

BPS 330: Inside the PIXAR Story Brain Trust with Rob Edwards
4 snips Sep 1, 2023
Rob Edwards, writer of classic animated films, discusses the inner workings of the Pixar Story Brain Trust meetings and the importance of addressing the biggest problems in a story. He also explores themes of transition to manhood, finding the epiphany moment, applying improv principles in creativity, and the collaborative process of brainstorming and story development in animated films. He analyzes film remakes and Steven Spielberg's works, explores the significance of character development in writing a movie script, and emphasizes the power of clear and constructive feedback.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring the Accessibility of Filmmaking and the Importance of Storytelling
05:45 • 2min
The Inner Workings of the Brain Trust Meetings and the Importance of Addressing the Biggest Problems
07:24 • 5min
Identifying and Addressing the Biggest Problem in a Story
12:34 • 7min
Exploring the Theme of Transition to Manhood and Leaving the Nest
19:47 • 4min
The Importance of Finding the Epiphany Moment
23:57 • 8min
Applying Improv Principles in Creativity
31:41 • 4min
Collaborative Process of Brainstorming and Story Development
35:54 • 8min
Observations on a Film Remake and Analyzing Spielberg
44:00 • 6min
Exploring Characters and Emotional Storytelling
49:44 • 4min
The Importance of the First Act and Setting Up Dynamics in Movies
53:44 • 5min
The Powerful Setup of 'Up'
58:25 • 5min
Exploring Filmmakers' Creative Processes and Strategies
01:03:36 • 5min
The Importance of Character in Writing a Movie Script
01:08:28 • 7min
Character Development and Storytelling in 'The Incredibles'
01:15:26 • 5min
Letting Go and Embracing New Beliefs
01:20:21 • 8min
Testing Filmmaking Skills with a Famous Short Story
01:28:23 • 2min
The Impact of Short Films and the Importance of Storytelling
01:30:01 • 9min
The Power of Clear and Constructive Feedback
01:38:49 • 3min
Importance of Writing Directly and 'I Want' Songs in Storytelling
01:41:52 • 5min
Exploring the Process of Writing and Self-Publishing a Book
01:46:54 • 4min