Michael Rubloff: NeRFs, Gaussian Splatting, AGI, Jensen Huang, and the Future

For 3D knowledge, Michael Rubloff is like if the Library of Alexandria was bipedal and could run a website. And yet, his wisdom is somehow matched by his passion.

His stories have been Re/Capped numerous times, as he is the Founder and Managing Editor of RadianceFields.com, created in late 2022 to document emerging radiance field technologies. These methods, such as NeRFs and Gaussian Splatting, enable hyper-realistic 3D to be created from standard 2D images. His mission is to accelerate a multi-industry move into a hyper-realistic 3D world.

Michael has collaborated with some of the most impactful players in technology, such as NVIDIA AI, Shutterstock and Time Magazine. He has spoken at prestigious events like SIGGRAPH, Geo Week, and R-CON, where he unveiled his expertise on immersive NeRFs in the Enterprise. Moreover, Michael is the founder and manager of the largest Discord community of radiance fields, where he fosters a collaborative environment for NeRFs enthusiasts and creators.

00:00 Introduction

01:05 Michael's Early Challenges and Breakthroughs

03:29 Curating and Publishing Content

05:04 RadianceFields' Job Board

07:01 Consulting and Business

08:35 Understanding Radiance Fields

10:57 Shutterstock Collaboration

13:20 Future Vision for the Website

16:15 Key Developments in Radiance Fields

17:54 Michael's Journey into Technology

25:06 Public Speaking and Industry Recognition

26:32 NVIDIA GTC Highlights

30:40 Educational Impact and Misconceptions

35:38 NVIDIA's Ecosystem

36:18 Imaging in 2030

38:32 AGI and Radiance Fields

40:18 Admired Companies

45:27 Art vs. Science

48:52 Filmmaking

50:10 Starting with Radiance Fields

59:30 Upcoming Developments

01:01:50 Research Papers and Young Companies

01:03:28 New York City, Music, Sci-Fi Films, and Parting Remarks