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On The Real Woman in Trouble of Lynch’s 'Inland Empire’

Textual Variations • 132 implied HN points • 28 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Film analysis Narrative structure Character Study Visual storytelling
  1. The main character of 'Inland Empire' is actually the Lost Girl, who represents real struggles and emotions. Her story mirrors issues of escapism and trauma.
  2. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, creating a sense of confusion that reflects the subjective experience of the Lost Girl watching television.
  3. The narrative structure resembles channel surfing, where various genres and stories mix together, showing how our lives can be impacted by the media we consume.
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Day 26. Visual Storytelling: INFOGRAPHICS

DrawTogether with WendyMac • 1827 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Visual storytelling Infographics Data Visualization
  1. The regular GUT operates weekly instead of daily, offering lessons, drawing prompts, and artist visits.
  2. Hand-drawn infographics can make overwhelming information more manageable and human.
  3. Creating infographics about chosen families involves visualizing webs of support and care rather than traditional family tree structures.

How the NFL Sent me to Photograph My First Ever Football Game

In the Flash • 979 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Photography American culture Visual storytelling
  1. The author had an unexpected opportunity to photograph an NFL game despite not being a fan of American sports, offering a unique perspective on capturing the event.
  2. Preparation for the photography shoot involved visual research on American football imagery, using different equipment from the usual professionals to create distinctive photos.
  3. The experience of photographing the game provided insight into the community bond and excitement of sports events, drawing a parallel between the fervor of sports fans and religious followers.

ART: Midnight on Mars

So Here’s a Thing • 1573 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Digital Art Visual storytelling
  1. The featured AI-tinged images in the announced Substack post provide a glimpse into the world of pastel retro-futurism art on social media.
  2. AI art sparks a discussion similar to digital art in the 1990s, where it can be a tool for artists to bring visions to life rather than an entity of great intrinsic value.
  3. The art pieces evoke a sense of capturing Ray Bradbury's mind after a night of adventures with David Bowie, creating a unique and vivid aesthetic.

The Great Escapism

In Bed With Social • 455 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Escapism Architecture Digital Art Fashion Visual storytelling
  1. Escapism serves as both a flight and a quest in different realms like cycling, architecture, and literature.
  2. Digital escapism reconfigures our interaction with the online world by introducing the concept of 'pulse' - a natural form of interaction.
  3. Future personal assistants may evolve to prioritize our attention based on the concept of 'pulse,' respecting our fundamental human needs.

AI images litter the internet

Wood From Eden • 528 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🎨 Art & Illustration AI Art Visual storytelling
  1. AI-generated images are becoming prevalent on the internet, but their superficiality can hinder deeper meaning and understanding.
  2. The proliferation of AI images can crowd out images of real people and places, which traditionally provide more valuable information and opportunities for discovery.
  3. In a digital age where sharing reality is crucial, efforts should be made to prioritize genuine, real-world images over AI-generated ones to maintain authenticity and meaning.

The Cat in the HatGPT

Data People Etc. • 124 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Children's literature Digital Art Visual storytelling Character design Illustration
  1. The Cat in the HatGPT offers a unique perspective on the balance between excitement and responsibility.
  2. It highlights the clash between hype beasts who thrive on trends and cynics who resist change.
  3. Ultimately, the story prompts reflection on the influence of external pressures and the role of love in navigating the hype cycle.

Writing 'Teen Titans'

Animation Obsessive • 1 HN point • 26 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Animation Character design Comics Visual storytelling Illustration
  1. Writing for children's TV animation requires a delicate balance between engaging kids without talking down to them and appealing to a broader audience.
  2. The 'Teen Titans' series focused on creating iconic and relatable characters that were easily understood by a young audience.
  3. The show's success stemmed from storytelling that dealt with real-world themes in a relatable way, aiming to resonate emotionally with viewers of all ages.

Screening + Q&A: Jane Schoenbrun: We're All Going to the World's Fair (2021) w/ Tomi Faison

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 16 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Film Internet culture Creative Process Visual storytelling
  1. The film 'We're All Going to the World's Fair' directed by Jane Schoenbrun is about a young girl's experience on the internet, reflecting the personal relationship many people have with online communities.
  2. Jane Schoenbrun's approach to filmmaking involves collaboration and exploring personal experiences through creative expression, showcasing a style that blends personal storytelling with the online world.
  3. The interview touches on themes of hierarchical structures in the film industry, the intersection of online culture with loneliness, and the potential for artists to create meaningful work by understanding and utilizing different mediums.