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[Deleted member]

That’s real interesting

If there’s anything I’m personally proud of when it comes to my scripts it’s the characters. Not gonna say they’re amazing, but I think they’re pretty great. And the few people I tell my ideas too seem to agree.

And about getting readers invested in the story, I gotta try and work on that sometime.

Thanks for the advice

Speaking of your characters, is that comic still a thing? It looked very interesting, I’d like to see more.

 

[StormC]

I don't know about them, but I plan on trying my hand at both.

Film is great if you want to go for it, as long as you're aware of the approaching reality that mid and low-budget movies are dying in the theater. There's tons of movies being produced for streaming services, and they need screenwriters too. I read a ton of movie scripts at my job, and I know each and everyone is going to streaming because there is just no market for theatrical movies unless it's Avengers, Star Wars, Fast And Furious, Pixar, etc. Unless you get a distributor or producer who really believes in the project and is willing to put it in theaters (usually with a low budget), it's an increasingly insular market.

Screenwriters also don't have much power in film unless they're the director too. Scripts get passed around, rewritten, or even just sat on. Television is where screenwriters really leverage their power because of the need to constantly provide episodes week after week. 99% chance a person's first writing job nowadays will be on TV.

Sorry if that sounds overly negative lol. I enjoy writing for film here and there, but I'm definitely more of a TV guy.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Film is great if you want to go for it, as long as you're aware of the approaching reality that mid and low-budget movies are dying in the theater. There's tons of movies being produced for streaming services, and they need screenwriters too. I read a ton of movie scripts at my job, and I know each and everyone is going to streaming because there is just no market for theatrical movies unless it's Avengers, Star Wars, Fast And Furious, Pixar, etc. Unless you get a distributor or producer who really believes in the project and is willing to put it in theaters (usually with a low budget), it's an increasingly insular market.

Screenwriters also don't have much power in film unless they're the director too. Scripts get passed around, rewritten, or even just sat on. Television is where screenwriters really leverage their power because of the need to constantly provide episodes week after week. 99% chance a person's first writing job nowadays will be on TV.

Sorry if that sounds overly negative lol. I enjoy writing for film here and there, but I'm definitely more of a TV guy.

Well, that's why I'm also taking director classes.

Also, I'm in luck, because those are the exact type of stories I want to tell.

 

[Noipoi]

Speaking of your characters, is that comic still a thing? It looked very interesting, I’d like to see more.

Pffft nope

I ditch ideas all the damn time. My creative mind moves too fast, I can only focus on the stuff I’m really invested in.

 

[Deleted member]

Pffft nope

I ditch ideas all the damn time. My creative mind moves too fast, I can only focus on the stuff I’m really invested in.

Never has a more relate-able post been made.

Except for me I’ve lost a lot of my creative flair. I’m not as creative as I was when I was younger. Kinda saddens me tbh. Now, I’m to focused on how bad my work is, and it makes it hard for me to carry on.

 

[Wademan94]

Hey guys, I had an idea for a sort of ****post video. Gimme some stupid stuff to say as Toad.

“Thank you Mario! Now could you loan me a few coins? I’ve been defaulting on my mortgage lately.”

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

Like I’m having trouble imagining how his proportions in the pot would look driving a bike like I think it’d look more awkward than it reasonably should, though if they can make it happen I’d be all for it.

Yeah, true. I mean, if you just have it in the pot and leave it like that, with it "magically" working, then it's fine. Even give a slight animation/model change so the bike has PP seatbelted or some thing.

...Though I do agree a Goomba is a cool idea, as JaiTheGuy said. Just do the same thing. Not care~

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

Pffft nope

I ditch ideas all the damn time. My creative mind moves too fast, I can only focus on the stuff I’m really invested in.

Ah **** that looked super cool. I wanted to dub that not gonna lie.

 

[StormC]

That’s real interesting

If there’s anything I’m personally proud of when it comes to my scripts it’s the characters. Not gonna say they’re amazing, but I think they’re pretty great. And the few people I tell my ideas too seem to agree.

And about getting readers invested in the story, I gotta try and work on that sometime.

Thanks for the advice

If you want to write, write. Doesn't matter how crappy it is the first time (and it WILL be crappy). Write and write and write and write. Solicit feedback when and where you can. Be open-minded but persistent. Read a lot of scripts to get an idea for how they flow.

Celtx is a free screenwriting tool which is how I started out. If you write something, feel free to PM it to me and I can take a look at it.

