There have been many early mornings where I find myself clicking through Youtube on a video bender. I’ve found a lot of creative content, and it’s actually quite interesting to see channels that I’ve subscribed to evolve over time. Since beginning Enthusiacs, I’ve been inspired to reach out to various Youtubers and get to know them.

One thing that folks seem to forget is that these people who make videos, podcasts, and the like, are people like you and I. This is my attempt to get to know the people behind the content. Because, like Transformers, there is more to them than meets the eye.

Now that I managed to get that segue out of the way, I had the opportunity to speak with someone who turned his love for Transformers into many works of art that others can enjoy! I’d like to take a moment to thank Montri Polchai for taking the time to chat with me!

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Vern: Baweepgranaweepminibon to you, sir! Thanks for taking the time to speak with me. I have a lot of questions, and so do our readers, so let’s get started!

The 3D animations on your Youtube channel are very impressive, but everyone has to start somewhere. When did you come to realize that you would someday become a Graphics and 3D Motion Artist?

MPX: I’ve been drawing since I was 3-4 years old. We had to repaint the whole house (both floors) because of my drawings. From your knees down there were drawings of some sort on every wall in the house!  I came to realize what I wanted during my first year of college. I was introduced to basic 3D animation and that was all she wrote! 

Vern: Are you a self-taught artist or did you get training to sharpen your skills? Was Eye of the Tiger by Survivor playing during a ninety-second montage?

MPX: Self-taught. Intro to 3D didn’t teach me anything (there weren’t any affordable 3D programs available in 1998), but it opened up possibilities for my love for Transformers. 

And it wasn’t Eye of the Tiger. Just some sports track.

Vern: Can you outline your process for us in terms of crafting your videos from beginning to end?

MPX: I first decide what character I would like to see on the big screen. Or I think about characters that didn’t get or will never get a chance to be done in 3D. Sometimes, it’s whatever hits me. Next:

*Pick the ideal vehicle for that character.

*Conceptualize the robot of the selected vehicle mode.

*Build the Vehicle outside-in.

*Build the robot with that in the designing process.

*Transforming process begins. It helps if you fair well in Tetris  lol This is really where your creative and mechanical skills come in. You don’t have to be a great at it, but it will pan out better. * Animate, render, render, and render!

* Check as much as possible, re-renders maybe required if you really care about your work.

* Put sounds in.

*Watch it about 100 times!  Or as much as you needed. You may come across stuff you want to fix.

*The whole thing takes me about 3 weeks, but it’s different with everyone.

Vern: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to someone coming up in the field?

MPX: Knowledge is the key. You can’t learn everything, but you can learn anything!

Vern: You have amassed over 18 million views in the six years that your channel has been active. How does it make you feel knowing that your work has attracted a more-than-decent following?

MPX: Knowing that people love and enjoy my videos fuels my want/need to create more. We artists love to show our work off! That’s what we live for!

Vern: Do your subscribers tend to give you suggestions on what they’d like to see or have they always quietly awaited your next piece of work?

MPX: My subscribers are awesome! They both give suggestions and advice. I love them! Even the bad ones.

Vern: Are you excited about Age of Extinction? Are you going opening night or will you wait until the DVD/Blu-ray?

MPX: I’m very excited about the movie! I have devoted that whole Saturday to watching it 3 times (IMAX 3D). Then, a thousand times after. It’s not just because I like Transformers, but it gives me ideas and new ways to do my videos!

Vern: Who is your favorite out of the bunch (they can be from any of the cartoons or movies)?

MPX: Optimus Prime, Prowl, Bumblebee, Hot Rod, Cliffjumper,  Megatron, Galvatron (cartoon movie), Shockwave… just few off the top. 

Vern: Autobots or Decepticons?

MPX: Both, but if had to pick: Autobots 

Vern: Stan Bush or Linkin Park?

MPX: Both are good fit in their respective films. 

Vern: What’s your opinion on kale?

MPX: Haven’t had kale…  

Vern: What is your signature drink? (It doesn’t have to be alcoholic)

MPX: Water with lemon in restaurants, and the occasional Diet Mt. Dew, or Coke Zero. 

Vern: Can we expect to see a whole movie on your channel in the future?

MPX: Movie? Only if I have enough computer power! I would love to one someday… and I will. 

Vern: Do you need voice actors? If so, I’d like to accept my role in advance as the snarky but loyal Mazerati, Dragonfire.

MPX: I will need some voice actors, I’m sure. 

Vern: Is there anything you’d like to say to your fans? Perhaps an inspirational anecdote? Or a crude joke? Whatever works for you!

MPX: If you’re following me because you love Transformers, then you’ll forever be entertained. I respect and love your comments and insight (good and bad). Know that I’m not perfect and will never be, but I’ll never settle for my mediocrity! Thank you all for sticking with me, and don’t leave because there’s a lot more coming! A LOT MORE!

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There you have it, folks! I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Montri Polchai for being open to speaking with me. If you’re interested, please visit the links down below, like Montri’s videos and subscribe to his channel. This Graphics and 3D Motion Artist thrives on your support, and I know for a fact that I’ll be tuned in for what comes next! Until next time, Enthusiacs!

MPX Graphics Youtube Channel

MPX Graphics Facebook Page

MPX Graphics Google + Page