Pro Video Podcast 47: Carey Smith Division05. Motion Design master classes in creative thinking and process
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English - March 01, 2018 18:00 - 54 minutes - 32.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsTV & Film Arts blairwalker motiondesign provideo filming graphics editing design postproduction motion film Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Carey Smith has an engaging unique style with the master classes he produces. From creating a show reel to exploring style and strategy his insights in creative thinking are a must watch for every creative. Host Blair Walker discusses Carey’s approach and workflows in creating these epic lessons.
Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd
02.05 - Carey explains his niche: "This isn't a tutorial... it's more akin to what you would have got in art school, crossbred with career experience"
03.35 - Exploring the myths around the creative process
04.30 - "Fail harder" is questionable advice
04.45 - Division 05 #7 Style and Strategy
05.00 - Division 05 #6 Snapdragon
09.00 - Discussion of the content of #7
10.00 - Allow time to explore creative options before diving into production
12.20 - The story behind Carey's first course #1 Building A Reel
14.20 - Discussion of daily renders, the lack of substance therein, and the oversaturation of that field
15.00 - Find something your audience will care about, the importance of meaning, of narrative in your work
18.45 - Further discussion of Snapdragon
21.00 - Carey's professional role
22.30 - What does a storyboarder do?
23.00 - He's a self contained "studio" for other studios , working as a creative director, right down to being "the guy that jpegs" the storyboards and emails them to people.
24.30 - Trying to find a way to make his own products be financially viable
25.00 - How small studios typically start up
26.15 - The broad applicability of Carey's tutorials
31.25 - "How to continue refining" - the last 20% of a project takes 80% of the work. See the 80/20 rule.
32.45 - The importance of asking "Am I developing a concept?...Are the things that I'm making representing that concept in a way that's compelling?"
33.30 - Blair: "If you are able to explain to a CD why you are sure about your work, you may find that you're not having to go back and create a whole new idea."
34.50 - “Do you screen capture every project you do?” Discussion of Carey's tutorial production process.
38.00 - Discussion of "The Fight" in the creative process: what to leave out of, what to include, in a project
41.00 - Origin of the name Division 05
44.05 - Pro Video Picks:
Carey: His peak creative time 10pm - 2am
46.00 - Social media is a huge distraction for Carey, so he doesn't follow anyone. See Cal Newport on this topic.
47.00 - Inspiration And Influence:
Carey avoids looking at motion graphics for direct inspiration for his work
"Inspiration is everywhere" in nature etc. Carey talks about this in episode 5 Inspiration & Reference
49.20 - "Look at the world around you like a Pinterest board" (Blair)
50.15 - Inspirational Video:
Blooms 2 by John Edmark
51.40 - Follow Carey Online:
@divisionzero5 twitter
Pro Video Podcast Online:
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Carey Smith has an engaging unique style with the master classes he produces. From creating a show reel to exploring style and strategy his insights in creative thinking are a must watch for every creative. Host Blair Walker discusses Carey’s approach and workflows in creating these epic lessons.
Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd
02.05 - Carey explains his niche: "This isn't a tutorial... it's more akin to what you would have got in art school, crossbred with career experience"
03.35 - Exploring the myths around the creative process
04.30 - "Fail harder" is questionable advice
04.45 - Division 05 #7 Style and Strategy
05.00 - Division 05 #6 Snapdragon
09.00 - Discussion of the content of #7
10.00 - Allow time to explore creative options before diving into production
12.20 - The story behind Carey's first course #1 Building A Reel
14.20 - Discussion of daily renders, the lack of substance therein, and the oversaturation of that field
15.00 - Find something your audience will care about, the importance of meaning, of narrative in your work
18.45 - Further discussion of Snapdragon
21.00 - Carey's professional role
22.30 - What does a storyboarder do?
23.00 - He's a self contained "studio" for other studios , working as a creative director, right down to being "the guy that jpegs" the storyboards and emails them to people.
24.30 - Trying to find a way to make his own products be financially viable
25.00 - How small studios typically start up
26.15 - The broad applicability of Carey's tutorials
31.25 - "How to continue refining" - the last 20% of a project takes 80% of the work. See the 80/20 rule.
32.45 - The importance of asking "Am I developing a concept?...Are the things that I'm making representing that concept in a way that's compelling?"
33.30 - Blair: "If you are able to explain to a CD why you are sure about your work, you may find that you're not having to go back and create a whole new idea."
34.50 - “Do you screen capture every project you do?” Discussion of Carey's tutorial production process.
38.00 - Discussion of "The Fight" in the creative process: what to leave out of, what to include, in a project
41.00 - Origin of the name Division 05
44.05 - Pro Video Picks:
Carey: His peak creative time 10pm - 2am
46.00 - Social media is a huge distraction for Carey, so he doesn't follow anyone. See Cal Newport on this topic.
47.00 - Inspiration And Influence:
Carey avoids looking at motion graphics for direct inspiration for his work
"Inspiration is everywhere" in nature etc. Carey talks about this in episode 5 Inspiration & Reference
49.20 - "Look at the world around you like a Pinterest board" (Blair)
50.15 - Inspirational Video:
Blooms 2 by John Edmark
51.40 - Follow Carey Online:
@divisionzero5 twitter
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