Alright, so I might not become the most awesomest screenwriter ever. I should still be pretty decent, though.
I still have a lot to learn and a lot to experience. My writing often follows the same basic themes and archetypes, which is something that I need to force myself out of. I've lived too long in my comfort zone and awesomeness won't be achieved unless I start taking risks.
As for my principles (doing something old exceptionally well or doing something completely new incredibly well), I still stand by them. I understand now that it will take some time and a great deal of efffort, however.
Awesome writers don't form over night. But I should still be fairly awesome in 3-4 years.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Critique Four!
"Facade"
The group project takes the idea of digital media -- telling a story while exploiting the unique abilities of digital media.
Its concept is simple, tell a (fractured) story about how what we experience may not be as simple as what we see. Aptly named "Facade," it's a mostly visual experience, getting its metaphorical points across with literal effects -- for example, text exploding off the page. Each page gives us a bit more information, ambiguous but thoughtful and entertaining.
What's most remarkable about the project are the effects that it employs. They are flashy, fascinating, and a perfect example of something that can only be done digitally. While they may be simply a gloss, they are a very entertaining and effective gloss.
Overall, a fantastic project by Justin and Shane. Very well done.
The group project takes the idea of digital media -- telling a story while exploiting the unique abilities of digital media.
Its concept is simple, tell a (fractured) story about how what we experience may not be as simple as what we see. Aptly named "Facade," it's a mostly visual experience, getting its metaphorical points across with literal effects -- for example, text exploding off the page. Each page gives us a bit more information, ambiguous but thoughtful and entertaining.
What's most remarkable about the project are the effects that it employs. They are flashy, fascinating, and a perfect example of something that can only be done digitally. While they may be simply a gloss, they are a very entertaining and effective gloss.
Overall, a fantastic project by Justin and Shane. Very well done.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Critique #3!
Anderbo is an online journal that specializes in fiction, poetry, "fact," and photography. It provides a platform for artists to present their work and it does an good job doing so. The site provides a simple, clean environment with an effective, if simple, presentation. It doesn't provide too much, but it does not need to.
As for using the electronic format effectively, it does not seem to exploit its full potential. As is, it is merely a journal on a computer screen, text or photos against a white background. It is something that can exist on a page without losing much of his impact.
I would like to have my work published here as it seems professional and filled with some decent work. I feel like I would be in good, if not superior, company.
As for using the electronic format effectively, it does not seem to exploit its full potential. As is, it is merely a journal on a computer screen, text or photos against a white background. It is something that can exist on a page without losing much of his impact.
I would like to have my work published here as it seems professional and filled with some decent work. I feel like I would be in good, if not superior, company.
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