The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is online – episode #23! It’s finally time for part four of the great Spoilerific Director’s Commentary for Moon Town: Breaking Lane. This time, I talk about chapter three, the way I went about naming my chapters, and how I designed the overall shape of the narrative for the first three chapters. Also – find out why I’ll be jumping over fire! Music by Tim Larkin. Dramatic sting by Simon Lacelle.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online with a little bit of Director’s Commentary! Part Two of the great Spoilerific Director’s Commentary for Moon Town: Breaking Lane. This time, I talk about my process for coming up with the first chapter, and how the whole thing might have started with a Skeeter. I also talk about Lost, Heroes, and the way flashbacks are somewhat abused by writers of episodic content. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online with a little bit of Director’s Commentary! The driving BrainCast returns as I’m once again behind the wheel after a lengthy hiatus from Moon Town and the BrainCast. This is finally Part I of my long-promised Spoilerific Director’s Commentary about Moon Town Book #1, where I talk about what Moon Town might have been, and the Adventures of Ace Tripwire. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online – Attack of the Peepers! In this episode is Part Two of my conversation with Paul Caggegi of The Process Diary. We discuss Moon Town as well as Paul’s Character Development project, and as we continue chatting about story structure, the conversation travels widely. Topics that come up include Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Stephen King’s Misery, Star Wars and Darth Vader, Robert McKee’s Story, TV miniseries impact on episodic television, Stephen King’s The Stand, James Clavell’s Shogun, Joseph Campell, Jaws, and Arthur Miller’s play A View from a Bridge. We also talk about the Peepers. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online – Wombat’s Journey! In this episode is Part One of my conversation with Paul Caggegi of The Process Diary. We discuss Moon Town as well as Paul’s Character Development project, and we talk a little story structure and throw a little Batman in for good measure. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online – the first BrainCast of 2010. Moon Town book number one is for sale! In this episode, I talk about where you can get it, what I learned while creating the cover, and what it has to do with Van Halen and Mozart. I also talk about Duncan Jones’ Moon and James Cameron’s Avatar. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online. In this episode, “Delaying Tactics”, I talk about my story process and why I believe too much preproduction is a delaying tactic that can prevent you from creating Your Thing. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online. In this episode, “Of Lost Robots and a Girl in London”, I talk about how Imogen Heap’s new album Ellipse and Amanita’s new game Machinarium strike a similar chord in me and why they are inspiring me right now. I also backtrack to the previous Braincast to add some thoughts about Motivation, and wax philosophical on the subject of How to be More Creative. Music by Tim Larkin.
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online. In this episode, In this episode, I begin talking about my approach to story, beginning with inspiration and motivation. Where do the ideas come from? And how can you find the Secret Well of Ideas? Turn in and find out! Music by Tim Larkin.
Steve Ogden Braincast #22
The latest edition of the Steve Ogden Braincast is up online with a little bit of Director’s Commentary! It’s a short one this week, but better short and sweet than long and bitter, I always say. OK, I don’t always say that, but I’m saying it now. Anyway, it’s Part Three of the great Spoilerific Director’s Commentary for Moon Town: Breaking Lane. This time, I talk about chapter two, the design principles of function over form, and how one of my characters ended up accidentally naming another. Bonus: I mention a Star Wars character – try to guess which one! Music by Tim Larkin.