Episode 7: The Real Story of Christmas: Behind the Scenes with iBible
In this episode of the iBIBLE podcast, Steve Cleary is joined by iBIBLE producer David Salas to discuss their latest release, 'The Real Story of Christmas.' They delve into David's background, his journey from music to film, and his passion for using media to further the Kingdom of God.
The team talks about the transition from 2D to 3D animation using Unreal Engine 5, the challenges they faced, and their innovative production process. They also highlight the new 3D animated characters and sets created for the iBIBLE series, along with a special focus on the Christmas episode. This engaging conversation offers insight into the creative and technical aspects of bringing Biblical stories to life through animation.
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Host: Steve Cleary
Guest: David Salas
Produced by: Joshua Burton and Aaliyah Gonzales
Edited by: Joshua Burton
Music by: Experia
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:41 David's Journey to iBible
07:19 Transition to 3D Animation
14:55 The Real Story of Christmas
18:55 Building the Animation Pipeline
20:12 Reusable Assets in Animation
24:36 Future Episodes and Flashbacks
27:00 Impact of the Episode: Viewership and Salvation
28:30 Promotional Strategies for Christmas
29:20 New Animation and Artistic Developments
33:32 Upcoming New Testament Episodes
37:37 Challenges and Innovations in Production
43:47 Global Collaboration and Future Vision
49:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts