Mac Power Users 525: Workflows with David Wain
Mar 1, 2020
David Wain, the witty writer and director behind hits like 'Children's Hospital' and 'Medical Police', shares insights on his creative journey. He discusses the challenges of using Apple tech in production, comparing MacBooks and iPads for productivity. Wain unveils frustrations with screenwriting software and emphasizes better alternatives for collaboration. He also highlights the evolving techniques in filmmaking and the exciting role of apps like Procreate in visual storytelling, all sprinkled with humor and personal anecdotes.
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Children's Hospital in Brazil
- In Children's Hospital, the running gag was its Brazilian location, despite filming in the US.
- They maintained this joke throughout the series, even filming a short segment in Brazil for comedic effect.
MacBook Air Recommendation
- Consider the new MacBook Air for better portability and external battery charging.
- David Wain's 13-inch MacBook Pro suffers from poor battery life and incompatibility with external battery packs.
Global Hotkey Conflicts
- David Wain expresses frustration with Apple's lack of global hotkey management.
- He desires a system to view and resolve hotkey conflicts between apps, a feature he believes should have been implemented long ago.