Listen "S4 E125 Its science but not as we know it... Blackholes & New York (Apr 2024)"
Episode Synopsis
This week, we discuss one of the most outstanding presentations of space science, by @EpicSpaceman , called I put 4M Suns in a Blackhole. Made in Blender, we discuss the creative workflow adopted, from zero to hero - and why the @BlenderOfficial Foundation should take note. We make a few suggestions for enhancing the work even more and discuss the primary audiences for this type of conrtent. Quite simply, the narrative style and animation makes hard science relatable! 1:50 Intro to film and its creator: low output, high quality 6:47 Choosing the role of a narrator and making a connection with the audience 10:15 Carl Sagan reincarnated! 13:37 Just-in-time learning and visual storytelling 17:53 Citizen scientist, but not as we know it! 20:00 Outstanding presentation, beyond lockdown 21:30 A relatable way to make content 22:24 How is this a real-time production? 25:59 Could this be screened in a cinema theatre? 28:00 Going pro. The challenge of managing your values 30:15 Why Blender? Blender Foundation take note! 32:15 Playing a scientist vs being a scientist 35:10 One of the greatest #machinima films we’ve seenCredits -Speakers: Ricky Grove, Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, Damien ValentineProducer: Ricky GroveEditor: Phil RiceMusic: Animo Domini Beats
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