Personally, the whole “Characters that can be interesting for a long amount of time” thing stops me. I can’t think of a single character who can be perfectly interesting for 7 seasons straight.

I was working on a science-fiction project for a class once. The idea was a world where a new drug was distributed that eliminated sleep and corporations expanded their control and required more work hours from their employees. My professor said it was an interesting idea, but it lacked a real compelling main character. He told me "I want you go to go home, think of the most interesting main character possible, and write a script about that."

And that's what I did. And I probably won't disclose the concepts behind it publicly, but safe to say it has a lot more promise and everyone I've shopped it around to is very interested in the idea. Think of a main character where you could write so many scenarios for them and not get bored.

 

[Noipoi]

Never has a more relate-able post been made.

Except for me I’ve lost a lot of my creative flair. I’m not as creative as I was when I was younger. Kinda saddens me tbh. Now, I’m to focused on how bad my work is, and it makes it hard for me to carry on.

You gotta realize that your stuff is ****, get really mad at it for being ****, and get super determined to become an amazing artist. Just to spite it for being ****.

At least that’s how I work.

 

[AndreaAC]

Pffft nope

I ditch ideas all the damn time. My creative mind moves too fast, I can only focus on the stuff I’m really invested in.

xD That is the most common thing to happen to an artist. Really. If you work on something that you feel you are not really into, or motivated to constantly work on, no matter how many times you try, it just won't come out, but when it is something that is the total opposite, it comes out smoothly.

 

[Wademan94]

Yeah, true. I mean, if you just have it in the pot and leave it like that, with it "magically" working, then it's fine. Even give a slight animation/model change so the bike has PP seatbelted or some thing.

...Though I do agree a Goomba is a cool idea, as JaiTheGuy said. Just do the same thing. Not care~

I’m still not sure, though I am amused by the novelty of using the PP item while playing as PP.

Thing about me is I care too much.

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

You gotta realize that your stuff is ****, get really mad at it for being ****, and get super determined to become an amazing artist. Just to spite it for being ****.

At least that’s how I work.

I think you need to realize that your stuff isn't ****. I don't say your art is good just because I know you. I have standards. Your art style is recognizable, unique, and visually appealing. That's why you're a great artist. Don't beat yourself up over your art. Of course, this doesn't mean it is free from sin, but I really think that you are giving your artistic abilities a lot more crap than they deserve.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

I’m still not sure, though I am amused by the novelty of using the PP item while playing as PP.

Thing about me is I care too much.

Just add Epona as a Kart Racer, with an Epona Summon, on an Epona Kart. Problem solved.

 

[Deleted member]

Film is great if you want to go for it, as long as you're aware of the approaching reality that mid and low-budget movies are dying in the theater. There's tons of movies being produced for streaming services, and they need screenwriters too. I read a ton of movie scripts at my job, and I know each and everyone is going to streaming because there is just no market for theatrical movies unless it's Avengers, Star Wars, Fast And Furious, Pixar, etc. Unless you get a distributor or producer who really believes in the project and is willing to put it in theaters (usually with a low budget), it's an increasingly insular market.

Screenwriters also don't have much power in film unless they're the director too. Scripts get passed around, rewritten, or even just sat on. Television is where screenwriters really leverage their power because of the need to constantly provide episodes week after week. 99% chance a person's first writing job nowadays will be on TV.

Sorry if that sounds overly negative lol. I enjoy writing for film here and there, but I'm definitely more of a TV guy.

I wanna become a writer/director for films when I become a big boy, but honestly, the idea if a script of mine being rewritten by some random, uncredited person terrifies me.

 

[StormC]

I wanna become a writer/director for films when I become a big boy, but honestly, the idea if a script of mine being rewritten by some random, uncredited person terrifies me.

The thing is, studios have skin in the game too. Unless you're able to fund your own projects or have producer credit, you're basically at their mercy. Screenwriters especially have to be good at taking it on the chin. The phrase is often "first hired, first fired." I'm not saying it's awful or terrible out here, but you have to be persistent and you can't give up. You will deal with producers who seem absolutely insane with their notes and suggestions, but if you want to eat, sometimes you have to pay your dues.

This video is a great anecdote regarding Kevin Smith dealing with an insane producer while working on a Superman script.

 

[Deleted member]

You gotta realize that your stuff is ****, get really mad at it for being ****, and get super determined to become an amazing artist. Just to spite it for being ****.

At least that’s how I work.

That's really inspiring, but also how.

My proccess is more...

