an exhibitor at NAB; removing it would not change what happens in the video) Ben Fryc (APPEARS - creator of the 3D art shown, but not a product being sold) Joseph Sims (APPEARS - credited for sound design, not a product) knob (ACTS - a keyboard, the central subject of the latter part of the video, implied to be a product being showcased) werk louder (ACTS - implied to be the maker of the knob keyboard; removing it would change the attribution of the product) State of Play (APPEARS - title of the show/series, not a product) Tommy Geoco (APPEARS - host of the show, not a product) @designertom (APPEARS - YouTube channel handle, not a product) @Framer (APPEARS - mentioned in caption as a platform Ben Fryc uses, but not the focus of the video)

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Detroit, 1997 friday march 29 Visit the New Shocktone Check out the Site of the Day, Arcade, Jukebox, and more! New Director 6 Get the Support You Need Now with streaming Shockwave, live authoring, an all-new object oriented, technical and the ability to create Shocked CDs. subscription to Priority Access including e-mail and toll-free phone support, for the Director Studio and Shockwave is only $349! Come See Us at NAB! April 7-10, 1997 Trends Convention Center, NYC. Macromedia Booth #M7333. Ben @benfryc Made this back in 2020. My first year of learning 3D. #May4thBeWithYou 0:08 6:41 AM - May 4, 2024 - 6,483 Views Ben @benfryc Tiles // 06 // Attachment Issues Sound design by Joseph Sims 0:10 5:03 AM - Jun 25, 2023 - 244.1K Views Ben @benfryc get rotated 11:02 AM - Dec 24, 2025 - 33.9K Views Ben @benfryc A look at some of my #3d #motiondesign for #artvsartist22 Feel fortunate to be able to do this kind of work for a living Thank you for stopping by 0:06 5:03 AM - Dec 12, 2022 - 193 0:03 State of Play youtube.com/@designertom Hosted by Tommy Geoco Ft. Ben Fryc 3D & Motion @Framer knob It's all coming together. by werk louder

Transcript

I wanted to make video games but there were no courses available in the Detroit area. So I was like, well, websites are interactive and that's the closest I could get to the project that they had, uh, 3D and animation and no one on the team had those abilities. So I kind of raised my hand and was like, I'll learn it early on. You think like I need to know everything about this tool before I can make anything. And you don't. I decided to freelance. So I quit my job and I doubled my salary in a year. But at the end of that year, me and my wife were on vacation. I was working and it was very good for my wife to say at the time, I couldn't work that hard. I couldn't churn my that work side of my brain off every hour is billable. That meant that I can't freelance. I recognized that I can't do it all. It's kind of been this freeing kind of sense. Just let your passion be the thing that you do when you don't have to pay the bills. State of Play. Hosted by Tommy Geoco. Ft. Ben Fryc. 3D & Motion @Framer. knob. It's all coming together. by werk louder.