“Show, donâ€t tell.”

Itâ€s every Visual Storytellerâ€s mantra.

…but itâ€s easier said than done.

In todayâ€s lesson, youâ€ll learn four ways to write – with pictures!

…a practice that will help you solve existing Story problems, make a Story more powerful or get started on a new project!

Brian McDonald – Visual Storytelling consultant for Pixar, Disney, Sony and ILM – one of my closest friends and my most trusted mentor – joins me for:

The Power Of Pictures: 4 Ways To Make Your Stories More Emotional.

Click through to start the lesson…

Watch The Lesson:

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Lesson Transcript:

The following is a transcript of the full lesson (with links to each resource mentioned).

Introduction:

Hello, my friends, welcome to the first episode of The Visual Storytelling Podcast!

Iâ€m your host Chris Oatley.

Iâ€m a Visual Development Artist and Illustrator currently working for Disney.

…and here at ChrisOatley.com, I help Artists create dream careers in the Entertainment Industry.

Before we begin, download the PDF Guide and the mp3 for this lesson.

…and if you like todayâ€s lesson, please share a high star rating (and, if you have time, a positive review) on our iTunes page at: ChrisOatley.com/iTunes

Tip #1: Write The Silent Version First

Words often get in the way of a good Story.

I know that might sound heretical.

…but even if youâ€re a passionate worshipper of words, one cannot deny the common belief that a picture, as they say, is worth a thousand.

…or more.

When you need to troubleshoot a Story problem or get a strong start on a new project, try applying the advice in this next clip.

Hereâ€s Brian…

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