1. Create thing.
2. Realize it's crap,
3. Be to sad and edgy and depressed to actually continue said thing until a week a later.
4. Rinse and repeat.

How do I have that sort of mindset? Do I just force it upon myself?

Also, for the record, your art is amazing. You're a huge inspiration.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

I've been doing script writing for a while but I'be never read an actual script so I've kinda made my own style of it.
If I wanna do it in any professional capacity, should I take a script writing class?

 

[StormC]

I've been doing script writing for a while but I'be never read an actual script so I've kinda made my own style of it.
If I wanna do it in any professional capacity, should I take a script writing class?

It's a good place to start. It's a cliche but it's really not what you know, but who you know. I attended grad school for film not just for the classes but to meet other students and industry people. But if you're absolutely looking for just the grade A fundamentals, a class is a good idea.

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

Takin' a quick break from Banjo-Kazooie to play some Diddy Kong Racing.

 

[Noipoi]

The thing is, studios have skin in the game too. Unless you're able to fund your own projects, you're basically at their mercy. Screenwriters especially have to be good at taking it on the chin. The phrase is "first hired, first fired." I'm not saying it's awful or terrible out here, but you have to be persistent and you can't give up. You will deal with producers who seem absolutely insane with their notes and suggestions, but if you want to eat, sometimes you have to pay your dues.

This video is a great anecdote regarding Kevin Smith dealing with an insane producer while working on a Superman script.

I’m very close to my ideas, they kinda keep me sane in my very weird, very hard life.

But I’m also a firm believer in “do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true” so I’m wiling to let a studio give me suggestions.

 

[Dyllybirdy]

Hey guys, I had an idea for a sort of ****post video. Gimme some stupid stuff to say as Toad.

Spoiler

"Thank you Richter! But our Dracula is in another castle!"

 

[AndreaAC]

You gotta realize that your stuff is ****, get really mad at it for being ****, and get super determined to become an amazing artist. Just to spite it for being ****.

At least that’s how I work.

Noi...

Okay, I can totally relate to how you feel with your work. Despite many saying that my work is "great" or "very good", I just feel it as "decent" and sometimes not even that, because I feel I don't reach the standards the professionals I admire have...but that's the thing, I do wish I was like them, but they, just like any of us, began this way, feeling left behind, feeling like ****, but they didn't stop there. I will NEVER be a conformist with my artwork, as a perfectionist (that is a double edge weapon), will make me feel like my work is BS, but that will also led me to strive for more. xD And there's nothing wrong with that, but, don't downplay yourself too much, either. If you did good and people tell you, there's time that you just should accept it and give yourself some credit!

 

[Noipoi]

It's a good place to start. It's a cliche but it's really not what you know, but who you know. I attended grad school for film not just for the classes but to meet other students and industry people. But if you're absolutely looking for just the grade A fundamentals, a class is a good idea.

Exactly! That’s why I want to go to SVA, not just because it’s a train ride away. But because it’s got industry connections. That’s where Rebecca Sugar came from.

 

[Deleted member]

The most creative I've been in a while is this Teddy Ruxpin looking abomination. Even then, it really isn't the best. It has way to many flaws.

 

[StormC]

I’m very close to my ideas, they kinda keep me sane in my very weird, very hard life.

But I’m also a firm believer in “do whatever it takes to make your dreams come true” so I’m wiling to let a studio give me suggestions.

My personal advice is couch your baby. Don't come out the gate swinging with it. Producers will buy scripts and just sit on them, and then you can never sell it to any other company. Work on other stuff until you feel you are in a place to safely pitch your idea. That's what I'm doing, I have my personal project I've worked on and off for around a decade, but I have other things that are "presentable."

Exactly! That’s why I want to go to SVA, not just because it’s a train ride away. But because it’s got industry connections. That’s where Rebecca Sugar came from.

Nice! I got my masters at where the creators of Stranger Things went to. One of my professors even taught them.

 

[Deleted member]

The thing is, studios have skin in the game too. Unless you're able to fund your own projects or have producer credit, you're basically at their mercy. Screenwriters especially have to be good at taking it on the chin. The phrase is often "first hired, first fired." I'm not saying it's awful or terrible out here, but you have to be persistent and you can't give up. You will deal with producers who seem absolutely insane with their notes and suggestions, but if you want to eat, sometimes you have to pay your dues.

This video is a great anecdote regarding Kevin Smith dealing with an insane producer while working on a Superman script.

