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Finding & Telling Good Stories [RFS-FJ10]

February 9, 2016 By Ron Dawson

Finding & Telling Good Stories [RFS-FJ10]

I always end each episode of “Radio Film School” with my slogan “If the story sucks, I don’t care what you shot it with.” But how do you make a story not suck? And where do you find good stories to tell?

Style & Story Lessons from Pixar & South Park [SE08]

December 29, 2015 By Ron Dawson

Style & Story Lessons from Pixar & South Park [SE08]

In today’s Short Ends special, we look at two diametrically opposed animation studios which both offer excellent lessons about the power of style and story.

Nancy Duarte and the Power of Story

May 29, 2015 By Ron Dawson

Nancy Duarte and the Power of Story

The word “story” is being used a lot nowadays. In this short video, Nancy Duarte shares why they’re so important.

Nine REAL Tips for Story Inspiration

February 11, 2011 By Ron Dawson

Nine REAL Tips for Story Inspiration

It occurred to me that in my post yesterday about the importance of telling a good story over the obsession of making your videos look “cinematic,” I didn’t offer up any solutions for how to do that. It’s great to say “tell a great story!” But, what if that is something that’s hard for you. […]

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