Andrew R.’s Post

Get out of the submarine! This is the most impactful note I have ever been given as a creative person. I say creative person and not playwright because when I was given this note I was an improv actor and not yet a writer. I actually wasn’t even an actor yet. I was taking improv classes at the time and in one of the classes we were doing a scene that was set in a submarine. The scene was going nowhere. Those of us in it had no idea what to do with ourselves. Each of us reacted to the smallness of the space inside a submarine, something I learned from watching the movies Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October and Crimson Tide… they used to make a lot of submarine movies back in the day. Weird. Anyway, this scene was boring and going nowhere and we improv students had no idea what to do about it. Paul D’Amato, our instructor, let us flail along for a while and then generously brought the scene to an end. What happened? He asked. None of us knew what to say. We didn’t know what happened. We didn’t know what to do. Paul, with his years of experience and wisdom beyond his age said: Get out of the submarine.  It was so obvious a note I was too stuck inside to see it. Of course. Get out of the submarine. This scene is improv. There are no rules. We can go as far as our imaginations allow.  I immediately replayed the scene in my mind a thousand different ways. All of them much better, funnier, and more interesting. But improv can’t be played in retrospect. My improv days are way behind me now but that note has never left. I think of this all the time in my writing. Whenever I face that sense of being stuck I ask myself “is this a submarine situation?” Usually what has happened is I’ve unintentionally trapped my characters in a small space and now they’re stuck. However getting them out doesn’t need to be literal. Getting out can manifest in some sort of surprise that moves the scene and elevates the play. I also think about the submarine with my life, when I have found myself stuck in a situation I don’t want to be in. Am I in a submarine I ask? If so, I make a change…. And change is something my life has never been short of. Get out of the submarine is what Paul said. He said that one small thing in the basement space of an improv class in Boston, Massachusetts many years ago, and my writing and my life are still impacted to this day. Thank you, Paul. And now I have a new idea for a play. Three improv comedians hijack a submarine… https://lnkd.in/gzTMcNPy

(COGNITE) DRAMA & THEATRE: PRESERVE QUALITY OF ACTS & SCENES #cognite #cognitivedevelopment #speechanddrama #dramaandtheatre #theatre #shakespeare #nicholasrowel #gustavfreytach #exposition #comlication #climax #resolution #denouement #hypercollage #dramaticandpostdramatic #dramaturg #dramaturgy "Hyper-Collage" might be an interesting method (i.e. as a technique) for implementation (of quality experience at audience) while assessing the benefits for the audience and the drama producers [Hamana, 2016]. There was a certain (productive and profound) discussion about "five acts" (there are appreciations) [Hamilton, 2023]. While there are certain circumstances in which these five acts would not be a concern. They may provide certain insights for the needy. They are, namely, exposition, complication, climax, resolution, and denouement. I am sure they provide certain profound insights to bridge the gap between the audience, dramaturge, and dramaturgy. Reference: - No Sweat Shakespeare. (2014). Shakespeare’s Five Act Structure. [online] Available at: https://lnkd.in/gjjuy5W3. - Hamana, E. (2016). Performing Shakespeare in Contemporary Japan: The Yamanote Jijosha’s The Tempest. Multicultural Shakespeare: Translation, Appropriation and Performance, 14(29), pp.73–85. doi:https://lnkd.in/gPtMPC6V. - Bunting, J. (2020). Five Act Structure: Definition, Origin, Examples, and Whether You Should Use It In Your Writing. [online] The Write Practice. Available at: https://lnkd.in/gPtbXu6J. - Hamilton, Jason, (2023). 5 Act Structure: The Dramatic Structure [+ Examples]. [online] Available at: https://lnkd.in/gRVnm29p [Accessed 29 Jan. 2024].

'[Music] is one of the best things that humans do.' - The Last Repair Shop And yet... How is it that our priorities have shifted so much away from the pursuit of things that bring beauty, connection, joy to where the country is down to one lone district-wide public school program that offers free instruments and repairs to any student who wants to play? And why have we never had programs like this (access to instruments, repairs, and beginner music-making opportunities) for adults? Anyone out there want to work together on making this happen? But seriously, anyone interested? Imagine.... https://lnkd.in/dxmZYDBb

DUNE_PART ONE : REBUILT TRAILER Zero to one hundred editing and scenario writing and editing of music and dialogues are all prepared by my inspiration and no copying from any external source has been used in the editing and selection of sequences and scenarios. The music trailer consists of editing and mixing two different songs 1. Fury_Cold cinema 2. Thriller_Cold cinema made all with capcut

A video editor’s battle choosing the right library track for a short form documentary. I also share some quick tips for selecting genres. #shortformvideo #youtubevideos #videoediting #videoeditingtips #musiclibrary

WHEN SILENCE IS GOLDEN As these guys fly higher – airborne and upside-down, my voice sounds awe-struck, just like the audience… at least for a few moments. https://lnkd.in/gN3PTB94 #voiceover #narration #video #documentary #documentarynarration #documentaryproducers #voiceartist #audio #filmproducers #eventproducer #eventplanner #recordedvoiceforevents #whenhespeaksitsanevent #dougdenance @dougdenance

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Check out this blog post talking a little bit more about how I chose my beat for Mobile/Social Journalism! https://lnkd.in/egUFyDbh

Sound Tribe!🔊🎚 You are NOT going to want to miss this one! I am thrilled and overjoyed to share with you one of the most inspiring interviews yet over on the Mastering Post-Production Sound YouTube channels.📱 This week, I had the incredible honor of sitting down with one of our industry's most beloved and creative talents, Karol Urban, CAS, MPSE – a visionary in the world of sound re-recording mixing, whose journey from overcoming personal challenges to mixing for hit shows like Grey's Anatomy, She-Hulk, Loki, and Echo is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Karol's story is a testament to the power of passion, resilience, and determination. As the former President of the Cinema Audio Society, her insights into the industry's evolution and the craft of sound mixing are invaluable for anyone looking to make their mark in post-production sound. This interview goes beyond just any mixing techniques and gear; it's really about the heart, soul, and unyielding determination that fuel our success in our industry. Whether you're just starting your journey or you're a seasoned pro, Karol's story will light a fire in you to pursue your dreams with everything you've got. Don't miss this deep dive into the life and career of one of the sound industry's most esteemed professionals. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g6VTzrzn If you find this conversation helpful or inspiring, please share, comment, and keep the conversation going. Here's to chasing our dreams and pushing the boundaries in sound! #masteringpostproductionsound #postproductionsound #postsound #karolurban #careerdevelopment #soundadvice #sound #conversationswithprofessionals #audio #sounddesign #soundindustry

The video says it all. We have the talent. We have the resources. We are capable of greatness. So what are we waiting for? DM me links to everything! LET’S GO! #Sacramento #filmmakers #featurefilm #teamwork #community #directors #writers #producers #actors #collaboration #talent #creativity #artists