I've written some stuff for other YouTube guys before, and I've flat out left some projects due to creative differences. It really do be like that sometimes. I'm working on a Mario related thing for another one of my friends on YouTube, and I have pretty much 110% control over it. Never before have I had such power. Bow down to-

 

[Noipoi]

My personal advice is couch your baby. Don't come out the gate swinging with it. Producers will buy scripts and just sit on them, and then you can never sell it to any other company. Work on other stuff until you feel you are in a place to safely pitch your idea. That's what I'm doing, I have my personal project I've worked on and off for around a decade, but I have other things that are "presentable."

Oh yeah, of course.

I’ve got my “this is my magnum opus, the culmination of my creative being” plots, and I’ve got my “this sounds fun” plots. Just for situations like this.

Nice! I got my masters at where the creators of Stranger Things went to. One of my professors even taught them.

That’s rad!

 

[Deleted member]

As someone who primarily does voice over, I haven't had to many bad experiences, but they're there.

1. Guy who fired me without letting the co-owner know because I left the Discord, despite PMing the owner saying I was still on board.
2. Guy who refuses to set deadlines 'cause the VAs are working for free. Episode 2 is taking way to long because one guy won't turn in his stuff.

That's really it. Still, I fear what's to come.

 

[BlueMonk]

you guys are so much more creative than me

 

[Deleted member]

you guys are so much more creative than me

Not sure if this applies to me as well, but not really. My stuff isn't very liked here. lol I don't have the creative flair that people like Noipoi and Grey do.

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

A Morgana stock icon I requested for the support thread has now been finished!

Looking cool!

 

[StormC]

Of all people, Hideo Kojima said something regarding writing that resonates with me more than almost anything else I've heard:

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It's very lonely when it's just you and your computer, working on these characters and stories. Even in public it's easy to get lost in thought about them. It's a job that requires a lot of introspection and is something a lot of people have a hard time understanding why it's so important. But nobody does it because it's easy. They do it because they know it's what they want to do.

 

[AndreaAC]

Not sure if this applies to me as well, but not really. My stuff isn't very liked here. lol I don't have the creative flair that people like Noipoi and Grey do.

Try to not compare yourself to others like that (Ooh I have been there, it's painful). You are doing what you are passionate about, right? That's all that matters. :3 Keep on going! I know I haven't sent you the idea of how my Silly Roidley sounds like....but I am honestly nervous! xD

 

[Deleted member]

Try to not compare yourself to others like that (Ooh I have been there, it's painful). You are doing what you are passionate about, right? That's all that matters. :3 Keep on going! I know I haven't sent you the idea of how my Silly Roidley sounds like....but I am honestly nervous! xD

1. Thanks! I appreciate it.
2. Haha, whenever your ready. I'll record as soon as possible.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Not sure if this applies to me as well, but not really. My stuff isn't very liked here. lol I don't have the creative flair that people like Noipoi and Grey do.

I think I know how you feel. I'm more of an ideas and world-building creator. Writing comes easier to me, and I like drawing. But I'm not very good at either. I'm better than average, but....

 

[TheMightyP]

ROLLING AROUND AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

 

[TheCJBrine]

Made some Smash Bros. thumbnails:

Spoiler: ♡♪!?

A recreation of one I made before. Geno render by Nibroc-Rock on DeviantArt.

Previous one (render is an edit of Smashified's; edit by a person in the Geno thread (I'm sorry I forgot his username)):

Spoiler: Creeper

Spoiler: Conker

The series icon is supposed to be an acorn from Pocket Tales or the canceled Twelve Tales.

Spoiler: Sans the Skelebones

Another recreation of one I already made. Sans render by Smashified.

Previous one:

I plan on making one for Banjo-Kazooie once I can actually access their render on the Smash Ultimate website. Strangely I saw what seemed to be a perfect one with a transparent background and even the shadow, being used by SiIvaGunner. No idea how they got it, I guess they're just really good at photoshop. I know there are other transparent versions of the render, but...eh.

 

[Cosmic77]

Hey guys, I had an idea for a sort of ****post video. Gimme some stupid stuff to say as Toad.

"My momma always told me, 'You are what you eat.' I ate mushrooms everyday, and look what happened!"

 

[SnakeFighter64]

ROLLING AROUND AT THE SPEED OF SOUND

Everybody Super Sonic Making, gotta get those feet right off the ground!

Please SEGA! Super Sonic Maker! Genesis/Mania Style, Advanced Style, and 2D Modern style! I'm begging you please!