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Notecards for a Comic ScriptProfessional visual storytellers draw inspiration from art, history, their own personal experience and the experiences of others to craft meaningful, emotional stories.

But the broad scope of even the shortest stories can make the craft completely overwhelming.

Here you'll find resources for comics creators, storyboard artists and animators - designed to help you find focus and clarity in the chaos...

Interview With Adam Westbrook, Creator Of The ‘Delve Video Essays’ (Part 2) :: ArtCast #82

By Chris Oatley

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In part one of this interview, Adam Westbrook told the story of how he left his career as a radio journalist, moved from England to Paris and created Delve.tv…

…an ongoing series of short, snappy documentaries that challenge creative people to deepen their understanding of craft and culture.

Now, in part two, we’ll talk about becoming a lifetime learner, the storyteller’s responsibility and how social media can confuse your creative process…

After the interview, I’ll introduce a new segment called The Student Spotlight where you’ll meet Jessica Doll and Reggie Rock in a firey discussion about the power of visual storytelling…

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Interview With Adam Westbrook, Creator Of The ‘Delve Video Essays’ (Part 1) :: ArtCast #81

By Chris Oatley

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Leonardo Da Vinci was a LOSER.

This radical proposition was so intriguing, I had no choice but to click “Play.”

What followed was a brilliant video about the nature of artistic mastery and how the digital culture is actually making it more difficult to pursue.

With the authenticity of Ken Burns and the roguish efficiency of the Freakonomics authors, Adam Westbrook’s “Delve Video Essays” inspire us to explore the depths of our craft, our culture and ourselves.

In today’s interview, Adam and I discuss the dangers of your creative comfort zone, facing our fear of failure, how to communicate complex ideas in clear and compelling ways and what’s to love about the struggles of storytelling…

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[Transcript] Interview With Adam Westbrook, Creator Of The ‘Delve Video Essays’ (Part 1) :: ArtCast #81

By Chris Oatley

This is the transcript for the podcast episode Interview With Adam Westbrook, Creator Of The ‘Delve Video Essays’ (Part 1) :: ArtCast #81 To listen to the podcast click here.

Chris: This is Chris Oatley’s Artcast episode 81, an interview with Delve Video Essayist, Adam Westbrook, part one!

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Creating Characters From Your Story’s Theme (Part 2) :: with Brian McDonald :: Paper Wings Show #29

By Chris Oatley

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Jedi master Brian McDonald is back with more revelatory perspectives that will challenge the way we think about visual storytelling.

In part one, Brian showed us how theme creates character and character creates theme.

Now, in part two, we discuss when to stop dreaming and start writing, how success can kill creativity, why style isn’t always a good thing, and why the students who struggle the most, often grow the most.

Oh! …and we have some big news: Lora’s going to be on TV!

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Creating Characters From Your Story’s Theme :: with Brian McDonald :: Paper Wings Show #28

By Chris Oatley

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Storytelling guru Brian McDonald joins us for another mind-blowing interview.

In part one of this two-part interview, Brian discusses writing roadblocks, how theme creates character and why you have to send your characters to Hell…

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