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Michael Ardnt Writing Star Wars
Michael Ardnt apparently approaches writing the new Star Wars movie like I approach every writing project I’ve ever done. Although there seems to be a lot less crushing self doubt at the beginning of his writing process.
A Look Inside Writing a Joke
I love seeing inside another writer’s process. Seeing inside Seinfeld’s process is a real treat. I love that he can answer what pen he writes with, without even thinking about it. I prefer a BIC Matic Grip mechanical pencil with .5 lead.
The Story Tellers of Pixar Share a Little
There are few people in this world that can tell better stories than the writers at Pixar. So when someone is kind enough to give you a peek behind the curtain, you take it. Which is why this post from an ex-Pixar story board artist is a good read.
Austin Film Festival’s “On Story” and Copywriting
I’m seriously considering attending the Austin Film Festival next year. I’ve been watching On Story and I’ve learned a great deal about advertising, good copywriting and great story telling from these half hour cuts. From Austin Film Festival’s site: Austin Film Festival’s On Story is a half-hour series that gives you a behind the scenes look at the creative process [...]
Sesame Street How Crayons Are Made
If you work with me long enough, I will reference the Sesame Street Making Crayons video. I usually reference it as “the best how-to video of all time” or “the best industrial video of all time.” Because, frankly, it’s both. Making Crayons originally aired in December 1981 and in all the years since then I have yet to see a [...]