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Corridor Cast

EP#187 | Is Style ACTUALLY more Important than Substance?

Oct 9, 2023
Discussion on the relationship between VFX and storytelling, the connection between style and substance in cinema, the creation of the Starfield video, the approach to creating videos, and the importance of limitations and challenges in the creative process.
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Quick takeaways

  • Starting with a visual effect idea and developing a story around it can result in unique and impactful movies.
  • Having a specific visual style or effect in mind can lead to more precise storytelling and fuel creativity.

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Creating Stories Based on Visual Effects

The podcast episode explores the question of whether it is necessary to create visual effects that serve the story or if it is possible to create a story based on a cool visual effect. The hosts discuss their own experiences in making videos and shorts and how they sometimes start with a visual effect idea and then develop a story around it. They also mention examples of movies that have a story and a visual idea that go hand in hand, emphasizing the importance of pairing the visual trick with the story to create a unique and impactful movie.

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