EP#187 | Is Style ACTUALLY more Important than Substance?
Oct 9, 2023
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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.
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.
Deep dives
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.
Constraints and Creativity
The hosts discuss how constraints can often fuel creativity. They mention that having a specific visual style or effect in mind can help narrow down the story possibilities and lead to more precise storytelling. They also touch on the idea that limitations can often yield better ideas and that sometimes starting with a specific visual approach can result in groundbreaking and innovative work. They highlight the importance of finding the perfect idea within the narrowed creative field.
The Changing Landscape of Filmmaking and Animation
The hosts express their thoughts on how the filmmaking and animation industries are evolving. They discuss the rise of CG faces and the integration of real faces in animated films. They touch on the idea that traditional distinctions between live-action films and animated films are gradually blurring, with animated films looking more like live-action and vice versa. They also mention the increasing popularity and length of films and the emergence of new forms of animation, where there are no limitations in terms of visual style and creativity.
The Future of Digital Faces and Filmmaking
The hosts speculate on the future of digital faces and filmmaking. They anticipate advancements in technology that will allow for indistinguishable CG faces and the ability to put any face in a movie. They discuss the implications of this technology on the role of actors and the importance of their faces in movies. They also touch on the possibility of animated films becoming the preferred medium for storytelling, as it offers more creative freedom and allows for limitless visual possibilities.