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🌟 Exciting look at Design and Material Science! 🌟 I recently revisited an older episode of the TV show "How Stuff Works" featuring the brilliant Zoe Laughlin. This episode, where Zoe dives into the fascinating world of trainer design, is a treasure trove for anyone passionate about design, iterative processes, and material science. Check out the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/erF8PNuJ What can design students learn from this? 🔍 Modelling and Iterative Design: Zoe’s methodical approach in exploring how trainers are designed exemplifies the essence of iterative design. She emphasizes the importance of prototyping, testing, and refining – key skills for any aspiring designer. Students can see firsthand how initial ideas can evolve into innovative solutions through constant iteration and feedback. 🔧 Material Science: Understanding the properties and potential of different materials is crucial in design. In this episode, Zoe’s experiments with various materials to create the perfect trainer provide a deep dive into how material selection impacts functionality, comfort, and durability. This knowledge is invaluable for students looking to create effective and sustainable designs. 💡 Hands-On Learning: The episode encourages a hands-on approach to learning, showcasing how practical experimentation can lead to significant discoveries. Zoe’s hands-on experiments with different components of trainers are a fantastic reminder for students to get their hands dirty and explore beyond the textbooks. As educators, it's vital to incorporate such rich resources into our teaching to inspire and equip our students with the skills they need for the future. Let's continue to foster curiosity and innovation in our classrooms! #DesignEducation #MaterialScience #IterativeDesign #ZoeLaughlin #HowStuffWorks #STEM #Education #Innovation #Prototyping #TrainerDesign

In this third part of our Heroic Journey Blog Series, we're unraveling the Heroic Journey as a character arc and how it sets the stage for dynamic and engaging characters that resonate with viewers! Learn all about it here > https://buff.ly/4cn4GIX

📣 BREAKING NEWS: Inside Out 2 is good. Very good. ⭐️ Doesn't break into my Top 5 Pixar (see below) but it's a great example of how to write for a bulging cast of characters... I've written on a few shows with 6 or more characters fighting for space in every 7 or 11 minute episode. Not easy! For what it's worth, I usually try to remember: – Most stories with an ensemble will focus on one character in the cast more than others. Not every character needs to be creating tension. – Good characters (in kids TV) should stand out from one another and have simple definable traits. If they feel too same-y, maybe ditch one? – Save the dialogue for your hero(es). Ensemble characters can be funny and have presence in their physicality, or their emotional responses to situations. Happy writing everyone! 👍🏻✏️

This was......something else. Mostly because it doesn't need jump scares to scare you... It's a great lesson in stretching out suspense as long as a story can. Start off with a bang, and leave viewers wondering when things will pop off again. Use the Hitchcock bomb method: 1. Establish that there is a bomb under the table 2. Let the audience know that the bomb will go off in 5 mins 3. Put 2 characters at the table 4. Establish that they don't know what's going on 5. Have them talk about a seemingly meaningless topic like trees Suddenly, the audience is more invested in a tree topic than ever before. You've got them working for those 5 minutes..then you can decide how to end the scene. (I would throw the audience off and have something else happen instead of the bomb explosion.

Story structure is beautiful, resonant and profound. But that's not why storytellers use it. https://lnkd.in/dKt9TSuu

This week on my Youtube channel I am sharing how you can develop feedback loops in your creative process that help you build momentum instead of kill it. I’ll go over why feedback loops are so important, 5 different models for structuring feedback sessions used by some of the world's top storytellers, and what language you can use with friends, family, and strangers to increase the likelihood that their feedback will yield valuable insights that you can immediately take action on. #filmmaking #documentaryfilmmaking #documentaryfilm

We talk a lot about "losing the plot." But I'm interested in the themes. What's it all about? What's the why of the mission? The what is a result. I've been locked in to Shogun (on Hulu). The plot you think you're engaged in is subsidiary to the ideas; it's totally secondary to what it's all about. It doesn't matter who wins. It matters very much why they win. And why they tried. It doesn't matter who lives and dies. It matters very much what their life is about. What they died for. And unlike plot-driven work, those questions are still left deeply inconclusive. As if the themes are conversations and not messages. If y'all asked me "what happened?" Boy, I don't know. So much. As a creative, these ten chapters were conflicting and enlightening and profound and moving. There's so much to learn about how we all tell our stories. And what the actual stories are that we're telling. This one's incredible.

Comic & Culture: Oddball Pals Shaping Society In the realm of storytelling, few formats can traverse the breadth of the human experience with the same agility and vibrancy as the graphic novel. This medium, rich in visual detail and narrative depth, offers an unparalleled exploration of the complexities of life—whether it’s grappling with really nuanced moral quandaries, the journey through adversity, or the encounter with characters whose essence transcends the bounds of the ordinary. Read more:- https://lnkd.in/gmfZz3Cv

Remembering Tips and Tricks: How to Make Your Ideas Stick Discover the power of creating ridiculous mental movies to enhance your memory. Learn how to remember information by visualizing absurd scenarios, like a burning McDonald's for Hamburg. Master the art of communication by understanding and duplicating others' mental pictures. #MemoryTechniques #IdeasSticking #MentalMovies #CommunicationSkills #MemoryImprovement #VisualizingTips #EffectiveCommunication #EnhancedMemory #MemoryTricks #MemorizationTechniques

One thing I love about being connected to other video and photo creatives, is getting inspired by their work. Honestly, it feels like everyone can learn from each other, and seeing someone else's work might make you see things differently or try a new approach. I also love that most creatives know this, and we talk amongst ourselves either in comment chains or DMs, geeking out over color grades or cool gear that we want to try. It doesn't often feel like a community of withholding information and competitiveness, and I dig that. The clip is from my time speaking with Arthur Field with Machine Shop Tech Talk. You can find our whole episode over on his page. #videoproduction #video #creativeproducer